About

Courtney Swartz is a young professional who competes across a number of different disciplines. Based in Sandy Spring Maryland, Courtney co-operates her family’s boarding and training facility, Windsor Manor Stables. Courtney has received her bronze medal in dressage and has competed through the intermediate level in eventing aboard her mount My Son MJ. She currently trains with U.S Olympian Lynn Symansky, FEI “O” Judge Linda Zang.

 

Courtney began riding in the hunter world as a young rider with many wins on the A Circuit, while also rising through the levels in the United States Pony Club. Courtney was presented in 2015 with the opportunity to represent her Pony Club on the international level. In 2014 she started to pursue her love for eventing and brought home multiple wins across the levels and held a top ten finish at the American Eventing Championships at the preliminary level. Courtney has also broken many young horses and enjoys working with OTTBs. 

 

Courtney offers personalized lessons across a number of disciplines as she works towards building a partnership between horse and rider. Each student and horse combination will have their own unique experience that is catered to their specific goals and objectives using elements of the training pyramid. 

 

Courtney is experienced in teaching students of all ages and levels. In addition to her personal students, she is also an active instructor and coach for local pony clubs within the Maryland/ Capital region and was previously an instructor for the University of Maryland’s Equestrian Club. In addition to teaching, Courtney also offers training rides and exercise packages. Courtney has a large amount of experience riding different types of mounts and has extensive experience working with OTTBs. 

 

While understanding that every horse and rider needs are different, Courtney is geared towards creating a personalized program that benefits all parties. 

 

Courtney is available to teach or train on-site at Windsor Manor Stables and is willing to travel to local off-site  facilities as well.

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