The results of Frank Bell's training philosophy are showing up in riding programs and stables across America. His success in curing the most difficult problems has brought him wide acclaim and a rapidly-growing following.
What makes the Bell approach so different? One, He uses techniques that can be easily mastered by any dedicated horse person, and Two, he uses techniques which are gentle and natural from the horse's perspective.
I know this can happen, I've seen and
experienced it myself. Not just anyone can acomplish the art of horse whispering,
just those who really, truly care and are willing. Even those who are willing,
have to give it time. You have to listen to your horse, and you have to
communicate with your horse. Not with leeds, halters and ropes, but with
your mind and your heart. Hear what the horse is saying, and he will hear
what you are asking.
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The Budweiser Clydesdale Team
The horse team travels to towns across United States in parades and large crowds gather to see them up close. The most popular parade that they can be seen every year is on New Year's Day: TheTournament of Roses parade in Pasadena California.
They make more than 300 appearances each year - constanty on tour. The hitch takes three tractor trailers with a crew of 7 to travel town to town for appearances. It takes between 30 minutes to an hour to braid each horses mane & tail each day. The brass & leather harness for the 8-horse hitch took eight months to make and is valued at $40,000. A Columbus, Ohio firm makes the brass fittings.
The names of the horses: Jerry & Mark, (the 2 lead horses) Barry Jim, Willy, Kendall, Clancy, & Baron.The 8 horses are geldings and stallions ranging from 3 to 5 years in age. There is a 6 hitch horse team based at the Santa Anita Race track in Los Angeles, California pulling the starting gate for races.
Horse shoes are hand forged 20 to 25 inches overall in length. 1 shoe weighs over 4 pounds, measuring to 9 inches front to back.
Each of traveling team horses eats a strict diet of 50 pounds of hay, mixed with fresh grass & 30 quarts of oats per day.
Special thanks to the Horse Lovers Web Ring!
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