Rachel Jones

Rachel has been with Poplar Hill Stables since 2019. Her training philosophy is rooted in the belief that perfect is the enemy of good - especially when it comes to young horses and her adult amateur clients! She particularly enjoys developing young riders and seeing them have success at challenging venues like Upperville and WEF. She works to build a successful training program that takes into account the best interest of the horse, strives to achieve the goals of the owners - and is always in pursuit of knowledge to stay progressive in her approach. To that end, Rachel trains with notable riders including two-time Olympic gold medalist Joe Fargis, and Grand Prix dressage trainer Louisa-Marcelle Eadie. Prior to PHS, she worked for Sonya Crampton at North Slope Stables, where she gained tremendous experience on the show circuit, and in training hunter jumpers. She began her professional career in horses as an assistant trainer for William & Mary University’s equestrian team, and later Potomac Horse Center. Rachel graduated from Lynchburg College, where she rode on the equestrian team. She grew up in Toano, VA, and currently resides on the PHS property in Poolesville, MD. In addition to her horse Shorty, an OTTB Thoroughbred, Rachel has her dogs Leia and Maple, and Biscuit the cat. When she isn’t at the barn, you can find her traveling or hiking.