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David Mellor

alt Hi my name is David Mellor. I live with my wife Angela and daughter Laura in Bendigo, Victoria.

I started with Natural Horsemanship and horses over 15 years ago with the Parelli system. It was there that I first met Steve and Irena. Steve was initially one of my principal teachers with Parelli. When Steve started Silversand I was very lucky to be able to work closely with Steve, spending many hours watching and learning from him.

I have discovered that not all Horseman are the same, and it takes a rare individual who is an exceptional Horseman, and has the ability to pass on that knowledge. This is what has drawn me to Silversand and Steve Halfpenny.

After completing my Level 3 in the Parelli program, I was overjoyed to be asked by Steve to join the Silversand team as an associate instructor in 2009.

We would like to make Bendigo known as a Silversand centre of excellence. We will be holding regular clinics with Steve on a yearly basis.

In Bendigo we are now offering a Silversand learning centre to help people continue with their journey towards becoming a Horseman.

We have a 180m2 sand riding arena, plus 90 foot round yard for safe secure riding. Our property is based next to Lake Eppalock which gives us a huge range of riding opportunities.

If you would like more information on myself or what we can offer please feel free to contact us.

See our new website www.davidmellor.com.au

Bendigo Local support group for Horseman is www.bendigobrumbies.com

We are located at
2401 Strathfieldsaye rd
Eppalock. Victoria. 3551

Ph (03) 54 392 559

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Annie Gilbert

Hi my name is Annie Gilbert and I now live in Murray Bridge after spending 24 years in the mid north.I live with my 2 dogs, Timothy a corgi x, Runny Honey a foxy x, Jet my paint gelding, Tallulah a Q H filly and Tinkerbell the cat from hell, a pretty tortoiseshell. My other cat Smoochy chose to live at Silversand after spending the winter there with me while Steve and Irena were overseas.
I have shown horses for many years in the hack and western rings, judged at agricultural and western shows and been involved in community events where horses were needed such as festivals and xmas parades.
My friendship with Steve and Irena began 8 years ago after a dear friend Liz Stanley recommended them to get me started in horsemanship training.
The previous year I had purchased a 3 year old paint colt “ Bluegums Jetstream “ who came to me with huge physical and emotional scars and it didn’t take long for me to realise I needed help. I discovered Jet was only performing for me because he thought he had to through fear, brought about by his previous owner, not because he wanted to.
So began our journey and, with Steve’s guidance, Jet and I progressed and now enjoy a beautiful friendship. We went on to achieve great success in the western show arena culminating in numerous individual championships, high point performance horse of South Australia, his national paint horse champion award and a stunning buckle for Amateur Owner at the State Championships. Not bad for a horse I was advised to sell by well meaning people before he kills me!
Jet is now considered a schoolmaster and has won many hearts over the years with students, friends and fellow competitors.
My greatest pleasure now is passing on my knowledge so others can enjoy their horses as much as I enjoy mine. I have been teaching for many years and am honoured to now be an associate of Silversand Horsemanship Centre.
My contact number is 0458 660 520