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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
What a whirlwind! Annie, Stetson and I just got back from spending an entire MONTH at the Parelli Center in Colorado and the Parelli Savvy Summit! I was so honored to be able to teach the 3-Star Instructor Course in … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
I grew up in Mesquite, Texas. When I was a little girl, we loved going to the Mesquite Rodeo on weekends. As a teenager, I got to ride in the Grand Entries and on the Drill Team with my riding … Continue reading →
I like to use my Carrot Stick to motivate my horse to move his rear end and front end for Indirect and Direct Rein turns. Sometimes, they get a little lazy about responding to your seat, leg and rein. Following … Continue reading →