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.

Asheville, North Carolina

Kelly Sigler - www.kellysigler.com

2 Star Parelli Instructor. Kelly's goal is to help people become safe with their horses. After her students firmly develop this foundation, then she hopes to help them in areas of competition such as jumping and dressage. Kelly is now the resident instructor at the Biltmore Estate Equestrian Center located in Asheville, North Carolina. She is available for group and private lessons at the estate as well as throughout the United States as a clinician.

Contact Information:

Kelly Sigler

Biltmore Estate Equestrian Center

One Biltmore Estate Drive

Asheville, North Carolina 28803

Phone: 828-777-9116

Email: kelly@kellysigler.com

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Cashiers, North Carolina

Phil Rogers - www.philrogers.com

By nature, horses would prefer to do things their own way, regarding humans and their training efforts as a bit of a bother. Natural Horsemanship training is a gentle way of moving a horse from resisting your will to gladly accepting it. It begins on the ground, in the interplay between horse and trainer in a round pen. Gradually, the horse comes to eagerly welcome the challenge of working with you. This training is not about what I can do with your horse - it's about what I can teach you to do with your horse.

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Phil Rogers

Phil Rogers Horsemanship

Cashiers, North Carolina

Phone 904-879-4084 or 904-424-6595

Email: val@philrogers.com

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Davidson, North Carolina

Leslie Berro, L.M.B.T. - www.horseholistics.com

Leslie Berro is a fully credentialed, nationally board certified massage & bodywork therapist based in North Carolina, providing performance enhancement, preventive maintenance and general bodywork therapy services for professional and amateur competitor clients and their mounts, as well as natural horsemanship training. Leslie offers Clinics & Workshops nationwide, working with horses of all breeds and riders of all riding/driving disciplines and levels. Focus is placed on postural alignment, normalization of soft tissue holding patterns and for correct biomechanics, as well non-invasive musculoskeletal pain relief for Horse & Rider. Natural Horsemanship training is also offered for improving the Horse/Human Bond.

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Leslie Berro, L.M.B.T.

Horse Holistics

P.O. Box 1528

Davidson, North Carolina 28036

Phone: 704-896-6500

Email: info@horseholistics.com

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High Point, North Carolina

Brock Griffith - www.brockgriffithhorsemanship.com

Brock Griffith traded a bull riding career to pursue his dream of working with horses. He immersed himself in the study and practice of natural horsemanship, gaining valuable knowledge and skills in this methodology and confidence in its application. His unique style is inspired by a variety of influences, personal experience, and an open mind. Brock is a talented horseman, trainer, and clinician with an extraordinary ability to communicate effectively with both horses and their human partners.

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Brock Griffith

Brock Griffith Horsemanship

2764 Rob Cruthis Road

High Point, North Carolina 27263

Phones: (336) 495-9514; (336) 707-2343; (336) 707-3727

Email: CLICK HERE

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Hurdle Mills, North Carolina

Suzie Quest - www.johnlyons.com

John Lyons Certified Trainer

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Suzie Quest

5016 Hwy. 57

Hurdle Mills, North Carolina 27541

Phone: 919-644-6222

Email: squest6@aol.com

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Jonesville, North Carolina

Trent Benton - www.starspeakvalleyranch.com

We provide Foundation Training, Colt Starting and Problem Solving services using Natural Horsemanship Techniques. We work with all breeds, providing the horse with the essential tools needed to advance to their next level, whether that's Trail Riding or Advanced Training (Dressage, Reining, Western Pleasure). Our emphasis is on Softness and Safety.

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Trent Benton

Star's Peak Valley Ranch

3824 Vestal Road

Jonesville, North Carolina

Phone: 336-835-7174

Email: training@starspeakvalleyranch.com

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Mooresville, North Carolina

Matt Gable - www.gablehorsemanship.com

Combining the skills he has learned from many seasoned trainers and equine professionals, Matt Gable has structured a training program that focuses on helping riders achieve the performance goals they have for their horses. Matt Gable is a John Lyons/Wrangler Select Certified Trainer.

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Matt Gable

Gable Horsemanship

811 Heatherly Road

Mooresville, North Carolina

Office Phone/Fax: 704-663-4851

Cell Phone: 704-907-8912

Email: matt@gablehorsemanship.com

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Statesville, North Carolina

Sherry Mills - www.baymountfarm.com

Natural to the horse and performing those natural abilities on cue is the basis of natural horsemanship. Taking the time to understand an individual horse's body language, personality traits and pecking order in the herd allows me to successfully train the horse to respond to cues without undue pressure or unnecessary corrections and have a happier, healthier and highly trained mount. I have successfully been training horses thru natural horsemanship for over 20 years.

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Sherry Mills

Baymount Farm

190 Baymount Acres Drive

Statesville, North Carolina 28625

Phone: 704-902-7345

Email: info@baymountfarm.com

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Summerfield, North Carolina

Pam Tanner - www.pamtanner.com

Pam Tanner is a Natural Horsemanship Trainer and Clinician whose main focus is on relationship-based training. This method of training is designed to develop a trusting relationship between you and your horse. Methods used are based on horse behavior so that the horse can easily understand what is being communicated to him. This creates a learning environment where your horse has the trust and confidence he needs to learn quickly and effectively without the need for mechanical devices, force or intimidation.

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Pam Tanner

Tanner Horsemanship

Relationship Training

P.O. Box 397

Summerfield, North Carolina 27358

Phone: (336) 688-2562 or (336) 643-1664

Email: equus@pamtanner.com

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Warrenton, North Carolina

Morgan Dillard Harris - www.carolinahorsemanship.com

My approach to NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP is a combination of training methods which work WITH your horse's behavior, instinct, and personality. My goal is to assist you in safely building a foundation of respect and control to enhance the relationship between you and your horse. I will show you how to effectively communicate with your horse, using a series of exercises on the ground and under saddle. You will learn to embrace the concept that horses must trust us without reservations. In other words, respect without fear. Be amazed at the results you see and achieve in such a short amount of time. I specialize in teaching Natural Horsemanship to horse owners to develop a deeper relationship with their horse. Services offered by design: Horse training, private lessons, and clinics.

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Morgan Dillard Harris

Carolina Horsemanship

367 Dillard Road

Warrenton, North Carolina 27589

Phones: 919-414-5233

Email: morgan@carolinahorsemanship.com

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