Horse Development

Natural horsemanship has been a hallmark of the starting program at Silverhorne for the past 7 years. Now, under the direction of Chris Cook and Lisa Dumper, supported by Rachel Dunn, the starting program is fully realized in that the results are tangible (see Riding Magazine article for a full explanation). The horses are happy and confident because they are in a recognized program that builds mental and emotional confidence concurrent with the physical elements of the body being developed simultaneously. Watch the videos below to join Chris as he introduces horses in development at Silverhorne.

AHS LogoRead more about Silverhorne's Young Horse Development
Program in the December 2011 edition of Riding Magazine.
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Schooling Fences

  

Lisa
with Skeeter Davis (Sir Caletto x Kennedy xx)
December, 2011

Skeeter Davis schooling fences at Silverhorne.

 

 

 

Schooling Fences

  

Lisa
with Syliva (Sir Caletto x Palestrina)
December, 2011

Sylvia schooling fences at Silverhorne.

Release of Pressure

  

Colt Starter Chris, Horse Development Manager
with Sangria (Sir Caletto x EM Sienna)
November, 2011

Use of the rope halter; lateral and vertical flexion with relaxation demonstrated.


Why we do it this way

  

Colt Starter Chris, Horse Development Manager
with Sangria (Sir Caletto x EM Sienna)
December, 2011

Gaining confidence through backing between barrels.


note: portions of the video are muted due to wind noise.


Choosing the right path

  

Lisa
with Severus (Sir Caletto x EM Prettee Woman)
December, 2011

Severus learns to hunt the middle of the jump. When he
chooses the middle he's rewarded by coming to a stop and
getting a treat. When he chooses to jump the white panel
he is asked to keep moving. He quickly learns to choose
the middle of the jump.



Pre-mount checkup

  

Colt Starter Chris, Horse Development Manager
with Sold Separately (Sir Caletto x EM Sienna)
August, 2011

Chris Cook's second time on Sold Separately.