Parelli Horse Training Method

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Parelli Horse Training Method

Parelli Horse Training Method

Has Anyone Ever Had A Horse Trained By Parelli Or Lyons Etc. Method Over A Period Of A Few Hours?Is that Horse actually trained or does he or she go back to what they were before?? It seems an auful lot for either a Horse or a human for that matter to absorb in such a short period of time [ Read More ]

Her Training And Faux Parelli Set?The Horse that I'm buying has finished Lvl.1 Parelli. I know nothing about the Parelli method, much less Training or what owning a Parelli Horse would mean. Can you break to down to me what she's covered, and what I'll need? I looked into the Parelli sight and was going to buy his lessons and equipment, but it is OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive. In total, the actual Horse I'm BUYING isn't as much as it is! So I'll need a faux set, if I have to continue her Parelli training. What is needed in that? And, how do you do it, exactly? Regardless of what you think about the Parelli method, this Horse has already completed lvl. 1 and knows nothing else. Since I, too, know nothing else, we're stuck with it. And, frankly, it seems like a beautiful, healthy way to connect with your horse. It's just on the expensive side. So, what to do? By the way, please don't suggest that I take her to a trainer. I don't have the money. This needs to be on my own. NO bashing parelli, I need ANSWERS! She's 6 years old. She's been under training, she said, for over a year. She's incredibly gentle and willing - she said the Parelli Method made her that way. What I want is a Horse who knows how to do the basic practicals: walk, trot, canter, gallop, turn large circles, small circles, stop, go. In the future I've looked into jumping. So what to do? What Training does she need that I can do (I've been riding since I was 9, had English and Western training)? [ Read More ]

Alternative Horse Training Methods? Your Take?My main problem with my mare is girthiness! I have always traditionally been told to punish her physically for this behavior and smack her, but I have always felt a little guilty for punishing her for fear or discomfort and have not seen a huge improvement with this method. Pat Parelli's Method is to treat your Horse when behaving badly during girthing, which I totally understand! This teaches them that this experience is not one to dread, it isn't something to hate you for and OMG (gAsP) it may even be... GOOD???!! TO GIRTH! Haha But I do have concerns that I might accidentally reinforce the bad behavior... I am not sure of how a Horse might respond to this and how my girl might capacitate this new approach: 1. She may just generalize the situation of girthing = good because I get treats or 2. She will focus on the specific behavior I am addressing and think Nipping, and pinning my ears when girthing = treats! Has anyone tried this method? How did it work for you and even if not how do you think a Horse might respond? (you may choose 1 or 2 if you don't care to go into detail!) In situations of acting out or defiance punishment is the best thing but in acts of fear or discomfort one should just reassure the Horse and take things more slowly - this is why it is important to know your Horse well and know where they are coming from when they disobey. My Horse is acting out of dislike or fear - I am just unsure of how she will respond to different ways I have chosen to respond to it Either ignoring it or rewarding it Girthing is scary because horses have a natural fear of confinement and are claustrophobic so something tightening around they're lungs similar to a tight turtleneck (I canNOT wear them - I am claustrophobic) is naturally scary but can become ACCEPTABLE at best. Um I know of methods to fix this issue I was really looking for actual experience and opinions of Parelli not explanations of Parelli - I am fully aware of the practice and what it involves... the treats are just a focal point for the beginning of reward Training which phases out to be more simple rewards like petting. For some of you sticking your noses up in the air about a little information you have acquired about this ONE Method that is available to everyone please stop because it isn't helpful to me it's just aggravating [ Read More ]

What Is The Deal With Parelli?ok just a short rant. i am sick and tired of everyone bashing parelli! i get that some of the stuff is way expensive and all but jeez! you guys keep bashing his Training methods. have you forgotten that there is no one Training Method that works perfectly for every horse? some horses need the Parelli method, others do fine without it.i have seen some great horses that were Parelli trained. just because some of you dont like natural horsemanship?? personally, i dont use the whole Parelli method. i take some things and mix it with my own knowledge and that which i have learned from other trainers. sometimes i play the games, i dont think they are necessary but sometimes it is fun to play with my horse! but i like the fact that i can point to the trailer and my filly will load up. and i think the carrot stick is great, my filly didnt respond to a lunge whip. so please, can we use this thing for what it is for, not bashing trainers but getting intelligent information on horses? sorry about my rant :) [ Read More ]

