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.

Hungerford, Berkshire, U.K.

Kelly Marks - www.montyroberts.co.uk

Kelly Marks is one of the country's most popular and effective specialists in understanding horse psychology and behaviour and finding workable solutions for the benefit of both horses and their owners.

Contact Information:

Kelly Marks

Intelligent Horsemanship

Lethornes, Lambourn, Hungerford, Berkshire
   RG17 8QS, U.K.

Phone: 01488 71300

Fax: 01488 73783

Email: kelly@montyroberts.co.uk

Coston, Craven Arms, U.K.

Chris Brisbane - www.horsewhispering.co.uk

For 20 years Chris studied and practised the ancient art of horse whispering in Australia and this period changed the course of his life. Now established in his native country, the green and pleasant county of Shropshire, U.K., he is ready to help you overcome your horse's behavioural and emotional problems.

Contact Information:

Chris Brisbane

Chris Brisbane Natural Horsemanship

Lower Coston Farm

Coston, Craven Arms, SY7 8EJ, U.K.

Telephone: 07790 145 796

Email: chris@horsewhispering.co.uk

Tushingham, Cheshire, U.K.

Charlotte Dennis - www.charlottedennis.co.uk

Charlotte has been for the last 10 years learning natural horsemanship from the likes of guru Ray Hunt, Ronnie Willis & Pat Parelli. Charlotte has been instrumental in putting Natural Horsemanship & Equine Ethology firmly on the map in the U.K. and in 2003 this drive lead Charlotte, as part of a team, being invited by H.M. The Queen to give a demonstration at Buckingham Palace. Charlotte has presented at many venues around the U.K. (Burghley Horse Trails, HOYS, Equus, Beaufort Polo Club, BHS Instructor conventions etc.), and indeed worldwide USA, Australia, NZ and Dubai. This pro-active role has seen the evolution of Natural Horsemanship into a mainstream discipline in the U.K.

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Charlotte Dennis

Tushingham Arena

Wobbs Lane

Tushingham, Cheshire

United Kingdom SY13 4QR

Phone: 07952 702347

Email: info@charlottedennis.com

Liskeard, Cornwall, U.K.

Dan Wilson - www.practicalhorsemanship.co.uk

Practical Horsemanship is a collaboration between Dan Wilson and Grant Bazin, who have been involved with horses their whole lives. The methods they utilise are those of non-violence and using the horse's own inbuilt body language to establish clear boundaries, allowing them to train horses in a calmer and safer way. Grant Bazin and Dan Wilson are dedicated to providing an excellent service, whether you are a one horse owner looking for practical help with your horse or a large yard owner or show organiser looking for a full demonstration or clinic.

Contact Information:

Dan Wilson

Practical Horsemanship

Liskeard, Cornwall, U.K.

Phone: 07887 552 141

Email: Dan@PracticalHorsemanship.co.uk

Bosneives, Withiel, Cornwall, U.K.

Kate Mably - www.bluehorseuk.net

The art of Classical and Natural Horsemanship inherited from masters such as Nuno Oliveira and Bill Dorrance play a significant role in the teaching and philosophy adopted at Bluehorse. The combination of these two fundamental techniques assist both horses and riders in achieving their objectives. Bluehorse is the vehicle for which Kate can communicate and share this passion with others.

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Kate Mably

Bluehorse

Bosneives, Withiel, Cornwall PL30 5NQ

United Kingdom

Phone: 01208 831168

Cell Phone: 07753 566168

Email: kate@bluehorseuk.net

Devon, U.K.

Vanessa Bee - www.positivehorsemanship.com

Vanessa approaches horsemanship from the heart. She specializes in building relationships between the horse and the handler from the ground up. A qualified teacher she understands the frustrations of the pupils, both human and equine, and builds a Positive Partnership that enhances all aspects of the lives of the individual. As well as running courses, Vanessa will make home visits and works one on one with all abilities guiding both horse and handler on a positive and progressive journey taking them wherever they wish to go.

Contact Information:

Vanessa Bee

Positive Horsemanship

Devon, England

Phone: + 44 (01409) 221166

Email: courses@positivehorsemanship.com

Culmstock, Cullompton, Devon, Devon, U.K.

Lucinda McAlpine - www.lucindamcalpine.com

Lucinda uses various techniques to work with both the physical and the mental/emotional problems with an aim to finding the best that the horse can be. The work is both from the ground and also ridden, as necessary, and she works from an intuitive standpoint using her bond with that horse to dictate the course of the session. The ridden work aims to build the athletic ability of the horse to carry the rider in the most efficient and comfortable way possible, the work free enables the horse to find his full movement potential for himself and to recognise and loosen any tightness that is limiting that ability.

