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Hablyn Hills Equestrian Center Hablyn Hills is a 25+ acre eventing facility located in Damascus, MD a short drive away from Washington, DC

10/15/2026

Young horses don't need to jump everything in one school.

Sometimes a quiet walk through the water is enough. Add a small log. Finish on a good note.

The next time they come out, they're already more confident because they remember the answer.

I think we often underestimate how much horses learn between rides.

There is something especially satisfying about getting a horse comfortable and balanced in their tack and then just lett...
10/14/2026

There is something especially satisfying about getting a horse comfortable and balanced in their tack and then just letting them do their job.

That’s one of the things I’ve always appreciated about my Voltaire saddles. They give me a consistent place to sit and communicate from, which matters whether I’m riding at home, teaching a lesson, or getting ready for the show ring.

Good tack should make the ride feel simple.

10/13/2026

What was I saying about it taking a village?

Huge congratulations to Sequoia Emerson on a fantastic weekend at MDHT Highland Schooling Horse Trials! She put in two lovely rides, taking 1st with Fergus in his very first horse trial stateside in Beginner Novice and finishing 4th with HH Chili Carolina in Starter. I couldn’t be prouder of these horses and the people putting in the work with them.

We're only a couple of weeks away from meeting our little girl, and while I’m very much looking forward to getting back in the saddle and piloting these young horses around myself, it’s pretty special to watch the team step up and keep everything moving while I’m on the sidelines.

Turns out, this village thing is working out pretty well. 💕

I’ve ridden in KL Select breeches for years, but what I appreciate most about the company goes beyond the fact that I o...
10/10/2026

I’ve ridden in KL Select breeches for years, but what I appreciate most about the company goes beyond the fact that I own the Gabrielle breeches in every color.

KL Select has been part of the equestrian industry for decades, and I really appreciate how much thought they put into the products they make and distribute — from their rider apparel to their leatherwork and Red Barn tack.

I value good equipment I can trust every day, and KL Select has consistently delivered it for me.

10/06/2026

One of my favorite moments as a trainer is when you can almost see the lightbulb come on.

You don't need twenty jumps to make progress. Sometimes all it takes is one good answer, followed by another one, and suddenly the horse starts to understand the question.

Training isn't about drilling it until it's perfect.

It's about giving them the chance to figure it out.

How did we keep this sweet pink nose protected all summer?Coat Defense Field Coat has been a staple around here for keep...
09/29/2026

How did we keep this sweet pink nose protected all summer?

Coat Defense Field Coat has been a staple around here for keeping those sensitive spots protected while the horses enjoy the sunshine.

While it’s been a quieter start to the fall then normal, the had a fantastic event at this years starter event. fini...
09/24/2026

While it’s been a quieter start to the fall then normal, the had a fantastic event at this years starter event. finished on her dressage score with her new horse Smooth Sailing to finish 4th in the BN at their first event. Erica Anhalt also finished on her dressage score at her first event of 2026 with Sipping Ch*****ne to finish 5th in the starter division. Lastly took a young horse Ishy to his first event and finished 6th in the starter division. I absolutely love this event, the event organizers and volunteers are fantastic and the cross country in definitely a hidden gem of area II. Looking forward to 2027 for my return to competing and of course we will have this event on the top of our list!

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09/22/2026

One thing I find myself saying over and over when schooling cross country:

At some point, you just have to go forward.

Whether you're walking, trotting, cantering, or galloping, you can't ride every stride with the hand. The horse has to feel like they can travel to the fence so that when they have a question, your leg has somewhere to send them.

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Damascus, MD
20872

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+16302205523

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