ABOUT US
Meadowbrook Stables is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. We offer riding and horsemanship lessons in hunters, hunt seat equitation, and jumpers to riders of all levels, ages 6 through adult. We also offer a range of summer camp programs, as well as boarding, leasing and showing opportunities.
The Stables is operated by Meadowbrook Foundation Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization with a charitable mission committed to education, character development, community, and stewardship. Meadowbrook Stables is located on land leased from the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission and operates as a longstanding public-private partnership with Montgomery Parks.
Watch a short video about Meadowbrook here!
OUR HISTORY
Meadowbrook Stables is one of the oldest and last remaining urban equestrian facilities in the United States. When it opened in 1934, the “Meadowbrook Saddle Club” was recognized as one of the “finest saddle clubs in the East” and hosted local, national, and international horse shows. The club portion of the building was designed after a Charlottesville tavern. The second floor contained a ballroom.
The stables began offering riding lessons in 1943 and has been teaching equestrians young and old ever since. In 2001, David Bradley, founder of The Advisory Board and publisher of The Atlantic magazine, established Meadowbrook Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization. He then invested in extensive renovations to the barns, rings, paddocks, and other aspects of the facility.
Since then, Meadowbrook has maintained a strong riding program that excels in teaching riding and horsemanship to children and adults of all levels, from beginners through those showing at the national level.
Meadowbrook’s Mission:
Education. Character Development. Horse Welfare. Community. Sustainability. Stewardship.
Meadowbrook is a community inspired by the love of horses and committed to educating the next generation of horsemen through programs that foster the development of excellent equestrian skills, while nurturing the attributes of kindness, responsibility, sportsmanship, ethical business practices, and compassionate care for animals. Meadowbrook seeks to make the joy of engaging with horses available to children and youth from all walks of life through partnerships with schools and nonprofits; our doors are always open to the local and greater Washington community. We’re committed to providing high quality lifelong care for our horses, including the best in wellness care, exercise, nutrition, and veterinary medicine. We seek at every opportunity to implement sustainable and green horse-keeping practices that minimize adverse environmental impacts. And as we enter the 21 st Century, we’re mindful of our stewardship role to preserve Meadowbrook as an historic equine facility and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to enjoy the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of riding and interacting with horses.
Meadowbrook Community Principles: Meadowbrook Stables welcomes all members of the community to participate in our programs. We maintain a safe, inclusive, equitable, and supportive organization for our students, families, visitors, and employees, and strive every day to expand our opportunities for interacting with and appreciating horses. We hope to see you soon!
MEET OUR STAFF
Jessica Leonardi
Executive Director
Diane Rogers
Assistant Director and Head Trainer
Ryan Carroll
Assistant Trainer
IHSA Coach
Show Team Coach
Camp Director
Halle Taylor
Assistant Trainer
Charlotte Voghell
Office Manager & Instructor
Clair Wightman
Barn Manager
Espa Loaiza
Community Programs Director & Instructor
Gary Aldridge
Instructor
Kate Pizzini
Instructor/Groom
Corie Bacher
Instructor
Katie Dierdrichs
Instructor
Crystal Grayson
Summer Counselor
Allie Morris
Summer Counselor
Selvin “Eddie” Castillo
Stable Supervisor
Essential Barn Staff
Juan Perez
Maximiliano Sales
Lisandro Gallegos
MEET OUR BOARD
Mary Kennedy
Mary started riding at Meadowbrook over ten years ago, and continues to ride and show regularly. She is the proud mother of Autumn and Rave. When not at the barn, Mary is an attorney at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP where she is Trial Training Counsel.
Mary joined Meadowbrook’s Board in 2008.
Bob Laycock
Kerry Richard
Chair
Ms. Richard has owned and ridden horses at Meadowbrook for over 20 years. She is one of the original founding Board members, having worked closely with founder David Bradley on establishing the organization as a 501(c)(3) and on major renovations to the facility in 2003-2005. Ms. Richard is an attorney, and is vice president and Senior Deputy General Counsel for MedStar Health. As chief counsel for all MedStar Health hospitals, she oversees all matters handled by the legal hospital counsel team and has primary responsibility for legal matters relating to medical staff, graduate medical education, labor, employment, and immigration.
Allison Fultz
Ms. Fultz is an attorney and partner at Kaplan Kirsch and Rockwell, where she focuses on transactional and regulatory matters relating to transportation and infrastructure projects. Ms. Fultz and her daughter have owned and ridden horses at Meadowbrook for over five years, and she joined the Board in 2019.
