Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
SavvyT I M E S
DIG
ITAL
ISS
UE 2
Feature Columns by Pat Parelli and Linda Parelli
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 2
Get Over It, Get Off!Better To Be A Live ChickenThan A Dead Duck.BY LINDA PARELLI
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 3
Q-1: It was our first ride by ourselves and he got scared of something and started moving his feet sideways. He wanted to turn and trot off in the other direction, so I turned him in a circle. He had never been afraid like that before.
I got off and showed him it was okay from the ground. I didn’t get back on, it just didn’t feel right, so we finished our time together on the ground. Did I make the right decision? I felt bad for not getting back on, but it just didn’t feel entirely right?
A-1: THIS IS GREAT! What Savvy! You absolutely did the right thing. If a horse goes right brain, get off right away. Sort it out from the ground, and if you don’t feel totally confident about getting back on, don’t.
All those old sayings that make you believe things like “the horse has won” are not true! You did the safe and savvy thing, well done. The idea is to get your horse more confident, less right brain and more in the habit of using his left brain. Confidence comes with control.
Q-2: I am 49 years old and returning to horses after many, many years. I am finding that I have a fear of horse accidents that I don’t remember ever having before. Is it foolish to try horses again at this age when I am easily intimidated – especially when riding?
A-2: Many of our students are in their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and even 70’s! To have fear is healthy, it will keep you from making mistakes or taking too big a risk. Always listen to your instincts.
The great thing about our program is that 50% of it is from the ground, so you’ll get to build your confidence. The more communication, understanding, and control you have with your horse on the ground, the safer you’ll feel.
Follow the program and it will keep you safe, especially because you’ll get the horse on your side before you even climb on him. Most people don’t do this, they just saddle up and get on, and that’s asking for trouble. You need to get your horse calm, connected and responsive… and keep it that way.
LINDA & REMMER
What Stops Us From Getting Off?
Our ego…? The horse will think he’s won…? Why is this the smartest and safest thing to do...? And when do you know you should get off? (The first moment it crosses your mind).
The moment your horse does not feel calm or connected, you need to fix that. Do less sooner and you’ll stop tense situations developing into dangerous ones.
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 4
Staying Safe with Challenging HorsesBY LINDA PARELLI
LINDA’S NEW HORSE DYLANO
Dylano came to me early in 2015 from Switzerland via my protegé, Marion Oesch. In her position as head trainer for the sports stable, “Le,” she has gained a reputation for developing the confidence of young and more seasoned horses using the Parelli Program.
As she continued to impress the management and owner, Marion was asked if she could help with a beautiful, well bred stallion at their breeding facility “Lodbergen” in Germany that was very valuable but had become impossible to train. Dylano (dee-lah-no), a magnificent chestnut stallion, had been a challenge from the day they started riding him, violently bucking almost every trainer off at some point.
They managed to qualify him as an approved stallion through the prestigious and demanding 70 day test. But after that, he became unridable. When Marion was asked if she could help, of course she was
up for the challenge... and passionate about making a difference. I remember when she told me about him. Dylano was extremely defensive and volatile. At that time she read his Horsenality as extreme RBI (Right Brain Introvert) – shut down and explosive.
Marion poured her heart and soul into him. Over several months she was able to win his trust to the point that she could even ride him around bareback with a halter and one rein. That’s pretty impressive progress!
Then it came to saddling, and that’s when she called for help. Pat gave her some advice and more progress was made, but Dylano was still not quite right when she went to mount from the right side. As a result of rigorous training in her Parelli education, Marion knew well the tests a horse needed to pass before riding! In 2013, I was in Europe and told Marion I would come and help her. She brought Dylano into the barn and his presence was breathtaking. I could see how much she loved him and how much he loved her. I asked her to show me what she had going and where the roadblock was.
When she finally saddled him, he took off bucking and ‘roaring’ – a noise I’ve heard horses make when they’re mad.
She said he used to do that all the time, and much louder, but now it was only sometimes and relatively mild.
Our QH stallion “Liberty” did that when we first got him which is how I learned what it was all about. Nothing
physical, all emotional: frustration and anger. Of course, it didn’t last long once Pat started playing with him...
