Desert Rose Ranch Arabians

The following very nice testimonial was recently received from one of our clients and we appreciate her kind words.

“Mr. Bell,

I really enjoy your books and videos.  I have learned so much about making my rides safer and about how horses think in general.  I want to share my experience with Bob Claymier with you.  I have a five year old Arabian gelding that had enormous people problems perpetuated by my lack of enforcing any sort of discipline.  He arrived from the breeder at age of three, scared of everything.  Over the next years as I walked him on long walks he became more and more like a dog.  He looked to me to protect him and it became harder for me to discipline him as not to upset him.  I know this is very wrong and I have a very professional relationship with my Arabian mare, so I know better.  My poor horse had issues that I could not deal with.

The worst problem was his inability to cross our creek.  This creek is only 18″ wide at one point.  The other horses would come to the barn and when they left, they needed to cross the creek.  He would watch them disappear over the hill.  He would never follow.  For a year I would hear him whinny off and all day to them.  Hearing this over the course of the day was a constant reminder of his loneliness.  I tried getting him to cross the creek using kind, gentle methods and some that I’m not really proud of.  Every horse person I knew had a theory of how it was to be done.  Nothing worked.  He ate his very small part of the pasture down to nothing.  I wondered if he would starve rather than ever cross the creek with lush green grass on the other side.  It was that bad.

I talked to my vet about my apprehension in sending him to someone that may not understand Arabians.  My biggest fear was that my horse would not be handled with kindness.  She suggested Bob Claymier.  I called Bob and he seemed perfect for our needs.  I sent him to Desert Rose Ranch and I now have a horse that is not only broke to ride, crosses creeks, leaves my space when asked, loads on the trailer, allows me to bathe him…..I could go on and on.  When we had guests come to the farm recently, we walked out to a pasture to discuss a project we’re planning and the horses came over to greet us.  As we walked away Abu Faaiz, my gelding, turned t, threw his head and trotted to the creek, crossed it and cantered up the hill.  The others turned and followed.  Not only did he cross the creek-he led.  My eyes watered with happiness.  Bob Claymier has given me something money can not buy.  Merry Christmas and thanks again for all you guys do for us and our horses.  Sincerely, Barbara Bruce”

Frank,

I just wanted to take a moment and let you know how happy we are about the training “we” have received from Bob Claymier using your technique and materials. We bought your Getting Started package so when we take our mare home we’ll be all set up to continue with training. We are novice horse lovers and this has been an awesome experience with the Seven Step Program. I feel so much closer to our mare than I thought I would ever be. Your program is terrific and Bob Claymier is a great trainer using it.

Thanks so much.
Judy Brewster

To: Frank Bell - frankbell@horsewhisperer.com
Cc: Bob Claymier
Subject: Great job by Bob Claymier

Dear Frank,

I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know what a wonderful job Bob Claymier did with my 7 year old Arabian mare. I bought her last fall from a breeder and sent her directly to a trainer in MD to start her under saddle.

The person had her for 3 months and did a fine job of accustoming the horse to being under saddle in an indoor arena. I am primarily a trail rider, however and had asked her to take the horse out more, but it didn’t happen. I have trained several green broke horses to the trail so was not worried about this one.

In the spring, I began taking her out with my seasoned 10 year old gelding and she was nervous, but otherwise was doing fine. One day, while on the WO&D trail, some heavy equipment above us on adjacent trail was turned on just as we were passing underneath. It was a cherry picker with a person in the bucket using a chain saw to cut tree tops off, the branches then falling to the ground, and a wood chipper chopping up the branches. My gelding, whom a friend was riding, jumped forward, but immediately came to a stop when she checked him with the reins. My little mare, however was inconsolable. I am familiar with the one rein stop, and immediately implemented it. It didn’t work in this instance. She just went around and around, sideways backwards, forwards, over the creek bank and back up again. We went every direction but up. It was one of the wildest rides I have had. The idiot construction workers who finally noticed the problem they had created, thankfully, shut the equipment off, and my mare came to a stop. I was sideways in the saddle with no stirrups. I completely lost my confidence and did not get back on her again

