About
Lauren La Vine, Professional Horsewoman and Certified Equine Therapist, 
offers her teaching, training and rehabilitation services at the Alamode Ranch.
Lauren's program is designed to take students of all ages from beginning rider to horse ownership and exhibitor. Her teaching methods and positive attitude make her an ideal instructor, especially for youth riders.
Because we are located in the competitive Region One Andalusian Show Circuit, we welcome horses from all over the country. We show extensively and successfully in the competitive Region ONE Circuit and can also assist 
in matching you to your next talented horse.
Lauren specializes in English and Western Equitation, beginning Dressage, and proper Horsemanship and Showmanship. Her students show at IALHA, Dressage, ETI, IEL, horse shows as well as riding with Lauren in equestrian exhibitions, most recently at the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse, Equine Affaire and Night of the Horse.
In addition to her training services, Lauren has worked for several years treating horses with the Electro Acuscope and Myopulse therapy system. Many of her clients' horses have placed as Champion at National and Regional show levels after treatment with the therapy system. While she does not credit her therapy as the sole reason for her clients' success, she does believe the therapy plays an important role.
Accomplishments
USEF Announces the 2010 Equestrian of the Year Candidates!
Lauren La Vine
Burbank, CA
The Vaughan Smith Trophy is presented to the best rider of any horse or pony breed shown in hunter pleasure, show hack, hunter hack, dressage hack, costume, side saddle or Western dressage.
On her way to the 2010 International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) World and Grand Nationals Horse Show, La Vine steadily outperformed her competition on the West Coast whether it was in English pleasure classes or show hack with her part-bred Friesians or Half-Andalusians. Her work culminated at the World and Grand Nationals where she was undefeated in every class in which she entered. She took home eight World and six National Championships, plus two high-point awards.
Excerpt from the IFSHA Newsletter - December 2010 issue:
2010 IFSHA WORLD & GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
HIGHPOINT PART BRED HORSE OF SHOW - BEAU
Beau is a 10-year-old Part Bred Friesian gelding (also known as Moriesian) owned by Carol Carfagno.
This year proved to be a special one in that Beau's "team" could all participate in the IFSHA World and Grand National Championships in Del Mar. Going into the National show, Beau and his trainer, Lauren La Vine, were undefeated in all of his under-saddle classes for the previous 3 years.
In 2008 he received the USEF Horse of the Year Award in Part-Bred Friesian Western and multiple USEF Regional championships. That same year he won several IFSHA High Point Championship Awards. In 2009 he received the USEF National Horse of the Year Award in Country English Pleasure Saddle Seat, Western Pleasure, and multiple USEF Regional year-end championships. In addition to winning several IFSHA year-end highpoint championships.
Excited to be at the show, Beau's team decided to demonstrate just how versatile he is. Beau's show started Wednesday with winning his first class, Dressage/Sport Horse in Hand, then moving onto Dressage, Training test 4 and First level test 4, Trail in Hand, Trail English. Ending his first day with 5 National Championships. Thursday was just as successful winning World Part Bred in Hand Halter Class and Part Bred Country English Saddle Seat. Friday was a tough schedule with 5 classes, starting the day with Part Bred Fantasy Costume, Part Bred Dressage Hack, Part Bred Western Open, Part Bred Walk Trot Open, ridden by Greg Steensen, and Part Bred Show Hack Open. Beau won all 4 World Championships and 1 National Championship that day. Saturday the streak continued, winning Part Bred Hunt Seat Pleasure Open and Part Bred Period Costume. All in all, Beau was entered in 14 classes and won all 14 Classes. Winning 6 National Championships and 8 World Championships at the IFSHA National and Grand World Show.
Beau was so successful at the show he won 2 highpoint Trophy awards:
Jeff Wonnell Memorial Versatility Trophy Awarded to the Pure and Part-Bred All-Around High Point World & Grand Nationals winners, which competed in at least 5 different disciplines at the IFSHA World & Grand National Championships. In honor of Jeff Wonnell, a world-renowned horse trainer. Purebred Trophy donated In Loving Memory by Melissa Wonnell. Part-Bred Trophy donated by Gareth A. Selwood.
