Cottonwood Ranch, located in the hill country of California's central coast, is a multi-use facility specializing in thoroughbred breeding, conditioning and racing, warmblood breeding and training, and three day event training and schooling

Cottonwood Ranch is pleased to offer the use of its cross-country schooling area (banks, water, ditches, hills, natural obstacles, racetrack, and manicured pastures) show jumping arena (approx. 300’ x 150’ with full set of obstacles), and dressage arena (standard and small) all on several hundred acres of impeccable sandy footing in Los Alamos, CA (1- hour north of Santa Barbara) Email or contact Wendy Wergeles (805)-344-1190

Wrather v. Farnam, the Equitrol® lawsuit.

On March 25, a jury verdict was rendered in favor of plaintiffs Charlotte and Christopher Wrather, owners of Cottonwood Ranch, and Cottonwood manager and trainer Lori Araki. The verdict found that Farnam's product Equitrol® was defectively designed and had caused harm to plaintiff's horses. For more information about this lawsuit, see the Wrather v. Farnam page, or click the Equitrol® button at left.

Wendy Wergeles is trainer-in-residence!

Cottonwood Ranch is pleased to have three-day event rider and trainer Wendy Wergeles join us. Wendy is available for lessons and horse training, and is available to teach and organize clinics. Read more about Wendy's extensive experience.