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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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- Len Judd - www.juddhorsepower.com
- Len Judd is an internationally
acclaimed horseman. He has spent his life learning
about horses and working with them. Len has
been invited to teach at clinics across the
western United States and around the globe,
to share his knowledge. Over the past decade,
he has presented his HorsePower program
to thousands of people in all equine disciplines.
Len works for the horse, advocating communication
between the horse and rider through feel, timing
and balance. This type of communicating leads
to development of a relationship that is not
based on pressure, force or fear. Len starts
colts, trains horses, restarts problem horses,
teaches horsemanship and holds cattle-working
clinics. Len has become
well known in horse circles for showing that
horse problems can be solved by riders understanding
their horses and changing the way they approach
these situations. Len Judd HorsePower
two-day clinics provide an intensive educational
and inspirational experience for beginners,
intermediate or advanced riders of all ages.
- Contact Information:
- Len Judd
- Len Judd HorsePower
- Alpine, California
- Phone: 619-722-6761
- Email: len@juddhorsepower.com or len.ninajudd@gmail.com
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- Bryan Neubert
- www.bryanneubert.com
- Bryan was raised on his
family's ranch near Salinas, California. In
his teen years he became friends with neighbor
Bill Dorrance. He spent all the time he could
with Bill, working with horses and braiding
rawhide. Since 1992, Bryan calls Alturas, California
home. Alturas is located in the northeastern
part of the state. He holds clinics at his home
for part of the year and travels the United
States and Canada the rest of the year helping
people and their horses through his colt starting,
horsemanship and cow working clinics. Bryan
is eager to share what he has learned. He believes
that he is constantly learning and considers
himself to be a continual student of horsemanship.
- Contact Information:
- Bryan Neubert
- B&P Neubert Enterprises
Inc.
- P.O. Box 726
- Alturas, California 96101
- Phone: 530-233-3582
- Fax: 530-233-2146
- Email: www.bryanneubert.com/HTML/contact.htm
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- Ima Mary Dennis - www.timelesshorsemanship.com
- Ima Mary Dennis, owner
and developer of Timeless Horsemanship,
is a fourth generation horse trainer with many
years' experience as student of horses as well
as an educator. Looking at everything from the
horse's point of view is not new to Ima Mary...she
is grateful to her parents for inculcating that
concept into her from a very early age. Also,
much credit and appreciation goes to such "modern-day'"
horsemen as Tom Dorrance, Bill Dorrance, Harry
Whitney, and Mark Rashid for passing it along
to others and encouraging the continued refining
of this philosophy. At their facility, Ima Mary
combines her life long experience with horses
and the over 1200 hours of continuing education
in variety of methodologies to facilitate owners/riders
in becoming mentally confident, emotionally
secure and physically adept...and most importantly...helping
them to experience the gifts of joy and sheer
exhilaration our horses offer us!
- Contact Information:
- Ima Mary Dennis
- Timeless Horsemanship
- Pure Bull Ranch
- Anza, California 92539
- Phone: (951) 763-5533
- Email: imamary@timelesshorsemanship.com
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- Arroyo Grande, California
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- Fred Jones - 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, Workshops, Clinics
and Demos, Starting Young Horses, Groundwork,
Performance Horse Training, Western Disciplines.
- Contact Information:
- Fred Jones
- Fred Jones Performance Horse
Training
- 2766 Brisa Blanda
- Arroyo Grande, California
93420
- Phone: 805-481-8827 or 805-441-6080
- Email: fjhorset@thegrid.net
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Barstow, California
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- Annette Robinson - www.johnlyons.com
- John Lyons Certified Trainer
- Contact Information:
- Annette Robinson
- 21914 Hinkley Road
- Barstow, California 92312
- Phone: 760-253-0054
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Boulder Creek, California
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- Wendy McDonald - www.extendinc.com/playingwithhorses/
- Wendy McDonald is a proven local trainer and Equine Body Worker who has owned and loved horses since childhood. She continues to study Natural Horsemanship and techniques of other respected practitioners to further develop her expertise and understanding and meet the needs of her clients. Wendy works with horses and their partners of all ages and levels, from recreational riders wanting an introduction to Natural Horsemanship, to professional breeders and competitors wishing to perfect their handling skills.
- Contact Information:
- Wendy McDonald
- 200 Aquila Way
- Boulder Creek, California 95006
- Phone: 831-338-4417
- Mobile: 831-332-0210
- Email: playingwithhorses@sbcglobal.net
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- Shea Stewart - www.stewartranch.net
- Stewart Ranch offers training in ground work, colt starting, problem solving & re-educating horses. Lessons & clinics are available for people of all ages, from beginners who know absolutely nothing to seasoned riders who wish to learn more. LEARN to read the expressions & body language of your horse, and how to work with his ever-changing needs & emotions. EXPERIENCE horse and rider training that specializes in communication rather than force. STRENGTHEN your relationship with your horse. IMPROVE on your horsemanship in a clean, safe and supportive environment. BE INSPIRED to find your true potential, and acquire the skills to help your horse find hers. DISCOVER how to support your horse to feel secure, present and motivated.
