Holistic Horsemanship Shuswap, BC

We come to you.

WE BELIEVE GROUND MANNERS MATTER.

WE PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO FEEL, TIMING, AND SAVVY.

We offer a unique service where WE COME TO YOU. No need to ship your horse off to a trainer for 30-60 days.

We will assess your equine related issues snd work with your horse in a stress free manner to facilitate the desired change in behaviour. Then we share the knowledge with you so that you can continue on your own towards a willing partnership with your horse.

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Do you desire a deeper connection with your equine friend?

Our natural horsemanship method of working with horses comes with over 40 years of experience with many different horses and their people. We are proud to have learned from and mentored with some of the greatest natural horsemen in North America and are committed to sharing our passion of connecting deeply with horses through timing, savvy, and feel. Taking the “horse’s point of view” into consideration in all that we do. We take a holistic approach to resolving troublesome behaviours.

We are here to help with:

Creating willing partnerships between you and your horse.
Trailer loading techniques.
Crowding / disrespect issues.
Pulling back on lead rope.
Hard to catch.
Barn sour/ herd bound.
Safely pick up your horses feet.
Managing biting / nipping.
Managing high headed / hard to bridle.
Managing aggression at feeding time.
Bucking / rearing behaviour.
Flighty / spooky behaviour.
Dull / lazy behaviour.
And more…

Testimonials

Highly Recommend

Duster has the calm, confident demeanour that horses respond to. When he first stepped into the pen, it was immediately evident that he is a skilled horseman. He really does demonstrate why Ground Manners Matter; his approach in working with my young horses was effective and has given me the tools to continue with their training. Both horses progressed with each session, and remained calm as new skills were introduced and taught. I will continue to work with Duster, as his method is laying the foundation to build a solid, willing partnership, both on the ground and under saddle. I highly recommend Duster to anyone looking to improve their horsemanship and gain a better connection with their horse, whether or not you have a specific issue or problem.

Laura White

DVM

Pemberton, BC

Amazing Results

Duster is absolutely amazing! He is making a huge and positive difference with my 6 year old gelding. I bought this gelding and found out quickly he was too green for me. I was ready to sell him. After a handful of sessions with Duster I have changed my mind. I will continue to have sessions with Duster and would wholeheartedly recommend him for anyone wanting to work towards having a calm, well mannered, and trust worthy horse.

Becky Beall

Sunnybrae, BC

Thank you

“Had a horse come to me who was six years old and had little if any training. Kicked and offered to bite a lot and I didn’t have experience with this. I was ready to give up but called Duster as a last hope. After 4 sessions there was a way forward with the horse. Duster talked me through a lot of things, including what to watch for and lots of things to practice. The horse is still with me and will be working on riding him by summer’s end. Thank you. “

Heather Sawyer

Sorrento, BC

Amazing

“Duster Brown is AMAZING. So nice to work with such a kind gentle horseman with the patience of a monk. Duster spent a few days with my mare and her trailer aversion, never once did she get worked up or break a sweat, it was such a beautifully positive experience. I look forward to the next time! We are lucky to have Duster come down. THANK YOU DUSTER.”

Ola Smazynski

Pemberton, BC

Highly Recommend

“If you are looking for a calm, experienced trainer to work with I can highly recommend Duster Brown. From the moment he approached my horse I could sense her comfort with him (she’s picky who she likes!) Even if your horse doesn’t have ‘issues’ the importance of good groundwork I have certainly found hugely beneficial and Dusters approach to this sets so many other aspects of working with my horse up for success.”

Sarah Hancock

Pemberton, BC

Very Helpful

I have owned and worked with horses for years in a ranching scenario not having issues with any breed, until I took on a 10 year old mare into my barn , a mare that brought her attitude with her, disrespecting my space both outside and inside of her stall on all situations but mostly at feeding time. It turned into a very serious problem considering being a scenario that I had no experience with in the past. I heard of a company that would take on challenge so I reached out to trainer Duster Brown for advice and help, he took charge and changed me and my mares way of thinking with methods going forward. He turned a potentially life threatening situation into a happy, respectful and safe life for both of us.

Tom Glynn

Warner, AB

Highly Recommend

Just did a trim on one of my clients horses who’s behaviour was previously disrespectful during the trim. Long story short , this last trim the horse was amazing-did not move a muscle, was relaxed-and it was because my client had Duster Brown come in for a few sessions of ground work with him in between trims. Keep yourselves and your farrier safe everyone! This is how. I highly recommend working with Duster Brown.

Jenn Thiele

Certified Farrier

Salmon Arm, BC

HELPING TO CREATE WILLING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN HORSES AND THEIR PEOPLE.

To understand my approach to horsemanship, and my seeming obsession with groundwork, groundwork, groundwork … you need only to comprehend this statement.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” – Abraham Lincoln