Horse Training Methods?I know that tonight we have all had our debates and sides on NH training, My question is That the lines are well defined and I want to know from people If you feel a trainer who is not publicly advertising only doing NH the Parelli way is a bad or abusive trainer? Ive heard comments referring to 'if not NH then they use intimidation, pain, and fear to accomplish there goals' Do people really believe this???? If so how do you group all successful and winning trainers into that group? I feel really insulted to be classified as a 'bad trainer' by you guys just because I dont practice the Parelli way. I was taught by real, experienced, winning trainers, have worked hard, have good ethics and care about the health and safety of my horses, how does that equate to being a bad or abusive trainer. Hey BB, was wondering where you have been? Missed ya To TB the reference came from the question ' What are the purpose of Parelli games', I wont mention who but if you read you will find that exact quote. redial, thanks for making me laugh! only you could make such fun out of my silly question....lol American, I agree, Im not saying that I dont use MANY different methods catered to the horses needs, I have a problems with being stereotyped into a group, if I am not a PP trainer. I still believe that he has taken tried and true methods, that I also use renamed them, packaged it and claimed it as his. These methods have been around forever. This is what I have a problem with. Selling to gullible inexperienced people who think hes a GOD. Has any of his horses gone on to win a World championship title??? NO john r....AMEN!!! I dont purposely bash people who practice PP, If I have then Im sorry. I BASH him! If something works for kids or non-trainers to make them feel a better connection with their Horse by playing games, more power to them but when I get these horses and there brains are so fried from repetitive groundwork and owners are following a video and not taking into consideration the vulnerable mind of some horses and that all horses are not created equal, when I get them after the owners can do anything with them anymore , there minds ruined, these horses are a wreak and almost impossible to re-train, I have to kick them outside for 6 months just to get a viable mind to work with. That is practical experience, my experiences. I didnt spend years in collage, years in internships, years of showing, and 30+ years of experience to have someone watch a few videos go to some clinics and then profess themselves as NH trainers. If it was that easy, wow Ive wasted alot of time with the 'old ways' Ya, I love the beach when I get time....lucky you!!! Its been 90 or better here for a few days yuk! lol gallop, My experiences are all been geared to producing Training and showing horses, the showing is the copulation of all your hard work, to prove that you have bred, trained and can prove your work, there is nothing wrong with that. My experiences have been with Quality Horse flesh. My mind set and experiences are different than yours. To me, winning and showing is the final stage to a well thought out program for a certain horse, dont bash me just because I take showing as VALUE. yea R along with shopping we can hit the beaches!!!!! lololol, I wish for waffles, alot cheaper!!!! gallop, its alright we are just debating, We just have different experiences thats all, we are coming from 2 totally different places. no harm no foul I know redial, I wondered about that myself when she emailed me for the first time!!lololol lov ya BSB!! Sov7 Thank you so much for that it was truthful, respectful and I so respect your answers and opinions. I know for sure that you would be a person that I could come too for advice and that has the credentials to back up your knowledge. You are awesome. [ Read More ]

A Question For People That Show About Parelli?I'm just curious to know what people that show and train seriously/professionally (I'm talking people that do hunter/jumpers, AQHA, and anyother type of breed competition or high level of showing) think of Parelli's methods. Has anyone trained their high level show Horse using his methods? I'm just curious because it seems like everyone that recomends using Parelli isn't really into showing, and isn't too familiar/experianced in training, it seems like to me that a lot of people pick up a Parelli video, or go to a clinic, then start calling themself a trainer... Is anyone out there that is seriously into showing a huge supporter of Parelli? Or do you feel like it is over hyped? Wasn't intended to be a loaded question. I'm just curious because I don't know much about Parelli other than what I have heard from people at my barn who are are all pretty inexperianced with training, yet are all avid fans of his... I haven't heard anyone that is serious about Training have an opinion on him. [ Read More ]

What's The Difference Between Parelli And Clinton Anderson?I'm a huge Clint Anderson fan, his methods helped my Horse to stop being such a snot on the ground, and when I told my friend about some ground work things I do with my Horse she's like, 'Oh! So you've trained a Parelli horse!' I've never heard of Parelli and last night I saw a question about her or him... I don't know, about what they thought and 9 out of 10 people spoke negatively about the Parelli method. Are Clint and Parelli similar? I really do love Clint, but why don't people really like Parelli? [ Read More ]

