More than 40 Years of Horsemanship
THE BEGINNING
White Winds Farm Equestrian Center was started in 1999 as a family operation in Hainesport, New Jersey.
We began as a sales-based barn offering re-trained former race horses a chance at a new career. Once our business had outgrown its previous location, we made the decision to relocate to the Sandhills of North Carolina, where we created a full-fledged training center for both horse and rider.
Owned and operated by the Dunlap family, our goal is to help develop good horsemanship in riders while keeping the fun in riding. Our aim is to always promote appropriate stewardship of our equine friends, exemplary sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of the equine industry in those who visit our farm.
Located conveniently in Raeford, North Carolina, we’re ideally situated to serve the Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, Southern Pines, and surrounding areas!
FOUR DECADES OF EXPERIENCE
A Life in the Saddle.
Shaunna Dunlap approaches teaching with a deep knowledge of both horses and riders, drawing on four decades of experience in riding, training, and developing horses. Her background in eventing and dressage provides the foundation for an instructional approach that combines technical expertise with patience and practical experience.
With a particular focus on developing event riders from Starter through Intermediate levels, Shaunna emphasizes correct biomechanics, strong dressage fundamentals, and thoughtful progression. Her instruction is tailored to each rider's experience, abilities, and goals, whether they're returning to the saddle or preparing for competition.
Although eventing is her specialty, Shaunna's approach extends across disciplines. She also coaches Western riders, including Quarter Horse competitors, who have successfully applied dressage-based biomechanics and eventing principles to improve their performance.
A LIFETIME OF HORSEMANSHIP
A Record of Dedication
Shaunna's professional development has included years of hands-on work with upper-level Eventing horses, mentorship under accomplished competitors, and instruction from internationally recognized riders and trainers. Her experience spans competitive Eventing, Dressage, horse development, and the day-to-day responsibilities of managing a professional training program.
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QUALIFIED FOR AND COMPETED AT ESSEX CCI**
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CONSECUTIVE FIRST-PLACE RIBBONS AT TRAINING LEVEL
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SCHOOLED THROUGH FOURTH-LEVEL DRESSAGE WITH SCORES PRIMARILY 68+
Professional Experience
Jill Henneberg
Barn Manager and Groom for the 1996 Olympic silver medalist
Debbie Adams
Six years as a working student for the Advanced Eventing competitor
Wendover Farm
Head Trainer at the Missouri farm, home of Connemara stallions
Training & Education
Bruce Davidson
1993-1996
Bill Nobel and Sarah White
1997-1999
Phillip Dutton
2001-2004
Sally Cousins
2003-2004
Additional Instruction
Clinics and/or lessons with Stephen Bradley, Michael Godfrey, Robert Dover, Nancy Polesker, Peter Norlander, Lindsay Staiano-Williams, and George Morris
Competitive Achievements
International Eventing
Qualified for and competed at Essex CCI**. Qualified for Bromont CCI**.
Horse Trials
First-place finishes at Fair Hill, Pleasant Hollow, and MCTA; third-place finishes at Morven Park and Southern Pines, all at Preliminary.
Championships & Recognition
ESDCTA Training Team Championships, Training Horse of the Year, and 7 consecutive first-place ribbons at Training Level.
Additional Accomplishments
Fourth-level Dressage schooling shows, Intermediate and Advanced schooling, and United States Pony Club leadership.
THE WHITE WINDS APPROACH
Good Horsemanship Never Goes Out of Style
Good Horsemanship Never Goes Out of Style
Every horse brings its own temperament, abilities, and needs to the training process. Every rider arrives with a different history, set of goals, and understanding of the sport. At White Winds Farm, instruction begins with recognizing those differences and building a thoughtful, productive partnership between horse and rider.
The emphasis is on sound fundamentals, clear communication, patient development, and the kind of lasting progress that comes from doing things well.
Whether your ambitions lead toward the competition arena or a more rewarding relationship with your horse, you'll find an approach grounded in experience, respect, and a genuine love of horsemanship.