- Contact Information:
- Shea Stewart
- Stewart Ranch
- P.O. Box 1283
- Boulder Creek, California 95006
- Phone: 831-336-3252
- Email: stewartranch@sbcglobal.net
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- Sarah Burnside - www.johnlyons.com
- John Lyons Certified Trainer
- Contact Information:
- Sarah Burnside
- 2830 Bixler Road
- Brentwood, California 94513
- Phone: 925-497-7463
- Email: trainingbysarah@yahoo.com
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- Carmel Valley, California
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- Ray Berta
- www.rayberta.com
- Have you ever felt your
horse totally turn loose? His attention with
you, his body and mind soft, flexible, yet alert,
patiently awaiting your slightest
indication? You feel like you have access to
every part of him and he knows. He responds
with willingness and clarity, putting smooth
effort into every movement. There is no drag
, tightness or resistance. You and your horse
are one! This is a way of life for Ray Berta
and his horses. Ray is a horseman and communicator
who knows how to guide riders at all levels
to help them discover and nurture this precious
harmony with their horses. Ray has been
conducting clinics and demonstrations for over
25 years and has worked with thousands of horses
in a wide variety of disciplines. His mission
is to help riders discover the precious harmony
that is possible when the horse is soft in mind
and body, balanced, and light on his feet. In
Ray's approach, there is a genuine depth that
bridges a connection between true horsemanship
and all of life.
- Contact Information:
- Ray Berta
- P.O. Box 1248
- Carmel Valley, California
93924
- Phone: (831) 659-5375
- Email: info@rayberta.com
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- Castro
Valley, California
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- Charles Wilhelm - www.charleswilhelm.com
- Where many trainers may
briefly address the emotional, mental and physical
areas of the horses, Charles Wilhelm's Ultimate
Foundation Training® methods focus intensely
on these critical aspects. Riders are taught
simple building block exercises that teach them
to recognize and immediately respond to behaviors
with pressure and release cues. Charles has
long recognized that the rider must learn to
get the same results he himself is able to get
from the horse. His motto "Success Through
Knowledge" is indicative of his emphasis
on education of the horseperson first and foremost.
- Contact Information:
- Charles Wilhelm
- 6496 Crow Canyon Road
- Castro Valley, California
94552
- Phone: 510-886-9000
- TOLL-FREE: 877-886-9001
- Fax: 510-886-9085
- Email: cwtraining@comcast.net
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- Gail Ivey - www.gailivey.com
- Lessons and clinics offered for horse owners wishing to have a better relationship with horses. Since 1986 Gail Ivey has helped thousands of horse owners and horse lovers of all ages and skill levels. Her approach is to help horses by helping people to better understand the mind and language of horses. Through this understanding, a person can develop an inner feel for what is happening with the horse from moment to moment and adjust cues and requests so that they are easily understood by the horse. When the horse understands what is being asked, there is no confusion, no fear or tension in either horse nor rider. By developing the Horseman Inside, you can achieve any goal with your horse as a willing participant in your adventure!
- Contact Information:
- Gail Ivey
- Gail Ivey School of Horsemanship
- 18770 Newsom Avenue
- Cupertino, California 95014
- Phone: 408-535-8820
- Email: gail@gailivey.com
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- Jeffrey Nickerson - www.johnlyons.com
- John Lyons Certified Trainer
- Contact Information:
- Jeffrey Nickerson
- 15776 Dell View Road
- El Cajon, California 92021
- Phone: 619-443-5985
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Escondido,
California
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- Carolyn Resnick - www.dancewithhorses.com
- Nationally known for her
original training methods, her understanding
of natural herd behavior, and the remarkable
connection that she shares with all horses,
Carolyn Resnick’s career and studies have spanned
over 40 years as a trainer, Arabian breeder,
clinician and student of wild horse behavior.
Today she coaches dressage and gives private
instruction in Liberty Training, Beyond the
Whisper™. Her life today also includes serving
on the advisory board of Return To Freedom American
Wild Horse Sanctuary in Lompoc, California.
as an expert in wild horse behavior. She is
also in the process of developing programs for
the business world to enhance leadership communication.
- Contact Information:
- Carolyn Resnick
- Dances with Horses
- 1835A South Centre City
Parkway #248
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Natural Horsemanship Horse Trainers in California (Alphabetical Order By City)