Clarity Riding

Riding lessons, summer camps, competition teams, internships/working students. Horses started and trained. Dressage, distance, gaited, H/J, and eventing.

Riding lessons for ages 3+, any level. Summer camps for ages 4 through 18. Horses started and trained in trail, gaited, dressage, eventing, and jumpers. Professional, adult, insured instructors.

07/11/2025

WTFox is happening with the children and horses all growing up?!?!!

WTFox Wednesdays with Marlborough Hunt Club is a great midweek venue to get the babies out to a local show, but what has happened to our babies? Surprisingly real-sized human Liam on his mom's very real-sized OTTB Java made a combined test out of Intro dressage and cross-rails jumper division with balanced and deliberate trips through both rings. Perfection himself, no-longer-a-baby Ray proved that he is the Morgan who does it all, calmly carrying Lainey through the leadline combined test division with Intro dressage and cross-rails accompanied by Coach Lauren. Both kids earned 70+% on their dressage tests and were clear over fences. No adults cried, probably.

Thank you to Marlborough Hunt Club for hosting!

PC JML Photography

07/09/2025

Clarity's Jumper Team made a great showing at this spring’s 4H shows with strong performances in both May and June. We had a mix of new and returning competitors plus lots of support from our families and barn-mates.

At the May show starting us strong in the Leadline division, Leni placed 4th in flat class, 1st in pattern class, finishing division Reserve Champion. Angel, Ella, and Josie represented us in the Walk division, with Angel and Ella tied for 6th in the flat class, Ella placing 2nd in pattern, and Josie placing 5th in flat and 6th in pattern. Amelia, Annabel, and Austen were our Walk/Trot division reps, with Amelia finishing 4th in the flat class and Austen 5th. In the W/T/C division, Teagan placed 2nd in flat, 2nd over fences, finishing division Reserve champion, and Colette placed 3rd in the flat class.

For the June show Leni started us again in Leadline placing 4th in flat and 2nd in pattern. The Walk division team included Angel, Ella, Josie, and Nora, with Ella placing 6th in flat, Josie 4th in flat, and Nora 2nd in flat and 3rd in the pattern class. Amelia, Anna, and Austen were our Walk/Trot division reps in June, with Amelia placing 6th in flat, 6th over fences and Anna placing 4th in flat. In the W/T/C division, Colette earned a well deserved 1st in flat and over fences finishing division Champion and Teagan placed 3rd in the flat class.

Big hugs for our team horses CrackerJack, Coca, Rose, and Sammy, who continue to prove that 'chestnuts are the best nuts' with this year's 4H roster. Thank you to the Linthicum 4H Hi-Riders for hosting us and to our Clarity family for supporting us and volunteering. Thank you to Clarity coaches Elizabeth, Lauren, and Maria del Carmen for putting up with, or being, the 'nuts' of our team!

07/08/2025

'Fit to continue' is the criteria at every distance ride vet check, including at the finish line. If your horse isn't good enough to head back on trail, even if there isn't another loop in the ride, you are disqualified. We put the 'fit to continue' concept to test at Broxton Bridge Let's Have Fun Riding this spring in South Carolina.

Clarity's Distance Team headed down to Broxton a day early to give the horses a rest after the long haul and take advantage of the opportunity to get in a day of ride volunteering. After an uneventful Thursday trip to SC and a fun, if hot, day of endurance from the volunteer side on Friday we all headed to bed for our ride day on Saturday.

Broxton this spring was designed to knock out a few of our season goals. Jesseanne and Estrella rode the 50 miler to earn a qualifying ride for 2026 Nationals. Olivia on Taxi finally made Olivia's goal of completing a 50 mile ride (4th time's the charm apparently). More than meeting their goals, Jesseanne and Olivia finished in Top Ten and had a great day riding together. Jessica with Delilah took a go at Jessica's first 50 mile ride, living the adage 'To Finish is to Win' while earning the turtle award! Meanwhile, Elizabeth rode Ray on his first LD for the 25 mile ride. With the only goal a successful completion, Ray showed us all that he can more than meet his family's distance riding genetic potential, easily pulling out a 5th place finish and tying for High Vet Score.

