Things You'll Need:
- you
- horse
- time & patience!
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Step 1
The best way to determine if Natural Horsemanship is for you is to see it in action. You can't really get a feel for it by reading a book or an article. Go to an Expo or clinic in your area and just watch. You will know right away if it's something you're interested in trying.
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Step 2
Ask your horsey friends for a recommendation. There are many natural horsemanship trainers around, and word-of-mouth is often the best way to find one. If your horsey friends can't offer advice, check out the websites of some of the big-name NH trainers (for example John Lyons, Pat Parelli, etc.)... often on their websites they will list their certified trainers in your area.
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Step 3
Once you track down a natural horsemanship trainer in your area, attend a clinic. They will usually let you audit (without a horse) for a small fee. You can watch and learn, and decide if it's something you would like to continue with.
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Step 4
Sign up for a lesson. Working one-on-one with a good trainer is the only way to really learn natural horsemanship well. Timing and feel are critical in natural horsemanship, and it is very helpful to have someone there to correct you as you learn and practice.
