| When studying horse training methods there is | | | | especially: one whose skill is exceptional b) a |
| one that stands out above the rest, Natural | | | | person skilled in caring for or managing horses |
| Horsemanship. So what is this method and why is | | | | So, let's rephrase the definitions and come up with |
| it different? Let's first take a look at the definition | | | | an easy to understand description by putting the |
| of "horse training methods" which is the | | | | two together. Natural Horsemanship is the |
| philosophy of a trainer who has a set of | | | | philosophy of working, riding and training a horse |
| standards by which you train your horse. Now | | | | by appealing to their herd mentality and instincts in |
| let's breakdown the term "Natural Horsemanship". | | | | an easy and kind manner. This method has |
| According to the Webster Dictionary: | | | | become very popular in the past two decades |
| Natural - a) closely resembling an original: true to | | | | and has slowly replaced inhumane practices used |
| nature b) marked by easy simplicity and freedom | | | | in some methods of training. The ultimate goal is |
| from artificiality, affectation, or constraint | | | | to have a calmer, happier and more willing equine |
| Horsemanship - a) rider or driver of horses; | | | | partner. |