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Note:
The trainers listed are not necessarily
endorsed by Sylvia Scott or the Virginia Natural Horsemanship
Training Center LLC, but are here to serve as a general
resource for locating a natural horsemanship trainer
near you. Contact the trainer directly and ask for references
as needed to determine if one of these trainers
is right for you.
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Afton,
Virginia
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- Page Turner - www.creeksidehorse.com
- Do you have a young horse
that needs to be started under saddle? Do you
have an older horse with undesirable behaviors?
Page Turner, has been training horses for over
20 years. With a solid background in hunters,
eventing and fox hunting , enhanced by the principles
of natural horsemanship, Page Turner has developed
a proven approach to working with horses at
all stages of development.
- Contact Information:
- Page Turner
- 4365 Taylor Creek Road
- Afton, Virginia 22920
- Phone: 434-987-6005
- Email: beechhillfarmandstudio@gmail.com
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Amissville, Virginia
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- DJ Norris - www.chrysalistraining.com
- Natural Horsemanship for the English Rider. Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg areas. B.S. in Equine Studies. Studied under Dressage, Eventing, and Natural Horsemanship professionals. Lessons and Training. Please call or see website for greater detail.
- Contact Information:
- DJ Norris
- Chrysalis Training
- 4374 Holly Springs Road
- Amissville, Virginia 20106
- Phone: 571-232-7557
- Email: dnorris@chrysalistraining.com
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Ashland, Virginia
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- Melissa Taylor - www.richardshrake.com
- Richard Shrake Resistance
Free® Accredited Trainer. Trainer Specialties:
Beginning Rider Lessons, Intermediate Rider
Lessons, Recreational Rider Lessons, Youth Rider
Lessons, Adult Rider Lessons, Clinics and Demos.
- Contact Information:
- Melissa Taylor
- Taylor Made Paints &
Quarter Horses
- 10261 Lakeridge Square Court
- #D
- Ashland, Virginia 23005
- Phone: 804-550-1332 or 804-683-8291
- Email: smjt1@msn.com
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- Sylvia Scott is a Natural Horsemanship trainer and clinician and the founder of the Virginia Natural
Horsemanship Training Center. Sylvia also serves as resident training expert for a number of equine
organizations and is Chairman of the Training Advisory Board for HorseSouth magazine. Sylvia’s Whispering Way™ training
program is focused on the practical concept of “You Can Do This!™! She takes the
mystery out of Natural Horsemanship (NH) principles so that horse owners can
quickly master a wide range of NH “tricks of the trade” that they will be able
to apply in refining their relationship with their horse, and in effectively
addressing any horse problem.
- Contact Information:
- Sylvia Scott
- Virginia Natural Horsemanship
Training Center
- Whispering Way Farm
- 3850 Horse Farm Road
- Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
- Phone: 540-953-3360
- Fax: 540-953-3370
- Email: sylvia@naturalhorsetraining.com
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- Erin Pearson - www.horseadvocate.com
- Horse Education and rehabilitation, founder repair, natural trim teaching, wild horse training and advocate, Reiki II healer, Horse Healer and Intuitive. I utilize many training methods, have been working with horses for over 30 years. Natural care, feeding and gentle training advocate. Special needs horses my favorite!
- Contact Information:
- Erin Pearson
- Dandelion Fields
- 88 Scrabble Road
- Castleton, Virginia 22716
- Phone: 540-987-9507
- Email: Erin@horseadvocate.com
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- Located in the beautiful, rolling hills of Christiansburg, Virginia, only five minutes from Interstate 81, Canterbury Farm is both convenient and easy to find. Our facility offers natural horsemanship instruction for the horse and rider including all breeds, ages and levels of training, riders of all ages and experience levels, specialized training for the improvement of the gaited horse, and stall or run-in boarding facilities. Natural horsemanship is a methodology that focuses on teaching the horse and rider a common language to enable communication through leadership and mutual respect using appropriate tools and techniques. These resistance free ways, as practiced in natural horsemanship, remove dangers, limitations, and frustrations between horses and people opening an entirely new world lacking the limitations imposed by traditional methods.
- Contact Information:
- Paula Danyi
- Canterbury Farm
- 2068 Lynnwood Lane
- Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
- Phone: 540-381-8208
- Cell Phone: 540-808-9200
- Email: cbfarm1@yahoo.com
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- Lynn Decker is an up and coming natural horsemanship trainer who has been following Clinton Anderson and his techniques for several years. She has attended several clinics and is working towards her goal of becoming a certified trainer for Clinton Anderson when he rolls out his program in 2008.
- Contact Information:
- Lynn L Decker
- Dream Weaver Farms
- 733 Zion Church Road
- Crockett, Virginia 24323 (near Wytheville)
- Phone: 276-686-6647
- Email: lynndecker@dreamweaverhorses.com
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- Natural Horsemanship Horse Training, any discipline (Western or English), any breed, under saddle or harness. Certified, Professionally Trained Horse Trainer & Teamster, at my place or yours. Starting under saddle or harness, trailer loading, ground manners, problem horse, difficult to ride, spooking, bucking/rearing, halter breaking, taming, all the way to jumping, finishing/lateral/dressage work. Defensive Riding lessons. Clinics, any subject. References available
- Contact Information:
- David Yauch
- Practical Equine Training, Inc.
