Wrenacyn

We are dedicated to providing high-quality instruction and services that prioritize safety, positivity, and personal growth. Our team of experienced instructors is committed to creating individualized learning experiences that inspire confidence, respect for horses, and a lifelong love for riding. Through comprehensive training, community engagement, and a focus on safety, we strive to be a leader in excellence, ensuring that every rider enjoys a fulfilling journey in harmony with these magnificent animals.

Our Mission

At Wrenacyn, our mission is to create a nurturing and safe environment for individuals of all ages, fostering a deep passion for horses through instruction and mentorship. We are dedicated to developing equestrian skills while providing sanctuary for horses in need of rescue, cultivating a community of horse enthusiasts who share our commitment to compassion and growth.

Our Farm

Located in Poolesville, Maryland, Wrenacyn is a 20 acre farm that features two stables, a spacious 170x70 indoor arena, a lighted 100x200 outdoor arena and access to the EPIC trail system along the Dry Seneca stream valley. Our 6 paddocks and 6 oversized pastures plus fenced in cross county course create a paddock paradise track system for our horses that provides destination areas and enrichment opportunities. Our stables are equipped with hot/cold wash stalls, tack and feed rooms. We have plans for a lounge/observation space in the arena barn with unobstructed views into the indoor arena.

Our Team

  • Director, Instructor

    Wrenacyn is owned and operated by Elizabeth Meltzer and is home to Elizabeth, her two daughters, Cynna and Wren, and their German Shepherd, BobGoblin. Elizabeth is trained in Dressage and Show Jumping, and is getting into Fox Hunting and Eventing with her mares, Naya and Josie. She has her masters in Health Promotion Management from American University, as well as majoring in Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. Liz was a coach of the Rowing Programs for American University, Georgetown University, and Lehigh University for multiple years. She also has had her Real Estate license since 2017. Liz’s love for teaching and her horses brought her to purchasing the farm in September of 2024, and beginning the wonderful community that we all know and love.


  • Assistant Director, Instructor

    The farm is managed by Kayla Johnson, founder of Rooted in Unity (RIU) - our dedicated non-profit partner that operates and delivers programming on-site at Wrenacyn.

  • Main Barn Manager, Show Team Director, Instructor

    With 10 years in the equine business at only 17, Maggie Beck has competed through Novice Level Eventing, Second Level Dressage, 3’ Hunter, and 1m Jumpers, with additional experience in Trail Riding, Roping, and restarting off track thoroughbreds. Maggie started the show team in the spring of 2025 to bring together a community of young riders with a love for horses and high aspirations. Maggie’s goal in running the team is to inspire each rider to be a confident, independent, reliable teammate, both in the barn and out. She is also the owner of Finny, a 2019 dapple grey thoroughbred gelding. When not at the barn, Maggie enjoys backpacking, white water kayaking, and bouldering.

  • Volunteer Coordinator, Show Team Coach, Instructor

    Sydney has been riding for over 15 years, with a diverse background in Pony Club, fox hunting, eventing, and dressage. She is currently a senior at Hood College, pursuing a degree in Archaeology. Sydney is actively competing in dressage and working toward her USDF Bronze Medal.
    In addition to her academic and competitive pursuits, Sydney manages the volunteer program at Wrenacyn Farm and co-coaches the farm’s show team, helping riders of all levels grow in confidence and skill. At home, she enjoys spending time with her two horses, Pegasus and Andy, who continue to be her partners in both training and competition.

  • Administrative and Social Media Assistant, Clinics Coordinator, Instructor

    Jaden has 20 years of riding experience and working with horses. Jaden has ridden primarily English and dabbled in western. Her journey started, at six years old, at a lesson barn that taught both disciplines, followed by years of lessons at hunter-jumper lesson barns, volunteering at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue, and venturing into the world of eventing throughout high school. At Bridgewater College, where Jaden studied Business and Equine Studies and earned her Bachelor’s degree, she was a member of the equestrian program where she continued her hunter-jumper and dressage riding education. After graduating in May of 2022, Jaden provided exercise riding and training services and obtained her real estate license. She has two horses she regards as “puzzle pieces of her heart”, Bazilio K and Bella Reina K. She adopted Bazilio, a Drum gelding, from Gentle Giants in 2017. The pair has primarily done dressage and trail riding together. In 2021, Jaden got her second horse, Bella, an off the track Thoroughbred, to compete in the jumper ring. The pair competed in classes up to 1 meter together. Her partnership with her horses has been built in large part by groundwork and quality-time bonding. Jaden values continued education in the equine industry and intends to advance through the levels over the years to come!

  • Leah Pratt is the head of our non existant Utah branch, and visits Wrenacyn as our favorite Alum Instructor.

    Alaina Reeves is our live-in stable hand.

    Henry and Carlos Iglesias with HL Moving serve as Wrenacyn’s directors of projects and beautification.

    Dana Hollister with Orange Blossom Bodywork is our equine bodyworker, as well as dressage trainer for some of our greener horses.

    Tony Eisler is a trainer for some of our greener horses, and our behavior specialist.

    Sean Losee is Wrenacyn’s trusted farrier, and director of equine pedicures.

    Dr. Manrique Miranda and Dr. Alicia Bretz with Monocacy Equine Veterinary Associates serve as our wonderful veterinary team.