Natural Horsemanship Philosophy Of Frank Bell

When making initial contact with a horse, Bell puts the highest importance on making a lasting, unforgettable first impression. Through touch, Bell communicates trust and love to the horse, and every moment is spent reinforcing these feelings between horse and trainer.

Without using force or other common strong-arm tactics, Bell develops a foundation of trust upon which all further development is built. He transforms the horse's distrust into trust and the horse's problems into accomplishments. Soon the horse is giving to Bell exactly what is wanted, and doing so out of a willingness to please.

The focus of Bell's training is on the development of a "safe" relationship with the horse. Proper training lowers the activation level of the horse's instinctual behaviors. Using Frank's techniques, the horse and rider develop a level of trust that carries them through challenging situations.

When this solid foundation is firmly under the horse and rider, the entire world unfolds as confidence begets confidence. Every riding discipline and interest is suddenly accessible as the union truly becomes a partnership.

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