PRAISE FOR LINDSEY FORKUN AND NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP
“Lindsey is a phenomenal problem solver. I have never seen an equine issue she couldn't fix quickly and with kindness. It's amazing. That's what sold me on Natural Horsemanship”. Paige T.
“Natural Horsemanship is based on mutual respect, not fear. This is a philosophy I can get behind”. Paige T.
“With every lesson, Lindsey helps me better understand what my horse is thinking and feeling. In turn, I can communicate with my mare more effectively in a way that she understands. This mutual understanding is important. I believe it's the essence of true partnership.” Paige T.
“It's 100% due to Lindsey and natural Horsemanship that my horse is so calm, happy and eager to please. Not only is he a champion show jumper, but he's my partner and best friend, who comes running to the gate when I arrive. I can let him wander freely in and around the barn and yard -- he doesn't wander far from me and comes back when I say his name. There's no greater reward than knowing your horse loves you because you've learned how to understand him and how to treat him fairly and with respect”. Alexandra H.
“Lindsey had been referred to me by a friend. I had read a lot of natural horsemanship books, but had a hard time actually making it work when working with my head strong gelding. Watching Lindsey work with him and seeing how well he responded gave me great confidence that he would turn around. At times it would take me an hour to tack up my gelding as he would not stand still and was very badly behaved. After working with Lindsey for just a short time, and learning how to read his body language and use natural horsemanship techniques to communicate, I can now tack up in 5 minutes. She has also helped make huge improvements with his trailering which was a big issue and I think with her continued help my horse will become that quiet, bombproof gelding that I can really trust. Whether taking lessons on the ground or in the saddle working with Lindsey I learn something new every time. For anyone wanting to learn more about communicating with their horse, who has any behaviour or communication issues to work out with their horse, or simply wants to learn more about the very interesting area of natural horsemanship, I would recommend getting in touch with Lindsey!” Brigette R.
“Henry and I have been through a lot recently and, just seeing the progress [Lindsey] made with him today made me feel hopeful. And I haven't felt that about Henry for awhile” when writing about her 3 year old gelding that she nearly gave away after she’d given up hope due to his dangerous behaviour. Ann S.
"Lindsey's combined experience of hunter/jumper work and natural horsemanship was the perfect reason to bring her out to assess my young horse for his future suitability. Trying to figure out whether to sell him or keep him was a big decision for me, and my horse's potential for types of work and his trainability were key factors in that decision making that Lindsey helped me with tremendously. I was shocked when she got on my horse with only a rope halter and lead rope reins, but he was as calm as I've ever seen him. I am definitely looking forward to learning more from Lindsey in the future." Larissa V.
“Lindsey worked with my Paso, Estralita, with amazing results, and I found her to be an excellent trainer, well versed in the way of Natural Horsemanship. She takes a considerate, calm and professional approach. Her manner of teaching is positive and patient. She works to achieve the most from the partnership of both horse and rider through confidence building and problem solving”. Patricia M.
“Lindsey opened the world of natural horsemanship to me. She has taught not only me, but my two little daughters more than we could imagine. She has taught me how to jump with confidence which put me in the ribbons at the cne 2009. She is the best equine coach I have ever had.” Andrea D.
"Natural horsemanship means not only taking the time to connect with the horse but also emphasizing the consistency and feel from the handler. Lindsey shows everyone that she has taught, including myself, how to combine all these techniques to make incredible results! She has shown me that by connecting with the horse and learning how to do some groundwork and in saddle horsemanship that you can accomplish more with your horse then you would if you didn't take the time to involve natural horsemanship. Lindsey has a gift to work with any horse or any problem and make it so the horse and you can connect to fix the problem together. She is an amazing coach that can teach you so many things that you can do to improve your riding skills, your horsemanship, or even just your ability to connect with horses and I am very proud to call her my coach and trainer!" Kristen P.
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