Horse Sense Horsemanship (Illinois)

Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 17:19 by dostrem  dostrem

A fun group of central Illinois, USA parelli students helping to keep each other motivated and inspired along the journey to excellence.

Finally...

Posted Fri, 12/24/2010 - 17:19 by nmclean  nmclean

I am finally on a little break from the University of Illinois and can now return to share parelli blog....I have added a current runner to the herd for a little R & R.  He is my Winter parelli project that will return to the track this Spring.  I can't wait for Christmas Day to unwrap a Level 1/2 DVD.  I have watched the Savvy Club videos but have never ordered a Levels course until now.  Looking forward to it!

The Parelli 12 foot line...

Posted Tue, 07/13/2010 - 16:23 by nmclean  nmclean

I ordered my first official Parelli 12 foot line back in December.  I love it...nothing compares as far as quality and functionality. 

While going through papers yesterday I ran across the instruction sheet that came with the 12 foot line it reads:  The best rope in the world is not a lead rope...It's a line of communication between you and your horse. 

Music and Horses

Posted Mon, 06/14/2010 - 14:42 by nmclean  nmclean

The current Savvy Times has a great article on rythym with horse and rider.  I have always had a more relaxed ride with music playing in the background.  I think it helps me to relax and therefore relaxes my horse.  On the racetrack I always have a song in my head I can sing or hum while riding and it really helps the horses that are prone to tying up.  I can let them roll right along without cranking down on them and maybe the sound of a voice in melody relaxes them also (even though I am not the best singer).  Anyway, check out this article and get your

Pat on FB

Posted Fri, 05/07/2010 - 15:52 by nmclean  nmclean

I was happy to hear that Winstar Farm, the owner/breeder of Kentucky Derby Winner Super Saver, is adopting some natural horsemanship principles into it's racing operation through Pat and Linda Parelli.  I saw Pat's congratulatory video to Bill Casner, owner of Winstar Farm, on the Parelli Facebook page.

Liberty

Posted Sat, 04/24/2010 - 02:36 by nmclean  nmclean

Worked with all three of my Thoroughbreds at Liberty today.  If the foundation for the 7 games online is good the transition to liberty is fairly easy. Especially in a large round pen (65 ft.).  All three seemed to catch on quickly.  Time for Auditions ! (Level 1 online...I didn't realize how ready we were until we did so well at Liberty.)  I am really impressed on how fluently the change in direction creates control.  When I sense right brain behavior is beginning...change direction...lip licking begins and control is regained.

My Mentor - Danielle

Posted Sat, 02/27/2010 - 00:40 by nbristow  nbristow

Rocky and I would like to brag about our MENTOR, but first the story behind my Rocky. My husband and I bought him at an auction and like most people they see a beautiful horse and he looked good under saddle at the auction. Little did we realizied he was drugged. I worked with Rocky from May until August and I started getting at the crossroad where I didn't know if I wanted to put him back in the system or not. I found Danielle's ad for Natural Horsemanship and I called her. I knew in my heart Rocky would be an awesome horse I just didn't know how to get him there so I call Danielle.

Playday! April 10th 12pm-5pm

Posted Mon, 02/15/2010 - 22:07 by dostrem  dostrem
04/10/2010 12:00
Europe/London

Play days will run from 12pm-5pm. Call or email to reserve your spot as space is limited. Arena fee is $10 per person. Current coggins is required.

Duncan Sit

Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 17:34 by dostrem  dostrem
Duncan Sit

Smokey and I in Pagosa

Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 17:29 by dostrem  dostrem
Smokey and I in Pagosa