THE TRAINERS

A captivating blend of professionalism and talent, David and Zeta provide both horse and rider with a comprehensive instructional program that addresses all areas of horsemanship and riding performance. Their innate ability to identify communication issues in order to modify certain patterns of equine behavior is recognized by clients from every equine discipline. David and Zeta focus on clear, concise communication through aids that enhance the synergy of the horse and rider combination. Clinic participants and spectators enjoy the couple's "English vs. Western" humor as the pair demonstrates their universal training techniques.

A native of Richmond, VA, David has extensive experience training and showing hunters and jumpers.  His professional expertise includes dressage and three-day eventing.          Having studied under top level instructors such as George Morris, Becky Langworst, and Mary Schweincter, he utilizes a combination of formal training and natural ability to provide his clients with easy-to-understand riding instruction and humane equine training methods. David's broad professional experience includes working as a "Whip" in the fox hunting field and instructing riders of all ages and abilites.       He specializes in creating performance horses that make the most of their own natural talents and athleticism.  He corrects problem behaviors and overcomes trailer loading difficulties. David's ability to assess the "whole horse" gives owners invaluable insight into their horses' skill and fitness levels.

With over thirty years of equine experience and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Penn State University, Zeta possesses a profound ability to instruct students of all ages and skill levels. Currently employed at a residential facility for at-risk teenage boys, she performs the duties of academic lead teacher, equine program instructor, and horse trainer on a daily basis.  Her unparalleled equine program curriculum creates positive relationships between troubled boys and difficult horses.  A free lance writer, she has published numerous articles in  Horse and Rider, Trail Rider, The Paper Horse and many other equine-related publications.  Zeta has an extensive background in training horses for trail riding and the western disciplines.  In recent years, she has broadened her equine education to include dressage training as well as the practice of driving single and multiple hitches.

David and Zeta Adcock are Kenny Harlow Training with Trust Certified Trainers

*Riding Clinics                                    *Horsemanship Demonstrations   *Private or Group Lessons                  *Foundation or Advanced Training   *Sports Rehabilitation Training           *Trailer Loading

The Silver Stirrup Open House 2005

David demonstrating  horse and rider partnership skills (sans bridle)  onboard  "Lori," a 4 year-old Hanoverian

Zeta and "Jesse" in the Clarion River

For more information or training fees:     Call:           (814) 766-2756                            Email:  sporthorsepart@aol.com Write:         Sport Horse Partnership                   401 Furrys Orchard Road                   New Enterprise, PA 16664

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