Welcome to Silver Tree Stables
Specializing in:
Coaching riders who are interested in learning more about dressage and jumping for recreation or competition to get to the next level.
Lessons are planned and structured to assist riders in safely improving their equitation and to introduce the training scale through gymnastic movements for their horses.
Mission statement:
To develop independent, thoughtful riders on healthy, happy, correctly trained horses, which is most rewarding to me. The equestrian industry in Renfrew County has plenty of room to grow, and I want to participate by helping to connect the community and by providing a high quality facility.
Let's share our love and admiration for the horse!
Coaching riders who are interested in learning more about dressage and jumping for recreation or competition to get to the next level.
Lessons are planned and structured to assist riders in safely improving their equitation and to introduce the training scale through gymnastic movements for their horses.
Mission statement:
To develop independent, thoughtful riders on healthy, happy, correctly trained horses, which is most rewarding to me. The equestrian industry in Renfrew County has plenty of room to grow, and I want to participate by helping to connect the community and by providing a high quality facility.
Let's share our love and admiration for the horse!
Stable: well appointed with 6 box stalls
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Sand Ring: 70X200' with lights, jumps & cavaletti
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Riding trails throughout the property
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New for 2016: 60X120' Indoor Arena
Silver Tree Stables in Pembroke was established in June 2013 when John & Shannon Becvar moved their farm after 9 wonderful years developing an equestrian facility in Timmins, Ontario (see slide show below). The Pembroke property is just under 40 acres with mixed fields, mature forest, trails and abundant wildlife. The 70X200' sand ring features lights, jumps, cavaletti and excellent drainage.
The 60X120' indoor arena was built in 2015 and features laser-levelled, dust-free footing and 56' of mirrors.
The stable has six 10X12' box stalls finished by System Fencing, Nelson automatic waterers and a
heated tack room with custom lockers.
The 60X120' indoor arena was built in 2015 and features laser-levelled, dust-free footing and 56' of mirrors.
The stable has six 10X12' box stalls finished by System Fencing, Nelson automatic waterers and a
heated tack room with custom lockers.
Shannon grew up in Eastern Ontario and took her first riding lesson at age 9. By the time she was a teenager she was participating in Pony Club, competing and learning with school horses in Eventing, Show Jumping and Dressage throughout Ontario and western Quebec. In 2008, after some years of teaching, she completed the Equestrian Canada English Competition Coach Certification. Equestrian Canada's challenging program demands Emergency Action Planning, First Aid Training and appropriate insurance for our client's safety and peace of mind.
As a veteran competitor and judge of several successful dressage and hunter/jumper schooling shows in Ottawa, Perth, Kingston, North Augusta, Pembroke, Cobden, Timmins, Porquis, North Bay and New Liskeard, Shannon understands the importance of running a safe and efficient event.
We believe a life with horses means life-long learning. Here are some examples of the standard of training Shannon has pursued recently:
2020, 2021, 2022: Hosted weekend dressage clinics with Joanne Bouwhuis, EC Level 2 Coach, FEI 3* Judge
2020: Hosted weekend clinic with Three Day Event Olympian Selena O'Hanlon
October 2012 & 2015: Audited Jumping Weekends with George Morris, US Team Coach & Olympic Medalist
November 2009: Attended the National Coaching Symposium with Olympic Riders & Coaches George Morris (Show Jumping), Ingrid Klimke (Dressage) and David O'Connor (Eventing)
2008, 2016, 2017, 2021: Jumping weekends up to 1.2m with Jen Hamilton, EC Level 4 Coach
2016, 2019, 2020, 2021: Jumping weekends up to 1.2m with Hyde Moffatt, Grand Prix Rider
October 2008: Successfully completed all 5 phases of the English Coach 1 Examination (Stable Management, Longing, Teaching, Riding on the Flat and Over Fences).