Back to Dylano…As he bucked, Marion said this was a fraction of what he used to do. I
MARION OESCH & DYLANO
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 6
coached her to keep moving him forward until he checked in, instead of out. That didn’t take very long thanks to all the good work she’d been doing, but here was the best part. As I sat there watching and analyzing, I read him as Left Brain. Not quite sure if he was introvert or extrovert, but definitely LB.
When I told Marion that, she laughed and said “HA! Thanks to Allure, I know what to do with that! Great!!”
I helped her move more confidently along using LB strategies and pretty soon she was on the mounting block and then astride this beautiful horse. He was calm, connected, ready. Over the next two sessions Marion rode Dylano around the arena at a relaxed walk, following me at first and then by herself. When I returned a week later, she was even able to trot. Every now and then she would send me updates of how well they were doing and over the next 12 months they were able to walk, trot, and canter, and even go on trail rides in the forest. Incredible progress. Marion came to visit me in January of 2015 and told me they had to make a decision about Dylano’s future. The chances of him going back to the competition arena were very slim. It would take a lot of Marion’s time to get him there (she trains 10
horses a day!) and if he went back to a professional trainer, everyone knew that not one mistake would be tolerated by this extremely sensitive and high spirited horse. They offered Dylano to Marion and I know it broke her heart to have to turn it down for practical reasons. Together they decided that the best for the horse would be to geld him and turn him out with other horses in a big field for the rest of his life. He is 8 years old. When Marion asked me if I thought this was a good idea, I said yes and then quipped… “Or you could just give him to me.” Not for one moment did I think they would do that! Well, the rest is history...
A week later I got an email from Marion saying the owner would love to give me Dylano. Would I accept? Wow. I asked for a week to think it through, but you all know I could never have turned this down! We arranged for Dylano to arrive when Marion was here studying with me in January, that way she could be instrumental in his transition to me. In these first three weeks I’ve played with him several times, getting to know him, gradually earning his trust and respect. Just because Marion could ride him doesn’t mean that I can. It has to be right. He is the kind of horse that makes sure you live by the Eight Principles!
I feel very lucky to have a horse of this caliber in my stable, and I’m honored by this incredible gift from Eva through Marion. The next Parelli Super Horse story begins, and his name is… Dylano! Click HERE to see Dylano’s lineage and some footage of him being successfully ridden as a 4 year old.
Click HERE to see a video the day after he arrived at my home in Ocala, Florida, including an interview with Marion Over the past few months that Dylano has been with me, I’ve been working with him to help him become more responsive and connected.
Even though he had a successful relationship with Marion, that does not mean it would automatically
transfer to me. This horse has some pretty strong opinions about people, and it takes quite a bit to earn his trust and respect. I’ve also been pretty short on time, so he’s had more vacation than anything!
But I’m not in a hurry. Staying safe is very important to me. Broken bones can heal, but broken confidence is a lot harder to heal.
I know how to maintain my confidence and have accumulated a lot of savvy and experience over the past 20 years studying with Pat and pursuing mastery.
This is not a race, and I have nothing to prove to myself (or anyone else!). I’m putting the relationship first and I can see the future... But I’ll get there, one safe and savvy step at a time!
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 7
Dimaggio
St.Pr. /El. St. Schirla
Don Primero
Winnipeg
Landadel
Verb. Pr. St. Schimona
Donnerhall
St.Pr.St. Fantasia
World Cup I
Lisa
Landgraf I
Novella
Fürst
Schima I
Dylano
If you've ever asked a long time Parelli student about their experience with
the Parelli program you've most likely heard them say, “it changed my
life." That statement is absolutely true for me. Parelli changed my life.
As a Savvy Club member for the last 10 years I have been fortunate
enough to have been a part of an amazing community of people and a
student of an even more amazing horsemanship program. The seventh
Key to Success is Support and that is exactly what the Savvy Club has
given me.
Because of Parelli I have evolved and grown into a person that I never
knew existed within me. My mental, physical, and emotional fitness
has developed to the point where I am now able to be the leader my horse
needs me to be to bring out the best in her. I am also able to stay
more centered, calm, and confident with my fellow humans - even in
stressful situations.
