Why should you send your horse to Scott?

 

After looking through the site you are probably wondering why you should use Scott to help you with your horse. We decided the best way to answer that question is by talking with Scott's clients and writing their comments in here.   If you have worked with or know Scott and have something you would like to share, click here and send us your comments and we will add them to this section.

Mary S., Scott came into my life on February 18, 1970. I knew right away he would be like his dad. So we named him Scott Donald Silveira. From the get go he was a horseman. Or, horseboy first. He rode with his dad from a baby and then when he could walk, he began to ride. His first horse was a pony. Misty became Scott’s horse. He rode Misty bareback with a rope around Misty’s neck. Misty and Scott were inseparable. Scott will have to tell you about Misty and her riding habits, because there are a few bumps on Scott’s head because of Misty. But I have pictures to prove that he rode him well in the saddle and bareback. I could go on and on about how Scott worked cattle with Dad, and Scott rounded up cattle with Dad and Scott fed, and groomed and kept his and Dad’s horses. He also had to round up a few horses when he left the fences and gates open, a common occurrence at that age. But as time went on, it became evident that Scott was a natural. He became a high school rodeo cowboy, a college rodeo cowboy and a ambassador cowboy to Euro Disney, Paris, France. With all the skills of the all around American Cowboy, Scott has evolved into a horseman who works not only for the client, but for the horse. He mentors the horse, he nurtures the horse, and he cares about the horse. When you combine, horsemanship with the caring sense of animal instinct, and the gift of love of man and animals, you have a trainer renowned. You have Scott Silveira. I think you should meet him. You will like him. You will want to get to know him. And, you will want your horse to know him too. I’m just his mom. But you can trust me. I love this cowboy. Mom.

Renee’ Springer, Tornado Farms:

We sent three of our young horses to Scott for training; a four-year-old Running Quarter Horse (to become a pleasure/trail horse), a two-year-old Belgian/Thoroughbred (to become easier to handle and a cow horse) and a three-year-old Swedish Warmblood (to become a dressage horse). In 90 days of training, they have gone to the beach, worked cows and gone on trail rides through the hills. They give to pressure, walk, trot, canter, collect, extend, get on the bit, stop square and leg yield with the slightest cues. They tie, trailer, clip, and bathe, everything without pulling back. We have worked with horses for a long time and this is the first time we ever saw this much improvement in such a short amount of time. The Swedish Warmblood had a nasty little habit of bucking when asked to work, and that is completely gone. Throughout the training, he never “broke their spirit”. There is no lunging prior to riding, no having to use a round pen at home, just get on. The horses come home, we get on and we go. Prior to finding Scott there were many times when we would send horses out for 90 days and get them back, only to be disappointed. Having to lunge, use side reins, long line, whatever. Never could we just get on, be safe and go. We are amazed at what Scott did and already booked our spot for our up and coming two-year-old next spring. We also bought a horse for ourselves from Scott. He too is amazing. He is a four-year-old Paint. His temperament is great, easy to tack up, does it all and is a joy to ride anywhere, anytime. Scott stands behind his work with a great amount of integrity. Integrity is such a good quality and yet it is something that is hard to find in most people these days.

Stacie Conners:

Scott IS terrific, as you know. He is a wonderful trainer, understanding the horse's human problem and easily remedying it. He is a great horse spokes mouth and quickly and efficiently sees "what's going on" with both parties and gets the rider to communicate better with the horse. His training methods are easy to understand and easy to apply. I don’t know if what I said makes sense, but I really think Scott's wonderful. Even how he only keeps the horse for the minimum time, and doesn't "milk" it like some trainers can, like "oh yes, this horse needs to be in full training with me for the next 10 months..." He only wanted to keep Blueberry with him for 30 days, even though I just about begged him to keep him longer, he just said, "well, it'd just be taking your money and he doesn't need any more time here right now..." He is just so HONEST and forthright!

Katy Springer:

I am a sixteen year old who sent my horse Storm for training because he had never been ridden before. Now, ninety days later, you can get on him and go. Storm is an exellent trail horse and doesn't mind being left behind. He ropes cows, walk, trots, and canters (both ways!). He also stops and slows down on the dime. Scott taught Storm how to be like Eeyore, but still keep his youthful spirit.!

Dave Springer:

A couple years ago a horse kicked me in the head. It was a bad, messy deal. The doctors pretty much left me for a goner. But I guess The Man Upstairs didn't want me just yet so I lived. It wasn't too easy going - I had seizures and all kinds of nasty stuff. The doctors still don't really know what's wrong. After a lot of prayer and plain faith in God's healing power I was able to sit up on my own, then walk around outside, and now I can hammer and paint and dig holes - nearly all the stuff I used to do. Well what does this have to do with Scott? Before the accident, horses were a big part of my life. I was on horseback nearly all the time. Afterwards, as soon as I could swing a leg up I got back on a horse. (Not the same horse, he's gone.) But I could not stay on. Lost my balance. Then it got worse, I lost my nerve. I could not even ride the most dead broke horse. Couldn't even lead or brush one without having an episode. I was beat. So I cried out to God again, asked for mercy. I knew He would do like He did for Job and reward me twice over for my faith. And sure enough He did. This is where Scott comes in. In faith I went to Scott and explained my predicatment. Scott has a big heart for horses, and that carries over to those who ride. He's kind and uplifting and a real inspriation. So I bought an excellent trail horse named JD and we rode with Scott nearly every day. We just walked around at first. I could see Scott paying very close attention to me and JD. He had the whole situation under very good control. Pretty soon Scott had us riding on the beach. Now JD & I ride for real - all different gaits in all different country. By ourselves. It's good to be a cowboy again.

Ramona Messina:

Scott has a commitment to the horses that he trains and that is a rare quality.  He takes into consideration what the owner of the horse wants out of their animal and works to obtain that as the end result.  He also takes the time to make sure that when that horse goes home, it will be what the owner had in mind.  Scott is a patient man with regard to his clients and horses and that dedication is rare. Scott also takes the time to evaluate a horse and it's owner to make sure they are compatible.

“Patience, Honesty, and Trust builds great partnerships.”