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Our Team

What makes DiCorti Bush Equestrian the top equestrian training stable in the area is our incredible team. Passionate, experienced, talented and friendly, we truly have the best of the best. We have trained and competed extensively in the U.S. and Europe. We bring decades of experience to make sure your needs are not only met, but exceeded.

Nicole Dicorti Bush

Owner, Head Trainer

Nicole DiCorti Bush began riding at the age of 10 in Santa Cruz County. As a junior, she rode any horse that was available as well as showed in the jumpers and equitation with her own horse under the tutelage of Dick Widger. Nicole graduated from Lake Erie College (Painesville, OH) in 2010 where she received a degree in Equine Entrepreneurship and a minor in Business Administration. While attending Lake Erie, she was an active member of Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) all four years.  Nicole rode as a working student for Denize Borges while home on school breaks and still has an active professional relationship with her. Post college, Nicole briefly worked at a sales barn outside of Hamburg, Germany followed by taking an assistant position at McIntosh Stables (Portola Valley, CA) where she managed the day to day training and care of the stable’s home and show team through 2012.


In the fall of 2012, Nicole set off on her own to develop DiCorti Bush Equestrian. Over the years her program has grown into a successful show, sales and lesson barn with a fantastic group of riders of all ages. With a variety of hunter, jumper and equitation riders, she is very proud to run a program that she herself would want to ride in!

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Grand Prix - Seaside Tour 2023

Kathryn sire

Assistant Trainer

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FREDDY ARRIOLA

Head Groom

Freddy Arriola has been with DiCorti Bush Equestrian for the past 4 years. As head groom, Freddy is valued not only for his pleasant manner but also his attention to detail. He is always quick to point out any inconsistencies with our horses, not an easy feat with so many horse sales and new purchases. 

Freddy was born in Veracruz, Mexico but has grown up in California since he was very young. He is married and has one little girl with another baby due in July. We couldn't do what we do without Freddy. 

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Freddy with a young horse in training

About Us: Team
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