Christi Rains

     Licensed Parelli Natural Horsemanship 4-Star Senior Instructor

     Cleburne, Texas

       "The more I learn, the smarter my horse gets"  - Christi Rains

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Photos Taken During Various Natural Horsemanship Events

 

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South Africa 2009

Christi going on a trail ride touring the local wildlife during a trip to South Africa in 2009 to teach a Parelli Natural Horsemanship Clinic.

Photos of Christi at the Parelli ISC

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Parelli Professionals Conference 2005

Christi & Annie at the 2005 Parelli Professionals Conference at the Florida ISC.

Photos by Coco Baptist

Video Clips

Rusty and Christi are seen briefly at about 3:30 min under the title Friendship in this video extolling natural horsemanship.

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Christi & Annie Parelli Level 4 Liberty Audition

 

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Christi Rains is featured in Lisa Carter's new blog series "A Prescription For Parelli"

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The Parelli Principles
 

The 7 Keys To Success:

1.  Attitude

2.  Knowledge

3.  Tools

4.  Technique

5.  Time

6.  Imagination

7.  Support

The 4 Responsibilties...For The Human:

1.  Act like a partner, not a predator

2.  Have an independent seat

3.  Think like a horse-man

4.  Know the natural power of focus

The 4 Responsibilities...For The Horse:

1.  Act like a partner, not a prey animal

2.  Maintain gait

3.  Maintain direction

4.  Watch where you are going

The 8 Principles Of Natural Horsemanship:

1.  Horsemanship is natural

2.  Don't make assumptions, don't teach assumptions

3.  Communication is 2 or more individuals sharing and understanding an idea

4.  The 4 Responsibilities for the horse and human

5.  The attitude of justice is effective

6.  Body language is universal

7.  Horses teach humans and humans teach horses

7.  Principles, purpose and time are the tools of teaching

The 10 Qualities Of A Horseman:

1.  Heart and Desire

2.  Respect

3.  Impulsion

4.  Flexion

5.  Attitude

6.  Feel

7.  Timing

8.  Balance

9.  Savvy

9.  Experience

 

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