Improve Your Horse’s Backup
Do you ever feel like you are having to drag your horse backwards by the reins? Does he resist your backup cues? Does he throw his head up and drag his feet? Too many times, I see people pulling their … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Riding Skills
Bridle-Less Riding – The Ultimate Expression Of Respect and Trust With Your Horse
This is one of my favorite videos with Annie, riding bridle less in the Enchanted Forest at the Parelli Center in Florida. I am highlighting it because one of the focuses of the Parelli Summit this year is Bridle-less Riding. … Continue reading →
Improve Communication Using Bareback And Bridleless Riding
Why ride bridle less? If you get your horse Calm, Connected and Responsive enough, you can do ANYTHING with your horse. I like to put a good Foundation on my horse using Parelli methods, as I like to do lots … Continue reading →
Finesse Without Stress – Improve Your Posture
Would you like to be a more polished, elegant rider? Would you like to get out of your horse’s way to help him perform to the best of his ability? At the recent Horseman’s Gallery at the … Continue reading →
Improve Responsiveness Using Rein Pre-Signals
Pat Parelli often says, “Mind, Weight, Maybe the Feet.” What on earth does that mean?!? Ray Hunt used to say, “Prepare to a position to make the transition.” They were talking about pre-signals to prepare the horse to do … Continue reading →
Developing Seat Connection With One-Rein Riding – Part 1
My teacher, Pat Parelli, says "The more you use your reins, the less the horse uses his brains." When my students want to get better at riding with Finesse, I like to challenge their ability to ride the horse with … Continue reading →
Follow Your Dream – Level 3-4 Freestyle And Finesse Clinic
Are you feeling a little stuck with your riding? Here is a riding clinic to help you advance. Finesse Training Sequence (prerequisite: working on Level 3 or 4 in Freestyle) I am seeing big smiles on my students' faces, and … Continue reading →
Carrot Stick Riding and One Rein Riding Tips
Juggling your rein, carrot stick and horse can be a daunting exercise in coordination. In the following video I'll show you a few tips for Carrot Stick Riding and One Rein Riding Dynamics. We'll talk about some of the top … Continue reading →
Linda Parelli On Game Of Contact And Christi Rains
Linda Parelli recently talked with us about the value of taking a Game of Contact clinic to develop the rider’s Feel, as well as a better Seat and Posture. Game of Contact also helps the horse learn to handle contact … Continue reading →
Mounting And Dismounting Safety
More people get hurt getting on or off of a horse than any other time. It's important to teach your horse the Parelli Seven Games to get your horse in the mood mentally and emotionally before you ride. Here are … Continue reading →