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A Bit Better Farm is a full-service equestrian training facility located in Brookeville, Maryland.

Home to advanced level eventer, Kelley Williams, the farm concentrates on the training, competing, and sales of event horses and teaching students. Please contact us if you are looking for your next partner, or are interested in lessons or training.

10/27/2026

Balance is one of the first things I notice when I get into a saddle, and it’s one of the reasons I’ve trusted Voltaire Design USA & Canada for so many years.

When a saddle is right, I’m not thinking about where I’m sitting. I can focus on the horse, the exercise, and the next jump. Voltaire’s custom fitting and balance give me that feeling consistently, while their saddle designs are built with the horse’s comfort and freedom of movement in mind.

PC Heart Horse Media

10/22/2026

Fall means cooler temperatures, changing pasture, different workloads, and, for many of our horses, a shift from summer routines. It’s a good time to take another look at nutrition and make sure everyone is getting what they need.

We’ve relied on Purina Horse for years because their feeds are backed by serious research and give us plenty of options to adjust programs as our horses’ needs change. Good nutrition matters year-round, but those seasonal transitions are a good reminder not to take it for granted.

10/21/2026

10/13/2026

I’d much rather stay ahead of thrush than spend October trying to chase it.

With the wet weather and changing footing that come with fall, No Thrush Powder from Four Oaks Farm Products has earned a permanent place in our hoof-care routine. We pick feet regularly, keep an eye on the frogs, and use No Thrush as part of our maintenance routine when conditions call for it. It’s a simple step that makes staying on top of hoof health much easier. Four Oaks describes No Thrush as a dry powder designed to help manage moisture in the frog and heel area.

10/09/2026

There are the things you remember to buy, and then there are the things you desperately need at 7:00 on a Saturday morning because someone has managed to lose a curry comb, scrape a leg, or otherwise create a situation.

Thankfully, Bowman's Feed & Pet carries all of those barn “accidentals” that you never think about until you need them. First aid supplies, grooming tools, shampoo, fly products—you name it. It’s nice to have a feed store nearby that seems to understand exactly what horse people forget.

09/25/2026

Well, we’ve had our first of hopefully many beautiful, cool mornings here at A Bit Better Farm. The horses are really enjoying the break from the summer heat and humidity and so are the humans! I think we had a lovely wrap-up to the summer season with Ella Riley making a successful transition to the UK with her Lotty and enjoying her first trip to the AECs during her first week of classes as a college freshman! We are so happy to see Lotty and Ella thriving in the beginning of this HUGE journey!

August also brought a big first for long-time friend and ABBF rider Barbara Miller and her Fizz. It has been a slow, steady journey that led her and this lovely young horse to their first proper show at Full Moon Farm, and both really showed and had a great time! I am so excited for their future together!

Speaking of “firsts,” I am the “first” one to say that the placing doesn’t always represent the effort or ultimately the success we should feel when we finish up a long day of showing, BUT a big blue ribbon does make you smile! Haley Miller and Kristen Parris each had a very well-deserved 1st place showing this past month, so I wanted to extend a special congratulations to them! GREAT job!!!!

Lastly, we have had some of the team wrapping up their qualifications for my favorite event of the year….The Waredaca Classic Three Day Event! If you have not been, I cannot recommend it enough. If you are wondering if you should give it a try, just ask me why I find it so valuable for a horse and rider to do together! This year we have a good group headed that direction, so look for Team ABBF on the 4th weekend in October at the Waredaca Classic!

Fall season is full steam ahead! Good luck, everyone!

Check out our full results:
https://abitbetterfarm.com/well-weve-had-our-first-of-hopefully-many-beautiful-cool-mornings-here-at-a-bit-better-farm/

09/24/2026

September is a busy time of year around here. Horses are competing, students are showing, fall clinics are starting, and somehow there are still only 24 hours in a day. Although, if we're being honest, when isn't it a busy time of year?

We’re thankful to have Bowman's Feed & Pet keeping us stocked and making the day-to-day a little easier. Their delivery service means one less thing to worry about when the schedule is already packed.

PC Heart Horse Media

09/18/2026

Fall competition season is not the time to discover that your saddle fit needs attention.

I appreciate how seriously Voltaire Design USA & Canada takes the fit of each horse and rider. Our horses change throughout the season, and having a saddle that keeps us balanced while allowing them to move comfortably is something I never want to take for granted. A quick fit check can make a big difference before heading down the centerline—or out onto cross country.

PC SDH Photography and Times Five Photography, LLC for Erin Gilmore Photography

09/09/2026

The transition from summer to fall means plenty of changes around the barn, and I like knowing that our horses’ digestive health is something we can stay ahead of.

We’ve been using Purina Horse Systemiq in our program, along with Outlast, to support healthy digestion and the gut microbiome. Between changing pasture, travel, competition, and different routines, there’s plenty that can challenge a horse’s digestive system. Supporting the gut every day makes a lot of sense to me.

09/04/2026

Fall is a good time to check in with your veterinarian and make sure you're not letting routine care get lost in the shuffle of competition season. Vaccinations, dental care, parasite management, and general health checks all deserve a place on the calendar.

I’m especially thankful to have Ridgeview Veterinary Practice on our team. Having a veterinarian who knows our horses, understands our program, and can help us make thoughtful decisions about their care is invaluable—especially when the calendar gets busy.

Address

3400 Damascus Road
Brookeville, MD
20833

Website

http://www.abitbetterfarm.com/

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