Located at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, we offer comprehensive training for riders and horses at all levels, from beginners to seasoned competitors. Our expert trainers are dedicated to fostering a supportive and educational environment, ensuring each participant reaches their full potential. Programs include personalized training plans, private and group lessons, and competitive coaching tailored to individual goals. Whether you want to ride for pleasure, compete in regional shows, or achieve national titles, Sovereign Place will get you there!

Joe Thorpe

Owner and Head Trainer

Joe Thorpe possesses more than 40+ years of lesson, training and show experience.

Having grown up in the horse industry at his mothers stable, Equestrotel Stables in Long Beach, he was able to experience what it takes to maintain a successful equestrian training business.

Becoming a trainer at a young age at the family business to now running one of the most successful training stables in the country, “Sovereign Place,” the journey has been characterized by hard work and long days, but ultimately, an immensely fulfilling and rewarding experience

During the last 3 decades, Joe has prepared countless horses to compete at all levels of competition - from local shows to national champions.

Within the last 30 years Joe’s students have gone on to win hundreds of Los Angeles, Pacific Coast and National Championships.

Joe values that this sport is a unique experience that will stay with his students for a lifetime and aims to center his training around the technical and mental aspects of the sport.

Tyler Thomas

Assistant Trainer

Tyler, a seasoned rider, has found his home at Sovereign Place in January of 2022. With sixteen years of experience in the equestrian world, Tyler has worn numerous hats throughout his journey. From starting colts and driving teams of carriage horses to showcasing his skills in the hunter and jumper arenas, his versatility is evident.

His diverse background in riding various disciplines has honed his abilities to work effectively with a wide range of horses and riders. Tyler handles the preparation and professional rides for all ‘A’ rated shows - from the Jumpers to the High Performance Hunters.

Katy Kaseno

Horse Show Coordinator

Katy Kaseno grew up riding and showing on the southern on California circuit. Having great office skills as well as knowledge of the horse world, she combined forces with Sovereign Place in 2020. She handles all the entries and scheduling to help everything running smoothly!

Martin Rios

Head Groom

Martin has been the Sovereign Place head groom for 5 years now. Martin manages all day to day care of the horses - ensuring they receive all necessary feedings, lunging, turn-outs, layup care and horse show services.

Acolades

  • 10 USEF National Titles

  • 75 USEF Zone 10 Year End Awards

  • 100+ PCHA Year End Awards

  • 200+ LAHJA Year End Awards

  • 10 Medal Final Wins

Student Accomplishments

  • Los Angeles Equestrian Center

  • Menlo Charity Horse Show

  • Del Mar Horse Park

  • Blenheim Equisports

  • Desert Circuit

  • Hansen Damn Horse Park

  • Hampton Classic, New York

  • Pennsylvania National

  • Wellington, Florida

  • Ocala, Florida

  • Capital Challenge, Maryland

  • Washington International, Maryland

Show and Division Champions

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