Comments on: whos your favorite natural horsemanship trainer and why?

By: upinsmoke

upinsmoke — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:38:59 +0000

Monty Roberts for sure! My horse was imported from Argentina and we found out that he was abused there. Monty is helping him regain his trust in people and I already see a huge difference in my horse. Monty's methods make sense because they are all based on how the lead mare communicates with the horses in her herd.
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By: Amelia D

Amelia D — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:49:59 +0000

Monty Roberts! Join up!
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By: Unholy Thoughts

Unholy Thoughts — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:23:59 +0000

i like jay o jay but there are heaps that i like and there is this one awesome guy here in aussie i dont remember his name but they gave him a horse that was unbreakable apparently. he just jumped on no saddle nothing and let the horse go. it took off disappeared and came flying back stopped and he jumped off and said shes all good they guys saddled him up and he was beautiful after that we still dont know how he did it but i love all natural horsemanship trainers
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By: ashs196

ashs196 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:53:59 +0000

Monty Roberts
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By: ~Joy~

~Joy~ — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:13:59 +0000

I really like Clinton Anderson. He really explains everything in detail and he seems like he really know what he is talking about. Plus I love his accent!
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By: Dapples

Dapples — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:57:59 +0000

I have seen Parelli and he is quite comercial, but his methods are pretty good. But my Fav would have to be Ken May, he is from Australia and his methods are simple and effective. I believe that natural horsemanship overall would have to be the best way you can bring up any horse. Way to go for Americans to have thought up this wonderful new way of breaking all horses all over the world.
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By: faithnadex

faithnadex — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:46:59 +0000

Wolfgang May because he's got a very soft method and way of working and communicating with both horse and rider but he's very productive and really is able to make you get it. If you don't know him, he's a dressage trainer. i also like the idea of Pat Parelli and the things he teaches but i don't like the way the teaches them.
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By: Lil Equestrian

Lil Equestrian — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:31:59 +0000

the indian..I forgot his name but its somethin ponyboy
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By: DaisyKJ

DaisyKJ — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:15:59 +0000

Kevin Wescott

I grew up near to his place, and always took my problem horses to him. He was always so patient to explain things and work through things with me and my horses. He learned from Tom Dorrance and really tries to understand the horse and deal with it in the best way possible.

He has some videos out, and they’re great. He does clinics occasionally, but isn’t one of those BIG NAME guys who are milking the money for all it’s worth. He’s in it for the horses only, and helping people understand them.

He is working on a question and answer column on my website, http://www.liverystable.net , and his advice will be posted soon.

Here’s an exerpt of an email he just sent me:

"Always remember to listen to the horse and not what I say on what and how to do things. The horse is always right and I have been known to be wrong. Also as I try to explain this on paper it will not always come across to the reader the way intended. These are also just a couple of things to try, hopefully without getting in too much trouble. If I was to be there with a particular horse I may do none of the things we talked about and I might do something I’ve never done before. Horses are after all, individuals, and we need to align ourselves according to once again, what they tell us. So the most important thing is to understand why the horse (has a problem), usually a humans fault either present or past. Once again listen to your horse. Please."
–Kevin Wescott

I like him because it’s never about him and his ego or need to prove he’s right–he always puts the horse first.

Here’s a link to an ad for his videos: http://www.liverystable.net/index/listings/page571.htm

Edit to Dapples (below): Natural horsemanship is nothing new, and I don’t think we can actually credit it to Americans exclusively. Good horse training methods have been used for centuries, in many different parts of the world, but it is only recently that some trainers have really begun marketing these methods and starting fan clubs.
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By: HorseReport

HorseReport — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:26:59 +0000

Clint Anderson- practical and simple methods Linda Tellington-Jones- ahs methos that are easy to understand and you can use materials tha tare easy t ofind and a convenient store or at the feed store.
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