The Savvy Club is the Attitude, Knowledge, Tools, Technique,
Time, Imagination, and Support that you need to stay positive,
progressive, and natural in ALL areas of your life!
Samantha Thorning
Level 4 graduate and 2-Star Parelli Professional
Find me here: professionals.parelli.com
Why Horses Get HurtIn HumansvilleBY PAT PARELLI
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 1
0
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
001
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 1
1
Every day in the USA someone gets hurt or killed by a horse. Why? Because, it is a SAD situation. Now, let me tell you what SAD means to me. It’s an acronym, S.A.D. which stands for Situational Awareness Deficit. Yes, that’s why most people get hurt.
Thousands of times I’ve heard someone say that all of a sudden, for no reason at all, their horse bucked, reared, ran off, acted silly, etc., etc. (you fill in the blank). What we have to realize and learn, something all great horseman naturally know, is what happens before what happens happens. All great horseman also know what is APT to happen.
Every horse has its own Horsenality based on innate characteristics, learned behavior, environmental influences, and spirit. Sometimes the environmental influence is the simple fact that the horse has been very well bred, very well fed, and under exercised for the last week or so and now this has built up and you have a lot more horse than you bargained for.
But, more than anything it is oftentimes the situation that is happening which causes horses to become out of control. Many people go on trail rides and they don’t realize that not only is their horse on adrenaline but the horses around them are on adrenaline and therefore this creates a herd mentality. When acting as a herd horses on adrenaline will do things that don’t seem logical to us but are totally logical to them. Their sense of self preservation is right on the surface in this situation.
I think one of the biggest things is knowing how to adjust to fit the situation. The first thing we have to understand about the situation is that they are prey animals, and prey animals perceive danger, people,
and changes way different than we do. All too often we don’t savvy them and they don’t savvy us and this is a big part of the equation.
When horses become afraid they prepare themselves to get in a flight from fear mode and if they can’t do that then it’s a fight mode. They are born skeptics, cowards, claustrophobics, and panic-aholics by nature and various degrees. Not only are humans a predator species but we are a primate animal. We tend to get afraid and we grip and grab. We grip with our legs and grab with our hands, and
we go into a fetal type position and this then causes the horse to accelerate defense mechanisms of flight or fight. Being naturally claustrophobic they often times do some very violent things when this type of situation occurs.
That is the general umbrella idea for you to understand as to why people get hurt with horses, now let’s go in a slightly different direction. The average horse weighs over 1,000 pounds and usually the average person weighs under 200, so what we have to do is be aware that in order to control a horse we will either need to be on their back or on the ground. We have to be able to orchestrate their energy through time and space. So many times people get in trouble with a horse because the energy gets out of control and they get in the way, especially on the ground.
Let me give you an example: horses not only have bilateral vision, with an eye on each side (whereas humans have binocular vision) they also have a fish eye lens. This means that often horses think objects are closer than they actually are. This is something that helps the prey animal learn how to see sudden movements. The horse will see something on the right side of the body and we are not even aware of it because we are on the left side and that fish eye lens causes that motion to accelerate in their mind and it loomes into their space and they jump into ours. So it is a SAD situation when we have an awareness deficit.
Again, more than anything, savvy is what makes us safe. Savvy is knowing when to be, where to be, why to be, what to do when you get there, and when to quit doing what you’re doing. People who have savvy are very, very aware of what the horse is apt to do not only due to prior and proper preparation
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 1
1
with that horse but because of the total preparation in the person’s history.
I’m sure a lot of people wish horses were like vehicles, you push on the gas, you step on the brakes and you get a similar response no matter what make or model. But that is not true with the horse. Matter of fact, the more you pull on the brakes the stronger the horse bucks, panics, or runs off. Horses have another interesting survival mechanism and I call it Opposition Reflex.
Opposition Reflex is the instinct horses have that if a lion were to jump on their back they will either match
or exceed the pressure by bucking, rearing jumping, flipping over, etc. If Opposition Reflex is allowed to develop in a strong way this becomes the horse’s modus operandi and therefore every time we ask them to yield to pressure or a thought, they actually oppose it.
