Your Horse's Horseman

Not everyone can be a horseman, but they can learn to be thier horse's horseman. Every horse is different and there will be certain characteristics that won't change. Learning to adapt to these characteristics and using methods that work for that horse will increase the rate of progression. There are instructors out there that teach a "one size fits all" training program for young horses or problem horses, but thier program is not nessecarily going to work for all horses.
When learning to be your horse's horseman there is a lot to take into consideration. You must look at the age of the horse; some older horses are a lot harder to train than young one's. Also look at confirmation; you might not like a lot of suspension in your horse, but they are made to go with a lot of suspension, you learn to ride that. Take into consideration the horse's previous training; it can more to difficult to re-train one. There can be many different things to look at in your horse when coming up with a training program. Learning through big groups at clinics with horse's at different stages in thier training and people at different stages can be frusterating for both horse and rider.
When helping a person to become thier horse's horseman I prefer teaching one-on-one with horse and rider. I can see where the horse is at in thier training and also see where the rider is at. Sometimes it is more the rider than the horse, remember these horse's are making adjustments to to the rider as well. Understanding a little about where the horse has come from, previous training, and so forth I am able to translate to the rider. When teaching I ride the horse as well to understand what they have been taught and a little bit of how. In most cases I am dealing with young horses so they don't have a huge history, but older horse's come with history. This is really important to understand and this is where I see a lot of comprimise between horse and rider. Without the distraction of other horse's in the arena or round corral The horse and rider are able to focus on what they are being taught. When horse and rider start to understand the each other the frustration will turn into progression.
We are not all dog trainers, but you can teach one to sit by understanding the basics; there is no reason you shouldn't be able to do the same with your horse. Learn to understand your horse and the basics and you will become your horse's horseman in no time.