BACKED BY EXPERIENCE.
The PSS program would not run without the hard work and dedication our team puts forward, we have an extremely accomplished pool of talent who assist in making PSS what it is today. Our instructors are knowledgeable and passionate about show jumping, and will help you develop the skills and confidence you need to succeed.
Patrick Seaton /
Owner & Head Trainer
Patrick Seaton is a highly accomplished and widely recognized professional Equestrian on the California show circuit.
Beginning his riding career at the age of four, Patrick thrived in the show ring, turning professional at 14 in his native country of England. After great success in the pony ranks he moved onto horses, mastering the junior and young rider divisions. At 18 Patrick moved to Switzerland and began his international career. He represented England throughout Europe with wins in Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Holland. In 2001 after winning the Swiss Indoor Championships, Patrick moved to the US and shortly after Patrick Seaton Stables was created.
Patrick is one of the few riders who can be consistently seen winning in both the hunter and the jumper rings, with multiple Hunter Derby, International Derby and Grand Prix wins. His talents lie in having a simplistic positive approach to riding and training. Patrick believes every horse thrives on a unique and individual program, custom created for them, which helps the rider to communicate successfully with their horse and become A TEAM!
Karen shears /
Assistant Trainer
Originally from England, Karen started riding at an early age competing with the local pony club and moving on to receive her British horse society instructors certification and horse masters certification. In her 20s she instructed at the famous Porlock Vale Equestrian Center in Somerset, England and has trained numerous students receiving top honors in the B.H.S.exams.
After moving to the US she became the assistant trainer to Grand Prix show jumper Lynn Little of Maryland and rode show jumpers in Palm Beach, Florida and Ireland for Jimmy Vale. Under lord Charles Berasford she trained the winning team at the gold cup in Deville, France. In the early 90s Karen worked out of Ginnie Bryant’s business at Equitess in Southern California and produced numerous winning junior riders who competed at several finals becoming year end champions. After a successful decade in Southern California, Karen moved to Oregon where she opened her own business and produced winning riders in both the jumper and equitation divisions.
Karen’s goal is to promote and train horses and riders in the equestrian sport of hunters and show jumpers from the beginning rider and green horse up to the more advanced in a safe, fun, and uncomplicated manner with a strong emphasis on good horsemanship.
jose pacheco /
Head Groom
Jose has been part of Patrick Seaton Stables since it's founding in 2002. Jose's role as head groom and barn manager is indispensable to a well organized show barn.
More importantly, Jose takes great pride in his job and his cheerful, friendly and professional demeanor is a welcome addition to a busy, bustling show barn.