Horses love to play dominance games and push each other around but what we have to realize is that when they start pushing against the lead rope, halter, bit, the reins, or our leg, this is the opposite of yielding. So in the end what makes horses safer for people and safer for themselves in the human environment is when they know how to make sense of pressure.
It’s our job to teach horses how to give, yield, and turn loose. Giving is the opposite of taking; giving is weighed in pounds and yielding is weighed in ounces, while turning loose is a thought. For example, the horse sees the electric fence and goes over to it and senses the electricity and changes his mind and yields completely away from it. He understands that the little bitty wire has given more discomfort than he ever would choose to oppose no matter how much grass is on the other side. It’s important for us to teach our horses how to give, yield, and turn loose. This is one of the reasons that the Parelli Program has saved countless horses because in
the program we teach our students to teach their horses to yield to the rope on their legs.
I have seen myriad horses in my five decades in the horse industry that had they only learned how to yield would not have had negative results with a barbed wire fence, panicking in the trailer, or pulling back and flipping over until what they are tied to breaks.
Every day somewhere in the world people and horses get hurt or killed due to SAD situations. It’s our responsibility to be very aware of the situation at hand, and to prepare today for tomorrow.
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 1
2
Watch Out For Right Brain Horses.
BY LINDA PARELLI
Any horse can go RB — that’s when they’re dangerous.
The goal is to keep them LB and confident. That’s what you learn in the Savvy Club - how to read horses, how to be savvy, stay safe, get your horse more calm and confident. What is RB? How can you tell?
Q-1: I have been working on a horse that was new to me, 8 years old, no idea of history other than trail horse. He was great on the trail for me but found emotional problems when I began arena
work/play. He use to strike when asked to circle... thought I had worked through that but when our study group went on a trail ride yesterday (I thought he would be great since this is what he loves). I had to dismount three times and chose to circle him. He ran around me HARD and even kicked out at me as he went in front. Is this a case of opening up emotional areas that will take awhile to deal with?
A-1: When a horse is right brain he’s apt to do anything, he’s not thinking and just on adrenaline. Rather than send him in circles you’ll be much
better off getting him to back up a long way, go sideways a long way... until he’s thinking and left brain again.
Horses find it very hard to stay on adrenaline when going sideways and backwards, but they can go forever and stay high when going forwards.
Since you have a new partner to play with, read your horse psychology sections in the program again, bearing in mind his behavior, especially where right and left brain strategies are concerned.
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 1
5
Arena TipBY LINDA PARELLI
RYAN AND HIGHLAND
Does Your Horse Hate Arenas?This can happen for a couple of reasons… it’s always been boring, or it’s always meant pressure!
Think of it from the horse’s point of view: How can you make this a fun place?
Here’s a few ideas on how to use psychology to solve the problem:Go in and do nothing! No pressure, just sit there and relax for 5 - 20 minutes (I know, that can be really hard for you but it’s probably exactly what your horse needs to reverse his opinion of it). Do this every day until you feel your horse walking in with enthusiasm instead of reluctance. Then when you’re ready to do something, just make sure you keep it interesting and don’t make it boring or torture.
Ride from corner to corner, and stop in the corner. This is great for horses that get bored and dull in the arena. Gives them a sense of ‘destination’. When you stop and wait for a little bit, this gives them a rest stop and you know how much horses (as prey animals) value comfort. Rest = comfort. The more dull they are, the longer the rest needs to be.
Ride into the arena and out again. Instead of trying to keep your horse in there, get out before he wants to… and at first that might mean doing it right away! Ride in, turn, and ride out. Repeat and repeat until you feel the horse relax when you ride in. Ride into the arena to finish your ride. Get in there, pet your horse and get off. Hang out for a little bit, give him some scratches, even a treat, then walk out.
The goal is to get your horse to LOVE arenas. Part of that involves changing his past opinions (as above), then the rest is about how to make your training sessions more fun. That’s why you’re in the Savvy Club… we’re going to develop your ability as a teacher and trainer of the best kind… the kind horses want to be with and try hard for!
Rest = Comfort.The more dull they are, the longer the rest needs to be.
