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Frank Bell's Gentle Solution Revolution™ Natural horsemanship clinics, horse training techniques and unique horse training products using Horsewhisperer Frank Bell's acclaimed Gentle Solutions. Frank's Safe and Simple techniques for training horses can achieve instant results - even with problem horses! Making it Simple! Making It Safe! Get There Now! |
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As a child a twist of fate blessed Frank Bell with the gift to befriend even the fiercest canines. As an adult, that fate (and gift) again nudged Frank, this time in the direction of the equine. From that moment forward, Frank Bell never looked back as his career in the horse world exploded. Frank quickly became one of the premier respected masters in the most significant revolution in horse handling techniques to come along for hundreds of years. Frank Bell's 7-Step Safety System has helped thousands of horses and their owners worldwide to bridge the communication gap. This remarkable system of exercises immediately puts both parties on higher ground. Instead of riding in fear, horsemen and women are now riding in greater confidence. Most importantly, safety is always at the forefront. Frank Bell has been featured on all major networks, in numerous newspapers and horse magazines, and on Fox TV live in New York City just before the movie The Horse Whisperer hit the theaters in 1998. A follow-up three-part series reporting on Frank’s 7-Step Safety System in Western Horseman magazine catapulted Frank into the international arena by the end of the last century.
Frank has proudly earned the title and domain name: www.horsewhisperer.com – Join Frank Bell’s Gentle Solution Revolution!
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William Scebbi of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) presents Frank Bell with the "1997 Special Recognition of Outstanding Support" award. |
TV Documentaries, Series & Spots MAGAZINE ARTICLES • NEWSPAPER COVERAGE • BENEFITS • SEMINARS|
Horse & Rider Magazine - Guide to Top 12 Clinicians - March, 2000 |
Arabian Times - "Whispers of a Horseman" by Faye Rudsenske, feature story - May 1998 |
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Western Horseman - Three Part Series, 7 - Step Safety System - Full Color Feature - September 1998, December 1999, January 2000 |
The Trail Rider - "A Whisperer Like No Other" - Jan 1998 |
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Riding Magazine (England) - "The Gentle Touch" - Jan 1999 |
| San Francisco Chronicle | Virginia Beach Pilot |
| Richmond Times | The Patriot - News |
| Kennebec Journal (Harrisburg, PA) | San Angelo Standard - Times |
| Boca Raton News | San Mateo Co. Times |
| The Gazette (Colorado Springs) | Denver Post |
| Chicago Tribune | Rocky Mountain News |
| Bangor Daily News | The News Sentinel |
| Jackson Hole News | Great Falls Tribune |
NARHA Benefit DemonstrationsDances With Horses has raised approximately $250,000 for the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) performing Benefit Demonstrations in the following cities: (* Asterisk indicates a 3 - day clinic was also provided)
| Tallahassee, FL* | Akron, OH |
| Madison, WI* | Longmont, CO |
| Monroe, WA* | Woodside, CA* |
| Bishop, CA | San Angelo, TX* |
| Greensboro, NC | Warwick, NY* |
| Grand Rapids, MI | Fort Wayne, IN* |
| Golden, CO* | Jackson, WY* |
| Seattle, WA* | San Diego, CA* |
| Mammoth, CA | Virginia Beach, VA |
Other Benefit Demonstrations
- The Horse Protection League Benefit: 800 spectators, Parker, CO
- 4 - H Benefit: 500 spectators, Ridgeway, CO
SeminarsWild Horse Workshops: Frank teaches his gentle training approach annually, at Wild Horse Workshops throughout the U.S.A. These are federally funded events for the public and BLM staff.
Wild Horse Inmate Program: Frank works with prisoners at the Canyon City, Colorado facility. He teaches his unique skills with the wild mustangs fresh off the range at the public BLM adoptions.
Emily Griffith Center: Early in 1998 Bell began collaborating with psychologist, Cindy Sharp, of the Emily Griffith Center. The two began exploring the applicability of Bell ’s techniques with at-risk teenagers. Early work with these kids at the Griffith Center shows great promise.
Safe Futures: A federally funded program to reintroduce positive elements into Indian reservation life. In an interesting twist of events, Bell taught his gentle skills to Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Indians on the Fort Belknap Reservation near Malta, MT. in December 1997.
