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Jaclyn Burke

Event Rider

Damascus, MD

Jaclyn Burke is a seasoned CCI 3* event rider and the founder of Burke Equestrian, operating out of Hablyn Hills Equestrian Center in Damascus, Maryland. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in developing young horses, particularly off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs), guiding them through the levels of eventing. Jaclyn has trained under esteemed professionals such as Lucinda Green, Jim Graham, Phillip Dutton, and Becky Holder, and has competed at the CCI3*-L level.​ At Hablyn Hills, Jaclyn offers a comprehensive range of services, including lessons, training, competition coaching, and horse sales. The facility features top-notch amenities like indoor and outdoor arenas with premium footing, a cross-country schooling field, and access to therapeutic equipment such as a Theraplate, PEMF blanket, and cold laser therapy. Jaclyn's program emphasizes safety, communication, and harmony between horse and rider, catering to both aspiring competitors and those looking to start young horses. ​ In addition to her equestrian pursuits, Jaclyn balances a full-time role as a Strategic Account Executive in the tech industry and is a mother. Her ability to juggle multiple responsibilities has been highlighted in publications like Horse Nation, where she's praised for her time management skills and commitment to rider fitness.

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