Gentle horsemanship - Training Thru Trust

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Training Thru Trust

Just wanted to shoot you a quick email to tell you how much I enjoyed attending the [Yering Park] clinic [in Australia] over the weekend. I have to say, it was the best money I've ever spent. I have a different horse on my hands & feel so much more equipped to deal with my little Denise the menace! I was feeling so inadequate the weeks prior the clinic with this young horse I had bought & had started to feel out of my league, but thanks to Franklin I dont feel like that any more, rather a very lucky horse owner with a very smart & capable young horse, I just needed some guidence & tools to get me there, I really hope you have him come back again soon - we'll be there with bells on if you do!

Kind regards, Jessica.

We attended your clinic at El Castillo in Victoria, Australia. I was a fence sitter as I didn't have a 'rideable horse' and my daughter came only on the Sunday (by accident and under sufference) as her baby sitter cancelled and I couldn't find a substitute at short notice.

I was totally surprised at the end of the clinic as I was backing out of the car park, when Nikki voluntarily mentioned she would like to ride at next years clinic. I was totally blown away! This was the first time in a couple of years she had shown interest in riding after a fearful incident caused by a forceful riding teacher. Thank you so much for restoring her faith with your great display of kindness and leadership with both horses and people. It has been very frustrating up until now, as I knew she had a deep love of horses but I had been unsuccessful at reaching within her and re-kindling it.

Personally, I also thoroughly enjoyed the clinic. So often I hear clinicians talk of softness and being in control of their own emotions but they still seem to resort to dominance. You gave a great example of how to be gentle, yet effective through positive intent. It made me realize that I could be myself and be effective around horses, it is possible! (I always thought I wasn't tough enough). So I booked us both in for next year as riders, (with positive intent) although neither of us had a horse at the time.

It has been a few months since the clinic, but we both now have horses and are looking forwards to your return. Thank you so much.

Kindest Regards
Wendy

“Although they aren’t here to thank you personally, I know Rowdy, Frankie, and many horses I have yet to know will be happier for the lessons I have learned from you. I left Oklahoma a woman who could only offer my horses affection and good care. I am returning home as what they need most….a strong, gentle leader (in training). I will faithfully practice all I have learned from you and promise to go on learning how to be the best ‘parent’ (for my horses) possible. Most of all, I will listen, watch and “be in the now,” for their sake as well as my own.”

Denise 10/04

“Dear Franklin,
Thank you so much for the Great Day! More than I ever expected in one day. You showed me some great tools to use and some I have never done before. I will go home with ‘Jabez’ and practice what you have taught and showed us.

Thank you so much,
Terry and Jabez (and Charlie) 4/05

“Franklin, thanks for such an enlightening experience. In only 4 days you have taught me and my family the arts of self-awareness, focus, trust and sensitivity. You teach us these things not just to use on horses and other animals, but with people as well. I know I will go home with a greater understanding and sensitivity towards other things as well. Thank you and tell ‘Pete’ thanks for me and give him a big hug and kiss for me too.”

Stephanie S. 8/04

“This experience, Franklin, was a chance of a lifetime…..fulfilled. Thank you for sharing your love and understanding of horses and people with us….we will be a changed family from this week forward. I can compare our experience to being in an oasis after spending a lifetime in the desert…now, we can’t stop drinking from the well of knowledge, kindness and love. For the rest of my life there will be a sacred place in my heart for horses and all other of God’s precious creatures. We’ll see you again and continue this dance we’ve begun this summer….may our dance last a life-time.

Much Love to you Franklin,
May Jane 8/04

“Franklin,
Working with you today was an experience I will always treasure. Your sensitivity, knowledge, respect and love of horses will influence many things I do in the future. Thank you for an incredibly wonderful experience.

Sincerely,
Arlene 8/03

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