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Classical dressage based training forALL types of horses and riders.Young horses, problem horses,we take a comprehensive approach to each individual.Raising,rehab,retirement options,short or long term stays AND haul-ins ALL breeds and backgrounds welcome!

11/03/2026

All the time

When we begin giving horses more choice and genuinely listening to their communication, we may start seeing behaviours that weren't there before. This doesn't necessarily mean things are getting worse. Sometimes a horse who has learnt that expressing discomfort achieves nothing begins to communicate more openly when they discover someone is finally listening. We need to be willing to hear what they have to say, even when it isn't the answer we were hoping for.

10/25/2026

❤️🐴

5 Things As a Horse Trainer I Will NOT Apologize For.

1. Putting the horse first.
Your goals, your timeline, and your ribbons will never be more important than the horse standing in front of me.

2. Telling you what you need to hear, not necessarily what you want to hear.
You pay me for my knowledge, experience, and professional opinion. Sometimes that means having uncomfortable conversations.

3. Expecting accountability.
Progress requires effort outside of your weekly lesson. You cannot expect extraordinary results from ordinary commitment.

4. Protecting my time.
My time, just like yours, has value. Boundaries, schedules, and policies aren’t personal. They’re part of running a professional business.

5. Refusing to rush the process.
Good horses aren’t made overnight. Neither are good riders. There are no shortcuts around patience, consistency, correct training, and putting in the work.

10/25/2026

Love this

An excerpt from one of the past training tips we share with our email list.

Instead of riding a continuous circle where it’s easy for a horse to drop their inside shoulder, turn your path into a Diamond (a rotated square):

Position Your Points: Set the four corners of your diamond along the long sides, the centerline, and the middle of the short side.

Ride the Straight Lines: On each flat side, ride forward and straight. Use your outside leg to guide the energy from the horse’s outside hind leg straight up into your outside hand.

Define the Corners: Use each point as a brief, deliberate moment to ask for clear bend before returning to a straight line.

Progress to an Octagon: As your horse becomes more responsive, transition to an eight-sided octagon. The frequent transitions between brief straightness and brief bend give you regular opportunities to confirm that both sides of the mouth remain soft.

10/16/2026

Accurate

Necessary.

10/14/2026

✅

10/08/2026

It’s spooky season. Happy spooking 🤪

One flying leaf away from a full paranormal event 👻🐴🍂

Address

Budd Road
Poolesville, MD
20837

Telephone

+13014526420

Website

http://docshaven.com/

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