I have been a horse owner, jumper, and dressage rider for over 40 years. After growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, I moved to the US where I lived for over 20 years in Maui, Dallas and San Diego. I moved back to Mexico in 2020 and began work on the design of One and Only Mandarina Equestrian and Polo Club. I currently reside in Puerto Vallarta.

Throughout my life, I have boarded and ridden horses in many locations and facilities. That experience has allowed me to develop a very deep understanding of what works and what does not when it comes to horse care, facility design, and keeping clients happy. After all, I have been a client myself and have a very high standard of care for my horses. I have learned through personal experience the importance of site layout and the specific materials selected for footing, fencing, walkways, stall components, irrigation, ventilation, and surrounding landscaping. All of these can  be greatly affected by weather and location, so a knowledgable selection is crucial for the best results.

I am a true believer that ensuring our horses' physical and mental well-being and safety will help keep them sound and happy in the long run. My goal is to work with clients to construct their dream barn by creating an aesthetically stunning, horse friendly, practical, and low maintenance facility where their horses can thrive and have the freedom to be “horses."