- Morgan Springs Farm
- 11149 Mill Stone Lane
- Culpeper, Virginia 22701
- Phone: 540-229-4255
- Email: dave@practicalequinetraining.com
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- Kenny Harlow - www.kennyharlow.com
- Kenny is a certified John Lyons Trainer, having
graduated from John's very first certification program;
he also has studied training and riding under Richard
Shrake and some of the best trainers of all disciplines,
including dressage, eventing and hunter/jumper.
Kenny not only teaches the basics, but can also
solve the most difficult of horse problems using
humane techniques. Kenny's specialty is working
with problem horses and starting unbroken horses
by giving them a strong foundation.
- Contact Information:
- Kenny Harlow
- Cedar Run Ranch
- 2266 High Rock Road
- Cumberland, Virginia 23040
- Office Phone: 434-983-2221
- FAX: 434-983-1069
- Email: kenny@kennyharlow.com
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- Bob Claymier: www.desert-rose-arabians.com
- Bob Claymier offers a variety of horse related
services and breeds purebred Arabians and part bred
Arabian Sport Horses at his Desert Rose Ranch in
Hume, Virginia. Bob offers natural horsemanship
training
assistance to outside horses.
- Contact Information:
- Bob Claymier
- Desert Rose Ranch
- 13726 Hume Road
- Hume, Virginia 22639
- Phone: (540) 635-6912
- Fax: (540) 636-2191
- Email: claymier@desert-rose-arabians.com
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- Leslie Gottesman - www.milesofsmilestraining.com
- Leslie firmly believes that clear communication with both the horse and owner provides a solid foundation for training. She has developed the skills to teach both horse and rider and has the ability to break things down into simple steps so that the student is able to understand. Through her training methods, Leslie promotes a positive learning experience, building confidence and fostering respect and trust between horse and rider.
- Contact Information:
- Leslie Gottesman
- Miles of Smiles Training
- 40563 Featherbed Lane
- Lovettsville, Virginia 20180
- Phone: 540-882-3697
- Email: leslie@milesofsmilestraining.com
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- Randy Abernathy - www.randyabernathyhorsemanship.com
- Randy Abernathy Horsemanship,
LLC provides top-notch customized services to
help you and your horse communicate and have
fun with great customer support - a winning
combination that can't be beat! Randy has been
riding and training horses for over 20 years.
He has trained under some of the top trainers
in the U.S. and Canada. He has a natural talent
when it comes to helping riders with their horses,
which is what makes Randy's training unique.
This special insight he has with horses helps
riders accomplish things they never thought
possible. Randy works with you and your horse
on problems such as: trailer loading, bucking,
rearing, ground manners, etc. So whether it's
a specific problem from trail riding, to the
show ring or the un-broke horse, he can
help you achieve all your goals. Most of all
Randy enjoys teaching people how to communicate
with their horse in a way that makes sense to
both horse and rider. Through his commitment,
experience, and expertise Randy establishes
relationships with his customers that will last
a lifetime!
- Contact Information:
- Randy Abernathy
- Randy Abernathy Horsemanship,
LLC
- 11007 Cutback Church Road
- McKenney, Virginia 23872
- Phone: 804-712-0328
- Email: bunnieandrandy@aol.com
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Meadow View,
Virginia
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- Allen Rasnick - www.treinyourhorse.com
- John Lyons Certified Trainer
- Contact Information:
- Allen Rasnick
- 30087 Hathorne Drive
- Meadow View, Virginia 24361
- Phone: 540-944-5707
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- Jamie Dodson - www.legacyhorsetraining.com
- Kenny Harlow Certified Trainer. We can give your horse "Roots to Grow, and Wings to Fly!" Specializing in starting and "restarting" - the best gift you will ever give your horse! Offering training for horse and human.
- Contact Information:
- Jamie Dodson
- Legacy Horse Training, LLC
- 17340 Monrovia Road
- Orange, Virginia 22960
- Phone: 540-661-9990
- Email: jamie@legacyhorsetraining.com
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- Red Revelle - http://redrevelle.com/
- Develop better communication through kinder methods which produce safe and reliable horses or mules on the ground and under saddle. Learn how to achieve more responsiveness, relaxation and togetherness between you and your partner and friend. All equine disciplines and all level riders will benefit. Red offers hourly private sessions, day clinics, 3-5 hour demonstrations, a 3 day training package at his or your facility and any horse humanely trained to load a van or trailer in approximately 1 hour. Please call for more information.
