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Having majored in "Developmental Psychology"
in college and becoming a certified counselor, gave me one of the
most solid foundations for my earlier career as a writer (for many
national, well-known publications), a counselor, a mother to three
wonderful children, and as a natural horsemanship horse trainer
and founder of the Virginia Natural Horsemanship Training
Center in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Knowing psychology intimately, and applying the principles of
humanistic developmental psychology specifically, has always allowed
me to raise my level of horse training consciousness in this
life-long and rewarding journey. Understanding the human's and
horse's vast capacity for growth, given the proper and nurturing
approach, is probably the foundational concept I embrace the most,
in training, and in life in general.
Studying, practicing and being influenced by so many leading
Natural Horsemanship (NH) trainers out there for many years, linked
with my psychology training and background, has helped me to work
with horses using methods which involve giving to the horse, not
just taking; compassion and empathy, rather than misunderstanding
and frustration; and infinite patience rather than futile
impatience. I use the principles of NH as an integral part of
training.
I use techniques for deeper bonding before even expecting
anything from the horse until the horse is ready to give back
naturally, comfortably, progressively, even eagerly. My methods
involve no force nor other traditional brutal tactics, but instead,
focuses on developing the foundation for trust, speaking in the
natural language that all horses are born understanding. From there,
the horse progresses in a natural, sequential manner which is
designed to develop the horse's mind and heart healthily,
"softening" and transforming the horse into a willing-to-please,
happy partner. My program is also about: keeping riders the safest
they've ever been on or around a horse, and the horse safe, as well.
This approach to training is also greatly about: love, something all
horses innately understand. It doesn't take a large amount of time
to learn NH, just practice. Anyone can learn it!
Professionally, I serve as resident training expert for a number
of equine organizations and publications and I am the founder of the
Virginia Natural Horsemanship Training Center, I
welcome folks to our warm, nurturing center, teaching horses and
their owners the skills for mastering natural horsemanship,
incorporating NH methods from many directions.
To view Sylvia Scott's
Webpage, please go to:
www.naturalhorsetraining.com
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