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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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ALBERTA
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- Brian Griffith
- www.johnlyons.com
- John Lyons Certified Trainer
- Contact Information:
- Brian Griffith
- Box 373
- Gibbons, Alberta, Canada, T0A 1N0
- Phone: 780-942-2979
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- Rocky Mountain House, Alberta,
Canada
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- Don Halladay
- www.donhalladay.com
- 3 Star Parelli Instructor. Approved Young Horse Trainer. Qualified
to teach levels 1, 2 & 3 and assess
levels 1 & 2. A life long goal has been
to devote my time to horses. I want to "do
it for the horse" and to assist others
who have the desire to build a relationship
with a horse. I am very pleased to be part
of the Parelli Natural Horse.Man.Ship Program.
- Contact Information:
- Don Halladay
- Box 2, Site 2, RR #1
- Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 2A1
- Canada
- Phone: 403-844-7940
- Email: info@donhalladay.com
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- Whitecourt, Alberta,
Canada
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- Chris Irwin
- www.chrisirwin.com
- After 25 years of wisdom
gleaned from his dedication to the well-being
of the horse, Chris Irwin's evolutionary approach
to horsemanship is becoming mainstream. "Horses
Don't Lie," Chris' first book released
in 1998, became an instant bestseller. Chris
Irwin's stellar reputation in the horse world
has been built around the premise: "Ask
not what your horse can do for you; ask what
you can do for your horse. Horses don’t lie.
They don’t separate how they feel from how they
act. Whether they’re feeling scared, confused,
submissive, bold, or just relaxed and confident
– and believe it, horses feel all theses emotions
and more – they tell you exactly where they’re
at and what they want from you and mean it down
to the bone every single time.” Irwin’s philosophy
of horse training encourages the horse owner
to be strong and compassionate, transparent,
calm, focused, consistent and assured.
- Contact Information:
- Chris Irwin
- Horsepower Productions, Inc.
- Riversong Ranch Equestrian
Retreat
- P.O. Box 1619
- Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1P4
Canada
- Phone: (780) 693-3795
- Toll free: (877) 394-6773
- Fax: (780) 693-3786
- Email: info@chrisirwin.com
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
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Abbotsford,
British Columbia, Canada
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- Jonathan Field - www.jonathanfield.net
- Natural Horsemanship trainer in British Columbia, Canada. Presented with the 2005 Horse Council of B.C.'s New Innovative Business/Service Award, Jonathan has proven himself to be a gifted teacher. Students, experienced or beginning, leave his clinics with visions of new possibilities and wanting more.
- Contact Information:
- Jonathan Field
- 29491 Haverman Road
- Abbotsford, British Columbia
- Canada V4X 2P4
- Phone: 604-857-1831
- Email: info@jonathanfield.net
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- Sandy Lang - http://parellicanada.com/instructors/about_sandy.html
- 2 Star Parelli Instructor.
Qualified to teach Levels 1 & 2 and assess
Level 1.
- Contact Information:
- Sandy Lang
- Abbotsford, British Columbia
- Canada
- Phone: 604-850-1243
- Email: horsepla@telus.net
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Baldonnel,
British Columbia, Canada
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Glenn Stewart - www.thehorseranch.com
- Natural Horsemanship trainer in British Columbia. Explore your mental, emotional, and physical potential, to reach a deeper understanding of your horse and yourself, to learn the essence of communication and excellence with horses.
