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Philosophy

Siobhan’s primary goal when training horses is to develop them in a fair and ethical way that nurtures their spirit and unique personality. Through multi-faceted, systematic training, she seeks to produce willing partners while remaining appreciative of their individual strengths, and mindful of their weaknesses.
For riders, Siobhan aims to help them develop a correct, effective position and tactful aids. She encourages riders to study and understand the choice and application of various exercises to enable them to learn the progression of training.

Full or partial training and haul-in lessons from green to Grand Prix are available at our main base, Locks Edge, in Poolesville, Maryland. Locks Edge is a full care boarding facility, conveniently located near Washington, DC and close to many wonderful equestrian attractions such as Woodstock Equestrian Park and Morven Park.

Siobhan Byrne and Galantha

Siobhan Byrne and Cordelia's Dreamgirl

Training

Siobhan believes in a systematic approach to training that respects each horse as an individual. She is a big believer in working outside of the arena for cross-training and to keep horses happy and fresh. Locks Edge provides plenty of room for hacking and hill work. In addition to work in the arena, training sessions may include longeing/long-lining, work in hand, and work over cavaletti or small jumps, depending on each horse’s needs.


Siobhan enjoys working with a wide variety of breeds, and is happy to help any horse develop into the best they can be. She is a sensitive and sympathetic rider with experience riding everything from breeding stallions to young horses, horses over 18 hands to ponies under 14 hands.

Contact us for a complete list of prices and policies. If you are interested in placing a horse with Siobhan to develop and compete long term exclusively, flexible rates are available. Contact Siobhan to discuss your situation and goals.

Siobhan Byrne and Galantha

Siobhan and Wachenheim

Lessons

Siobhan is a passionate and energetic teacher who loves helping her students learn to ride and train their horses, whether or not they desire to compete. Her primary goal when teaching students is to develop thinking riders. She wants them to understand when and why to use different techniques and exercises, so that they can feel confident riding on their own.

Siobhan enjoys working with students of all levels and backgrounds, including eventers and hunter/jumper riders who want to improve their flat work. All breeds are welcome. Haul-in lessons also welcome.

Lessons and training rides are available at other area farms, depending on Siobhan’s schedule. If you are interested in having Siobhan come to you, please contact her for details.

Rates for services off site of Locks Edge vary depending on travel distance and any applicable ring fees.


Showing

Our team attends a full schedule of shows throughout the show season. We have a fun, supportive group and welcome new additions. Our students have earned USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals, and been in the ribbons in the GAIG Regional Finals, CBLM Finals, USDF Finals, USEF Young and Developing Horse Championships, and USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals. We’d love to help you achieve your showing goals, whether they are getting your feet wet at a schooling show, or being competitive regionally and beyond.

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Siobhan Byrne
USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist
Dressage Training and Instruction
Poolesville, MD

Qualia Dressage LLC
Amazing sunset for my final ride of the day. #nofi Amazing sunset for my final ride of the day. #nofilterneeded #sunset #dressagerider #marylanddressage #equestrian
Despite all of the anxiety and uncertainty, there Despite all of the anxiety and uncertainty, there was plenty of good in 2020. I’m grateful for my fantastic group of friends and clients, who were so supportive and understanding of my physical issues this year. Not to mention my friends and colleagues (Rebecca Douglass and Sara Spofford) who took time out of their busy schedules to keep my horses going while I recovered. I am very lucky. Here’s to new dreams, goals, and adventures in 2021. My team has some big ones in mind, and I can’t wait. #dressagetrainer #dressage #equestrian #marylanddressage #newyearsgoals
Sierra and Donnlei bringing the Xmas spirit to the Sierra and Donnlei bringing the Xmas spirit to their lesson this morning! 🎄🎁 Donnlei is a very good sport. 😂 #dressage #dressagehorsesofinstagram #swedishwarmblood #holidayspirit
Waki is so beautiful, he could be an oil painting. Waki is so beautiful, he could be an oil painting. 🖤 #squawkiwaki #horsesofinstagram #dressagehorse #dressagehorsesofinstagram #hanoverian #equestrian #dressurpferde
I’m excited and grateful to be one of the recipi I’m excited and grateful to be one of the recipients of the Lindgren Instructors Grant from @dressagefoundation. I’ll be using this grant to do intensive training with @teamtatedressage in April 2021. Huge thank you to The Dressage Foundation for this wonderful opportunity, it is so appreciated. #dressage #dressagetraining #dressagehorse #dressagehorsesofinstagram #equestrian
Great lessons with Jeremy Steinberg this weekend. Great lessons with Jeremy Steinberg this weekend. Hans was a superstar, as always. 💖 #kwpnhorse #handsomehansi #dressage #dressagehorse #dressagetraining #roadtograndprix
Looking forward to working horses with @jeremy_ste Looking forward to working horses with @jeremy_steinberg again this weekend. I always come away from these clinic weekends energized and inspired. #dressage #dressagetraining #dressagehorse #hanoveriansofinstagram #alwayslearning #squawkiwaki
I’m very grateful to have Cate Fiolka and Theres I’m very grateful to have Cate Fiolka and Theresa Keyes on my team. These ladies always take such good care of me and my clients. 🥰 Thrilled to be a @customsaddlery sponsored rider.
Hans stepping it up in the long lines with Richard Hans stepping it up in the long lines with Richard Malmgren  @richard.malmgren yesterday. So fun to watch. Thank you Richard! #kwpnhorse #dressage #dressagetraining #longlining #roadtograndprix #handsomehansi
When your doctor tells you you’re “technically When your doctor tells you you’re “technically healed, but it will probably feel better if you wait a few more weeks”. Sorry Dr. West. 😬 Shoulder is sore, but heart is happy. 🖤 #handsomehansi #dressagehorse #dressageridersofinstagram #kwpn #latarjet
You can’t see his halo, but it’s there. 💕 😇#dressagehorse #dressagehorsesofinstagram #kwpn
My life goals include aging as gracefully as Mouse My life goals include aging as gracefully as Mouse! He is loving the beautiful fall weather here in Maryland. #devilmouse #hanoverian #dressagehorse #retiredlife #oldiebutgoodie
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