Hablyn Hills Equestrian Center

06/24/2025

What a weekend at the Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Summer Horse Trials!

Adara, queen of consistency, came out feeling incredible, winning the dressage with a 27.5. After an uncharacteristic rail in the stadium, she was perfect on the cross-country course and ended up 4th in a very competitive ON division. I'm so excited that she is starting to gain her confidence back.

Casino Kid started the day with a lot of feelings, but still put in a solid dressage test of 28.3. He came into the stadium totally focused and then headed out on cross country feeling bold, brave, and right on the money. He brought home the win in NH, and I could not be more proud of how much he’s maturing.

Kyra Caffrey and her own Never Gone South had another great weekend, finishing 6th in the NR. Unfortunately, Riley Shank has a miscommunication in the BNR, but I'm ever proud of her positive attitude and already putting plans together to make it better.

I love supporting this horse trial as it has an old-school cross-country feel, allowing the horses to gallop, and the footing was pretty perfect after all the rain we had! Big thanks to all the organizers and volunteers for keeping the event running smoothly and everyone cool in very hot weather!

06/13/2025

One of the best parts of working with Tatiana from Royal Hands Equine Services is knowing my horses are always in thoughtful, capable hands. She doesn’t just treat the obvious—she reads the horse as a whole, adjusting her techniques to support performance and recovery. A true partner in our program.

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06/09/2025

Who wants to go?!

Five Points Horse Trials Adds USEA Classic Series Divisions

05/20/2025

The had a full—and incredibly rewarding—weekend!

On Saturday, we headed to Hunt Club Farms Horse Trials, where Carrowgar Future and I finished 4th in Open Novice. This horse is such a cool dude, and I’m loving getting to know him. A huge congratulations to Riley Shank and Qualita, who had another win in the Beginner Novice Rider. Josie Gomon and Looks Don’t Lie had their best dressage test ever (31.1) in the BN and added just a few time penalties after taking a short detour on cross country to finish 5th! Dana Rizkowski also had another FOD in the open novice finish 5th and lastly big shout out to Lucy Wright on RG Rockets Red Glare, who placed 7th in Starter B. This was Lucy’s first recognized event on a horse she started herself—an impressive milestone and a moment worth celebrating!

On Sunday, I switched gears with Adara, and we went to play in the jumper ring at the Morven Park Summer Show I. She came out feeling like a queen—winning a 1.10m class and taking Reserve Champion in the division. Good mare!

Lastly, I’d like to congratulate Andoline Harrell on passing her C1 pony club rating for horse management. Her wraps were 10/10 I think she will be ready for her national ratings very soon!

Love seeing the horses and riders in our program stepping up, trying new things, and making it all look fun. On to the next!

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05/13/2025

Looking for a place to get your horse confident over cross-country questions? The XC field at Hablyn Hills is open for schooling! Designed by USEA course designer Morgan Rowsell, the field features Jump4Joy fences, banks, ditches, steps, and a variety of portables—from intro through Prelim/Intermediate.

Whether you're prepping for a move-up or building confidence, we’ve got the right questions. Contact us to schedule!

📍Damascus, MD
💲XC Schooling: $55 | Ring Use: $25

05/09/2025

Come walk the Waredaca Novice cross country track with Hablyn Hill's biggest cheerleader, future course designer, 5* event rider, and alligator wrangler -- Henry.

05/05/2025

In the dressage warm-up on Saturday, I overheard Boyd Martin telling someone that to get good at eventing, you have to fall and lose—a lot and you better have thick skin... alligator skin. This weekend was one more reminder that every outing is a step forward, even when things don’t go to plan. Carrowgar Future and I unfortunately parted ways on cross country after a silly mistake on my part, but we both walked away safe and with some valuable homework. As for Adara, she just wasn’t feeling quite like herself, so I made the decision to retire on course—because her well-being will always come first.

That said, my students had an absolutely fantastic weekend, and I couldn’t be more proud! Kyra Caffrey and Never Gone South were the big winners taking the win in Novice Rider with another FOD. Riley Shank and Qualita also finished with an FOD in the Beginner Novice Rider, while Dana Rizkoskwi and Brother Dan finished 5th in Open Novice. And lastly Andoline Harrell piloted my sweet Chance of Flurries to a 6th place finish in Starter with a personal best in the dressage and another clear cross country with Murphy proving age is just a number (he is 24 this year 🥰)!

It was a big team effort this weekend with everyone showing up to support one another and I am very thankful for the "team environment". A special thank you to Andoline for coming out Saturday to groom for me—it’s always such a joy to see a student dive headfirst into the work and soak up every bit of the sport.

04/25/2025

The ONLY thing in my wash stall is Dapple Up !

Their shampoo is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and smells incredible.

04/23/2025

What do you normally do when you have a stop on cross country? Do you kick on, or let the adrenaline take over?

It’s easy to get caught up in the moment, but the best thing you can do is take a breath. Give yourself and your horse a second to regroup. A calm reset can make all the difference in setting up for a confident re-approach—and finishing strong.

04/15/2025

I have limited availability in my schedule for a couple of ship-in lessons!

Hablyn Hills, located in Damascus, MD, boasts an indoor and outdoor arena with a full show jumping course with fillers, and a cross-country schooling field with Jump4Joy jumps, steps, banks, ditches, and portables!

To truly progress in this sport, you have to recognize that riding is more than just sitting on the horse. I take pride in helping each horse and rider pair develop a deeper understanding and find their own unique path forward.

Don’t miss out! Message me today to book your lesson.

04/14/2025

It was a great weekend out for the , and I couldn’t be prouder of the horses and riders! Zues and I finished in a three-way tie for 1st in Novice B—he felt super all weekend and really showed up to work. Dana and Brother Dan had a standout return to the sport, finishing 5th in Novice A. This was Dana’s first event back after having a baby, and she made it look easy!

Jackie and Jimi Wille tackled their very first event together and finished 10th in Beginner Novice B—such a great learning experience for a promising young horse. Riley was aiming for a combined test and had a confident clear round in show jumping, which was exactly what we were hoping for. Josie capped off the weekend by finishing 6th on her dressage score in Beginner Novice—a great result and a sign of things to come.

It’s so rewarding to see everyone progressing, gaining confidence, and enjoying the process. On to the next!

📸 Jaclyn, Jackie, and Dana.

04/11/2025

Looking for the perfect place to sharpen your cross-country skills? Hablyn Hills Equestrian offers top-notch XC schooling and arena rentals to the public!

✅ XC Schooling Field – Designed by USEA course designer Morgan Rowsell, featuring:
Jump4Joy XC jumps & a variety of portables
Steps, banks & 3 ditches to build confidence
Movable portables to create new challenges through Prelim/Intermediate

✅ Indoor & Outdoor Arenas – Complete with a full course of show jumps, fillers & decorations

By appointment only – Contact Jaclyn at 630-220-5523
XC Schooling: $55 | Ring Use: $25

📍 Located at Hablyn Hills Equestrian, Damascus, MD