Scott Fassbach
Scott Fassbach is an entrepreneurial leader with experience creating and scaling industry-leading research and consulting businesses. With deep expertise in health care and education, he has been a strategic advisor and thought partner to health care organizations for more than two decades. Scott is currently the Chief Research Officer of EAB, a research, consulting and technology firm serving over 2,000 colleges and universities worldwide, including most top 100 research universities in the U.S. Prior to EAB, Scott led the research business of The Advisory Board Company, a research and technology firm that served over 5,000 health care organizations worldwide, including hospitals, academic health centers, health systems, insurers, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech firms.
Scott was a member of the executive team at the Advisory Board Company through 2017, when the firm’s health care and education businesses became separate companies. He led the firm’s $100m+ health care division for much of his tenure, and he was part of the team that took the Advisory Board public in 2001. Starting in 2007, he launched the firm’s higher education research business, growing that business to $60m+ in revenues and 130+ employees; he also led the firm’s expansion into the education software services, and launched its k-12 and international higher education research businesses.
Melissa Lynch
Ms. Lynch is an attorney and Chief Compliance Officer at Strategic Investment Group, and was previously Of Counsel in the Investment Management Practice Group at the law firm of Morrison & Foerster, LLP. Ms. Lynch has owned and ridden horses at Meadowbrook for over 10 years, and joined the Board in 2015.
Shelly Trimble
Shelly worked in the retail and commercial banking industry domestically and internationally for over 15 years. She now owns her own company Trimble Financial Management and assists small business owners, busy professionals, and seniors with their daily financial matters. She grew up riding in Colorado and returned to her love of horses 14 years ago. She has ridden at Meadowbrook for 5 years and joined the board in 2022.
Julia Creighton
Ms. Creighton is a senior financial executive with over 20 years of experience in accounting operations, financial reporting and management. She recently retired from Fannie Mae, where she was Vice President and Assistant Controller, to open an equestrian clothing and lifestyle retail business, JB Creighton. Ms. Creighton has ridden at Meadowbrook for five years and joined the Board in 2018.
Jesse Martin
Jesse K. Martin leads BSA | The Software Alliance’s (“BSA”) compliance solutions efforts in the Americas and EMEA. She manages regional outside enforcement counsel with a specific focus on licensing and copyright infringement. Jesse grew up riding in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She joined the Meadowbrook community in 2020, and she and her oldest daughter, Elise, enjoy riding and competing in the hunter ring.
Job Opening: Facility Manager
Meadowbrook Stables is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a multi-fold mission:
- Meadowbrook is a community inspired by the love of horses and committed to educating the next generation of equestrians through programs that foster the development of excellent equestrian skills, while nurturing the attributes of kindness, responsibility, sportsmanship, ethical business practices, and compassionate care for animals.
- Meadowbrook seeks to make the joy of engaging with horses available to children and youth from all walks of life through partnerships with schools and nonprofits; our doors are always open to the local and greater Washington community.
- We’re committed to providing high quality lifelong care for our horses, including the best in wellness care, exercise, nutrition, and veterinary medicine.
- We seek at every opportunity to implement sustainable and green horse-keeping practices that minimize adverse environmental impacts.
- Preservation of Meadowbrook Stables as an historic equine facility and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to enjoy the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of riding and interacting with horses.
We value team-work, creating and maintaining a positive work environment, and seek individuals with a passion for continued education. Please read on if you are excited about joining an inclusive and fun team!
Summary:
The Facility Manager reports directly to the Executive Director, and is responsible for working closely with the barn manager and barn staff, to assure the optimal health, condition, and care of all horses in the barn. The Facilities Manager is Meadowbrook’s primary person who oversees the maintenance of our historic facility and makes sure the horses are cared for on a daily basis..
Facilities Manager. The Barn Manager is responsible for the following duties, as well as others that may be assigned as needed.
- Responsible for the day-to-day care and maintenance of Meadowbrook’s facilities, equipment and grounds.
- Responsible for the daily elements of horse care including cleaning stalls, haying, feeding, watering, and turning in/out.
- Supervises and manages barn and facilities staff.
- Maintains, repairs, and cares for physical plant, including office facilities and barn, driveways, fencing, restrooms, boilers, etc.
- Maintains, repairs, and cares for all tractors, trucks, trailers, and other equipment, and arranges for service providers when needed.
- Maintains arena irrigation system in accordance with appropriate seasonal maintenance schedules and guidelines.
- Manages manure disposal, including loading dumpster, arranging pickup and maintaining overall daily cleanliness of the manure shed area.
