Your Horse is Trying to Talk to You...Are You Listening?
Testimonials about Natural Horsemanship Instructor and Clinician Chelsie Kallestad of Chelsie Natural Horsemanship, and her products, sent in by her clients and fans. See what is possible when the gentle principles of Natural Horsemanship are used in equine communication.
Dennis Reis Evaluation | October 26, 2007 Hurricane Utah Watch RFD-TV Footage Chelsie traveled to Hurricane Utah for her Dennis Reis evaluation. It couldn’t have gone better!!! She passed everything with flying colors, and even passed several of the “Horseman” level tasks (Horseman is his highest expert level.) She received a total of 13 endorsements, [...]
Chelsie, Hello, I have a young mustang with whom I have bonded and have been playing without using physical force or fear let alone corporal punishment. However, I am a black sheep by doing that, not that I care one bit, my horse trusts and respects me and so do I him. FB friend of [...]
Chelsie, I printed out the 7 parts on Footfalls. I think it’s great and I loved the way you explained it. Vickie U. from Calimesa, California
“I remember the first time that I saw him, he was pacing back & forth in his stall, pinning his ears, bareing his teeth & lunging at anyone who came too close. He was going to be scheduled for euthanization because no one wanted to take the time to try to help him. For you [...]
Hi Chelsie! Thanks again for the wonderful weekend clinic! I learned so much, from tying my halter properly, to backing my horse out of my space, to changing diagonals at the trot! I thought I had much of that down, but I found the details sometimes get away. I really appreciated how much attention you [...]
Hi Chelsie… I wanted to let you know that I do massive amounts of networking, trying to make the world better for horses. Sadly, I am constantly amazed (and often disheartened) to discover how self-centered people are, and how frequently they want to know “what’s in it for them” if they agree to do a [...]
We received this letter from the organizer of the AZ Youth and Career Fair held in Queen Creek, AZ Oct. 2009: Chelsie, Thanks so much for coming to the Youth Fair to do a Presentation for the kids. I had all positive remarks…Thanks again for helping us make it successful! -Lise
“Hello Chelsie, I love your work and your horses and see a great work…congratulations from Spain… Antonio Miguel Diaz Losa from Olloniego, Oviedo, Spain
“My name is Joan Landon and I own a 11yr old mare named Nellie. We have owned her since she was 5 yrs old. Nellie is half thoroughbred and half paint. She was advertised as broke however I soon learned there was a big difference between “broke” and “trained.” In the 6yrs I’ve had her [...]
Chelsie worked with Darlene and Sarah Darst’s Halflinger gelding, Artful Dodger, at “Festival of Horses 2009″ in Scottsdale, AZ: “It was good to learn the right way to learn tasks. Chelsie was really good, clear and extremely patient with a gentle spirit! Chelsie is very passionate about what she does and knows what to focus [...]
“After a bad fall and a serious knock to my confidence, I felt that I was unable to do anything with my horse, Louie. Chelsie was there encourage me in a very patient way while she worked with both Louie and I to rebuild our relationship from the ground up. She is a great listener [...]
Chelsie, “Thank you for this video [How to Halter and How to Tie Rope Halter onto your Horse]. I am rope haltering my pony now, and now I know how to put it on etc. Thank You So Much, Jessica Alfie
Dear Brock Animal Health, My dog Ryan is a 9-year old yellow Lab with multiple health problems. The most prominent problem is arthritis. She has had bilateral ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery on her back legs. Then she developed arthritis in the front legs bilaterally. All of this combined made walking a painful process. We [...]
Dear Barry, Dr. Geoff Vernon has been one of the veterinarians for both the United States and Canadian Equestrian Teams. He is a common figure at Olympic, Pan American and World Equestrian Games as well as at top international show jumping competitions. “I have ben using ActivVEX Products for over 10 years. They are reliable, [...]
“Chelsie, Your videos are so inspiring! Such trust and love shows through!” -Carol Signe Johnson
Subject: You are amazing!!! “Hello. My name is Rachel. I´m from Argentina. My greatest challenge is to improve my communication with horses. I started equitation when I was a teenager, but I found my vocation, reeducating and training “problematic” horses. The best thing is that every day you learn something else, and watching what you [...]
Dear Chelsie, Hope all is well, you are the one that inspired me, after the loss of my daughter. I still don’t have my own horse but when I do, you will be the one that I will trust in to teach me to how to take care and love my big horse as my [...]
Lots of great advice! I’m always leary of people who say they are horse trainers,but Chelsie is the real deal. Thanks, Marty Wheat From Mobile, Alabama
Chelsie, You do SUCH a great job explaining natural horsemanship with your answers. I always read your responses….Thanks for sharing your gifts with all of us. All the best. -Lauren Franciosi
“You are tooooootally awesome!!!…” -Sara S. Shalda, Grand Rapids, MI
“Chelsie, I had such an enjoyable time with you and my horse yesterday! I can’t wait until you come back. If anyone is interested in taking lessons from you in the Cave Creek/Desert Hills area – they are welcome to ride at my place with you. Thanks and hurry back, Lynda Takeda” (Private Lesson Client) [...]
