Avon Valley Show Stables maintains an accomplished team of trainers to guide the development of its riders and horses both at home and on the horse show circuit.
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Emer Coyne – Owner/Trainer Emer has many years of experience in the equine industry. Attending the University of Connecticut she completed two Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science and Patho-biology. While at UConn she competed nationally on intercollegiate, and East and West coast “A” Show circuits. Following graduation, Emer turned professional and has since proven herself as an accomplished equestrian. She has successfully coached, trained, and ridden on the state, regional and national show levels. |
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Cara Brown – Assistant Trainer Cara has been involved in the equestrian community for over twenty years. She has completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and is currently persuing a Masters Degree. Cara is the Head IEA coach for both the AVSS and Porters riding teams which she has lead riders to national finals for the last few years. In addition, she is an active USEF show participant, manager, and course designer. Cara is also a board member of the Connecticut Horse Show Association as well as the CHSA finals committee. |
| Becca Goberman – A Connecticut native, Becca showed extensively as a junior and amateur winning several year end awards in both the hunters and equitation. While at the University of New Hampshire pursuing a BA in Zoology and a minor in Equine Studies. she competed on their IHSA riding team. With over 18 years experience as an equestrian professional teaching, riding, managing numerous shows,coaching IEA teams and individuals to impressive placings up through Nationals, Becca is a welcome addition to the AVSS team. She is a professional member of USEF, USHJA, CHJA and CHSA. In March 2011, Becca completed the USHJA Trainers Certification Program. | |
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