Rebecca Howard

Dunlavin Horses - specialists in Importing horses to the USA for the sport of Eventing

Rebecca and working partner Sinead Halpin currently travel to Buenos Aires twice annually to scout and select horses. They work exclusively with trainers and breeders with whom Dunlavin has an established relationship. They find horses that have the talent, the mind and the potential for upper level Eventing.

These horses are sold and compete under the Dunlavin name.

The Silla Argentino Breed: Argentina has long been passionate about their horses. The pampas “gaucho”, ardent racing fans, and the best polo players in the world, epitomize Argentine culture. Military Stud Farms have been organized in the country since the late 1800’s, utilizing some of the best breeding animals from England, France and Ireland.

Careful selection has produced a performance thoroughbred that is particularly suited to our sport of 3Day Eventing.

Dunlavin Horses to Watch


The Mikado - Sara Kozumplik, VA Dunlavin Mertise - Sean McQuillan, VA Dunlavin's Token - Melissa Moore, Canada Dunlavin Alazan - Susan Abraham Dunlavin Bambi - Tonya Herbic, MD Dunlavin Camba - Gi Gi Carter, VA Dunlavin Ideal - Jordan Simmons, GA Dunlavin Bodega - Marsha Thaler-Smith, DC	Dunlavin's Kenlis Cavalier - Ray Venoski, CO Dunlavin's Royal Rebel - Siobhan O'Brien, TX Dunlavin's Pint - Dunlavin Lights - Denise Berry, FL Dunlavin's Choir Boy - Steve Day, MA

Dunlavin Training Services

Sinéad and Rebecca also provide :

Horses in Training: A complete program for your horse. This includes boarding at our barn in Middleburg, Virginia or Ocala, Florida (January through March), daily work and competing by Sinéad or Rebecca.
Horse in Training for Sale: A training program as above but with the goal to sell your horse. Your horse would be shown to prospective buyers, advertised in flyers, on our website and other internet advertising. The competition schedule and promotion are tailored to you.
Brokerage: Act as your agent in the sale of your horse.
Lessons: A lesson program well utilized by all levels, as is cross country schooling and competition support. Rebecca & Sinead can also offer their experience and knowledge to clinics, Young Rider Camps and seminars.
Full Service Boarding
Working Student Program

Dunlavin facilities are located in Middleburg, Virginia at Brook Hill Farm (April-January) and in Ocala, Florida (January-March). We can take your hourse south for the winter to be ready to compete for the Spring season.

Sinead Halpin

Sinead is a South Carolina rider who has trained with many top USA trainers, including 4 years as a working student with Stuart Black. Her accomplishments include:

1st at CCI* Bromont,
9th at CCI** Camino Real,
14th at the 2002 CCI** Radnor Hunt Three Day Event, and
25th at the 2002 CCI*** Foxhall Cup.

Sinead was this years winner of the Radnor CCI** aboard Tommy II. She has been a student of Team O'Connor since 2001.