MICAELA LOVE AND POSTRE
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 1
7
Stay In Control.BY LINDA PARELLI
There’s a lot of things we ‘let’ our horses do that we would NEVER let our car do...
Things like: Go, stop, turn around, change speed, veer off course, attack others!
Control is about leadership and even more about setting your own boundaries. You don’t need to let this happen. Be more of a leader so you have a plan and can stick to it, rather than react to whatever your horse is doing.
Now let’s look at some specific strategies if, and preferably before, anything goes wrong.
GROUND:• Back out of your space• Disengage hindquarters• Not freak out when you toss rope
around and over its back
RIDING:• Stand still to mount• Wait 10 - 20 seconds before moving
(on loose rein)• Lateral flexion (brake check)• Go when you ask (not take off, not
be sluggish)• Bend to a stop, emergency
dismount - practice it• Don’t be afraid to get off. Better to
be a live chicken than a dead duck! If you can feel better, fix it and not get hurt by getting off… GET OFF NOW. You can always get back on, but not until the horse is calm.
These will not be perfect the first time you try them, but the goal is to improve it every day. Don’t just go riding without thinking about these being in order! You would not drive a car without responsive gas, brakes and steering. Apply the same principle to your horse!
By the way, this is not ‘psychology’, this is BASIC SAFETY! Psychology in training comes after you are safe.
You would not drive a car without responsive gas, brakes and steering. Apply the same principle to your horse! Sa
vvy
Tim
es D
igit
al 0
02 |
ww
w.p
arel
lisav
vycl
ub.c
om |
20
1. When trailering your horse, should you:A. Load and tie your horse before closing the
door or divider?B. Load your horse, close the door or divider,
then tie your horse?
2. When tying your halter on your horse it is important to keep your fingers free of the loops because:A. It actually doesn’t matter at all as long as
you do it fast.B. Your horse might spook or jerk back and
your fingers could become caught in the halter if it tightens down.
3. If you ride into a nest of stinging or biting insects, should you:A. Stay in one spot and remain as calm as
possible while gently swatting them away?B. Get out of there as fast as you can then
emergency dismount from your horse?
4. Knowing Lateral Flexion is important because:A. It looks fancy.B. Being able to bend your horse
dis-empowers his hindquarters and allows you stop him from running off or getting out of control.
5. What are Body Blocks?A. Different sections of the body, otherwise
known as Zones.B. A martial arts type move. It protects your
space but is not intended to strike, it simply stops the horse’s oncoming movement.
6. Fear is:A. Silly. Everyone knows horses can sense
fear and they will dominate you if they know you’re afraid.
B. Fear is an important emotion. That’s because it’s whole purpose is to keep you alive. It helps you stop doing dangerous or risky things that could compromise your health or your life!
7. An Emergency Dismount is:A. Pulling back sharply on the reins so your
horse knows you mean stop, then jump off any way you can! This is an emergency!!!
B. Bend your horse to a stop using Lateral Flexion, then quickly dismount on the side your horse is bent toward, walk backward drawing your horse’s nose to you and getting out of the kick zone.
8. A threshold is:A. An entry way into the barn or stall, basically
anywhere that your horse has to go in or out from.
B. An imaginary “line in the sand” that is the end of your horse’s comfort zone. If pushed beyond this point he will surely act out in fear or shut down.
9. When you approach a threshold you should:A. Urge the horse forward. The only way she’ll
get more confident is to spend more time outside of her comfort zone!
B. Approach and retreat from your horse’s imaginary line in the sand (her very REAL threshold!) until she naturally becomes more confident and curious and it’s HER idea to continue.
10. When your horse spooks, you should:A. Tighten the reins and clamp down your
legs so you don’t fall off. Then make her approach the scary object to prove to her it’s no big deal.
B. Point your horse’s nose toward the danger, but allow her to drift sideways or backward until she becomes more confident. Use approach and retreat to get past whatever caused the spook if necessary.
Savvy & Safe QuizCongratulations! If you answered B to all or most of the questions you have a strong understanding of what it means to be both savvy and safe around horses!
If you answered A to most or all of the questions check out this month’s Action List and make sure you’ve viewed all of your Essential content for the month. Then take the quiz again and see how you do!
