09/14/2026
Walter’s HORSEMANSHIP 🐎
“A way to understand and enjoy a deeper level of Horses.”
I am a Horseman and live in Ocala FL, USA. 🇺🇸
I have more than 40 years of experience training horses and riders. I teach both adults and children HORSEMANSHIP.
It is very important to spend the time necessary to train your horse well.
However, it’s also about the quality of time, the intensity, empathy and your understanding of horses as well and your personal connection with your horse that will make you a better horseman/horsewoman.
A horse reflects you.
I will show you how to build a partnership with your horse based on mutual respect and trust. Horses are very sensitive and can “read” you and can sense whether you are insecure, afraid, or in control of the situation.
The horse wants to be the “top ranking” member of the group, whether it is within a group of horses, or with humans as well.
Horse and Rider: Who's Leading Whom?
This knowledge is actually known to horse persons but many are unable to put it into practice.
There is only one way, your horse has to respect you as the "alpha".
I can teach you how to develop the deep connection and “alpha” that is necessary in order to be a proficient horseman/horsewoman at all times.
Once you become a proficient horseman/horsewoman, not only will the relationship between you and your horse be immeasurably enhanced, but you will also be changed in a more self-assured, positive way!
Horses 🐎 are wonderful creatures, and if you open up to them, they always change people in a valuable way!
Let’s get started! Contact me.
You have such a magical way with horses Walt.
- Nancy Palmer -
Recommendation ... Racehorse filly … we recommend Walter without reservation.
About training with Whatta. 2-year-old Racehorse filly that was trained in Ocala.
We were looking for somebody to work with our very nervous, highly stressed 2 year old filly at her pre-race training facility in Ocala.
We feel very fortunate that we found Walter Israel. Walter worked with her 3 times a week for 11 weeks on ground work and desensitization.
Our hope was that Walter’s work would allow the filly to let go of her own stress. That’s exactly what happened.
She’s a completely different and more relaxed filly and has made the transition to the race barn better than we could have hoped.
She is now calm, uncomplicated and easy to handle. Walter’s work with her has left her so much better prepared for her future career.
Whether she makes it as a race horse or not she has a much greater chance of success.
What’s more, Walter showed up on time to every appointment, worked well with the farm owner and staff and sent us a detailed report after each session.
We recommend Walter without reservation.
Signed: Mark Bellard, Heronwood Racing Partners LLC
November 2, 2025
Hi Walter. Mark and I are on our way home from Aqueduct New York and Whatta's first race. She broke well and got a very good education. Once she figured out what the job was, she ran on. Passed four horses before it was over. We are hopeful for her future.
June 11, 2026 … Whatta Weekend had a great outing at Aqueduct in New York today!
- Mark Bellard
September 11, 2026
Hi Walter. Good 3rd place effort from Whatta yesterday at Saratoga. She’s getting better every time!
- Mark Bellard
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