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Natural Horsemanship Horse Trainers in Washington (Alphabetical Order By City)

 

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.

 


Battleground, Washington

     

Jessica Newcomb - www.richardshrake.com
Richard Shrake Resistance Free® Accredited Trainer. Trainer Specialties: Beginning Rider Lessons, Recreational Rider Lessons, Youth Rider Lessons, Adult Rider Lessons.
Contact Information:
Jessica Newcomb
30410 NE McBride Road
Battleground, Washington 98604
Phone: 360-666-8386 or 360-600-4274
Email: gldnfilly1@aol.com
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Blaine, Washington

     

Tom Lutton - www.peacearchequestrian.net
Resistance Free® Riding & Training Utilizing the 3 R’s of riding: Right Question, Right Time, Right Intensity. At Peace Arch, love and care of the horse is combined with the highest standard of riding instruction. Our goal is to help riders learn and enjoy their horses, and horses enjoy their riders. Peace Arch teaches not only riding, but also the meaning of true horsemanship. Finesse, not force, is the key. Remember that, "WHERE KNOWLEDGE ENDS, ABUSE BEGINS!" Our long term goal is to develop balanced, willing horses and thoughtful tactful riders. "I have found that most horse problems are in reality people problems. At Peace arch we work on correcting people problems by giving them a true understanding of the communication network between horse and rider." Tom has been working with horses for over 50 years and training and teaching professionally for over 10 years. Tom is a fully accredited Resistance Free® horse trainer and riding instructor and is certified through the American Riding Instructor Association.
Contact Information:
Tom Lutton
Peace Arch Equestrian Center
4520 Anderson Road
Blaine, Washington 98230
Phone: 360-371-3109
Email: tomluttonclinics@aol.com
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Carnation, Washington

  Scot Hansen   

Scot Hansen - www.horsethink.com
Scot is a retired mounted police officer who trained officers and horses, purchased remounts, and worked the streets. He attended the San Jose Mounted Police School and the RCMP Riding School in Ottawa, Ontario. He has participated in numerous clinics and training with many of today’s top Natural Horsemanship clinicians. In addition to those skills, he has also had training from classical dressage instructors and has a good working knowledge of dressage. He has participated in brandings, team penning, trail riding, and packing. This broad background gives Scot a vast working knowledge of what it takes to have a horse perform in a variety of disciplines and environments. In 2002, Scot created a clinic and later produced an award winning video “Self Defense for Trail Riders.” Based on questions from his clients about safety on the trails, he developed the clinic and video for trail riders who wanted to know how they could use their horse to defend against a human predator on the trail. Numerous articles about his work have been published in regional and national newspapers and magazines, and he has made guest appearances on radio shows. He now performs his “Self Defense for Trail Riders” demonstrations at Horse Expos throughout the nation. Scot has had many training and general horsemanship articles published widely both in print and on-line. His wide range of experience, instruction, and practical use of horses allows Scot to effectively teach a wide array of horsemanship skills. Scot is available for demos and clinics worldwide.
Contact Information:
Scot Hansen
HorseThink
P.O. Box 839
Carnation, Washington 98014-0839
Phone: 425-830-6260
email: Sandy@HorseThink.com
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Cle Elum, Washington

Shannon King     

Shannon King - www.dragonwoodbreeding.com/training.htm
We are proud to offer the services of an experienced and John Lyons Certified trainer, Shannon King. Ms. King offers a chance for equine enthusiasts to take their previous horse experience to the max and build on to their abilities to communicate between horse and human. Educating people on how to build a solid horse-to-human relationship without the use of vices or forceful methods.  Building consistency, confidence, and respect between both horse and human. Enhancing your horse’s love and respect for you, and preparing you and the horse for perfection in performance.
Contact Information:
Shannon King
Dragonwood Equine Facility
4051 Lambert Road
Cle Elum, Washington 98922
Phone: 509-260-0385
Email: horse2human@iezpc.com or www.dragonwoodbreeding.com/contactus.htm
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Colville, Washington

