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"I have a thoroughbred mare off the track that has some major fear issues"
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Dear Keith...
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
To Whomever it May Concern
I live in Spokane, WA and was wondering if you have any recommendations for top natural horsemanship trainers in this area. I have a thoroughbred mare off the track that has some major fear issues, many of which I have been able to overcome on my own but for the last few problems (the main one being hypersensitivity to girth and leg pressure and anything around her hindend- I believe stemming from the startgates) I need a very experienced, GENTLE natural trainer. I am also eager to learn more about natural horsemanship, something I have gained a lot of respect for since being a working student in Australia and riding horses that have had natural horsemanship training.
Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Amanda |
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