James Alliston

Trainer/Instructor

Education

Graduated	2006 at Oxford University
Degree	Graduate degree in Geography

About

From riding and coaching to winning the American Eventing Championships, husband and wife James and Helen Alliston do everything together, including running Alliston Equestrian & East Bay Riding Academy. On the West Coast, James built himself up as a trainer for both horses and riders. He has shown continuous success on many different horses at the four and five star levels. James has brought five young riders to the advanced level and now runs the largest competition barn in CA. He is a ICP Level 4 certified instructor and brings over 25 riders to the local shows and has a large program and pool of students both in the east bay area and Woodside/Peninsula areas.

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Services

Breeding
Clinics
Colt Starting
Cow Horse Training
Dressage
Eventing
Jumping
Lessons
Showing

What clients have to say about James Alliston

Testimonials

"The Allistons and all of Alliston Eventing has been a wonderful place for my daughter and her horse. The education is superior, and the team is supportive and a ton of fun! We have been incredibly happy to be at this barn. My daughter and her horse were having some trouble after several years of owning him. James agreed to take over the ride for a few shows (winning all of them). He and Helen managed to improve our horse’s and daughter’s confidence to the point where they have successfully moved up the levels. We are forever grateful to them!" ~ Wendy R.

"My 8 year old son has been taking riding lessons at Alliston Equestrian for more than a year and we couldn't be happier. Having no prior horse riding experience, we weren't sure what to expect - but from day one the team made us feel very comfortable and welcome. The trainers are wonderful - knowledgeable, supportive and very friendly. We appreciate how the team integrates grooming, tacking-up and information about horse health and welfare into each lesson. My son has shown great progress with his riding and continues to be excited to come to each lesson. In addition to riding lessons, we also did two weeks of summer camp at the barn in 2021. My son had so much fun - it was his favorite camp that year." ~ Nathan C.

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Facility

Shiloh West Training Center is a well-appointed equestrian facility located in Castro Valley off highways 680 and 580. Close to the nearby cities of San Ramon, Alamo, Dublin, Castro Valley, Alameda, and San Francisco we offer a spacious, full service friendly and inviting atmosphere for you and your horse. 105 scenic acres on Crow Canyon Road with miles and miles of trails along with several full service barns that provide full care and comfort for you and your horse. Your horse will have it’s choice of grass, or alfalfa hay as well as Elk Grove Stable Mix pellets and be fed THREE times a day. No additional charge for extra lunchtime feeding. 12′ x12′ Box stalls, 12′ x 12′ box stalls with 24′ x 12′ paddocks and 24′ x 24′ outside paddocks available with your choice of wood chips for year round outdoor access.