Blackhorse Equestrian Center
Welcome to the Blackhorse webpage, we are glad you stopped by. We are a premier equestrian center providing boarding, riding lessons, summer riding programs, special events, show lessons and driving.
Come and enjoy year round riding with our 8400 Square foot indoor arena, and find the best value in the area.
Located in Bethany, we are a convenient drive with easy access on Route 63.
If you cannot find what your looking for here, give us a call at (203) 393-2586, or just stop by. Appointments are recommended if you wish to spend time reviewing our facility.
Blackhorse Equestrian Center LLC is owned by Brad Bertele and Melissa Pogwizd. Melissa is also the General Manager.
Blackhorse Equestrian Center, LLC
325 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT 06524
To contact us:
Barn: (203) 393-2586
Melissa’s Cell: (860) 488-4285 Melissa@Blackhorsecenter.com
Brad’s Cell; (516) 449-9610 Brad@Blackhorsecenter.com
Fax: (866) 226-9852
Winter Schooling Show
Series 2008-2009 Dates
2nd Sunday of Every Month
Sunday November 9th
Sunday December 14th
Sunday January 11th
Sunday February 8th
Sunday March 8th
Winter Driving Clinics
With Andy Marcoux
Sunday November 16th
Sunday December 7th
Sunday January 18th
Sunday February 22nd
8 slots of 1 hour each starting at 9AM
Blackhorse Equestrian Center LLC can best be described as the dream of Melissa Pogwizd. Melissa knows horses, and is happiest when she is sharing that experience. With a B.S. in Large Animal Science, she is dedicated to the field of Equestrian recreation.
Brad Bertele is a professional pilot and flight department manager, operating a Falcon 20 for Safe Flight Instrument Corporations. No stranger to horses, you can find Brad driving and riding at Blackhorse and even showing on occasion.
One week programs that teaches as much about the care of a horse as the joy or riding. This is a camp where children can accomplish something they will be proud of.
Summer Riding Program
Lets us make your next birthday party special, or office outing memorable. Its up to you. Bring your guests and refreshments, we will provide the horse and instructors.
Special Programs
2008 Summer Riding and Equine Program
for boys and Girls ages 6 – 14
Children of all levels, from first time riders to experienced horse owners have enjoyed participating in our Summer Riding Program. Together our experienced staff will take time and care to help build your child’s self-confidence and positive attitude while developing their riding skills, knowledge, and sense of responsibility around horses. All students receive a riding lesson every day and participate in the regular care and maintenance of their horse through grooming and tacking, and cleaning the horse’s stall and equipment. All students will learn the basics about horse safety, breeds, colors, markings, parts of the horse, shoeing and feeding. More experienced children will learn about such things as showing, styles of riding, equipment, lameness, lunging, and judging conformation. As opportunities arise, veterinarians or other horse professionals will speak with the students.
2008 Summer Riding and Equine Program
for boys and Girls ages 6 – 14
Children of all levels, from first time riders to experienced horse owners have enjoyed participating in our Summer Riding Program. Together our experienced staff will take time and care to help build your child’s self-confidence and positive attitude while developing their riding skills, knowledge, and sense of responsibility around horses. All students receive a riding lesson every day and participate in the regular care and maintenance of their horse through grooming and tacking, and cleaning the horse’s stall and equipment. All students will learn the basics about horse safety, breeds, colors, markings, parts of the horse, shoeing and feeding. More experienced children will learn about such things as showing, styles of riding, equipment, lameness, lunging, and judging conformation. As opportunities arise, veterinarians or other horse professionals will speak with the students.