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 2
1
Trail TipBY PAT PARELLI
PAT AND HIS SON CATON - CATON WAS BORN WITH HYDROCEPHALUS AND HAD A STROKE WHEN HE WAS 12. HORSES HAVE MADE HIS LIFE.
Push On A Tree To Save Your Knee!Keeping Your Knees Safe When Riding
Whenever I take someone on a trail ride, I explain to them, “Push on a tree to save your knee.”
When you’re riding it’s easy to move your horse’s withers over by pushing on a solid object.
Next time you’re riding through reasonably tight quarters in the forest, allow your horse to walk close to a tree, and reach your hand out and push off from the tree as you walk past.
You’d be surprised how smoothly your horse moves away, and it’s easier than trying to pull your horse away from the tree by using your reins.
Since we’re on the subject of knees: When you’re riding along a fence and you’re getting closer and closer – leaving your knee as the likely first thing to hit the fence – don’t try to turn your horse away from the fence, because that’ll just bring your knee closer to it.
Instead, turn your horse’s nose toward the fence. This will put his nose in between your knee and the fence, keeping your knee safe.
You’d be surprised how smoothly your horse moves away...
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 2
3
THE COLORADO SAVVY CENTERPARELLI HISTORY
“In seeking to revolutionize the world of horsemanship, we had to have an epicenter where dedicated students could soar with eagles and people could come to see the cutting edge of natural horsemanship”--Linda and Pat Parelli
Pat first found Pagosa Springs during his Rodeo and Clinic travels through Colorado, and the first Parelli International Savvy Center (ISC) Colorado opened in 1996.
In October 1995, work begins to transform the run-down ranch into a horsemanship playground, thanks to the dedication, passion and commitment of staff, working students and instructors.
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 2
6
The “Old Red Barn” was an ISC landmark while it lasted
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 2
7
Designed by Pat’s good friend, Chuck Kraft, the entrance to the ISC in Pagosa Springs marked the beginning of “a dream come true” for Pat and Linda.
Above - If you build it, they will come... And they did! The ISC live-in courses were popular from the moment the center opened in 1996.
Right - In 2002 the “Big Top” goes up! It becomes a fantastic venue for courses and major Parelli events in Colorado.
Today the Colorado Savvy Center is known as the Parelli Colorado Campus, and is still enjoyed by students from all over the world.
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 2
9
DID
YOU
KNOW...
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 3
0
Breed Spotlight:Thoroughbreds
“The Thoroughbred is designed for racing, anywhere from close to a mile to 5 miles - cross country (steeplechase) and “roads and tracks,” and race tracks. The Thoroughbred is a relatively ‘hot blooded’ horse which means it is energetic, and sensitive.
When I met Pat in 1989, I had two Thoroughbred ex-racehorses. Neither of them were easy because they
couldn’t tolerate my mistakes (you need more thick-skinned horses for that!).
Regalo and Siren were phenomenal horses. Regalo was the one who brought me to Pat, and Siren came to the USA with me and was my first inspirational Parelli Super Horse.”—Linda Parelli
SirenRegalo
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 3
3
KAMI
“Thoroughbred: A breed of horse developed in England for racing and jumping.
The origin of the Thoroughbred may be traced back to records indicating that a stock of Arab and Barb horses was introduced into England as early as the third century.
Natural conditions favored development of the original stock, and selective breeding was encouraged by those interested in racing.
Under the reigns of James I and Charles I, 43 mares—the so-called Royal Mares—were imported into England, and a record, the General Stud Book, was begun in which were listed only those horses that may be traced back to the Royal Mares in direct line, or to one of three other horses imported to England: the Byerly Turk (imported in 1689), the Darley Arabian (after 1700), and the Godolphin Barb (about 1730).
The English Thoroughbred has since been introduced to most countries, where it is bred for racing or used to improve local breeds. A son of the Darley Arabian, Bulle Rock, was imported to Virginia in 1730. During the following 45 years, 186 Thoroughbreds imported from England became the foundation of Thoroughbred breeding in the United States.
