About Us
30 Years of Expertise in the Equestrian Industry
At Brentwood Oaks Equestrian Center, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned-and-managed business nestled in the scenic beauty of Northern California. Our private and serene 10-acre facility provides a tranquil environment for both horses and their owners. With 30 years of experience in the equestrian industry, our full-service staff excels in managing, boarding, training, and raising top-quality, show-winning horses.
Our Trainers
Meet Diane Gaudreau
Diane has been involved with horses since age 11. Under the guidance of the well-known and professional trainer Jim Koon of Alameda Creek Stables, she began her career in training and showing horses as a young girl in 4-H.
Just out of high school, she raised an orphaned foal and trained it on her own. Her hard work and training paid off, as she and her orphaned foal won the Western Pleasure class at the Grand National Horse Show at the Cow Palace, as well as many other awards along the way.
After apprenticing and learning from some of the most reputable professional horsemen in the business, Diane is well respected by her peers. She has a broad range of experience competing at Open, English, Quarter horse, Paint, and Appy Breed shows. Currently her focus is the Quarter Horse Circuit.
Meet Leanne Hornnes
Trainer Leanne has more than two decades of experience with horses in the hunter/jumper world, and has been in the veterinary field for more than 10 years. Leanne rode in Europe for a short time, during which time she learned a more traditional way of riding.
As a trainer, Leanne believes in good horsemanship and strong basics, which has helped her have a better understanding and partnership with each horse that she works with. She passes this on to her students from the very beginning.