Pat Parelli says that it’s more effective to use Retreat and Approach with skeptical horses than the familiar Approach and Retreat. If you watch Pat when he gets an unconfident horse at one of the Tour Stops, he will often … Continue reading →
How would you like to learn a no stress way to teach your horse to spin? Even if you never plan to enter a reining competition, this is a fun exercise that is actually beneficial for your horse, no matter … Continue reading →
“What do you have when you take off the lead rope? — The Truth!!” — Pat Parelli Liberty teaches you “when to be”, “where to be”, “why to be” and “what to do when you get there”. Often, we don’t … Continue reading →
Can you bridle your horse from the horse’s back? Will your horse be a willing Partner and help you in the process? And why would you want to do such a silly thing? My teacher, Pat Parelli, believes that learning … Continue reading →
I love it when my horse acts like a Partner and automatically comes over to pick me up from the fence or a mounting block. It's much safer when it's their idea. They are more likely to stand quietly as … Continue reading →
In this week's trail safety video, I'll demonstrate some scenarios that you might encounter on the trail and offer some suggestions that will help keep you and your horse safer while enjoying the great outdoors! Scenario #1 – Sometimes we … Continue reading →
One of my favorite Parelli Patterns On-Line and at Liberty is the Figure 8 Pattern. It’s a great test of your horse’s Responsiveness and Connection. And remember, one of the purposes of your groundwork is to get your horse Calm, … Continue reading →
Do you ever get your Carrot Stick and Savvy String tangled in your rope when playing with the Circle Game or the Falling Leaf Game? Does your horse ever cut in so close you feel you are being side-swiped? Falling … Continue reading →