Elysian HIlls

Elysian Hills Training Center, situated within the beautiful Virginia Piedmont, is dedicated to the care and well being of horses.

11/27/2024

A beautiful start to the day teaching two marvelous Trigger babies and their perfect owners. Swan’s Buttercup and Swan’s Star Spangled Banner.

11/26/2024

When you’re holding the mare while your incredible stallion Trigger is creating them, and one year later you’re helping that mare bring that foal into the world at 2:00 am, and you raise that foal and you break that foal and you train that foal, you really care who their next owner will be. Thank you Lara Morris for being a world class owner for your Trigger baby Swan’s Shine Brightly.

11/25/2024

Hank is learning how to be a good farm dog. Can’t chase horses. Can’t chase cats. Can’t chase deer. I know what he’s thinking. “What fun is it being a farm dog?”

11/25/2024

Mornings on a farm are precious. It’s that very quiet time when it’s still - just you and nature. It’s the moment that makes all the misery worth it. That little devil still sits on your shoulder whispering into your ear “all hell is about to break loose”. But for a few cherished moments, you ignore that little devil, knock him off your shoulder and go about enjoying the beauty of quiet.

11/24/2024

Sometimes it takes a horse a few tries to find that perfect, loving owner. Trigger baby Swan’s Blitzen certainly found his. Still hunting at Cheshire and always very much loved. Lucky horse to have found that perfect match. Thank you!!

11/22/2024

Our Elysian Hills rescues are ready for winter. Danny, Hank and Luna. Those mini horse blankets work great!!

11/19/2024

Trigger baby Swan’s Magnolia has been an instant success at field hunting!! Third outing with the fantastic Snickersville Hounds who graciously create the perfect environment for starting young horses.

11/19/2024

Trigger baby extraordinaire, Swan’s Memory. He’s taken two young riders from Novice to Intermediate, led many first flight hunts, and now enjoying life as my best friend. Hoping for many more years to come.

11/14/2024

11/13/2024

Rescue heaven. Danny, Luna and Hank. Our three rescue Danes enjoying a lazy morning in the sun.

11/06/2024

Received this lovely note and video from Marilyn Rea Mariano owner of Trigger baby Swan’s Ruby. Ruby led the field right in for a swim.

“Great day out joint meet with North Country Hounds in Vermont. Ruby was perfect. Ended with a swim in the pond - high point for both of us!! She is so much freaking fun!!”

11/06/2024

This view awaited me when I finished night chores and walked up to the house. Nature is extraordinary.

11/05/2024

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11/05/2024

Our last rescue Hank absolutely loves his training classes. The obstacle course gives him so much confidence. The bridge wobbles!! The indoor work makes it possible to take Hank to all sorts of fun places. Thank you The Big Mutt Network and Dog Is My CoPilot, Inc. for the parts you played in bringing Hank into our family. And thank you Kathy for putting up with our craziness. Go rescue!!!

11/04/2024

Well, Christmas came early to my very confused cactus!!

11/04/2024

Now that’s a blaze!! Gorgeous Trigger baby Swan’s Magnolia.

11/04/2024

Another young rider extremely in love with their Trigger baby. Swan’s Independence.

11/01/2024

Elysian Hills is a working farm. We have every means of conveyance. Tractors, trucks, atv and more. Yet every morning, seven days a week, for two hours I quietly carry grain to every paddock and field on the farm. On foot. The magnificence and power of Nature can only be fully appreciated when alone and still. Enjoy!!

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Marshall, VA
20115

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Hank.

Hank is learning how to be a good farm dog. Can’t chase horses. Can’t chase cats. Can’t chase deer. I know what he’s thinking. “What fun is it being a farm dog?”

Ruby

Received this lovely note and video from Marilyn Rea Mariano owner of Trigger baby Swan’s Ruby. Ruby led the field right in for a swim. “Great day out joint meet with North Country Hounds in Vermont. Ruby was perfect. Ended with a swim in the pond - high point for both of us!! She is so much freaking fun!!”

Hawk

These four Trigger baby beauties are loving the warm weather. They are very well started and moving toward their goal of finding the perfect amateur match. Just like all Trigger babies, they love people, are incredibly straight forward and eager to please.

One of my favorite traits of all the Trigger babies, they love people!!

2024

Nothing like a best friend to scratch your itch!! Trigger babies Swan’s Siete Cero and Swan’s Havana.

Summer 2024

At the end of each Summer, after most of the interns have returned home, a little bit of magic happens. The last two standing realize that it’s coming to an end. Long days, very hard work, more riding than you ever thought you could possibly do in a single day. Every day. All Summer long. And the last remaining two prepare to say goodbye but hopefully not for good. Strong friendships are made on this farm. Hard work, learning to build a team and relying on each other, makes for close relationships. I know they will be welcome at Elysian Hills for life. I also hope they’ll remain close friends for life. A lot of magic happens at Elysian Hills. I hope for many more years of watching it happen. Lucas Gillespie

2024 Riley

Trigger baby Swan’s Rising Star and owner/rider Pam Morris are getting ready for another fantastic season of hunting with Snickersville Hounds. Balance and rythmn are critical in stadium jumping as well as field hunting. We’re all looking forward to another great season!!

Summer 2024

Each Summer, at Elysian Hills, we have the challenge and pleasure to start a new crop of Trigger babies. This Summer, we started six two year olds each stamped with the generous and extraordinary personality of our stallion Trigger. Each young horse tells us how to start them. And we listen. We introduce as much as they can process. We don’t push them. We are clear with what we want, we’re quick to reward success and we are patient. Infinitely patient. Young horses will talk to you. It’s your job to listen. You will be rewarded every time with an extraordinary companion filled with confidence and trust. Swan’s So Easy Swan’s Skylark Swan’s Blue Bayou Swan’s Heat Wave (Dot) Swan’s Tumbling Dice (Gambler) Swan’s Desperado

Swan’s Magnolia

Gorgeous Trigger baby Swan’s Magnolia (Maggie) can’t wait to try her hand at fox hunting this Fall. She’s solid at beginner novice with the scope and brain to move up the levels, gorgeous on the flat, perfect ground manners and a great jump. At only four years old, Maggie has a fantastic start and will make a magical, life long partner for some very lucky rider. Pm for additional info.

Lucas

Lucas Gillespie continues to work hard improving his balance right to left. His lovely young horse Zeke feels the imbalance and struggles to stay straight to his jumps. We’ll keep working on it. Finding the center of your horse requires great balance and body control right to left. That’s our novice water jump line on the Elysian Hills course. Great fun!!

Maggie 2024

Trigger baby Swan’s Magnolia (Maggie) is going to make someone that perfect companion for everything you dreamed of doing with your horse. She’s young but, like all Trigger babies, straight forward, willing and wonderful to train. We’re looking forward to hunting Maggie this Fall after successfully competing her this summer.