Gerry Cox     

Gerry Cox - www.mountainhousestables.com
Mountain House Stables is an incredible horse boarding and training facility in beautiful Colville, Washington, just 55 miles North of Spokane. Our facilities include indoor and outdoor arenas, covered and open round pens, breaking corrals, stalls paddocks and endless trail riding opportunities and team roping. We also offer lessons and clinics specializing in natural horsemanship techniques or arena rental for your own needs. Please call Gerry or Kathleen for more information.
Contact Information:
Gerry Cox
Mountain House Stables
775 Old Arden Highway
Colville, Washington 99114
Phone: 509-685-1977 or 509-378-2251
Email: lei@ak.net
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Leeanne Shannon - www.johnlyons.com
John Lyons Certified Trainer
Contact Information:
Leeanne Shannon
997 Slide Creek Road
Colville, Washington 99114
Phone: 509-684-8564l
Email: lcshannon@yahoo.com
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Ellensburg, Washington

     

Greg Eliel - www.gregeliel.com
Horsemanship" is the human’s ability to create unity with the horse from feel, timing, and balance. This is achieved through understanding the mind of the horse. The result is a calm, content horse that exhibits suppleness, straightness, energy (or "life"), and flexibility -- all the things necessary for any discipline of riding. We need to develop the ability to understand what the horses are telling us by reading their expressions and, further, by fulfilling their need to be comfortable on the inside. Humility, time, dedication, discipline, patience, and self-awareness are the major ingredients to achieving a confident, soft, willing horse.
Contact Information:
Greg Eliel
70 Ross Road
Ellensburg, Washington 98926
Phone: (509) 968-4234
Fax: (509) 968-4233
Email: ucross@elltel.net
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Fall City, Washington

     

Therese ("Terry") Hutchins - www.nwnhc.com
Terry currently is a Level 1 Centered Riding Instructor and is working on her Parelli Level 3. She has done extensive course work in many aspects of natural horsemanship and equine health and received a Parelli certificate in foundation training from the La Cense Center in Montana. She has also studied Advanced Fluidity with Linda Parelli. Terry does both private and group riding lessons for all ages and trains horses and their owners in the foundations of natural horsemanship. She also teaches 2-day clinics and 5-day intensive study that blends the principles of natural horsemanship and Centered Riding. Terry, along with her husband "Hutch," are founders of the Northwest Natural Horsemanship Center in Fall City, Washington.
Contact Information:
Therese ("Terry") Hutchins
Northwest Natural Horsemanship Center
31022 SE Redmond Fall City Road
Fall City, Washington 98024
Phone: 425-222-7911
Email: nwnhc@nwnhc.com
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Marysville, Washington

     

Mishelle Taylor - www.johnlyons.com
John Lyons Certified Trainer
Contact Information:
Mishelle Taylor
7102 67th Drive NE
Marysville, Washington 98270
Phone: 360-659-2566
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Mazama, Washington

Marc Rea     

Marc Rea - http://rearanch.com/
Get extraordinary results with your horse...naturally. Communicate through understanding and psychology rather than fear, force and intimidation. Help your horse become calmer, smarter, braver and more athletic. Marc Rea, an Endorsed 3-Star Parelli instructor and young horse trainer, is available for both clinics and lessons. During a clinic with Marc you can expect step-by-step instruction and "how-to" exercises designed to help you communicate effectively with your horse. You'll have fun and experience immediate results.
Contact Information:
Marc Rea
532 Lost River Road
Mazama, Washington 98833
Phone: 509-996-2567
Email: mrea@methownet.com
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McKenna, Washington

 Barb Apple    

Barb Apple - www.barbapple-horseplay.net
Barb was one of the top instructors in the Parelli program for over 12 years and held the title of Course Instructor for 3 years before going on to build her own business: Horse Play, LLC. Also a level 1 Sally Swift Centered Riding Instructor, she has the understanding and experience to help improve every aspect of the horse/human relationship. Barb travels all over the country teaching Natural Horsemanship & Riding clinics. In the summer of 2007 her dream of opening the Horse Play Ranch near Yelm, Washington, became a reality, where "Cowgirl Spa Retreats" pamper your body and mind; riders of all disciplines and abilities learn to understand equine psychology and nonverbal communication; and where Living One's Passion with horses can become a reality. Clinic topics include "Building A Trail Horse," "Becoming The Leader Your Horse Needs You To Be," "Bareback Basics," "Confidence Building," and "Communicating With Your Horse Through Consideration From the Ground To The Saddle."
Contact Information:
Barb Apple
Horse Play
P.O. Box 825
McKenna, Washington 98558
Phone (Office): 360-337-7433
Phone (Ranch): 360-832-3616
Email: horseplay1@barbapple.com
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Otis Orchards, Washington

