Franco Farm

Adolpho Franco, as the head of Franco Farm, works with horses and riders to help them reach their full potential. With over 30 years in the hunter/jumper industry as a rider and coach, Adolpho competes at premiere levels of USEF and FEI competition, including International 3* events. He has worked with and trained internationally under some of the sport’s top athletes and professionals including François Mathy Jr., Nelson Pessoa, and Paulo Santana. As a coach, Adolpho works with students to achieve their goals in hunters, equitation and jumpers, helping riders to develop strong connections with their horses. Adolpho has brought amateur and junior riders from the basics of competition all the way to Grand Prix heights.

Working with horses

Adolpho specializes in finding young horses and using a combination of groundwork and effective riding for functional training. He is experienced in natural horsemanship techniques and uses his knowledge from years of jumper riding successes to bring out the best in his horses. Adolpho achieves remarkable results with his horses, helping them to stay fit and mentally ready to perform. He has produced horses that compete at the International 5* level, as well as horses that are well-suited and matched for amateur riders.

Working with riders

As a coach, Adolpho works with his riders to help them define their goals and reach them. He trains his students in groundwork, flatwork and jumping so that they can fully connect with their horses. Whether the goal is to become a Grand Prix jumper or an equitation superstar, or to simply enjoy the sport of riding, Adolpho creates programs that inspire confidence and lead to success.