Darcy Edwards Training Center

Darcy began riding horses 18 years ago with hunter pleasure training with Collette McMillan of Mystic Plains Arabians, and was competing in Class A shows 4 months later. Since then, her show record has grown quite impressively. She is a three time National Champion in Half-Arabian Working Hunter Over Fences in both the Open and Amateur Owner divisions; and Reserve National Champion in Arabian Hunter Pleasure for Adult Amateur Owners. Darcy has been awarded a total of 25 National Top Ten Awards in Dressage First Level, Half-Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack, Arabian Hunter Pleasure, Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure, Arabian English Show Hack, Half-Arabian English Show Hack, Arabian Jumpers, Half-Arabian Side Saddle, Arabian Country English Pleasure, Hunter Seat Equitation Over Fences, Hunter Seat Equitation Flat, Saddle Seat Equitation, Horsemanship, and Half-Arabian English Pleasure. Darcy's Regional Wins include: 14 Championships, 16 Reserve Championships, and 53 Top Five Awards. Darcy Edwards is a home grown San Diegan. She has been a member of the Tierra Del Norte Arabian Horse Association, Southern Arizona Arabian Horse Association, and Greater San Diego Hunter Jumper Association. Darcy is also a Certified Equine Appraiser. She graduated the University of Arizona in May 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Chemistry, and has also completed the University of San Diego Paralegal Program with high honors. After completing her schooling at U of A, Darcy accepted the position of Farm Supervisor for the University's Horse Farm. There, her responsibilities included supervising staff and student employees, monitoring and keeping records for herd health, assisting with teaching and extension activities, routine maintenance of facilities, interaction with private horse owners, and ordering feed and other supplies. She returned home to San Diego and was soon hired as Manager of the Poway Valley Stock Farm. She claimed Professional status in the fall of 2003 and began training and teaching soon after. In 2004, she took her first students to the Arabian Youth Nationals where they claimed 3 National Top Ten Awards. Since then, she has qualified 5 other students for the Nationals, and led many others to Achievement Award status in the more local Greater San Diego Hunter Jumper Association arena. In July 2005 Darcy and her parents purchased Capitan Equestrian Center located in Lakeside, CA. With earnest effort and a great deal of horse sense, they have brought together their knowledge and expertise to provide a beautiful boarding and training facility open to the public. Darcy now manages all her training & lessons at ECEC, as well as oversees the ranch.