About Us
Located in Burbank, Bennett Farms is an oasis for horse lovers in Los Angeles. Our programs and services are developed with the best interest of horses and riders in mind, and our community is open to all.
Jim Bennett
Owner & Trainer
Born into an equestrian family near Shelbyville, Kentucky, Jim Bennett began showing horses at an early age. Along with a lifetime of show experience and equine knowledge, Jim brings over 40 years of horse training expertise and a Master's degree in Behavioral Psychology together to train horses to perform at their very best. Using this combination of behavior modification, psychology, and a lifetime of horsemanship, Jim has defined the goals of Bennett Farms. Jim's dream has been to create a supportive environment for all equestrians to grow in their equine knowledge and skill, share their love of horses, and find a warm equestrian community.
Sharon Grosshans
Riding Instructor & Interscholastic Coordinator
As a 4th generation equestrian, Sharon Grosshans has been surrounded by horses her whole life, and she showed Equitation in the mid-west extensively in her youth. With over 20 years' experience as an instructor in the LA area, she is passionate about helping her students realize their goals. A strong advocate for the recognition of her riding students' skills, Sharon worked with the United States Equestrian Federation to establish the Saddle Seat and Western School League of Greater Los Angeles (SWSL).
Jim Bennett at Del Mar, 1984
OUR HISTORY
Born in Kentucky, Jim was raised in the home of the American Saddlebred and the historic horse shows like The World's Championship Horse Show in Louisville. In 1984, Jim brought a piece of that history to Los Angeles when he brought his Saddlebreds here to train and founded Bennett Farms in the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Now after 30 years, Bennett Farms is one of the largest stables in the Center, and the Los Angeles home of the Saddlebred. We strive to provide the best services to our clients, providing for riders of all levels and interests. From first lessons to world championships, we are here for the journey together.