After several months of not doing anything with her, I decided to give her one last chance before selling her as a brood mare. I found Bob when looking for Arabian breeders in Virginia. My thought was someone who knows the Arabian breed would have the best chance of working with my mare. I noticed he was one of your certified trainers, and having heard good things about your training methods, decided to give Bob Claymier a try. He worked primarily on desensitizing her to obstacles and loud noises, and giving her lots of love and reassurance in the process. He also worked with me to show me what he was doing, and how to work with her when she came back home. He had me take her out on a trail ride where he “terrorized” us on that ATV of his! The little mare handled all just beautifully, and when something did frighten her, I put her into the one rein stop. This time, she actually came to a stop right away, turned her head to me for reassurance and petting, and relaxed. It was just amazing.

I have had her out on six trail rides since she arrived back home, and have put her training to the test. We have been up and down very steep hills, one with the whole down hill area terraced with RR ties, a muddy ditch at the bottom, with a narrow foot bridge right next to where she had to cross. She managed the terraces fine, but was nervous about the ditch and bridge. I was too, as I feared she was going to take a big jump over it. I stopped her, took a few deep breathes, turned her head towards me, petted her forehead, then asked her to go over it. She very calmly WALKED over the ditch. I was just thrilled.

I haven’t run into any cherry pickers with chain saw wielding men in them yet, but the parking lots we park the trailer in are filled with bikers, loose dogs and running children. So far she has been good with all. Bob did such a good job with her I am taking my orphan foal (now a yearling) to him this week. It is time she is weaned from me and learns to respect a human’s space.

Anyhow, I just thought you would like to know the good job one of your trainer’s is doing for you, and spreading YOUR good words of wisdom.

Sincerely,
Jeannie Jirucha
Virginia U.S.A.

(Training Provided: 30 days of training was provided for her mare to prevent spooking and bucking. We also analyzed her with the aid of a veterinarian to determine if she had physical issues. At training end, the mare was performing well on trail rides)

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me. Bob, thank you for sharing the passion you have for horses and your incredible talent to train. It was the most amazing experience in my life. You have confirmed my quest in life. Linda, thank you for your warm loving being. You made me feel like part of the family and I will never forget that.

You both have made a huge impact in my life and I just wanted to thank you! I have just recently sent email to Frank Bell about my experiences, and of course the great gift you shared with me. I really miss being the “barn buddy” and am looking forward to becoming that again. In the mean time have a wonderful day!

Kathy
Miller Place New York, U.S.A.

(Training Provided: Two week tutorial of Frank Bell’s 7 Step Safety System)

Bob discussing the genetic makeup of the horse and how we use those traits to communicate in their language.

     Frank Bell Clinic Testimonials

I must thank you for setting me on my way to a better more confident and loving relationship with my horse. I used your techniques yesterday for the first time and saw such a huge difference in my horse. It was amazing. I know I will no longer have to fear this 1600lb giant trampling me! You guys are great!
Kathy Kilcoyne - Brandy Lane Farm Kennels LLC

Thanks again to all of you for organizing it. I’m still on a high from it — maybe the best horse experience I’ve ever had. I’m gonna have a great week!
Pam Murphy

I would also like to offer my deepest thanks and respect to  Frank, Sylvia, Bob & Linda, Chaz, Page, Rahaib, Melanie and to all of you, who helped make this a great event. You all are some wonderful people and I’m privileged to have shared our time together.
Brian Sparry

I had a fabulous time, wish I could of stayed for Monday!  I feel like this clinic has refined my techniques a lot more and I especially enjoyed working with Hollie’s gorgeous buckskin paint King who I think came a long way between Saturday morning and Sunday evening. Thanks for a great Event!
Jacqui

The best weekend I’ve spent in a long time. Thank you for lending me your fabulous gelding.  I learned so much and now I can continue practicing on my own horses. I can’t wait to ride the first one with just a piece of baling twine. I know I can do it. Thanks for all you did to make the clinic a success for us and the horses.
Diana

Just wanted to drop a line and say “thanks” for all of your hard work. The clinic was great, and my Mom & sister couldn’t have enjoyed it more. We really had a blast!
Missy Craig

Thank you and your family for all of your hospitality. Everyone went out of their way and we greatly appreciate it. God be with you and your family.
Grace and Sam Saadat