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Horse Problems

Almost every day someone contacts me about a " problem horse." Often such letters come from someone who had been warned by someone else about ridding themselves of " that dangerous horse" or something similarly worded. The  links shown to the right are to letters from people who have had baffling horse problems that they (and everyone they know), simply could not solve.

Do you have a similar horse problem? Look over the latest list of recent horse problem letters and select any one of them to see if there's a solution to your own horse training problem!

Several decades of working with innumerable problem horses has given me a wealth of experience that I am delighted to share with horse owners. It is for this very reason that I created a " Problem Solving Series" of videos to provide answers to the most vexing of horse training problems. Still, phone and email consulting consume a good part of my day. Throughout this growing list of horse problem letters you may well find the answers to your most difficult challenge if not, let me hear from you and I'll do my best to help you out!

Remember: Make the right thing easy and comfortable for the horse. Conversely, you must make the wrong thing difficult and perhaps even uncomfortable. Most importantly, have your plan and " ammunition" ready. You must react immediately when the unwanted behavior surfaces. If the horse hits the " brick wall" several times, he'll probably stop trying. Above all, be fair!

In the Spirit of the Horse,

Frank Bell

  Letters Of The Month: January 2006

Hi, Frank.

I participated in a weekend clinic you did at Bear Creek Stables in Los Gatos, California a couple of years ago. I just wanted you to know that I've taken many of your training techniques to heart, and that one -- getting a nervous horse to lower its head to the ground -- came in especially handy today. A boarder was leading her new Thoroughbred to the arena, but before she could get there the mare went completely ballistic, rearing, bucking, charging -- the whole schmear. The poor owner was having trouble even keeping hold of the lead line, to say nothing of controlling the horse, so I asked if I could step in, and she let me. Once I could safely get hold of the lead line -- no easy feat -- I used body language and a firm but calm voice to begin to quiet the mare, and then I got to her head and used your technique of bringing the head close to the ground to put her in a relaxed posture. It worked like a charm, and I was leading a calm, sane horse within a few minutes.

I've used that technique before with horses that are bucking and plunging on a lead line, and have always been impressed by how well it works. I also learned a thing or two about body language (mine and the horse's) from watching you at the clinic.

Anyway, thanks again for sharing your excellent techniques. I hope to watch you work again sometime. (I'll put myself on your mailing list in case you swing by California again.)

All the best, (Ms.) Erfert Fenton

P.S. I'd be very interested in working with some sort of wild horse program for a few months, especially one that teams up wild horses and troubled kids. I'd appreciate it if you have any info (other than what's on your site already -- which I'll check out) about any such programs in California or Nevada. Thanks.

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