Parelli e-News July 13, 2007 - Parelli Natural Horsemanship

Parelli e-News July 13, 2007
PARELLI WORLDWIDE
JULY 13, 2007
Question:
The horse I’m riding at the moment is not mine. The
owner only rides him for an hour, once a month, so
she lets me ride him as often as I want. The owner
told me that he was mistreated by a man at some
point in his history. Whenever I play the friendly
game with him I make sure he’s okay with the lead
rope on his body.
However, as soon as I swirl it around and it makes
that swish sound, he goes crazy. I’m guessing he was
mistreated with a rope in some way. He has no
problem with women but does not let any man get
close to him or touch him. As I am only starting off
with the Parelli Home Study Kit, I still have to get a
bit used to the tools. Once I let him graze, giving him
the whole lead rope and just stand there doing
nothing, he will step on the lead rope but once he
feels the tension, goes absolutely crazy! Is there
anything I can do so he does not get frightened if
something like this happens? He accepts the rope
when I play the friendly game with him and is no
trouble at all.
Pat and Linda relaxing for a few minutes at the Colorado Center while
Remmer finds this a wonderful opportunity to grab a mouthful of grass.
Answer:
Many horses are bothered by the swishing sound a
whip or twirling rope makes. What you need to do is
get him ‘desensitized’ but without being rude about
it. Retreat, retreat, retreat is the secret of building
confidence with things horses are afraid of. Instead of
standing there and swinging the rope, walk away
from the horse as you do it, giving him as much rope
as possible so he can follow at a distance that is more
comfortable for him. As his confidence grows he’ll
gradually get closer but don’t stop walking. Soon you
can face him and walk backwards, then finally stand
still and swing it in front of him, beside him, over his
head, etc. Take your time and when he gets worried,
retreat from him but don’t stop swinging.
As for stepping on the rope and panicking, this is also
natural for horses. They hate to be trapped and
feeling something ‘grab’ them behind the head can
be very frightening until they understand what’s
going on. Game #2 (Porcupine Game) will be the
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best help here. Teach your horse to yield to gradually
increasing pressure on the back of his head, first
using your hand to lower his head, and then using the
lead rope to help him figure out how to drop his head
when he feels pressure rather than jerk back against
it. Use lots of release and the moment he tries to give
to the pressure, take your hand off him and rub. With
repetition he’ll quickly learn how to respond
appropriately to pressure instead of panicing. Just
remember it takes a little time and lots of repetition
for it to become an automatic response that overrides
his natural reaction.
Why some horses are more afraid of men can have
something to do with being mistreated by one, but
often it has more to do with the way men tend to
approach horses as opposed to the way women or
children do. Generally speaking, women are softer in
attitude and more empathetic with the feelings of the
horse whereas men tend to be more direct and
dominating which feels more predatory to the horse.
There are many, many demonstrations Pat has done
with horses who ‘hate’ men, but because he acts
more like a horse-man, the horses love him.
Parelli UK
Atwood Ranch Coming to the
Reno, NV Tour Stop
Come see Kalley Krickeberg, Parelli liaison and Young Horse Program
Developer at Atwood Ranch Naturally (AR), when she debuts a sampling of the
Atwood bred horses at the Reno tour stop, July 21-22, as a member of the Parelli
Savvy Team.
Be a part of this exciting adventure! Follow in Pat’s footsteps as he develops his
AR horses, imagine yourself with a well bred, naturally started, affordable young
horse. Fulfill your dream of a fresh start! Chat with Mike, Catherine and Kalley
about the breeding, young horse foundations and development, as well as the rich
history of Atwood Ranch.
Join us in Reno for the start of the Atwood Ranch Naturally/Parelli Natural
Horse-Man-Ship experience. Pat is reveling in his new young horses from
Atwood Ranch. So can you! Together we can both assist you in selecting the
ultimate partner for your horsemanship journey. For more information visit www.
AtwoodRanchNaturally.com
Tell us all about it…
Each week, for the next few months we will be
asking you for success stories. We want to know
how Parelli has changed your horse-humanrelationship. Do you have stories or photos you
would like to share? Send them in!
This week we want to know, “What is the
handiest application you have used your Savvy
String for?” Please limit your submissions to 300
words or less. Click here to email your story!
World’s Largest Natural Horsemanship Celebration
FREE Weekly
Savvy Podcast!
This week: Pat talks about where Parelli Natural
Horsemanship is headed for generations to come.
Click here for the Parelli Podcast Home Page. These are
brief, helpful tips from Pat and Linda that can be viewed
on your computer or can be downloaded to an iPod.
Savvy Club members can enjoy the archive in our
members’ web site.
