MEET THE TEAM
Marlie Bucardo Perkins
owner & instructor
Marlie has years of experience in several different riding disciplines, which allows her to have a breadth of perspective around riders of different ages and abilities. Marlie's enthusiasm for the sport and her high energy ensure each lesson is unique and fun.
Altanero YJ
2011 PRE (Andalusian) gelding
"Nero" loves to be pat! He has a sweet and silly personality.
Nero is trained up through 2nd level dressage. He is very fun to ride, but he is forward and strong! For this reason he is ridden by advanced students. However, he LOVES kids and is great for leadliners as well.
Pepino
2017 grade pony gelding
Pepino is very smart . He is the boss of all of the horses at the barn.
Pepino is super easy going and is great for riders of all abilities. He goes WTC and has been started over fences.
Ferdinand
2016 standardbred x gelding
Ferdinand is very laid back and gentle. He is the tallest horse at Golden Vista standing at about 16.1 hands high.
Matilda
2021 Paso Fino pony mare
Matilda is brave and laid back. She has been recently started under saddle but she is kid and beginner safe.
Jinx
2020 criollo gelding
Jinx is the barn "flirt." He LOVES people and being the center of attention. He has recently been started under saddle. He is very attached to his mom, Lulabelle, and loves being by her side.
Fiona
2019 criollo mare
"Fiona" is the sweetest horse in the world. Owner/trainer Marlie has known her since she was just a few months old and is so excited to have her in the Golden Vista herd.
Amarillo (aka Spirit)
2014 criollo gelding
Amarillo was rescued in the beginning of April 2024. He was extremely underweight and was at a point of atrophy. Since then, he has been slowly putting on weight and gaining back muscle. Amarillo has had a long life as a work horse; nothing phases him, but he also has no idea about kindness. We are slowly teaching him about the joys of exploration, treats, and pats.
Lulabelle
2012 criollo mare
Lulabelle loves the beach! She is forward going and fun to ride for intermediate to advanced riders. She is also great with small children!
Bodhi
2019 friendly smoosh pup
Bodhi is our resident barn dog! He loves everyone and helping with lessons