About Us

About Claddagh Manor

Claddagh Manor is a family-owned and operated, year-round equestrian facility situated on 110 acres with a 15 stall barn, outdoor riding arena and large indoor heated arena. Owner and Manager Patsy Moran started the riding program ten years ago with a desire to bring her love and knowledge of horses to as many children as possible. The program has grown to one of the largest and most successful riding programs in Maryland. Claddagh Manor competes in the Baltimore County Show Circuit – many of their students hold championship titles in both Equitation and Hunter Divisions. Claddagh Manor Farm is located at 1114 Calvary Road, Churchville, Maryland 21028.

Fun, Family Atmosphere

At Claddagh Manor, not only do our riders learn, grow, and have fun, so does the entire family as you support your child’s journey!

Heated Indoor Ring For All Weather Riding

Don’t worry about taking time off during the cold, winter weather. At Claddagh Manor, we offer our riders indoor facilities so you can train year round!

Quality Horses and Ponies For Lesson Use

We have just the right amount of horses and ponies to allow our instructors to match our students abilities with the perfect horse or pony.

Outdoor Ring With Hunter Style Fences

Our riders enjoy practicing in our outdoor ring, featuring hunter style fences.

Our Claddagh Manor Team

Selina PetronelliTrainer

Selina started her riding career at a very young age. She has won numerous awards in the hunters, equitation, and jumper disciplines. She has shown Harford, Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia, and USEF rated shows. Some of her biggest accomplishments have been competing in the Harrisburg National Horse Show and in the Washington International Horse Show in the jumper divisions. She has been selected to be apart of the Emerging Athletes Program numerous times and was a finalist for the EAP National Program. She is currently working and training for the Claddagh Manor, McDonogh School, and is the assistant coach for the John Carroll School Equestrian Team.

Patsy MoranOwner & Trainer

Patsy has been a horse lover her entire life. She started out teaching her children and grandchild, where she discovered her passion for teaching. Ms. Pat has been teaching at Claddagh for the past 15 years and prides herself on taking beginners and turning them into champions.

Dennise PetronelliBarn Manager & Instructor

Dennise has over 19 years of experience in the local and rated Maryland and Virginia horse show circuit. She was previously President of the Baltimore County Horse Show Association and currently serves as a board member, as she has for the past 15 years. She is currently the Head coach of the John Carroll Equestrian team and is a proud parent to two award-winning equestrians and JC alumnae, Lauren and Selina. There isn’t a weekend you won’t see her training or stewarding at a horse show. Ms. Dennise has also served on the Harford Horse Show Association and Maryland Horse Show Association boards.

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