SILVERDALE
TRAINING CENTRE
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SANADIK
EL SHAKLAN x
OM EL SHAINA
Type,
conformation, movement, refinement and elegance are all the
desired qualities that express ‘The Arabian Horse’.
However an Arabian bearing these qualities alone is not enough.
As an adolescent the equine has to learn the fundamental
manners that constitute basic discipline and good behaviour,
this is not always an easy task. As with humans, each and
every horse is an individual, whether that individual is
strong willed and playful, or of ideal temperament is a crucial
factor when determining the horse’s capacity for training.
The secret for successful training therefore, is that the
trainer understands the individual horse with which he or
she is working.
It
is this understanding, combined with complete dedication
that enabled me to form my own Training Centre, one of the
first of its kind to formally advertise itself. The centre
has been training clients’ horses on a professional
basis for over 12 years and over this period of time has
established a very successful reputation.
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EMIR IBN SHAHEEN
(Om El Shaheen x Ewoluta)
Ch colt owned by
Mrs W Carr 1st at South of England
There
are no formal qualifications needed for the training of Arabian
horses other than practical experience, of which I have many
years. Firstly competing in young handler classes before
being allowed to show my parents’ horses. I believe
in not only the education of the horse, but also the education
in the handler, it was with this belief that prompted me
to seek extra training. I had several intense weeks of tuition
with Eric Dorssers, which consisted of not only the finer
points of training the Arabian for the in-hand class, but
also the preparation required for the physical conditioning
of the horse, an element of training which is as important
as the inhand training itself. My enthusiasm grew considerably
with my newly acquired knowledge as did my confidence in
the ring, but I do still firmly believe that even know there
are still lessons to be learned!
My
reputation has stemmed from the successes I have attained
with the horses I have shown for Silverdale Arabians, which
although an entirely separate enterprise from the Training
centre they are both based at the same premises.
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SHIFALI (FS Bengali x G Shyamasri)
Grey mare the ribbons. Silverdale owned, in 2005 1st & supreme
pf the show UK Gold, 2nd Malvern & 2nd Towerlands
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EWOLUTA (Piechur x Erudycja)
grey 18 yr old mare owned by
Mrs Carr res Ch Classic 7 Veteran Ch
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OM EL SHAHEEN (Sanadik El Shaklan x Om El Shaina)
owned by
Mrs R McCormick & Mr & Mrs Rodgers in 2004 winner at
Merrist wood & Res Ch, Winner & Res Supreme at UK Gold & winner
at Towerlands
In the past I have held several seminars, the basis of which
covered all the fundamental aspects of a training program for
the in-hand horse, I believe, whilst conducting a seminar,
it is very important to get across to the audience the importance
of assessing and understanding the equine mind before embarking
on a training program that consists of both discipline and
compassion.
It is now my intention to focus on the future for the Amateur
Handler, in doing this I intend to hold seminars throughout
the year to help guide the Amateur in the training, conditioning
and preparation of the Arabian horse, as well as introducing
to the general public the versatility and enjoyment to be had
from owning an Arabian. I would like to encourage the Amateur
Handler classes, which I think should be held at as many shows
throughout the show season.
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Photo: Dean
Ingham ( Aztec )
Photo: Dean
Ingham ( Aztec )
Photo: Dean
Ingham ( Aztec )
Photo: Keith Curtis
The
Silverdale Training Centre is managed by a handful of people,
experienced and dedicated to the well
being of the
horses in our charge. I do the majority of the training, but
my husband Seamus gets as involved as myself, we work closely
together and assess each horse individually on a day to day
basis, making sure every horse is coping with the training
and at the same time benefiting from it as well. We run a strict
policy where the welfare of the horse is concerned, an unhappy
horse will not show itself as well as a happy and confident
one. All the horses lead as normal life as possible, being
turned out to grass for a couple of hours a day. They are then
worked either in-hand or physically conditioned in the sand
ménage.
I
like to have the show horses in my care for at least 4-6
weeks training before they enter a show ring
situation, this
gives them time to get to know their handler and allows a bond
to form, a mutual respect. Prior to this however the horses
are given all the time they need to settle into their new home,
each individual is different and some take longer than others.
I am always happy for any of my clients to come and visit their
horse throughout any stage of the training. I always like to
keep my clients informed on their horse’s progress and
try to advise and help in any way I can.
On
this note I wish to extend my help and knowledge to the Amateur
handler as this is going to be a new venture
for me,
I intend to do all I can in encouraging both handler and horse
in every aspect of the ‘In Hand Training’
NARISMMA (wsa Charismma x Nazieka)
grey stallion owned by Rebecca
1st & ch Hocon, reserve Ch Egyptian Event
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SILVERDALE
ARABIANS
Northlands Farm
Bodiam
East Sussex
01580 830789
07767 336171
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