Thoroughbreds have delicate heads, slim bodies, broad chests, and short backs. Their short leg bones allow a long, easy stride. They are sensitive and high-spirited. Averaging 16 hands (64 inches, or 163 cm) high and weighing about 1,000 pounds (450 kg) at maturity, Thoroughbreds are usually bay, chestnut, brown, black, or gray. Outstanding for speed and stamina, they have been combined with and have improved several other breeds of horses.
The term thoroughbred is sometimes incorrectly used to mean purebred, but Thoroughbreds are a specific breed, registered in the General Stud Book of the English Jockey Club, organized about 1750, or in the studbooks of similar clubs in other countries.
A horse having only one Thoroughbred parent is called a Grade Thoroughbred in the United States and a half-bred in Great Britain. Grade Thoroughbreds may be used as hunters, polo ponies, stock horses, or riding horses, depending on their training.”
source: http://www.britannica.com/animal/Thoroughbred
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 3
4
THOROUGHBRED PROFILE:Registered Name: MakinwishesAge: 19Breed: Thoroughbred with the Jockey ClubColor: Dark Bay or Brown with a large irregular star and pastern with black marksHeight: 16.3 hands highSports: Dressage, Hunter, Jumper, English Equitation, Hunter HackHorsenality: Medium-High Spirited Left Brain IntrovertParelli Level: Level 4 Complete - Level 5 skillsBest Savvy: Freestyle - especially bridleless Dressage/JumpingPartner: Mattie Cowherd, 3-Star Instructor and HDS
About Kami:Kami is an all-around horse. She has the spirit and sensitivity for sports - where she excels in English sports, especially the Hunters (jumping) - but also the calmness to be a dependable partner on trails and for kids. She is very handy, making flying changes and sport maneuvers a dream.
With a level trot, and animated, uphill canter, she is like riding air. She is the best of the breed - elegant, smooth gaited, lovely confirmation, athletic, and delicately featured. She is the ultimate lady. What a wonderful partner she has been! It seems she has only grown better with age!
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 3
5
Running Down The DreamPARELLI SPORTS SPOTLIGHT
BY AMY BOWERS 4-STAR SENIOR INSTRUCTOR AND SENIOR HORSE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
PHOTO BY AMY DRAGO FOR SHANNON BRIKMAN PHOTO
I fell in love with eventing at an early age. As with most eventers, the thrill of cross country was undeniable from the beginning.
For those of you that haven’t heard of eventing, it consists of 3 phases. The first is a dressage test, the second phase is cross country which has solid jumps spread out over a long course that go over ditches, into water and has long galloping sections. The third day finishes with a jumper class.
How you performed over all three days decides the winner. It is arguably the most challenging of equestrian sports and requires a diversely talented rider and horse. The challenge of preparing a horse mentally and physically for all three phases is invigorating for me.
My journey into eventing began with Parelli. I have had the amazing opportunity to ride with Pat and Linda for many of my formative years which enabled my ability to prepare a horse for the complexity of Eventing.
I am such a huge believer in foundation before specialization and in putting the relationship first that I approach my sport with a unique filter.
My goal at every show is to have the best ride I possibly can and to help my
horse be even better the next time out. Heart and desire matter more than placings. Sometimes that means sacrificing the win for the sake of the horse. That is a lot easier said than done when you are in the moment, because I like winning and principles aren’t easy. The amazing thing is that by setting up my horse, we are doing
really well and are placing higher and higher in increasingly difficult competitions.
We recently moved up to training level and were able to qualify for the American Eventing Championships. We were able to get 8th against some of the best horses at training
AMY AND PIPER COMPETING IN CROSS COUNTRY
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 3
8
level in the US, there were even Olympians in the class. My horse felt calm and connected to me through all three phases and we were safe and we had fun.
My dream is to be able to take my horse Piper to the Rolex. I was able to ride with Olympic equestrian Karen O’Connor this spring and she thought Piper could go 3 star level without a problem.
I will keep running and see where my horsemanship takes me. The sky is the limit. My dream is The Rolex and my goal is to bring Parelli Natural Horsemanship to the eventing world.
I hope that people see how connected, calm and brave Piper is and say “I want that.” Check out my Facebook page to keep up with me and my horses.