"Shannon is a very worthy candidate for Coach 1. She is very capable and experienced. A cheery attitude and plenty of enthusiasm goes into all of her work. Well recommended!" -
Danny Foster, Course Conductor, Level 3 Jumper Coach and Pan-Am Gold Medalist
"Shannon is a very strong candidate who would be an asset to the system and would be someone I would refer people to!" - Jill Stedman, Evaluation Conductor and Level 2 Dressage Coach
2015: Upgraded Equestrian Canada English Learn to Ride program to examine Rider Levels 1-5
As a veteran competitor and judge of several successful dressage and hunter/jumper schooling shows in Ottawa, Perth, Kingston, North Augusta, Pembroke, Cobden, Timmins, Porquis, North Bay and New Liskeard, Shannon understands the importance of running a safe and efficient event.
We believe a life with horses means life-long learning. Here are some examples of the standard of training Shannon has pursued recently:
- Bound by Equestrian Canada's Coaching Code of Ethics and Conduct
- Current Canadian Red Cross First Aid Certification
- 2014 Dressage Canada Recorded Judge
- 2012 Dressage Canada Rider Achievement Award for Fourth Level
- 2012 Ontario Equestrian Provincial-level Hunter & Jumper Judge Accreditation
- 2010 Dressage Canada Rider Achievement Award for Third Level
- 2009 Reserve Champion at Open Third Level in the Eastern Ontario Silver Dressage Championships and 4th in CADORA's standings
- 2009 Arabian Horse Association Dressage Rider Award for Third Level
- Ongoing Education: Recent Clinics with High Performance Coaches:
2020, 2021, 2022: Hosted weekend dressage clinics with Joanne Bouwhuis, EC Level 2 Coach, FEI 3* Judge
2020: Hosted weekend clinic with Three Day Event Olympian Selena O'Hanlon
October 2012 & 2015: Audited Jumping Weekends with George Morris, US Team Coach & Olympic Medalist
November 2009: Attended the National Coaching Symposium with Olympic Riders & Coaches George Morris (Show Jumping), Ingrid Klimke (Dressage) and David O'Connor (Eventing)
2008, 2016, 2017, 2021: Jumping weekends up to 1.2m with Jen Hamilton, EC Level 4 Coach
2016, 2019, 2020, 2021: Jumping weekends up to 1.2m with Hyde Moffatt, Grand Prix Rider
October 2008: Successfully completed all 5 phases of the English Coach 1 Examination (Stable Management, Longing, Teaching, Riding on the Flat and Over Fences).
"Shannon is a very worthy candidate for Coach 1. She is very capable and experienced. A cheery attitude and plenty of enthusiasm goes into all of her work. Well recommended!" -
Danny Foster, Course Conductor, Level 3 Jumper Coach and Pan-Am Gold Medalist
"Shannon is a very strong candidate who would be an asset to the system and would be someone I would refer people to!" - Jill Stedman, Evaluation Conductor and Level 2 Dressage Coach
2015: Upgraded Equestrian Canada English Learn to Ride program to examine Rider Levels 1-5
John Becvar has over 30 years of financial management skills and holds a Bachelor's of Commerce Degree.
He also has experience as a light duty carpenter & mechanic which is critical for maintaining the stable, grounds and related support equipment. He has worked around horses since STS was established in 2004and he loves the rural lifestyle.
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The Circle of Aids.
Illustration by Sandy Rabinowitz
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It's good to 'walk the talk'! Here are some videos of Shannon in dressage training. Many thanks to coaches Cindy Ishoy, Elaine Potter and dear late schoolmasters DiMaggio and Afrikan Dream for these sessions.
Testimonials From Satisfied Customers:
From 2004 to 2013 we lived on a beautiful farm in Timmins, Ontario.
Here is a short video of what we were up to while up North:
“Equestrian art, perhaps more than any other, is closely related to the wisdom of life…the horse teaches us self-control, constancy, and the ability to understand what goes on in the mind and the feelings of another creature, qualities that are important throughout our lives.”
- Alois Podhajsky, trainer & author