Letters of the Month

PICTURE OF THE MONTH:

February 2006

   Herry and little Ben Herr "horse whispering" Wendyl

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LETTER OF THE MONTH:

February 2006

Hi Sylvia. I went to see my horse tonight, and after spending an hour cleaning him up, I tacked him up and rode all by myself. As I drove home, relishing the experience, I was thinking that, just a few months ago, what I did tonight was only a distant dream. I had a picture in my mind of some day owning my own horse and riding for the pure pleasure of it. But, after my disastrous first experience back in the saddle after 20+ years, I filed the dream away as one of those idyllic lives that I could only imagine but probably never live. I just want you to know that you alone are the reason that tonight I cleaned, tacked and rode my horse all by myself. What may seem like everyday activities to seasoned riders, to me were the greatest accomplishments I've had in a long time. And, I know that the rest of that "idyllic" dream is waiting for me just around the corner. Moreover, I watch other horse owners (who have been riding all their lives) struggling to catch their horses and then harnessing their horses down in every possible way so that they can control them, while I and my horse (who happily comes to greet me at the fence) stand quietly by, deeply bonded. Because of you, and the 60 days of extended training you performed with my new horse, and working one-on-one with me throughout that period, I know, understand and trust my horse, and I feel regret for those who keep struggling to try to control their horses.

It was a great night! Thank you! I'm still smiling...

Q. G.

Roanoke, Virginia

LETTER OF THE MONTH:

February 2006

Dear Ms. Scott: I recently purchased your complete training package with all the hopes that this would be the answer. It was, but maybe for a little different reason than most. I study the materials, do the exercises and felt some success, but the true strength of your methods did not come home to me until I learned what you teach regarding desensitizing in "baby steps." I look at [training] now as a river I must cross but I can choose where to enter the water. I know there are narrower passages but they are dangerous and harsh (many people tell me I need to cross there) and if my horse makes it across, it is not land where I wanted to be in the first place. I will choose the widest part of the river because it is shallowest and safest, we will take our time and we will get there together. Thank you. Very Sincerely,

S. M.

Newark, Delaware

LETTER OF THE MONTH:

February 2006

Finally...... A web site that gives you the basics.....! Dear Sylvia, Thank you so much! I have researched several “natural horsemanship” web sites for more information about the “latch on” round pen process, and while most tell a LITTLE about the process, non ever fully explained it. Most have a video/DVD collection for you to buy at an exorbitant price to find out more information. Then today I found your site!

You go through the process carefully and you fully explain each step in language that is easy to understand, not too technical. I especially like how you have so many pictures to demonstrate your techniques, and you often show the technique again on your web site with different horses having different issues.

I’ve been using your techniques with lots of progress (and I’m finding that it’s beginning to feel like second nature)!

D.

Internet

LETTER OF THE MONTH:

February 2006

Thank you very much for the help on leading my little pony. She has become a lot better mannered around the yard now, even though we have not had the chance to test these newfound skills in a new area. Thanks again. I will be the first to tell people about you and your web site in the future, as it has really helped me. Thanks once again!

LETTER OF THE MONTH:

February 2006

I love your web site. It has taken me two years to find you and I have to tell you, you are the best. Thank you for giving my horse and myself some much needed hope!

LETTER OF THE MONTH:

February 2006

Hello Sylvia *smiling*

You have become my best friend in the last few days, as I have totally lost myself in your web site. You've saved the relationship between me and my horses!

I recently adopted two 20+ year old buddy sour horses - large geldings, saving them from the meat factory. I have problems with respect issues, head butting and crowding while leading, as well as the separation thing. I am happy that my own natural teaching philosophies, prior to finding your web site, have been nearly exactly right as far as how to work these problems out, and the advice in your "Tips" column fits nicely into my belief system. I'm off now, to order your products!

LETTER OF THE MONTH:

February 2006

Hi Sylvia, thought I would just let you know what I did for 1 hour with my herd bound horse this morning with the leading techniques and bonding exercises you taught me. The round pen details you sent, which I thank you for, I'm hopefully going to be able to do, but at a later date. We had slight problems with my horse understanding the back up at first, but forwards he tried very hard, and stopped when I immediatly held a hand up. I have been able to touch him in every spot which he loved!! He actually followed me, once we were done, to the adjoining paddock which I leave through, and which he usually freaks at if taken in alone. I shut the gate after me and he drooped his head over nuzzling me and wanting to come through with me. I just stayed on the other side and stroked his eyes, neck, etc., when his head started to drop down to his knees and he was starting to snooze!! His buddy came over for some attention and my horse came out of his nap, layed his ears back, not menacingly just a little warning, as much as to say I'm here and his buddy kept his distance. I was sooo shocked at his loving behaviour toward me. He has always had a good nature but just lacked the confidence. I know there is a long way to go yet, but I have retuned home a much happier person! Thanks a million!

A. O.
England
 

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