Watch Amy’s “Rider’s-Eye-View” video of their American Eventing Championships Training Level ride: https://youtu.be/NVI1zxOb3MM
THE PARELLI FOUNDATIONHelp make the world a better place for horses and humans with the Parelli Foundation, an independent, non-profit organization for the natural horsemanship community! The Parelli Foundation is focused on providing programs and assistance, financial and otherwise, in the following areas:• Youth Horsemanship• Horse Welfare• Therapeutic Horsemanship• Equine Talent & Career Scholarships
This wonderful organization is dedicated to fulfilling Pat Parelli’s lifelong mission of providing natural, effective horsemanship education to students all around the world, for the benefit of horses and the humans that love them. Visit parellifoundation.org to learn more!
WE CAN GO HOME NOW IF
YOU WANT.
NO.....I’M FINE
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 4
0
MethodCook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water until about 3/4 cooked (you are going to add pasta to the sauce later to finish cooking it).
Chop onions and sauté in olive oil. Add salmon fillet into the pan whole and cover with the white wine. Simmer gently, uncovered, for five minutes. The water should evaporate from the salmon.
Flake the salmon with a wooden spoon after five minutes. It should be tender and flake easily. Add the chopped basil, fish sauce, and lemon juice. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper.
Check the taste before you add the pasta to the sauce. Add capers.
Add the pasta into the sauce – make sure the sauce is hot – turn the heat to low and toss the pasta thoroughly. Do not cover the pan. Simmer on low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce is absorbed into the pasta.
ServeServe on warmed plates, sprinkled with the garnish and aged parmesan cheese on the side. Accompany with a simple green salad.
“As you may or may not know, I LOVE to cook. Its my recreation and relaxation, and I just love good food, especially pasta! Here’s one of my favorites. Enjoy!”—Linda
Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta
Ingredients1 - 2 Tsp Olive Oil1 Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon1 Cup White wine1 Tblsp fresh chopped basil1 Tblsp CapersJuice and Zest Half Lemon1/2 Brown Onion Diced1/2 Cup CreamPinch SaltPinch Pepper1/4 Cup finely grated parmesan1/2 Tsp Fish sauce (Optional)14 oz Thin spaghetti or Bow Tie Pasta
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 4
1
THE PARELLI WEB SHOPCheck out our online shop for the latest and greatest in Parelli products! From education and equipment to apparel and accessories, and everything in between, the Parelli Web Shop is your one-stop shop for all things Parelli!
Dear Savvy Club Member,
We are happy to introduce our official Parelli Partners! Each of these wonderful companies share our dedication to improving the horse industry, and the quality of their products is matched only by the strength of their principles and values. To our Parelli Partners - thank you for doing what you do, and for helping us make the world a better place for horses and humans!
—Pat & Linda Parelli
Introducing our Parelli Partners!
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 4
2
VIEW A LIST OF OUR MOST RECENT LEVELS PATHWAY
GRADUATES!
The Parelli Levels Program began in 1991. It was the first ever horseman- ship home study “college” course of its kind designed to teach people how to become a horseman and professional, compris-ing four levels in “Four Savvys”: On Line, Liberty, FreeStyle and Finesse. Each month, students who graduate these official levels are awarded cer- tifi-cates. See this months list of official graduates!
If you are new to the Savvy Club, the Levels Program is built into the curriculum. But if you are ambitious or have professional goals, you may want to get more in depth and participate in Levels tests as well. You’ll learn more about this option in Touchstone 5 - The Four Savvys.
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 4
3
Junior SavvyThe Importance of the
Power PositionWITH ELLA AND OLLIE
Horses respect other horses that are smarter, faster, and stronger than they are. Learning your power position will help you prove to your horse that you, too, are worthy of respect!
Practice using your power position with another person on the end of the line so you’ll be ready to stay safe and earn respect when your horse challenges your leadership!
Have you ever played with a lead rope and an adult, with them pretending to be the horse?
Have you experimented on how to hold your ground? Where you spread your feet?
Find YOUR Power Position!
Savv
y Ti
mes
Dig
ital
002
| w
ww
.par
ellis
avvy
club
.com
| 4
6