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Lucinda McAlpine

Bowhayes Farm

Culmstock, Cullompton, Devon

EX15 3JY

United Kingdom

Phone: 01823 680321

Email: bowhayesfarm@btconnect.com

West Stowford, Bradworthy, Holsworthy , Devon, U.K.

Emma Massingale - www.naturalequine.co.uk

We pride ourselves in producing well-schooled, calm, confident horses - the perfect platform for a successful career. Training can sometimes be slow and pain-staking - establishing trust and co-operation is essential for a successful partnership. Natural Equine offers an environment for horses to live and work to suit their individual needs - promoting safety, sensitivity and building confidence. This involves assessing each horses' physical and psychological needs as part of the process of achieving your goals for your horse.

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Emma Massingale

Natural Equine

West Stowford, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 7TR

United Kingdom

Phone (day): 07811198099

Phone (evening): 01409 241249

Email: info@naturalequine.co.uk

Chantry, Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, Devon, U.K.

Dan Brown - www.qssouthwest.co.uk

Dan Brown is a member of the Quantum Savvy instructor team. Quantum Savvy South West UK offers natural horsemanship coaching, training and support across the South West as well as the rest of the UK. Quantum Savvy's unique release-focused training system is revolutionary in the horesmanship world. Dan began riding at aged 14, and after teaching as a conventional riding instructor, was attracted to natural horsemanship by a desire to understand and feel for the horse as a willing partner. He discovered Quantum Savvy and immediately enrolled in their home study programme. He also applied to study in Australia as a working pupil, and was accepted for an eleven week placement. Whilst there, he studied firsthand with Shane, Meredith and other Quantum Savvy Professionals and achieved his Level 2 in the programme. On returning to the UK, Dan set up the first UK agency, and began supporting students on study plans and through a range of events, whilst studying for his own level 3. Dan returned to Australia for two months of intensive study at the QSSC, during which time he graduated as an Entry Level Instructor. Dan is able to provide a greater range of services to students , while he works hard to achieve status as a fully endorsed instructor. A dedicated student, Dan is excited to be able to pass on what he has learnt, and help others achieve their goals with horses! He teaches regularly throughout Devon and Cornwall, and is keen to develop other professionals throughout the UK.

Contact Information:

Dan Brown

Quantum Savvy

Chantry, Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 4EH, U.K.

Phone: 0845 004 8443

Email: dan@qssouthwest.co.uk

Whiddon Down, Okehampton, Devon , Devon, U.K.

Penny Hill - www.caringhorsemanship.co.uk

Caring Horsemanship isn't new, it’s a phrase to sum up a unique connection and partnership through feel which leads into other parts of your life, not just when you’re with your horse. It teaches you patience, a listening quality, timing and balance, again not only on your horse and of course out of that comes leadership, confidence and maybe life changing experiences. Things that irritate you become insignificant. Horses can take you to places that you have never been before.

Contact Information:

Penny Hill

Centre for Caring Horsemanship

South Nethercott Farm

Whiddon Down, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2QZ

United Kingdom

Phone: 01647 231636

Email: info@caringhorsemanship.co.uk

Sacriston, Durham, Durham, U.K.

Joanne Forster - www.simplyhorsemanship.co.uk

When people refer to Natural Horsemanship or Horse Whispering, they refer to the relationship that can be created between man and horse based upon an understanding of trust, respect and leadership. Allowing the horse the time to think will grow his confidence and trust no matter what you ask him or her to jump or cross. Training takes time and patience, not force and intimidation.

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Joanne Forster

Simply Horsemanship

39 St. Cuthberts Drive

Sacriston, Durham, Durham

Phone: (0191) 3718289

Cell Phone: 07984601426

Email: jo.forster@simplyhorsemanship.co.uk

Chelmsford, Essex, U.K.

Kate Prowse - www.kateprowse.co.uk

Nature has designed the horse and the human at opposite ends of the prey animal - predator spectrum. Both species have opposing ways of viewing the world and very different motivational stimuli. By learning about horse behaviour and understanding why humans act the way we do, you can unlock the heart of a horse so that he will give you his all, willingly. Build a lasting relationship with your horse, based on trust and acceptance. Overcome problems like bracing, pulling away, shying, napping, bucking. Develop a harmony with your horse on the ground and in the saddle.

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Kate Prowse

Chelmsford, Essex

United Kingdom

Phone: 07779 938 735

Email: kate@kateprowse.co.uk

Rickling Green, Essex, U.K.

Lewis Blackburn - www.blackburnnaturalhorsetraining.com

Remedial and foundation natural savvy training. Natural Texas Horse trainer living in England. Helping riders regain & build confidence & control over their horses. Traveling to your location.

