Canterbury Equestrian Center

10/19/2024

Canterbury Equestrian Center offers Dressage Instructions with a European trained Instructor. Bring your horse for lessons at the farm and experience the opportunity to learn the Art of Dressage. The trainer's focus is on developing a independent Rider with a light and independent seat. In addition to regular lessons under saddle, we also invite you to participate in our monthly discussions on various subjects, designed to help you have a better understanding of the movements and theories behind the movements, before you attempt them under saddle.
For more information text (540)267-1075

10/16/2024

Almost finished with the fencing, only a small section left to be painted. The Barns all have new paint and are looking wonderful.
Now we are ready to accept additional Stall boarder's to our beautiful facility. Please text to set up a appointment to visit with us at (540)267-1075.

10/06/2024

We had our first Educational Afternoon, Lateral Movements, today. I would like to thank all the participants,I enjoyed sharing my concepts and expertise with everyone. I hope everybody had as much fun as I did. I am looking forward to the next one, 11/3 at 2PM.
Please share with me any specific topics you would be interested about Dressage and just good training.

09/04/2024

Just a little update on our renovation at Canterbury Equestrian Center.
All bad fencing has been replaced, board's and posts, still working on stripping the old paint. The two smaller barns are also getting repaired and fresh paint.
Waiting to get the Tractor repaired and we will be able to mowing.
I am also starting the fencing for our grass jump arena.
We are very excited!!!

08/06/2024

Little water update. After over a week of water issues at the barn, and two days of no water at the house, we are fully functional! The barn, and the 17 Nelson Waterers in the stalls and pastures, and now all either working perfectly or parts have been ordered. New frost free faucets have been replaced around the property and the bath stall is getting upgraded as we speak. The barn water is now on its own 634 foot well and over 1,000ft in new waterlines have been run! The bathroom and kitchen sinks in the barn are good to go, all of the previous leaks and busted water pipes have been fixed. As some of you know, the previous management let water run for several years on the property causing issues with the well and pumps and waterers. Pipes were burst throughout the property without being repaired and even the bathroom didn’t have water. All of that has now been fixed! In addition, dozens of rotten posts have been taken out with new posts going in this week. Over 200 boards are being replaced and the entire fence is being brought up to new standards and painted black!  We will keep you updated with pics as we complete these projects.  If you are looking for a place for your equine friend, we have stall and field board available! Call Patrizia or dm with any questions or to set up a tour! (540) 267-1075

07/23/2024

As some may know we had a pump failure recently. We decided to take this opportunity to update our water supply and make some additions. Earlier we replaced all the old Frost proof hydrant's and repaired all the automatic Waterers in the pastures and in the stalls. We are now connecting to a new well, adding 2 Frost proof hydrant's to make things easier. This should be done by the weekend. Of course all horse's have access to water during this time.
In addition we will finally set up the jump field, well as soon as the rain that is forecast, is done.
Other improvements will also be happening soon. I will be posting pictures as we do this. We are so excited about all the improvements.

06/29/2024

Our beautiful barn and Tack room. More pictures to come soon. We still have some stalls available.

06/29/2024

Our upstairs club room. Almost all done. We will be hosting a monthly Saturday or Sunday discussion on Riding and Training issues.
I will be posting date and times, as well as the topic

06/17/2024

OPEN HOUSE
June 29th
Canterbury Equestrian Center will host it's first Open House Saturday from 2:30PM-4:30PM.
Stop by to meet us, the horses and tour our facility.
Discuss our services and our plans for the future.
We are looking forward to meeting you.

06/15/2024

Canterbury Equestrian Center is now accepting Stall boarder's.
We are excited to open our beautiful barn to new boarder's. All stalls are equipped with Nelson automatic Waterers, easy load hay net and of course rubber mats. A large Tack room with a half-bath, seating area, sink and our upstairs club room.
For more information please feel free to contact me at (540)267-1075

06/05/2024

Summer Horse Camps
We have several Summer Camps scheduled at our beautiful facility.
Beginner Horse Camp
June 24-28
July 1 -5
9AM-1PM
$375/$100 non refundable deposit
This camp is for students new to horses. Focus on basic horsemanship,grooming, tacking,handling,daily care of the horse. A daily group riding lesson.

Advance Horse Camp
July 15-19
July 29- August 2
9AM-3PM
$400/$100 non refundable deposit

This camps is for those with their own horse. We will have daily sessions on Riding Theory and group lessons to apply and practice the theory.
Overnight stabling is available at an extra charge.

You can contact Patrizia at (540)267-1075 for more information

Come join the fun.

03/26/2024

03/20/2024

So many things to do. Spring is in the air and with that a new beginning for our beautiful facility. I am working on the tack rooms and the club room( pictures coming soon).
The next big project is replacing a few broken fence boards and painting the fence.
Mulch is being put down as I am writing this and next month we will do some landscaping.
If you would like to join in on the fun, keep checking back, I will be posting the days we could use some volunteers. We will provide the tools, pizza and fun. You just come and jump in with enthusiasm.