The Farm - The Leighton Farm facility was created specifically for Thoroughbreds. Located in Croom, considered the farm country of Upper Marlboro, Maryland it provides a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Enabling the horse to focus on his developing his new skills.
Leighton Farm is a diversified facility with an Olympic size dressage arena, cross country jumps for schooling the future eventer, fox hunter or just for fun jumper. We also have a show jumping course and bridle trails through the woods.
Safe, monitored turn out keeps your horse safe and injury free as he develops. We have round pens for new arrival to settle in as well as fields with shade and shelter. Leighton Farm has been handling Thoroughbreds for over 30 years and that gives us an advantage when managing them.
The Trainer - Kimberly Clark, head trainer has over thirty years experience riding and training this wonderful breed. "I began my fascination with Thoroughbreds at Pimlico racecourse in Baltimore, Maryland. It was there that I galloped an average of 15 horses per day. There was a two year period where between the farm and the track I was getting on an average of 30 horses per day. I learned something from every horse I got on. This gives me a very complete understanding of Thoroughbreds as racehorses and allows me to easily offer them new training by starting exactly where they are. I don't have to interpret their behavior when they leave racing, I understand it."
In 2007 I began transitioning ex-racers to other disciplines. It was necessary to develop an effective retraining process. I enlisted the skills of Jim Wofford and Elizabeth Madlener to coach and develop my riding skills. I now also work regularly with David Loman and Silva Martin, providing a well rounded approach to retraining Thoroughbreds for new careers. Lucinda Green has contributed to my understanding of Thoroughbred sport horses and their management in significant ways.