- Contact Information:
- Glenn Stewart
- Box 175
- Baldonnel, British Columbia
V0C 1C0
- Canada
- Phone: 250-789-3072
- Toll Free: 1-877-728-8987
- Fax: 250-789-3797
- Email: glenn@thehorseranch.com
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Dunster, British Columbia, Canada
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Birgit Stutz - www.fallingstarranch.ca
- Birgit offers horse training services using non-resistance techniques based on Chris Irwin's method in English and Western style. Birgit is a Chris Irwin Certified Coach and Trainer, and all training is based on Chris Irwin's non-resistance method. Birgit works with the horse, and not against it, in an assertive, non-threatening way, using positive reinforcement and verbal praise. The non-resistance training principles are based on the concept of getting the horse's body, spirit and mind ready, able and willing to say "yes" to whatever we want it to do. All of Birgit's handling, training and riding is carefully geared to engender calmness, willingness, focus, respect, trust and sensitivity. During the training process, Birgit's goal is to keep the stress level low by keeping things simple and consistent and to establish a positive pattern of success. Birgit wishes for the horse to become a happy, safe, sane, calm, relaxed, reliable, willing, responsive, balanced, focused and collected equine partner, instead of a scared, inverted, braced, angry, sullen, high-strung or defeated animal. Owners are encouraged to come and observe the ongoing training during the training sessions to fully understand how the horse is being trained.
- Contact Information:
- Birgit Stutz
- Falling Star Ranch
- Dunster, British Columbia V0J 1J0
- Canada
- Phone/Fax: 250-968-6801
- Email: fallingstar@valemount.com
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Kamloops,
British Columbia, Canada
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Doug Mills
- www.dougmills.com
- Doug Mills has built his
training skills and riding abilities over a
lifetime of horsemanship. Being born and raised
on a working cattle ranch in Price, Utah, offered
Doug a lifestyle that gave him the opportunity
to observe horses and their instincts in their
natural environment. This is the key to Doug's
ability to read and communicate with horses.
Doug credits many clinicians and trainers for
the success of his program, but the horse is
still his most influential teacher. Doug is
very passionate about sharing his knowledge
with people, so that horses can overcome their
"people problems." See for yourself
why so many people around the world have become
so inspired by the simplicity of his program,
and the confidence and skills they have developed
to become better leaders, confidence builders,
and good communicators with their equine partners.
- Contact Information:
- Doug Mills
- Training Through Trust
- 8825 Barnhartvale Road
- Kamloops, British Columbia
- Canada V2C 6W1
- Phone: 250-573-4189
- Fax: 250-573-5492
- Email: CLICK
HERE
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Kootenay's,
British Columbia, Canada
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- Fawn Anderson
- http://parellicanada.com/instructors/about_fawn.html
- 3 Star Parelli Instructor.
Approved Young Horse Trainer. Qualified to teach
levels 1, 2 & 3 and assess levels 1 &
2.
- Contact Information:
- Fawn Anderson
- Kootenay's, British Columbia
Canada
- Phone: 250-354-2977
- Email: pnhclinics@yahoo.com
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- Lister, British
Columbia, Canada
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- Steve Werklund - www.endoftrail.com
- Steve Werklund is a Certified
John Lyons Trainer, and Champion of the 2003
"Horse Whispering in the Kootenays"
Colt Starting Challenge. Backyard Horse Owners...
Learn how to get respect and trust from your
horse, how to catch the horse that doesn't want
to be caught, how to get your horse to lower
his head to be bridled, how to get your horse
to stand tied and stand still to be mounted.
Learn the "emergency stop", the "calm-down
cue" and how to get your horse to be light
and responsive. Experienced Riders... Learn
how to get your horse lighter on the bit, improve
softness and responsiveness to your aids. Improve
your horse's willingness and cooperation. Teach
your horse the "Spook in Place." Professional
Trainers... Learn how to break a colt to ride
the resistance-free way. Learn how to overcome
serious problems, like bucking, rearing, biting
or running away.
- Contact Information:
- Steve Werklund
- End of Trail Equine Training
- Box 621
- Lister, British Columbia,
Canada V0B 1Y0
- Phone: (250) 428-5643
- Email: info@endoftrail.com
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Lumby, British Columbia, Canada
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Larry Stewart - www.paradisehillsranch.com
- Natural Horsemanship trainer in British Columbia, Canada. Group Lessons, Full Day Workshops, Courses, Clinics, Camps, Colt Starting, Difficult Horses.