But our Fun-O-Meter was not full yet!!! As our 50 mile riders were finishing, a Junior in the 100 mile ride lost her sponsor only halfway into their ride. Lacking the ability to mind her own business or say no, Elizabeth quickly volunteered to cover the last two loops (30 miles) if the Junior got that far. About 9pm Elizabeth found herself making good on her promise and tacked up Ray. The pair headed out with the Junior for the 15 mile loop in the dark and Ray was once again perfection. After 40 miles total in the day and just having completed his first night ride, Ray trotted strongly into vetting and was deemed 'fit to continue' with flying colors. Elizabeth, however, deemed that it was past Ray's bedtime and got big brother Taxi ready to head out for one final loop.

As we headed out with the Junior a little after midnight, the weather took a sharp turn for the worst with downpouring rain and constant thunder and lightning. Solid citizen Taxi and his glow-in-the-dark white coat ushered the Junior and her horse around their final loop. It was incredible to es**rt this Junior and her mustang across the finish line around 3am to complete both of their first 100 mile rides. Taxi felt great after a 65 mile day, still fit to continue with enthusiasm.

Thank you to Cheryl Van Deusen, volunteers, and vets for hosting Broxton. It's always worth the drive for this well run and inviting ride. Thank you to ADM Animal Nutrition - Horse Feeds and Farmers Cooperative Association, Inc. for keeping our horses 'fit to continue' through the unexpected extra loops! Thank you to teammates Gwynn, Skylar, and Audrey for crewing and to Jesseanne for graciously loaning Taxi for the last loop and then staying up all night to make sure we had plenty of snacks and made it in through the storm.

Finally, thank you to my amazing horses. I asked and they answered. I am so proud to be their breeder, trainer, and rider.

PC Becky Pearman

06/12/2025

Ray took a break from girl-dadding to run around Twilight eventing at Loch Moy Farm. Perfect as always, Ray and Lauren finished on their dressage score with clear showjumping and cross-country rounds. Ray's unflappable attitude and happiness to 'do the things!' continue to impress.

Thank you to Loch Moy farm and volunteers for hosting us!

PC Alan Gross

05/30/2025

It's a filly!

Throwing Shade x Gloria Eclipse

Thanks Dr Mende and all the staff at Wolf Creek Equine for excellent care of our mares and foals throughout the entire process from breeding to baby!!

05/29/2025

Once more into the breeches for Clarity Feral Seniors last hunter pace of the spring season at Carrolton Hounds. Our collection of off-the-tracks with Katie, Elana, Dawn, and Gabby was supervised by distinguished lady Honor and her mom Autumn for a fun filled round and 4th place finish in Low Optimum.

Thank you to Carrolton Hounds for a beautifully designed course and to all the volunteers and hunt clubs throughout the spring Maryland Hunter Pace Circuit for hosting us!

05/22/2025

Spring dressage team roundup!

Back in the saddle after last season's hiatus, Laura and Briggs spent the spring season knocking their show ring rust off at First Level. In April the pair showed First 1 at the Schooley Mill PVDA show for 60%. Building on their success, Laura and Briggs rode the May PVDA Promise Landing show earning another 60% at First 1 for 3rd place and winning First 2 with a score of 63%.

Shannon and Harley, the Happy dancing duo, tried their First level musical freestyle outside at the April Schooley Mill show earning first place with a 60%. In May the pair pulled their score up almost a full percentage point for second placing in a tougher freestyle division.

Meanwhile in the licensed ring, Elizabeth and Fireball took another trip around Intermediate 1 for 3rd place at the VADA May Midweek show.