Leoness Sport Horses Part Bred Friesian High Point Perpetual Trophy Awarded to the Part Bred Friesian All-Around High Point World & Grand Nationals winner, which shall also include at least one World or National title in any category and points accumulated in any part bred class during the World & Grand Nationals show.
This show was amazing for Beau, Lauren, and Carol, husband Dave, and Greg, an experience they will never forget. We would like to thank everyone involved with putting on this wonderful event, so beautifully run, so exciting for us all.
Equestrians Of Honor named by USEF
One of the nominations made by IFSHA has been awarded the Vaughan Smith Trophy. This award is for the Equestrian who, in the opinion of USEF, achieved excellence in several divisions including Hunter, Western, Dressage to name a few.
Winner of this award is Lauren LaVine.
In all there are 8 Equestrians of Honor. These honorees are now in the running for
USEF Horseman of the Year.
This winner will be announced at the USEF Annual Meeting at the Pegasus Award Banquet on
Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Lexington, KY.
When voting opens at USEF be sure to vote for Lauren, "Our Equestrian of Honor".
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About Lauren LaVine
Lauren La Vine was basically born in the saddle, since her mother had her up on a horse when she was only a few months old. She has been a professional trainer for 16 years and shows in multiple disciplines and breeds. Currently located at the prestigious Los Angeles Equestrian Center. You often will see Lauren riding western one minute, Dressage the next and than quick change to Saddle Seat always making the horse look the part.
Lauren has been very successfully in the Andalusian show circuit, winning several IALHA National championships. Her mare, Adelina RLA, with Lauren riding won the 2008 USEF Half Andalusian Horse of the Year. This year was her first time showing at the International Friesian Show Horse Association World and National Championship show. What an amazing show it was for her and "Beau" (part Morgan and part Friesian horse). She showed him in Dressage, Halter, DSH in Hand, Trail, Trail in Hand, Western Pleasure Open, Show Hack Open, Dressage Hack Open, Hunt-seat Open, Country English Pleasure, Period and Fantasy Costume. Together they won every class they entered, coming home with 13 World and National Titles and 3 high-points for the show. In fact, for the past 3 years, this dynamic duo has been undefeated under saddle in the IFSHA Region 10 shows.
Lauren always has a smile on her face and is quick to help whenever she is needed. She chaired the Andalusian youth committee in 2009 and 2010, while simultaneously performing in many charitable exhibitions. Lauren believes her students, especially the kids, need to know how to do all the disciplines. Growing up Lauren participated in Drill Teams, Gymkhana, Jumping, 4-H, Renaissance Fairies, as well as ETI. Currently, She is very active in the Andalusian world, riding in the Rose Parade and exhibitions. Often she is honored to carry the American flag in the opening ceremony of numerous different shows at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.
The passing of Vaughan Smith was difficult for Lauren, as he was her mentor and was instrumental in teaching her how to adjust a horse to the discipline they were competing in. Vaughan's influence can be seen to this day in how Lauren trains her horses and clients. Lauren is honored to be receiving the inaugural Vaughan Smith Trophy, which is awarded to the best rider of any horse or pony breed shown in Hunter Pleasure, Show Hack, Hunter Hack, Dressage Hack, Costume, Side Saddle, or Western Dressage. This award qualifies Lauren as a semi finalist for the 2010 USEF "Equestrian of the Year".
2010 IFSHA World and Grand National Championships
Del Mar, CA
Services Available:
- Lessons
- Full Monthly Training - Horse and Rider
- Horse Leases
- Equine Matchmaker - Find Your Dream Horse
- Show Services
- Electro Acuscope Therapy
- Equine Rehabilitation
- Trailering
Contact Lauren La Vine at 818.919.4520