- Contact Information:
- Red Revelle
- God's Acres
- 3588 Twymans Mill Road
- Orange, Virginia 22960
- Phone: 540-672-0724
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- John Sanford - www.johnsanfordhorsemanship.com
- I am here to help you and your horse find TRUE UNITY and willing two-way communication. Through the establishment of this communication, your horse will become more gentle and supple. I work with the horse's mind, body and spirit. This way applies to all disciplines...English or Western. I look forward to helping you and your equine friend. Feel free to contact me for more details.
- Contact Information:
- John Sanford
John Sanford Horsemanship
- 549 Deer Haven Lane
- Orange, Virginia 22960
- Email: vabuckaroo68@yahoo.com
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- Pam Spearing - www.pamspearinghorsemanship.com
- Helping People with their Horses! Pam is a John and Josh Lyons Certified Trainer who works with horses in both English and Western Disciplines: Round Pen and Ground Work, Starting horses under saddle, Riding Work, Riders Issues, Problem Solving, Training Horse AND Rider, Trailer Loading, Lessons and Clinics.
- Contact Information:
- Pam Spearing
- Pam Spearing Horsemanship
- Flying Horse Farm
- 810 Bootons Lane
- Orange, Virginia 22960
- Phone: 540-661-0235
- Cell Phone: 970-309-3836
- Email: info@pamspearinghorsemanship.com
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Powhatan,
Virginia
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- Tommy Garland - www.tommygarland.com
- Native Virginian Tommy
Garland grew up around horses, and has followed
in the footsteps of his horse trainer father.
As a child Tommy rode hunter/jumper and worked
and trained at his father’s training facility.
In 1985 Tommy began working with Arabians and
eventually focused on Western Pleasure. Over
the years Tommy has become a renowned Arabian
trainer, having worked with some of the best
Arabian show and breeding barns in the country.
While Garland concentrates mainly on Arabians,
he is well versed in many disciplines. Tommy
says the secret to making a top western horse
lies in making something so hard look easy.
He strives to have his horses look soft and
relaxed and enjoy what they are doing. Tommy
is based out of Powhatan, Virginia where he
operates a 38 stall training facility, training
both horses and riders in a variety of disciplines.
- Contact Information:
- Tommy Garland
- 915 Dorset Road
- Powhatan, Virginia 23139
- Phone: 804-598-3657
- Email: info@tommygarland.com
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Reva, Virginia
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- Charles & Michele Pellham - www.cornerstonehorsemanship.com
- Raised on family-owned
cattle ranches, Charles and Michele have combined
experience of over 35 years in a wide variety
of riding styles. Together they have trained
horses across the country in disciplines ranging
from cutting to English pleasure. Through
their Cornerstone Horsemanship program, they
teach all riders, regardless of breed or discipline,
the importance of building a solid foundation,
with the goal of changing many of the harsh
training approaches used in the show world.
Based in Virginia, Charles and Michele specialize
in cutting horses, starting horses under saddle,
and working with problem horses.
- Contact Information:
- Charles & Michele Pellham
- Cornerstone Horsemanship
- 5229 Homestead Trail
- Reva, Virginia 22735
- Phone: 540-292-5213
- Email: cornerstonehorsemanship@gmail.com
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- Dan Sumerel - www.sumereltraining.com
- Dan Sumerel teaches his STS Horse Course™
showing beginners and experts alike how to control
horses without force nor the dependence on equipment,
all too common today. More specifically, Dan teaches
how to understand the true nature of horses, as
50 million years of evolution developed them, and
then using that understanding to adjust approaches
to be more effective. He also focuses on teaching
people to "read" the language of the horse,
which is not verbal communication. Dan teaches a
learnable, easily duplicated method of dealing with
horses, and people are taught to control the horses
without force or equipment, by earning the respect
of the horse.
- Contact Information:
- Dan Sumerel
- Sumerel Training System
- 7945 Bradshaw Road
Salem, Virginia 24153
Phone: 540-384-6220
Email: www.sumereltraining.com/contact.htm
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- Steve Edwards - www.msindianhorses.com
- We train students as young as five years old in natural horsemanship. We promote the endangered Corolla Spanish Mustangs and conduct training and colt starting clinics and demonstrations around the mid-Atlantic region.
- Contact Information:
- Steve Edwards
- Mill Swamp Indian Horses
- 13644 Bethany Church Road
- Smithfield, Virginia 23430
- Phone: 757-357-2103
- Email: msindianhorses@aol.com
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Waynesboro, Virginia
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- Louis B. Wood, Jr. - www.mountainviewranch.net
- Louis Woods' unique approach to horsemanship provides a proper foundation for learning, based on trust and understanding, creating a partnership between horse and human that can be carried into any level of discipline. His knowledge of the "whole" horse and his innate ability to bridge the gap of communication between horse and rider have helped many people achieve a more complete level of horsemanship.
- Contact Information:
- Louis B. Wood, Jr.
- Mountainview Ranch
- 944 Madrid Road
- Waynesboro, Virginia 22980
- Phone: 540-471-1743
- Email: mtnvwranch@earthlink.net
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