Thank you to PVDA and VADA judges and volunteers for hosting us. Thank you to coaches Maria del Carmen and Katie, supergrooms Rebecca and Alissa, and owner Jesseanne for supporting our riders. Thanks to ADM Animal Nutrition - Horse Feeds and Farmers Cooperative Association, Inc. for keeping our horses at all levels feeling their best from the inside out.

05/13/2025

It's a filly!

Throwing Shade x Goldenbelle GES

05/05/2025

After 8 weeks of training, learning, and bonding, our 2025 Intro to Distance riders completed their program with a successful ride at the Spring Chessie CDR at scenic Fair Hill!

Our Intro riders learned about pacing and conditioning, vet checks and trot-outs, fitness for horse and rider, nutrition, crewing, and shoeing as they developed their skills and strength to take on distance riding. Everyone dug deep to make huge improvements over the 8 weeks and then over again the 12.5 mile ride to get to the finish line! Congratulations to everyone, and welcome to the Distance Team!!

Joining our Intro participants, Jessica took advantage of the opportunity to get some conditioning miles on on the 25 mile CTR with Delilah. Coaches Elizabeth and Katie were joined by Phil and Elana on their trusted steeds Estrella, Jimmy, Chip, and Ozzie to round out the pack in the 12.5 mile CDR.

Thank you to Laura Broglie of Enhanced Equilibrium, Shannon Cody of Shannon Cody Yoga, Team Captain Jesseanne Norton, and Dr. Nancy Reams of SMEVS for sharing your expertise to help our Intro participants prepare for their first ride. Thank you to Cate, Denise, and the CTRC for an inviting and educational event, well marked trails, and 10/10 for the weather! Thanks to ADM Animal Nutrition - Horse Feeds and Farmers Cooperative Association, Inc. for keeping all our horses in perfect form.

PC Hoof Prints

04/29/2025

Another gorgeous spring day, another trip down centerline. Elizabeth and Fireball rode through Intermediate 1 for the first time this season, achieving a perfect trio of 7s on their walk tour.

A double coefficient movement from Training through Grand Prix, Fireball has always shown very correct and active rhythm in his walk but has worked to develop the ground-cover and swing needed at upper levels. A good walk is the best compliment a horse can give that the training is correct.

Thank you to Marija Trieschman of Exalt Farm, owner Jesseanne Norton, Loch Moy Farm and all the show volunteers, and ADM Animal Nutrition - Horse Feeds with Farmers Cooperative Association, Inc.

PC Tara Jelenic

04/24/2025

Our beautiful mommas-to-be are heading into their last month of pregnancy! We are looking forward to meeting our newest generation of Morgan sport horses out of these mares and by our Morgan stallion Throwing Shade.

Goldenbelle GES is a correct thoroughbred mare with good bone, sweet temperament, and natural impulsion. Goldenbelle's 2024 Throwing Shade filly is growing up beautifully with elegant long legs and a quiet but clear intelligence. Goldenbelle's 2025 foal is still available, with a 50% chance of buckskin! We expect another tall foal with expressive movement and the friendly personality distinctive of our lines.

Gloria Eclipse is a Morgan mare with excellent freedom and cadence topped by the most comfortable balanced canter. Gloria shows the quick mind and willing cooperation of the Morgan in a refined package and has excelled at everything we've asked of her from dressage to eventing to babysitting. Gloria's foal will be bay and we expect three very correct and elegant gaits with strong bone and eager mind. C**t contract available.

2025 breeding contracts available, frozen only
2026 in-utero contracts available, no 2026 foals available otherwise

PC Rebecca Martemucci

04/22/2025

Follow the leader at the NM-MVH Hunter Pace! Our team came in 5th place in Junior Low Optimum with two new juniors Olivia and Magnolia out for their first hunter pace. I think we have them hooked!

Thanks to New Market - Middletown Valley Hounds for hosting!

PC Emily Ballenger

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