This message is from: "Big Horn Forge Daniel Nauman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hello, I haven't posted in quite a while, but I have to join the training conversation. I like attending as many clinics as I can afford, by as many different trainers as possible. I have my favorites and also a "list" of people I wouldn't waste my time on ever again. I have the great good fortune to have had access to horses most of my life, and have "ridden" before I could walk. One develops good core strength this way. I also have been trained in classic riding skills. These have kept me in good stead through the years. I have obseved that most of the trainers out there are HORSE Trainers, not riding instructors. All that said, if you want good riding instruction, go to a Julie Goodnight Clinic. She teaches classic riding skills using NH methods. I took a 3 day clinic from her a couple years back and BOY did it ever help with seat, balance and rythm. She is clear in her instruction and deals very well with those who may be a little timid or - out right scared. She split our group into two sections, and the timid riders got instruction tailored to their needs. She was a hit. Those people afraid to canter (or whatever) were confident and challenging themselves at the end of the clinic. I can't say enough good things about her. As far as training horses; John Lyons (and I'm sure many others) says that you are ALWAYS training your horse. After attending so many clinics, and observing the everyday person (including myself) working with horses, I am convinced of that statement. I am very careful what I "keep" and what I "throw away". In the end, if you have a HAPPY, responsive, couragous horse, you must be doing something right. I'm happy to see this line of conversation. So many people I know don't believe NH works, even though they see (and comment) that it does when they see how respectful my horses are. Love the list even though I lurk most of the time. Toni in WIsconsin _______________________________________________________________________ This message was scanned and certified Virus Free by Alexssa | HNet. www.alexssa.net www.hnet.net www.neverlosedata.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
