Coventry Equestrian Center, nestled on 32 rolling acres
in southwestern Pennsylvania near Washington PA, was established in 1993. Blythedale,* the owner’s e-mail address, was
the name of her favorite horse and it means "happy valley" in Celtic. Coventry means "to protect," thus, the horses living
at Coventry are protected in this happy valley. *
At
Coventry we offer horse-friendly boarding covering all your horse's needs: fresh water, stalls cleaned daily, regular
turnout in safe groups, and an evening feeding of hay and water. Our boarders at Coventry are here because of the excellent
care, quiet atmosphere and reasonable rates. We cater to the horses, and they are happy.
Lesson in dressage ( or gymnastic training for
the horse) are available at Coventry. Our students learn to actually ride and train their own horses developing
skills to be a true and tackful equestrian. The owner/manager, Kristin Hermann, specializes in teaching good riding/ training
with a natural horsemanship (non evasive) approach - the reult is harmony between horse and rider! Horses are never
coerced into performing and you can see this training philosophy portrayed in their attitudes.
Students from Coventry compete in dressage, hunter,
jumpers and even barrel racing. A well-trained, balanced and relaxed horse will perform better at any discipline. And,
good riding skills will benefit a rider for a lifetime of enjoyment in their chosen equestrian discipline.
Outside clinicians teach at Coventry and outside
trainers are welcome.
Coventry also hosts two Western Pennsylvania Dressage
Association (WPDA) shows a year. See upcoming events for details. Contact Kristin about riding or boarding at Coventry and/or
for a farm tour.