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Next Week on RFD-TV
Royal Show
If you’ve been watching Horse
& Country TV on Sky Channel
295 (note from the 16th July on
SKY channel 280) you will
have seen the UK Team
presenting at the Royal Show,
Stoneleigh Park last week.
Despite a shortened schedule
the show was a huge success,
enabled by the dedicated work
of all who took part.
Thank you to all who took part
and supported us, in particular
our team of volunteers; Jenny
Beynon, Laura Aitken, Stacey
Atkins, Jo Knight, Niki
Hardwick, Kim Cox, Darren
Smith, Larisa Tasker, Mary
Scott-Morgan, Nicky
Townshend
Linda and Pat Parelli begin an all new season of step-bystep horse transformations: Pat rides Storm and surprises
everyone when he takes the bridle off!. DISH Channel
231 & DirecTV Channel 379.
SHOW TIMES:
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Pictures at right; Despite the
rain and a shortened schedule,
response to the Parelli
Programme has been great!
Wednesday 4pm & 10pm ET/1pm & 7pm PT
Click on photos to enlarge them.
Saturday 1pm ET/10am PT
Complete schedule and air times
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Thursday 8am ET/5am PT
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Photos courtesy of Sue Evans
Introductory Talks
Licensed 3-Star Parelli Professional Lyla Cansfield has started giving a series of
introductory presentations to share the Parelli’s Secret with horse lovers all
around the country.
Admission to all these events is free so it's another great opportunity to get to
know more about this wonderful programme. Talks will be held at the following
venues through July:
Friday 13th July - 6:30pm
Ashen EC, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8JU
Watch Parelli Programs
anywhere in the world!
Wherever you are now, you can
watch Parelli Programs , online,
through the support of Horse &
Country TV!
Email uk@parelli.com for more details or call the office on 0800 023 4813
Parelli
Professionals at
parelli.com
Click here for simple search
functions
to find Private Lessons and Clinics
by Date or Location in your country!
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Parelli Postcards from the
Colorado Center
Parelli EU
Horse•Man•Ship Rendezvous in Bremgarten
Photos courtesy of Heiko Rodde
Top right ,4-Star Senior Instructor, Michael Wanzenried, capturing the crowds
attention; Bottom right, smiles from the crowd; Bottom left, Michael, during an
excellent liberty demonstration with his stallion “Pecas” and “Red Sun” the
Arabian gelding. Top left, “Pecas”, Michael’s Hispano stallion.
Go to www.parelli-instruktoren.com for more information on your team of
Licensed Parelli Professionals who can support YOU with hands on coaching
and click here to join the Parelli International Savvy Club. Click here for a
complete list of Parelli Instructors around the world.
Parelli AU
Pat and Linda will be presenting a Specialist Clinic on Thursday Evening—
International Savvy Club Members receive 65% off Specialist Clinic tickets!
Call the friendly Equitana Team NOW to secure your seat on1300 765 929 or
visit www.equitana.com.au for further ticketing information.
If you are not a member of the International Savvy Club JOIN NOW!
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Thank You Loveland, CO
Volunteers and Ambassadors!
Did you see Parelli in Loveland, CO? Pat and Linda put on a spectacular show at
the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, CO on June 23rd and 24th. "One of
the best (and most essential) parts of our tour stops are our incredible volunteers
and ambassadors—and our Loveland group did a spectacular job!!"
THANK YOU so much for your efforts and enthusiasm, Loveland, CO
Volunteers and Ambassadors! We couldn't 'Raise the Level of Horsemanship
Worldwide' without you!!!!
AMBASSADORS: Erika Babbitt-Rogers, Marion Dahlgren, Kim Davison, Jan
Evans, Suzanne Harness, Patty Hocking, Jaime Johnson, Kathy Jordan, Maria
Matlaga, Patsy McBroome, Lisa McBroome, John McBroome, Janet Nelson,
Melody Orso, Victoria Pellerito, Kathleen Pyatt, Katie Warfield, Nancy Faust,
Cathey Skow, Pam Staner, Darrel Staner. VOLUNTEERS: Marion Dahlgren,
Sharon Jayne, Ronald Gruchow, Patsy McBroome, Rebecca Carroll, Carole
DeWolf, Walter DeWolf, Lisa McBroome, Petra Christensen, John McBroome,
Geri Brown, Susan Schlife, Sandra Clayton, Leah Van Der Miller, Janet K Mills,
Maria Matlaga, Ernest Eugster, Brigitte Eugster, Judy Millington, Katie
Warfield, Christine Obrien, Stephanie Grad, Bob Millington, Jenelle Crim,
Kaytlin Crim, Martina Middione
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