- Maintains riding arenas, including watering for dust control, dragging, and maintaining silt fence.
- Works closely with Barn Manager on the above duties, and with the Assistant Trainer to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of all equipment as well as service and repair schedules on all equipment.
- Proficiency in English is required, conversational Spanish a plus. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US, and will be required to pass a background check.
Compensation Package: Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time, salaried position. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance; PTO at the rate of 10 days per year for the first two years, and 15 days per year thereafter; participation in Meadowbrook’s 403(b) retirement plan; and participation in professional development opportunities.
To Apply:
Please send your resume to resume@meadowbrookstables.org or jessica@meadowbrookstables.org
For questions, contact Jessica at 301-502-7033
Job Opening: Assistant Barn Manager
Meadowbrook Stables is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a multi-fold mission:
- Meadowbrook is a community inspired by the love of horses and committed to educating the next generation of equestrians through programs that foster the development of excellent equestrian skills, while nurturing the attributes of kindness, responsibility, sportsmanship, ethical business practices, and compassionate care for animals.
- Meadowbrook seeks to make the joy of engaging with horses available to children and youth from all walks of life through partnerships with schools and nonprofits; our doors are always open to the local and greater Washington community.
- We’re committed to providing high quality lifelong care for our horses, including the best in wellness care, exercise, nutrition, and veterinary medicine.
- We seek at every opportunity to implement sustainable and green horse-keeping practices that minimize adverse environmental impacts.
- Preservation of Meadowbrook Stables as an historic equine facility and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to enjoy the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of riding and interacting with horses.
We value team-work, creating and maintaining a positive work environment, and seek individuals with a passion for continued education. Please read on if you are excited about joining an inclusive and fun team!
Job Summary:
Responsible for maintaining horses in optimal health and condition, working in partnership with Trainers, Barn Manager, and other staff. Reports to Barn Manager.
· Responsible for daily horse care, including feed, hay, watering, and other chores.
· Implements all aspects of horse care and welfare, including feed, nutrition, vaccination, worming, dental and other health maintenance programs; administers supplements, medications and injections (IM/IV); and identifies and responds to illnesses and injuries, under supervision of Barn Manager.
· Assists veterinarian, dentist, and farrier, including overseeing routine vet, farrier and dentist appointments.
· Drives trailer to vet appointments and to deliver and pick up horses from other locations.
· Lunging and hand-walks horses.
· Assist with grooming, mane pulling and body clipping as needed.
· Inventories and orders feed, supplies, and medications.
· Supports Facilities Manager in supervising Barn Staff.
· Responsible for night-check three times per week.
· Other responsibilities may be necessary from time to time.
Compensation Package: Salary and Benefits
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of $17.00 to $20.00. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; PTO at 10 days per year for the first two years, and 15 days per year thereafter; participation in Meadowbrook’s 403(b) retirement plan; and participation in professional development opportunities.
To Apply:
**Please send your resume via email to resume@meadowbrookstables.org
Job Opening: Barn Staff
Responsible for the day-to-day care and maintenance of Meadowbrook’s facilities, equipment and grounds, as well as horse care including cleaning
stalls, haying, feeding, watering, and turning in/out.
Maintain, repair, and care for physical plants, including office facilities and
barn, driveways, fencing, restrooms, landscape, etc.
Spanish speaking ideal. Must be legal to work in the US and will be required to complete background check.
Benefits: pay starts at $16/hour. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance, paid time off, optional dental and vision coverage, optional 403(b) retirement savings plan.
Please contact resume@meadowbrookstables.org to apply.
Job Opening: Summer Camp Instructor
The Role. Experienced riding instructor sought to teach beginning to novice level riding lessons and horsemanship as part of a highly structured Meadowbrook Stables Summer Riding Camp program. This person must be comfortable teaching small groups of riders ages 6-14 years old. The instructor should be able to design and teach lessons with specific goals to help riders advance in their skills, while ensuring the safety of both horses and riders. The instructor should have documented previous teaching experience in the hunter, jumper and/or equitation discipline. The instructor will work as part of a team of camp counselors, under the direction of the Camp Director.
Schedule. From June 12 – August 18, the Instructor will work Monday-Friday, 8 am-4pm. Opportunity for full-time or part-time teaching role to continue on a permanent basis at the end of the summer camp program as part of Meadowbrook’s on-going lesson program.
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 – $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
To apply: Email resume and two references to Ryan Ryan@meadowbrookstables.org; applications close April 15, 2024.