“Good Balance” “Good balance” Comment on this Picture Submitted by: arifmlk555 Jul 31, 2009 11:06 AM
“Our gelding Cody tended to balk before loading. The loading process had evolved into a battle of wills between the two of us. After using the techniques detailed in your loading DVD, Cody was jumping in and out of the trailer with little prompting from me. It is such a relief to have Cody load [...]
Hi Chelsie, …I was so inspired by you. What an awesome person you are… I adore you and your big friends. Thanks for finding [and helping] other people like me…to accomplish…dreams. R.M.
Note: This testimonial was written in response to advice received on Facebook through our “Ask Chelsie” forum. You can read the Q & A at: Horse Won’t Accept the Bit. The client also refers to advice about “wiggling the rope” – you can learn more about this at: How to Teach a Horse to Respect [...]
Hi Chelsie, That was a great demo… all the comments I heard were positive and everyone was very impressed at your knowledge and skills. My friends, Lynn and Cindy thought you were great and learned some new ways to work with their horses. Since I was picked in one of the drawings, I’ll write a [...]
Hi Chelsie, I write a column on clicker training for the Charlotte Examiner. Today’s article was about natural horsemanship halters and lead ropes. I found your excellent YouTube video about how to tie the halter and included it in my article: Horse clicker training tools – natural horsemanship halters and lead ropes I listed [...]
Hi Chelsie (and Leslie), I got your DVD with the kind note on Saturday. I watched it yesterday and was sooo inspired, I wrote this article: Chelsie Kallestad – 5 Horse Training Principles. Hope it helps! Eve Alexander
“Hi Chelsie… Your Paulden Clinic was AWESOME!!! I am feeling sooooo much better, despite Pu’s behavior. I have really gained confidence in Jackson and myself…GREAT CLINIC CHELSIE!!! -Chris Fonoti (Clinic Participant)
As a horse trainer, Chelsie is extremely patient and knowledgeable. She realizes that she is training the person as well as the horse, and she does so with support and explanation so you understand the “why” of what you are doing. Her methods may not be the fastest quick fix, but they get to the [...]
Dear ActivEX, Our beloved Labrador, Amy, suffered from chronic pain due to arthritis. We have tried everything to try to ease her suffering including the very expensive Rimadyl and Deramaxx. When neither of these medications seemed to provide the relief she needed, we began supplementing them with Synovi G3 Chews (also very expensive) and then [...]
“I highly recommend the ActiVex products. I have had great success with them. Since I started my horses on ActiVex Liquid Joint, I have seen a big improvement in their performance and comfort. For example, my Arab has ring bone and I have not been able to find a joint supplement to help him [...]
“Our gelding Cody tended to balk before loading. The loading process had evolved into a battle of wills between the two of us. After using the techniques detailed in your [Trailer] loading DVD, Cody was jumping in and out of the trailer with little prompting from me. It is such a relief to have Cody [...]
“Recently my gelding and I attended your clinic in Pauldon AZ. Since attending, I have noticed a marked difference in the way Cody and I interact. Using your techniques when working with Cody makes him more relaxed and open to learning. I have found myself more relaxed and enjoying my time with such a wonderful [...]
“Chelsie came all the way to Circle, Montana to help Echo and me get prepared for the Helena, Montana and Fort Collins, Colorado [Reis Ranch] tour stops. Her confidence, patience and clear instruction were extremely helpful. What I found amazing was Chelsie is only 21 years old. The maturity and knowledge that she has was [...]
“Chelsie has really helped me personally with my riding, and understanding my horse. I know my horse and I wouldn’t have the close relationship and mutual understanding what we do without Chelsie’s guidance.” – Kassie Parmely
“The clinic went really well. Chelsie is a clear and concise instructor. Most of us were pretty green and inexperienced, but Chelsie was very patient with us. She was very knowledgeable. I liked how she showed us first on her own horse how it should look and then showed us how to do it ourselves. [...]
“The thing I keep telling my friends is, ‘Man, I learned a lot!’ The two things that really impressed me were how much knowledge Chelsie shared, and what an excellent teacher she is! I’ve been at this for quite awhile, but only picked up bits and pieces before. It was really cool to see [...]
“Please pass this on: Thanks to Chelsie’s guidance, from the first try and at least a dozen tries since, Scotch drives into the trailer, stands there and waits for me to come in, and backs all the way out–then comes right back in on his own. Additionally, Jewel is backing out of her stall without [...]
“I felt like I was really communicating with my horse for the first time! We totally bonded at this workshop! It was amazing!” – LSH
“Even as a non-participating observer, I learned a lot! I was very impressed with her abilities, and she is a very good teacher!” – Jean Good (Clinic Auditor)
“A wonderful experience for me and my horse!” -Linda Steen (Clinic Participant)
“A stress free, fun, learning experience for horse and rider!” – Sally Reeves (Clinic Participant)
“An excellent confidence builder for both horse and partner!” – Nyla Greer (Clinic Participant)
“She has a very balanced approach… I enjoyed the clinic very much!” – Leeann Walden (Clinic Participant)
“Our gelding Cody tended to balk before loading. The loading process had evolved into a battle of wills between the two of us. After using the techniques detailed in your loading DVD, Cody was jumping in and out of the trailer with little prompting from me. It is such a relief to have Cody load [...]
“I have been working with Scotch using her techniques and can’t believe the results!!!! Chelsie is amazing!!!” – Hillary from Arizona