- Contact Information:
- Larry Stewart
Paradise Hills Ranch
#652 Creighton Valley Road
- Lumby, British Columbia, V0E 2G0, Canada
- Phone: 250-546-2766
- Fax: 250-546-2774
- Email: info@paradisehillsranch.com
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- Princeton, British
Columbia, Canada
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- Stevi Weissbach - www.yemayahorseretreat.com
- Here at Yemaya Horse Retreat,
people can bring their horses and stay up to
5 days, take lessons on forming an understanding
with their horse, ride the "endless"
trails of British Columbia's interior and Trans
Canada Trail, and kick back in the hot tub after
a long day of horseplay. I also take on horses
for training, and do barefoot trimming.
- Contact Information:
- Stevi Weissbach
- Yemaya Horse Retreat
- 2216 Princeton - Summerland
Road
- Mailing Address: RR 1 Site
5 Comp 10
- Princeton, British Columbia,
Canada
- Phone: 250-295-0569
- email: info@yemayahorseretreat.com
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British Columbia,
Canada
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Dan Franklin
- www.equine-communication.com
- For the past 11 years,
Dan Franklin Equine Communication™ Services
have been holding clinics and lessons on communicating
with horses. Most of this equine communication
(horse whisperer) work has been done in Canada's
westernmost province of British Columbia. More
International work is being done in England,
Switzerland, South Africa and Hawaii as well.
Dan is now spending 4 to 5 months a year working
overseas, as demand for this special type of
"Intuitive Language" of the horse
continues to grow worldwide. Dan Franklin's
training as a horse whisperer is based on his
work with (and his love of) horses, that plus
his keen observations of equine behavior over
the past 28 years.
- Contact Information:
- Dan Franklin
- Dan Franklin Equine Communication™
- Box 18 Horsefly
- British Columbia, Canada
VOL 1LO
- Phone: 250-620-3420
- Cell: 250-305-9958
- Fax: 250-620-3420
- Email: info@equine-communication.com
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MANITOBA
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- St Andrews, Manitoba,
Canada
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- Megan Ferguson - 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.
- Contact Information:
- Megan Ferguson
- 1221 Bay Road
- St Andrews, Manitoba, Canada
- Phone: 204-757-4134 or 204-981-0304
- Email: standrewsstables@skyweb.ca
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ONTARIO
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Baden, Ontario, Canada
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Kelly Howling - www.equineaware.com
- Kelly Howling runs EquineAware Horsemanship out of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Having been interested in horses and training from a young age, Kelly has explored a wide range of riding disciplines, working with many different prominent coaches and natural horsemanship trainers. This broad background enables her to solve common groundwork and training issues with many different horse/rider combinations. Kelly has taken courses in equine nutrition and acupressure and has received certification in equine bio-energy work. She delights in helping her client’s horses perform to the best of their abilities by addressing their issues on several levels: mental, physical, behavioral and emotional.
- Contact Information:
- Kelly Howling
- EquineAware Horsemanship
- 2311 Sandhills Road
- Baden, Ontario N3A 3B4
- Canada
- Phone: 519-722-9579
- Email: kelly@equineaware.com
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- Randy Bird - www.randybird.ca
- Randy Bird’s method of
training is based on mutual respect and understanding
between the animal and the owner. It is a very
humane technique proven to produce long lasting
and effective results.
- Contact Information:
- Randy Bird
- Randy Bird Equine Education
- 5200 White Road
- Harwood, Ontario, Canada,
KOK-2H0
- Home Phone: (905)-342-3053
- Stable Phone: (905)-342-5557
- Email: rbird@eagle.ca
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- Gail Haynes - www.johnlyons.com
- John Lyons Certified Trainer
- Contact Information:
- Gail Haynes
- 880 Cabot Trail
- Milton, Ontario, Canada L9T 3W3
- Phone: 905-878-5793
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- Orangeville,
Ontario,
Canada
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Natural Horsemanship Horse Trainers in Canada (Alphabetical Order By Province, then City)