24 // 13th Annual Best of San Juan Capistrano People's Choice Horseshoe Awards
Paradise Automotive Group
Best HORSE TRAINING GOLDEN HORSESHOE
CHRISTINA CARSON PERFORMANCE HORSES
Christina Carson’s performance horse program takes you back to the Old West with her beautiful, well-trained horses that are used for lessons. Christina (nicknamed Chris) will train clients on their horses or the well-trained ones at Ortega Equestrian Center. Her years of experience and passion will help you get excited about riding. Chris believes that regardless of her students’ riding goals, they should leave the arena inspired and motivated. She trains for the center, which is located in a beautiful wildlife corridor just minutes from downtown San Juan Capistrano.
side his brother, W. Henry Walker, who serves as the bank’s president. The San Juan Capistrano branch o ers personal and business banking, youth accounts, home loans and refinancing commercial lending and more. 31873 Del Obispo Street, 949.448.8550, fmb.com
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WELLS FARGO
Wells Fargo has more than 8,000 locations throughout the world and is the fourth largest banking institution o ering mortgage, investing, credit card, personal, small business and commercial financial services. 32222 Camino Capistrano, 949.661.0898, wellsfargo.com
2018 WINNERS: Gold: Farmers & Merchants Bank; Silver: Wells Fargo
27252 Calle Arroyo, 559.920.0015
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THE SHEA CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC RIDING
The J.F. Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding o ers clients a ariety of programs that include physical, occupational and speech therapies. The organization serves people ith disabilities ho can benefit from equestrian activities. 26284 Oso Road, 949.240.8441, sheacenter.org
2018 WINNERS: Gold: Matt Steelman/Ortega Equestrian Center; Silver: Cindy Forrest Performance Horses
Best BANKING
INSTITUTION GOLDEN HORSESHOE
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
Farmers & Merchants Bank is a 112-yearold bank ith o ces throughout California. “Farmers & Merchants Bank is a regional bank ith o ces ha ing high tough, white glove service coupled with top technology and fulfilling the niche of California’s strongest,” says CEO Daniel Walker. He helps lead the institution along-
Best AUTO BODY SHOP GOLDEN HORSESHOE
PARADISE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
aradise utomoti e roup s magnificent auto body shop services aim to ensure your car continues looking good and operating well. The team at PAG takes great care of each car, and customer service is of utmost importance. Ser ices include oil and filter changes, brake work, and car battery work. Customers have praised Paradise Automotive Group as “fair and honest.” Drivers can enjoy peace of mind after auto body service. 32592 Valle Road, 949.523.1883, jparadise.com
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COASTLINE COLLISION CENTER
Coastline Collision Center is family-ownedand-operated and, for the most part, services car dealerships in San Juan Capistrano. They are known for their high quality of work and swiftness when working with clients. 33001 Calle Perfecto, 949.388.1555
2018 WINNERS: Gold: Paradise Automotive Group; Silver: Caliber Collision; Coastline Collision Center