From: Lynn Swearingen
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 1:35 PM
Subject: Natural Horse Trainer

I just returned from Goldthwaite, TX. having spent 8 days with the best natural horse trainer that I have ever seen.

I've been to many natural clinicians and this guy is amazing.

He is so clear and so savvy.  He really communicates to the rider and the horse.

Both of my horses really "got it" and were calm and light.  My daughter rode each horse during this time and he was able to refine her skills and build her confidence even more.

He specializes in cutting performance horses but there were QH's, Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, Morgans, Appaloosas, Tennessee Walkers, Paints in his barn going through training.  He works in all disciplines with his choice being Western and his wife's discipline English.  Some top hunter/jumper trainers have him start their horses for them because his end result is so willing and finished. 

Every horse there is taken easy and slowly with a clear and firm foundation.  He keeps the horse happy and cues into their play drive. 

His 250 acres is set up for cutting cattle and with a cross country course.  It is beautiful with rolling hills and green grass and huge trees.

He will travel anywhere for clinics ranging from colt starting to advanced and refined horsemanship.  He handles difficult horses as well.  You will not meet a nicer or kinder man.  He is funny too.

If anyone is interested his name is Aaron England.  His facility and his web site is called England's Versatile Horsemanship.  

Reggie is now so light in the bridle and he travels with naturally lowered head and collection.  He goes into water and he DOES FLYING LEAD CHANGES !

This was accomplished in very short time.  It's all feel, timing and balance and Aaron made it clear to us both.  Communication is the ticket.

He will travel to anyplace for a clinic.  You will love his techniques.

I'm talking to him about natural hoofcare.  He is listening.

Lynn Swearingen