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Strength of Bond

Posted Mon, 02/20/2012 - 00:11 by NoreenCampbell  NoreenCampbell

Like many older Parelli students I discovered natural horsemanship after years of more conventional training where horses were often treated as if they had no capacity to think and methods were often based on force or coercion. I was intrigued by the Parelli promise to put the relationship first and attracted by the bond it created between horse and human. Little did I know in the beginning that the simple task of taking off a blanket would someday serve as a test of the strength of the bond I developed with Jody, one of the most skeptical horses at our rescue.

Nose, neck, maybe feet

Posted Sun, 02/19/2012 - 16:17 by susanneff  susanneff

I have been playing with the Game of Contact for a while now and there were so many things that I was able to improve in myself, my posture, my  feeling, timing, balance, savvy and experience but I always had trouble to really get the “feet”.

The Potential in Feeling Pleased

Posted Fri, 02/17/2012 - 16:07 by NoreenCampbell  NoreenCampbell

While I have been on my Parelli journey, I have been constantly amazed at how often a lesson I first learn while working with my horse turns into a life lesson that I can use with my family and friends. Most recently this happened with something I learned in one of my first clinics with Carol Coppinger about the potential that comes from feeling pleased.

Freedom of Expression

Posted Wed, 02/15/2012 - 04:12 by coinsmaiden  coinsmaiden

Yesterday, I was playing with my 8 year old 'Walka-loosa' trying to improve our connection, which has been a real struggle lately. I knew that what I had been doing wasn't working and I knew I had to change the way I was thinking instead of just try to change her. This isn't horse 'training' after all; it's horse understanding and horse communicating.

Beautiful and Intelligent Gelding for Sale

Posted Tue, 02/14/2012 - 02:29 by scootinsammy

A left brain extrovert, Jazz (Wyo Hills) has been involved with Parelli NH training since his two year old year. He has spent his 10 years living on ranches of southwestern Montana, navigating the mountainous terrain and boggy bottoms. A solid mount that can be ridden by any level, Jazz will excel in the levels and would be a great partner for someone looking to study Parelli. His resume includes state championship hunter jumper, ranch roping, barrel racing, ranch sorting, 4H Western Horsemanship Champ, lesson horse and demonstration horse for university natural horsemanship classes...

Freestyle/Finesse Intensive Study Class for "working folks"

Posted Tue, 02/14/2012 - 00:19 by nwnhc  nwnhc

Parelli Professional and "Fast Track" instructor Terry Wilson is doing a 5-day  Freestyle/Finesse intensive study course near Seattle to help students advance to Parelli upper levels, or just hone their riding skills. This course is designed for people with a "day job" or school commitments. You get the benefits of a week-long course without having to take time away from work or family.  Details at: http://www.nwnhc.com/html/wilson_clinics.htm

Fun fun fun!

Posted Fri, 02/10/2012 - 14:35 by Sadie  Sadie

 Between the weather being bad and me working i havent been able to ride jack again until today :(  he did beautifully though so i think we will be able to have a go at the bullseye pattern at canter and be relaxed sooner that i initially thought :) 

Wintec wide saddle

Posted Thu, 02/09/2012 - 16:11 by Andrea Kinsella  Andrea Kinsella

 Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a second hand Wintec wide saddle, size 17ins./17.5ins. I was wondering if there is anybody who has one for sale or is thinking about selling it? Thanks.

Hi everyone,

Posted Thu, 02/09/2012 - 16:05 by Andrea Kinsella  Andrea Kinsella

  My name is Andrea and I'm 32 years old. I'm originally from the Czech republic. I've been living in Ireland since 2005 and I got married here last year. I live in Blessington area, in Co. Wicklow.