Natural Horsemanship

Lisa McIntyre's Diary...a week spent studying Natural Horsemanship with Ken Faulkner.

When it comes to horses there are no short cuts or fast solutions to problems, its time spent and understanding that reap the rewards. Some of you may know I practice the art of Natural Horsemanship and consider the "Old Masters" a benchmark to aspire too.

I've witnessed many examples of how not to ride, load or manage a horse and very few experiences have inspired me to accept "instructors" as such a fine example and want to follow in their footsteps.

Clients and friends have rung us in tears trying to overcome a problem or establish why a horse that has travelled many miles, has decided not to travel anymore and search for the quick solution or gadget to resolve a variety of horse related issues.

Last week I spent some time with people that believe you can handle horses and ride them better than pulling them to stop and kicking them to go. Ken Faulkner, is a Natural Horseman and spent 11 years with Parelli, as an instructor of his programme. Ken has developed his own programme and improved the delivery of the Natural Horsemanship concepts which he's called Australian Natural Horsemanship or ANH.

It has for a long time eluded me as to how the great masters of our time, developed the ultimate expression in a horse, how they are invisible with their aids yet so graceful in movement. Ken allows you an insight into mastering this skill and given time and commitment to his teachings you can openly experience cadence, expression and elevation with your horse.

It is my goal to spend time studying Natural Horsemanship and if like me you wish to get there quicker, spend some time with Ken Faulkner. He not only speaks the language of the masters but has put it to good use, to enable his students to master the art of riding horses.

It has always concerned me that many hours spent mastering ground skills should directly link to time spent riding, as this is the primary reason for owning a horse. Ken provides you with the links to each phase, each gesture and movement.

If you get the opportunity, go to a clinic and ask Ken to ride your horse. believe me, for me it has provided me with the inspiration to strive to achieve my goals as a horse person.

To find out more: www.australiannaturalhorsemanship.com

This article is written from a personal perspective and reflects my own viewpoint and mine alone.

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