Very Nervous Pony Trained IH/Parelli Methods - Will It Need These Forever? Possible Competion Horse In Future?I have been offered a previously very nervous (although could possibly revert back once moved here?) pony, in which the only way forwards with him was Intelligent horsemanship/Parelli methods. It took 2.5 years to progress to having feet pick up without him nervously quivering, slowly proceeded (lots of lunge work and ground work) to backing him, and getting up to being able to walk,trot canter in the school. He won't jump! He's been almost kept in a 'safe enviroment' and never put in a situation he can't handle. Not been hacked out, due to lack of time. Never taken to a competition, even with the others, just for the experience, which is a shame. Am I silly to think I can work with this pony, with just a calm approach, to progress to the competition life and in the dressage arena and be successful? Or is it going to always be a struggle and disappointment as he just won't like that kind of enviroment/stress? Current owners say he needs a 1 to 1 and once he's earned your trust, he will be much better. There is no nastiness in the pony at all - just fear, either of the known from previous life, or fear of the unknown. [ Read More ]

Do You Think 'Parelli' Is Good For Bonding With Your Horse?Just curious, I personally don't, I didn't use any Training methods and I can ride my Horse and jump him in a halter or bridleless. But what do you think? [ Read More ]

What Is Parelli Exactly?Hey there, so I've always heard about Parelli, but I'm not quite sure what it is, I know it's a Horse Training method, but how does it work, what does it do to the Horse and rider, what do they try to accomplish? any info would be great! [ Read More ]

I Am Getting Into Pat Parelli's Training Methods Can Someone Help Me Out With Something?I'm reading a book by Parelli at the moment but I would like to know about the different levels!! I have the feeling you have to log your hours with your Horse to know how far you are progressing. is this right? Is there something else I need to know about the levels or this Training in general. P.S i cant wait to start :)!!!!! Thankyou all! :) And do I need to get he dvd's ? or Just the book? im reading the western horsemans natural horsemanship book. ok cool so ill get the dvds but which ones? gosh how will i afford it [ Read More ]

Parelli Training!?OK, so, me and my grandparents use the Parelli Method and it works amazingly!!! Our horses have really bonded with us and have learned to trust us more. Who has tried it before? What do you think? If you have never tried it, then you should. [ Read More ]

I Want To Become A Horse Trainer? With My Own Method?I've studied Parelli Natural Horsemanship for a long long time (no haters PLEASE), I have tried Monty Roberts, Clinton Anderson etc etc... Through studying and training/retraining my horses, I have picked up lots of great techniques and modified them a bit so that they work just right for me and my horses, and also made up a few of my own things which also seem to work on them (and friends horses). I wrote a book type thing wth all my ideas in it for my cousin who's pony was a nightmare when she got him, and after a year of going through every task, she has transformed the pony . She went to her first show last week, and won two classes! She wouldn't have been able to do that a year ago. I love love love Training horses. I've fully trained three youngsters from scratch, one is now a successful dressage horse. I retrained my mare who was 'traditionally' backed and broken, and she's doing great. People at my livery always come to me with questions, and a few have asked me to help with their horses. One lady who had an OTT race Horse handed her over to me just after Xmas as a nervous wreck, I've just given her back and she is so happy with her transformation. I would never turn any Horse down, I love to work with them all. My absolute dream would be to become like Pat Parelli, to have people following my methods and seeing the results of them. I'm 16, and still at school, but I have eleven weeks off to practice everything. How the heck am I going to go about this? I know I will probably have to wait till I'm 18, but even then, what do I have to do? Do I need any qualifications? I don't think Parelli has any for Training horses.. Would it be better to take horses in and retrain them (as I do now, just with no pay haha) or to go out and teach people how to train their horse.. or both?? anything else? Anyone on here a trainer? Please please please no parelli/NH haters. I haven't asked for your view on it, just your view on what I should do. Thanks!! [ Read More ]

What Programs Are Out There To Help Me With Training My Horse?I got him 2 months ago but I've only been riding for about 6 months. He was very quiet and well trained when he came first but he is starting to regress so I think I need to do some ground work or something with him. I just got the Parelli level 1 program but I find there is a lot of negativity out there about it, I dont like all the 'hype' and where I live it's not much used. I want to start taking him to my riding lessons so dont want to confuse him. I ride English and there are no schools locally that do training/ground work or even Horse care training. No-one in my family knows anything about horses and I dont think there is anyone close by where I live who does. I like the way Parelli Training is structured so I can follow it easily on my own as I also lack confidence and I tend to be a bit too soft with him. Is there any alternative programs out there that could help me? The guy I bought him from uses a combination of Natural and Traditional methods. My main problem is that I have never seen anyone Training a Horse and am completely clueless! The seller unfortunately lives 300 miles away and he does lessons but its not an option for me. Horses are not really a common hobby in my area, and I'd hate to be giving him 'negative' Training without knowing it which is why I'd really prefer some type of 'set program' to start with. I can always broaden my scope later when I'm more knowledgable about horses and what I'm doing. [ Read More ]

Parelli Horse Training Method