     

Michael Obuchowski - www.johnlyons.com
John Lyons Certified Trainer
Contact Information:
Michael Obuchowski
5306 North Kenney Road
Otis Orchards, Washington 99027
Phone: 509-979-6811
Email: highcountrymgmt@comcast.net
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Pasco, Washington

     

Christa Satterfield - www.johnlyons.com
John Lyons Certified Trainer
Contact Information:
Christa Satterfield
5110 West Sagemoor Road
Pasco, Washington 99301
Phone: 509-266-4929
Email: soulonthewind@hotmail.com
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Rochester, Washington

     

Susan Kirk - www.johnlyons.com
John Lyons Certified Trainer
Contact Information:
Susan Kirk
P.O. Box 1042
Rochester, Washington
Phone: 360-273-5907
Email: BlackRiverQHR@aol.com
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Shelton, Washington

Amy Allen     

Amy Allen - http://aaequestrian.tripod.com
Amy Allen is an experienced horse trainer/riding instructor in Shelton, WA, who specializes in unbroke and problem horses and working with students who are afraid or have been through a traumatic experience. Amy uses her horses to teach Natural Horsmanship or travels to your location to give you lessons on your horse. She teaches all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced, improving their equitation and communication with the horse. Amy will also train or teach you how to work with your young, unbroke or problem horse
Contact Information:
Amy Allen
AA Equestrian
728 West Hurley Waldrip Road
Shelton, Washington 98584
Phone/Fax: 360-426-1164
Cellphone: 360-480-5327
Email: amysgame@hotmail.com
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Julian Kennedy - 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, Groundwork.
Contact Information:
Julian Kennedy
PJ's Horses
West 570 Fredson Road
Shelton, Washington 98584
Phone: 360-426-9474
Email: pjshorses@aol.com
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Silverdale, Washington

     

Michelle Sevigny - www.richardshrake.com
Richard Shrake Resistance Free® Accredited Trainer. Trainer Specialties: Trainer Specialties: Beginning Rider Lessons, Intermediate Rider Lessons, Recreational Rider Lessons, Youth Rider Lessons, Adult Rider Lessons.
Contact Information:
Michelle Sevigny
7E Stables
3957 NW Mountain View Road
Silverdale, Washington 98383
Phone: 360-697-3599 or 360-509-9662
Email: mk7e@hotmail.com
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Snohomish, Washington

     

Monica Stephens - www.naturalhorsesavvy.com
Natural Horsemanship Training is a well-balanced method based on the natural flow of communication between animals. Our methods allow you to use energy and subtle body language to communicate with your horse. There is no need for stud chains, whips, shocks or any form of negative contact. Building on trust and respect, your horse will start to gain confidence in your leadership, and you and your horse will quickly move to a deeper level of relationship. The ideal relationship with your horse is one where he responds and follows you because he trusts your leadership. A gadget or bribe dependent horse is not responding out of love or trust but rather fear or manipulation. This isn't healthy, long lasting or reliable. We will start from the very basics and put a good foundation on your horse, build on a trusting relationship, and work through any problems on the ground or under saddle. The result is a calm, well-adjusted, supple, confident and willing horse that wants to work with you. Create an intimate bond with your horse and start your partnership today!
Contact Information:
Monica Stephens
9307 72nd Street SE
Snohomish, Washington 98290
Phone: 206-384-6121
Email: cowgirl77m@yahoo.com or admin@naturalhorsesavvy.com
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   Aaron Weilert  

Aaron Weilert - http://jackdsquarterhorses.50megs.com/
We specialize in natural horsemanship from foal to finishing using John Lyon's techniques. We are mostly involved with working cow horse and barrel racing, but basic training is done so any horse, any discipline, can benefit from it. Our one guarantee is your horse will be cared for as our own and never be struck or injured because of negligence. We love horses and we love to see them overcome their fears and become human partners for a lifetime.
Contact Information:
Aaron Weilert
Jack D's Quarter H