Cuadra San Francisco was founded by  Francisco J Barrena in October 1994. He had over 50 years of experience in the training of all disciplines of horses and riders.  His son,  Valente F. Barrena, has taken over the operation of Cuadra San Francisco and this continues to be a family owned and operated business.  People come from all over the world to take lessons with Valente and take private trail rides.