Basic principles:

-Horses are raised outside, and trained outside. This is the quickest way to achieve the all around stock horse.
-If we have horses from the public, we train the owners also.

Our business description is; a small, family oriented, Christ obedient and complete horse breeding and training operation.

- What we bring - A fresh energy and know-how, college and experience based, centered on the current horse industry. We are willing and excited to aid the folks in becoming a more advanced horsemen.

Aaron Dickinson

- Horse training
Aaron is able to present things to colts, older horses, problem horses, etc. in a way that they understand and can build a foundation upon. His focus is on the traditional and natural methods and the vaquero style of horsemanship.
* He has been able to work with many different individuals in the industry and has been able to establish many industry connections.

- Veterinarian
* From in his early teen years Aaron has been involved in Veterinarian Medicine.
* He worked for a Large and Small animal veterinarian in Quartz Hills, Dr. Dave Fly, for many years. Gathering both clinic and field experience.
* He is a Graduate of Cal Poly, SLO with a Bachelor in Animal Science. With an emphasis in Reproduction.
* He has worked for both dairies breeding cows and Performance Horse Ranches breeding Mares.

- Cattle
Aaron has had the opportunity to work with cattle on many levels. He has worked on feedlots, run his own set of steers
for a private corporation, day worked on many local and distant California ranches, managed cattle for events, for cow working practice, and within these areas has;
* Doctored
* Worked calves and cows
* Managed high intensity short duration rotational grazing programs.
* Handled shipping and receiving of cattle
* Buying and selling of cattle
* Nutritional analysis and adjustment
- Other references are available for information in these specific areas.
- Farrier- on an individual and ranch bases. He has worked with everything from show horses, to endurance horses, foals and miniature donkeys and everything in between.
- Farrier references are available for more information regarding past and present clients.

Stacy Dickinson

- Horse Training - although not quite as extensive or professional as Aaron, Stacy trains with the same mentality and attention to the traditional and natural method. She brings a more competitive twist to our barn.
* Stacy has started colts and ridden outside horses, and is currently trying to show our own stock in NSHA, NCHA, NRCHA and AQHA events.
* Stacy has shown horses competitively since age 7, in a variety of disciplines.
* Stacy has worked for many trainers, and been involved in all aspects of the horse business.
* Her attention to detail adds a dimension to our business that keeps all the client and personal horses looking and feeling great, and also keeps the paperwork in order.
- Veterinarian - Also a student at Cal Poly, SLO (a little shy of graduation) majoring in Animal Science, Stacy emphasized in equine and nutrition.
* Currently, She mixes unique diets for each of the horses we have care of using a majority of bulk feeds, purchased from the mill and hand mixed on a daily basis. (Not only for the horses, but also for a small pig operation, a Nubian and mini-Nubian goat herd, and a Boar goat herd.)
* Stacy manages our Quarter Horse breeding operation (Stallion and Broodmares, owned and outside).
* She was also involved in working for a Large and Small Animal Veterinarian for many years. Gathering knowledge both in the field and in the hospital.

Bowen - although, a little young, he already shows interest in animals and the outdoors. We are raising him to be a God fearing, hard working, respectful, and loving young man. He may not bring much to the table at 18 months of age, but by Gods grace, will be a great asset to all in the future.

Although we do not know what tomorrow may bring, we believe the future of California Stock Horses and Corona Del Valle will be one of many people gaining knowledge and many exciting events and activities. Some of the things we have in mind are:
Hosting play days, discipline specific group lessons, and guided trail rides.
* Monthly the facility will be capable of holding multiple types of equestrian events including but not limited to roping, cow working, cutting, trail rides, camp outs, competitive trail courses, barrel racing, gymkhana, clinics, etc.
* The Corona Del Valle Riders Club With an annual membership due, quarterly news letter, discipline specific hands on meetings and competitions, and an annual or semi annual Riders Club Gathering it is an easy way to get community involvement. With diversity and a club atmosphere, we will build something new for equestrian communities.
* Corona del Valle horse centered getaways/retreats. Women, youth, and family outings, centered around horses and learning about them andthe west can provide fun filled summer weeks. Each group outing can be quaintly named to represent the activities it will encompass. For Example the “Cow Patties Women’s Outing” will focus on helping women become more in tune with cattle handling, roping, and anything horseback that pertains to cattle. Lodging and meals can be provided.
* Corona Del Valle Concession and Mercantile is another addition that could be in conjunction with the already established community kitchen located at Corona Del Valle. Keeping refreshments and snacks for small events and daily boarders will be a per. During big events this will come in handy to do in house meals, and refreshments. Also with today’s technology and easily accessible media for creating personalized clothing, hats, mugs, pens and other merchandise, including horse gear, creating a branded line of apparel and gifts will be attractive.