Judy Silva - Horsemanship Coach

Welcome!

Hello, my name is Judy Silva. I have been working with and around horses for about 40 years and have had the priviledge of riding and working with all types of horses from Sheltand ponies to Peruvian Paso's and many horses in between.

Dolly (in the photo below) are started competing together when I was about six years old in Alberta. We went to open shows and competed in gymkhana and pleasure riding events in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. God definitely made Dolly for kids.

Showing for 17 years through Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and North-western Ontario competing in western and english disciplines provided extensive experience in different settings. Showing successfully against competitors from across Canada and the United States was a learning experience. Somtimes it was very stressful and other times it was lots of fun reconnecting with friends who were also your competitiors.

Although, there are elements of competing that are enjoyable, nothing beats going on a trail ride with your favorite horse. I remember after show season one year, my mom let me take out our Purebred Arabian Stallion, Wil Marah Artemis for a ride in the gravel pits. We raised Artemis from the time he was 1 years old and he is my all time favourite horse we have ever owned.

It was a warm autumn evening, quiet with a slight breeze brushing through my hair. The power of an Arabian Stallion beneath me galloping through the sand... just me, Artemis and my heavenly father...It was the best ride of my life.

The photo below is of Wil Marah Artemis and myself when Artemis is about 26 years old.