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

11/06/2026

One of the interesting parts of bringing along young horses is watching how much they change physically as they develop.

A horse that is still growing, gaining strength, and learning to use its body differently at five or six can look and feel quite different from the horse you started with. Their topline changes, their musculature develops, and the way they go under saddle changes along with it.

That's one reason saddle fit is something I think about as an ongoing part of a horse's development, rather than something you check once and forget about.

I've really appreciated working with Voltaire Design USA & Canada and having a saddle that is selected with both horse and rider in mind. Good fitting is part of setting a horse up for comfortable, consistent work as they progress through their training.

11/05/2026

One of the things I spend a lot of time teaching riders is how to walk a cross-country course with a purpose.

It's easy to get caught up in the fences themselves, but there's so much more to consider. Where are you coming from? What is the approach asking of you? What happens after you land? How does the terrain affect your pace and your plan?

I want my riders to understand the whole question, not just memorize a route from one jump to the next. And I want them to have a plan that makes sense for their horse, their experience, and the level they're riding.

A course walk is one of the best opportunities to think through the ride before you're actually out there doing it.

What's the part of a course walk you find most challenging?

11/03/2026

Forever grateful to the sport that shaped me into the woman I am today.

PC Erin Gilmore Photography

10/27/2026

If you've taken a lesson with me, you've probably heard me say it:

"Go somewhere."

When horses get tight, sticky, or unsure, my first instinct usually isn't to slow them down, it's to help them travel more confidently in front of the leg.

Forward doesn't mean fast.

It means the horse is taking you to the question instead of waiting for you to carry them there.

That's where confidence starts.

10/25/2026

A great weekend at Waredaca Horse trials for and her Wonderful Thoroughbred Dynamic Decision finishing on her dressage score in the training three day to finish 3rd and win the TIP award! I love the classic three day for so many reasons, it’s so educational for both horse and rider and most importantly Fun.

Also big thanks to Lynn Symansky for riding Adara around the training for another FOD and a blue ribbon to add to her collection. It’s been great to watch Lynn ride her these last couple months but I’m itching to take back the reins soon! Thankful for such a big support system in the eventing community!

10/24/2026

It’s officially spooky season!

Fall is a pretty good excuse to take everything apart, clean the dirt and sweat out of the leather, and start winter with fresh tack.

Mad Cow Leather Care from KL Select has become one of those products that simply lives in my tack room.

Now if only the tack would put itself away afterward… 😅

PC Chelsea Spear Photography

10/22/2026

Fall weather has arrived, which means rain, mud, blankets… and all the skin issues that come with all that.

I’d much rather stay ahead of those seasonal problems than wait until we have an actual problem on our hands. Keeping horses clean and dry, paying attention to high-friction areas, and having Coat Defense in the barn aisle has made this so much easier.

PC Chelsea Spear Photography

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.

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.

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Damascus, MD
20872

Telephone

+16302205523

Website

http://www.hablynhills.com/

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