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WE ARE SO PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

White Winds Farm Equestrian Center Owner and Trainer Shaunna Dunlap has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Finalists for 2023 Trainer of the Year by Practical Horseman magazine.

Click below to view the nomination on Practical Horseman!

  • Kind Words from Clients...

    “Shaunna is an amazing trainer and mentor. My husband and I had some issues in our riding that we didn’t know how to correct because we are novices. Shaunna’s patience, knowledge, and detailed explanations have helped us tremendously. We are grateful for her guidance. The farm and riding arena is beautiful and the lesson horses are fantastic. Shaunna is a wonderful trainer for all ages and skill levels.”

    — Tiffany Hersch

  • Kind Words from Clients...

    “Excellent training in a drama-free environment. Shaunna is a top-notch trainer who has the ability to flex between brand-new riders and those that are more experienced. She is as honest as the day is long and will provide you with candid feedback. The horse's welfare here is clearly the number one priority and the quality of feed and the care given exceeds what I've seen elsewhere. If you are looking to hone your skills or change disciplines, Shaunna’s farm is where you want to be.”

    — Gwen Murphy

  • Kind Words from Clients...

    “Shaunna is an amazing trainer/teacher. I just moved to NC a couple months ago and after having lost my horse this past winter I was having serious horse withdrawals. I called a couple of places and Shaunna called me back right away and was enthusiastic to have me ride with her. I've been riding for my entire life and have ridden with several different trainers and Shaunna just knows how to explain things to me so I understand them. She is incredibly knowledgeable about horses and the physics of riding them. I'm leaving NC for 3 years soon and Shaunna is giving me a great foundation to ride overseas. Hope to ride with her again when I return!”

    — Heather Payne

  • Kind Words from Clients...

    “Shaunna Dunlap at White Winds Farm is absolutely amazing! I rode with her for 5 years and she made me a much better rider. She took me from a mere beginner, who didn't truly know much — to riding Training level courses with a young horse she helped me develop as well. Because of her dedication to students like myself, I am now working as a groom for an Olympian. She puts in 110% effort to students, and in turn inspires them to do the same. White Winds Farm is like a home away from home, and everyone there is like family.”

    — Gabby Ravelo

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Located conveniently in Raeford, North Carolina, we’re ideally situated to serve the Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, Southern Pines, and surrounding areas! We offer lessons, boarding, training, horses for sale, and more! Check out these quick links below.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER TRAIL RIDES OR HORSE RENTALS UNLESS YOU ARE AN ACTIVE STUDENT!

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About Shaunna

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After 33 years of riding and training horses with some of the top riders in the country, Shaunna Dunlap has extensive experience teaching and training horses and riders to fulfill their ultimate potential. Her philosophy is based on understanding all aspects of the relationship between horse and rider: physical, mechanical, mental, and emotional.  Her foundation is premised on the principles of patience, repetition, and resistance instead of restriction.