Don't miss out on these Special Summer Savvy Series classes!! Space is limited. Register now!!!
DATES & CLASSES:
These are just a few ideas and topics that we may cover...
Learning to Play the 7 Games/ Breaking the Level 1 Barrier (L1 On Line) Learn the dynamics of the ABCs of the language of horses as developed by Pat Parelli. Sensitize your horse to the things you would like for him to be sensitive to and desensitize him to stimulus that doesnt need to mean anything.
Winning the 7 Games (L2 On Line) We'll improve the quality of your Seven Games, and learn to put them to a purpose, using obstacles. We'll continue to teach you to develop a calmer, braver horse. By understanding the Language of Horses, your dreams and goals can turn into a reality.
Preparing For a Safe and Fun Ride (L2 Freestyle) Get your horse in the mood to be your partner. Learn to read when your horse is ready to ride and what to do when he isnt.
Riding with 1 Rein (L2 Freestyle) Gain control of your predator tendencies while learning to get connected to your horse's feet. Are you playing all 7 games from on top of zone 3? This topic is one that folks like to skip because it makes us uncomfortable. But, remember that these skills will be essential to your future success. If you have not mastered them, there will be a hole in your relationship.
Rein Positions (L2 Freestyle) Gain a strong foundation on perfect practice with rein positions. Learn and understand when and why to use each. Get your horses feet in your hands.
Expand your Driving Game (L2/3 On Line) Keep building your relationship and develop your communication skills in all 5 zones. Learn the strategies for starting 1 and 2 rein driving on the ground.
Impulsion Programs and Fluidity (L2/3 Freestyle) Use the Parelli Freestyle Patterns to get your horses whoa equal to his go as well as learn how to flow with his go. Learn strategies for you and your horse to gain some relaxation in and with motion.
Building towards Bridless Riding (L3 Freestyle) How perfect is your practice? Learn to expand your 7 Games and Parelli Patterns to take your riding to the refinement level. Do the simple things with excellence.
March 31 (Wednesday 10a-1p) Level 2/3 Online (lightness and refinement using zip-ties)
April 1 (Thursday 10a-1p) Level 2/3 Freestyle (Patterns and Carrot Stick riding
April 2 (Friday 10a-1p) Level 2/3 Freestyle (Games and Challenges)
April 3 (Saturday 10a-1p) Level 2/3 Freestyle (Trail Ride at Clemson)
Horse Behavior and YOU
A ground-skills course designed to catapult your savvy of horses, Horsenality, rapport, respect,
Seven Games, Patterns. This course is hands-down the most popular course Parelli has ever
offered as it teaches you the essential skills of reading horse behavior and learning how to
adjust your personality to bring out the best in your horses Horsenality.
In 2010, Horsenality and personality are taken to whole new depth of understanding in how to
connect with your horse.
Recommended for Level 1 4 students.*
Read horses at a deeper level, understand core behaviors
Pinpoint Horsenality more accurately, understand changes
Balance each Horsenality, learn the keys to: calming, building trust, developing motivation
and cultivate willingness
Understand your core personality and its effect on your horse
Personal workshops to learn how to manage and flex your own energy
Solve problems at their core
Advanced On Line skills: 22-foot Line, 45-foor Line, long reins
Advanced Liberty skills: the round corral and beyond
Mastering rapport and respect bonding and boundaries
Mental and emotional fitness for horses
Parelli Games, live Auditions, Ambassador Training (optional and outside of class time)!
Level 2 BREAKTHRU
For students wanting to get out of Level 1 jail! Get focused on accomplishing Level 2 savvy
keys both on the ground and riding. This specially designed course teaches safety and
confidence, preparation for riding in arenas and on the trail, and of ultimate importance: how
to have more fun with your horse!
Recommended for Level 1 graduates.**
Focus on two Savvys: On Line and FreeStyle Riding
Develop 22-foot Line skills Seven Games & Patterns at Level 2+
Dramatically improve your seat, balance, confidence and fluidity
Stop relying on your reins
Trail savvy safety, relaxation and fun!
Riding in groups synchronized rides, fun challenges.
Overcome arena humdrum and phobias, build a strong foundation
Master impulsion powerful strategies for getting whoa = go
Parelli Games, live Auditions, Ambassador Training (optional and outside of class time)!
Confidence TRAN SFORMATION
The Parelli Program is one of the most effective programs for overcoming fear and teaching
confidence skills to both horses and humans. We empower you to know how to rate your skill,
increase knowledge in three critical areas so you can take charge of your own situation. Our
fear makeovers are dramatic and lasting.
This course is for students and/or horses of any level* who want a fear detox.
Daily fear makeovers for horses
Daily fear makeovers for riders
Honoring the fear, re-training your brain
Helping horses through fear, expanding their thresholds
Step by step progress plans
Learning how to manage yourself
Lessons in personal empowerment with horses
Confidence strategies, the ones Pat and Linda use!
Parelli Games, live Auditions, Ambassador Training (optional and outside of class time)!
Savvy FINESSE
Moving from Level 3 to 4 requires new understandings in the area of Finesse. Learn what
collection is all about and the important new Fluidity breakthrough techniques that teach you
how to ride with a better, more engaged posture. Classes involve teaching your horse to collect
(at Liberty and when riding), addressing longitudinal, latitudinal and vertical flexion, plus
essential lessons in core strength and posture.
Recommended for Level 3+ students.*
Preparation for collection what your horse needs to know, what you need to know
Ground skill exercises to teach your horse collection
Longitudinal and latitudinal flexion
Teaching your horse to go willingly into a gentle contact
Bit-ology: what bit, when and why
Understanding the physical development of your horse
Mastering the fluid seat so you can float with your horse
Learning collection in your body you have to do it first!
Exercises that naturally develop collection
Isolate, separate and recombine dissecting maneuvers
Lateral movements, lead changes (simple and flying)
Fluidity for Finesse its different!
Secrets of Pat Parellis Precision Pen
Western or English, riding naturally with Finesse improves you as a rider and improves your
horses physical wellbeing
Parelli Games, live Auditions, Ambassador Training (optional and outside of class time)!
Moving Into Level 3
For the confident student who is ready to advance in three Savvys: On Line, FreeStyle, and
Liberty. This unique course is for students looking to jump start their progress through Level
2 and into Level 3, while unveiling the psychology behind why On Line and Liberty build to
FreeStyle! If you have Fast Track Course goals, but need to advance your horsemanship, this
course is made for you!
Recommended for students self-assessed half-way through Level 2.
Learn the secrets to excellence with your horse
Start putting On Line to a purpose while playing at greater distances
Discover truth, transparency and trust with your horse at Liberty
Bring your fluidity to the next level
Advance your fun and savvy on the trail
Build a foundation for bridleless riding
Develop the pre requisites for riding with Finesse
Daily schedule:
* 9 am to noon -- Morning workshop (covering a series topic) * 12 pm to 1 pm -- Lunch (bring your bag lunch and lots of water!) * Afternoons will be open for play time and experimentation from 1-4pm. * Additional Private or Semi-Private lessons available.
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