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Lewis Blackburn

Rickling Green, Essex, U.K.

Phone:  (44) 01799 543711

Email: blackieb@btconnect.com

Bagpath, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, U.K.

Safaya Salter - www.atouchlighter.co.uk

As an intuitive healer and communicator, I have formulated a uniquely subtle and effective way of riding and handling horses using energy and communication and look forward to sharing this with you. Sessions are structured to suit your needs while following a step by step system to ensure a solid foundation.

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Safaya Salter

A Touch Lighter

Summer Isles Cottage, Bagpath,

Tetbury, Gloucestershire

United Kingdom

Phone: 01453 860706

Email: safaya.salter@atouchlighter.co.uk

Hampshire, U.K.

Lynn Chapman - www.trainequus.co.uk

Lynn trained with Kelly Marks at Intelligent Horsemanship, she holds the Monty Roberts Preliminary Certificate in Horsemanship and is one of Kelly's 'Recommended Associates' offering training and advice to the equine industry. She runs her own yard, and specialises in training people and their horses together. Horses who come to us benefit from a period of consistent handling in a caring, nurturing environment, their owners are encouraged to learn different techniques, enabling their partnership to flourish when they return home.

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Lynn Chapman

Train Equus

Hampshire, England

United Kingdom

Phone: 01962 712230

Cell Phone: 07834067088

Email: Lynn@Trainequus.co.uk

Ringwood, Hampshire, U.K.

Debbie Reilly - www.understandingequus.co.uk

Equine Trainer & Behaviour Specialist. Trained Monty Roberts Instructor. Following a decade of training horses at her idyllic base in the New Forest and teaching natural horsemanship techniques to over 1,000 international students, Debbie is now bringing her ‘Understanding Equus’ approach throughout the UK through a variety of demo’s and freelance services.

Contact Information:

Debbie Reilly

Understanding Equus

194 Christchurch Road

Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3AS

United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0) 1425 483 911

CellPhone: +44 (0) 7715 732 278

Email: info@understandingequus.co.uk

Craswall, Herefordshire, U.K.

John Jones - www.horselistener.co.uk

John Jones works with youngsters and problem horses helping horse and owner overcome problems together. John uses methods gained by searching for the lightest and kindest possible way of training our noble friend the horse. "I believe that a gentle calm approach and consistent clear communication is vital to form a lasting partnership with your horse." John is a natural horseman whose patience and understanding has helped many horses.

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John Jones

Black Hill Horse Training

Old Shawls Farm

Craswall, Herefordshire, U.K. HR2 OPW

Phone: 01981 510 269

Email: www.horselistener.co.uk/site/contact.htm

Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, U.K.

Jayne Lavender - www.jaynelavender.com

Jayne Lavender's aim is to teach you how to understand your horse and achieve results beyond your wildest expectations, with love and compassion, rather than fear and force, and to give you and your horse the self confidence and freedom that comes from a shared knowledge of each other.

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Jayne Lavender

Serpentine, West Australia (& Wheathampstead, U.K.)

Phone: 01582 833246

Email: jayne@jaynelavender.com

Mobile & Text: +44 77629 25999

Australia: +61 414 221 302 (text messages only)

Mill Hill East, Greater London, U.K.

Lyla Cansfield - www.playlikeahorse.com

Take the mystery out of horse whispering and learn to play like a horse! My goal is to empower people to live their dream with horses. For some that is to ride bareback and bridle-less. For others it is to ride the piaffe. Maybe to have your horse run to you when you call his name or to have a safe ride out with friends. Whatever it may be, impossibly large or very simple, it is important to me that you have the tools to be able to achieve it. Horsemanship is a journey and a dream, living that possibility and enjoying the process to get there. I don't care what it is you want to do, I just care that you can get there!!

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Lyla Cansfield

3 Vineyard Avenue

Mill Hill East, Greater London

United Kingdom

Email: info@playlikeahorse.com

Ilton, Masham, North Yorkshire, U.K.

Sarah Kreutzer - www.learningtolisten.co.uk

Sarah Kreutzer is the UK’s leading horse whisperer. Her pioneering techniques can be applied to everybody, from teachers struggling in classrooms, horse owners looking for a more harmonious relationship and business leaders needing to re-inspire their teams.

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Sarah Kreutzer

Learning to Listen

Hill Top Farm

Ilton, Masham, North Yorkshire HG4 4JY

United Kingdom

Phone: (01765) 689368

Email: info@learningtolisten.co.uk

Nr. Nottingham, U.K.

Paula Wroath - www.naturallystarted.co.uk