Major Radio CoverageBBC Radio Interview: Birmingham, England interview with Frank Bell, December 2004.
The Horse Show with Rick Lamb: Sixty - seven stations in twenty - eight states. Regular interviews on Frank's 7 - Step Safety System, the subject of Horse Gentling, and his Horses Healing Humans program.
Horse Talk 1280 AM - Denver, CO: Charles Owen's live show. Frank has been a featured guest and hosted the show in January 1998.
Tom Martino Show - Denver, CO: Featured interview which covered one hour of a 3 - hour show in May 1998.
Pet Talk 850 AM - Denver, CO: Featured guest specializing in problem horse issues, January 1996.
Training Experience2000 - Present, Public and private training at Windrider Ranch, Ashton, Idaho
1994 - 2000 Head trainer Rocky Mountain Training Center in Larkspur, Colorado. Specialized in helping troubled horses and starting young horses. Conducted clinics and intensive workshops in greater Denver area.
1993 - Operated sale and training barn Kamschatka in Camden, SC. Specialized in working with troubled horses in the area. Retrained thoroughbred race horses for fox hunting, hunter/jumper. Conducted clinics on natural horsemanship in Columbia, SC area.
1988 - 1992 Abercrombie and Kent/Rolex Polo Team. Started polo horses at 2 years in preparation for South Florida high goal competition. Involved in all aspects of operating the facilities in Cameron, MT and Lugoff, SC, from breeding, foaling, imprinting, halter breaking, and starting the young horses. Retrained thoroughbred race horses for careers in hunter/jumper, jumping, three day eventing, and trail. Studied the horsemanship techniques of Buck Brannaman, Sherri Merica, Ray Hunt, Pat Parelli, John Lyons, Omar Viale, and Linda Tellington Jones thoroughly while incorporating aspects of each into the Frank Bell system. Studied with a Lakota Sioux elder and learned the secrets of Sioux training and horsemanship.
1986 - 1988 Owner/operator Bullwheel Ranch, Varney, Montana
Testimonials"I watched my rogue horse who reacted to everything, trusted no one, and bucked everyone off, melt in Frank's hands. The bond that developed between the two was incredible. Gentle persuasiveness and cooperation created a quiet, confident horse who believed his abilities were limitless."
- Meg Lodes, Larkspur, CO
"Frank spent about 30 hours working with Raphael and me. It was a complete learning experience for both of us. It is a gentling process, not rough or abusive. I would recommend Frank over any other trainer."
- Jerry Leaser, Palmer Lake, CO
"Never in my wildest dreams would I have believed that my draft horse could be ridden with only a piece of bailing twine. He is a totally different horse today. Before your clinic, he would stand in his stall and threaten anyone that would come near him. Now he nickers when we come into the barn and enjoys all the attention we can now give him. Every day we go through all 7 steps so that his confidence and mine grow. He is a totally new horse!"
- Heidi Kucera, Atherton, CA
"My horse (Arabes) bucked so hard she broke my pelvis. In a short time, Frank had my wife, Linda, (a novice) riding Arabes confidently and without incident."
- Bob Claymier, Marshall, VA
"I had several horses giving me fits. One had thrown a competent horsewoman and hurt her badly. The other went to her knees when mounted, terrified. Frank took each of these horses for a week, then shared his system with my daughter, Lynn. He was very adamant that Lynn fully understand just how to help these horses before taking them home. Frank accomplished more in a week than most trainers would in several months. Most importantly, he seems to genuinely care for the horse's well - being."
- Sylvia McDonald, Larkspur, CO
"I watched Frank work with three troubled horses over a period of three hours. I then went home to try the Bell system on my difficult quarter horse, Amos. Amos had mystified the finest trainers in the Northwest and we were seemingly at a dead end. When my wife drove up and saw me riding Amos bareback using merely a halter and lead rope, she was wide - eyed with disbelief. We both attended Frank's clinic the following three days, and a whole new world opened to us. Amos now happily carries my 13 - year - old daughter in local shows. They proudly collect ribbons as true partners. Frank literally changed our lives. I am now able to help other distressed horse people."
- David Bishop, Woodinville, WA
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