parelli training!!!

[michelle c]

ok so ive videoed last part of level one and decided to have a few fun weeks with my pony!!!!! YEEEHHHAAAAA I put the parelli bridle on for a bit of fun. meg was on the bit (soft feel) and she used to be on the for hand and like a train but, she felt like she grew a couple of hands and shifted her weight on to her hind quarters, it was amasing!! when we were trotting i used a little leg pressure 1oz and we were doing extended trot the full length of the school and still she was sooo light in the hands (i think the rein leathers helped with that) it was amazing!!! :D we also done some backing up but she went a little over bent and lateral flexation! all i can say is i cant wait to get on with the levels and then do dressage competitions at my yard and show everyone who thought i was nuts how the programme does work and me and meg will know it!!!!!!!!!!!

[Yann]

You mean it hasn't been fun up to now? :eek: :D

[michelle c]

i didnt meen it hasnt been fun i dont know what id do without parelli yann!! but i have been having the dreaded task of getting it videoed for a while now , so now that is done i can go for lots of rides out and practice standing on blocks and getting her to over come her fears of scary objects!!!

[Yann]

LOL, just pulling your leg, your post made it all sound very grim and serious!

It's nice when the hard work finally pays off:)

[michelle c]

oh it is! i used to ride in a bubble bit (i think it is some sort of gag) and to be riding in a halter, snaffle or string round her neck is something i would never thought possible pre parelli training!!!!

[Cheeky]

Reading all this useful information has alowed my mine to realise that this would be an interesting experience through my mare who is touchy to the leg, a little soft to the mouth yet not quite responsive with the turning situations ... where may I purchase a Parelli package ? And how much ... also, can you buy them via internet, as I am in Australia. Thankyou :)

[cvb]

Cheeky, I think you have a "local" franchise out there ? So you should be able to find a local site. try here http://www.parelli.biz/PNHau

[Crystal Fire]

Before you buy look at www.silversand.com.au. :)
Especially if you are in SA...

[Jacquie]

Before you buy look at www.silversand.com.au. :)
Especially if you are in SA...

Hi Crystal Fire

As you seem to be promoting silversand in a big way on this board you obviously have great faith in the system. :)

I'm currently studying Parelli L2/L3, but as silversand seems to follow more or less the same principles I'd be very interested to find out (in more detail) how the ss teaching programme operates. I've looked on the website but can't seem to find:

* how students are assessed.
*the cost of assessment
*what back up is provided.
*whether there's an annual fee.

Any information on the above would be appreciated. ;)

[cvb]

Jacquie,

As Steve Halfpenny is ex-parelli, that shouldn't be a big surprise ? I know he has levels (beginner, intermediate etc) as the course have those levels. But haven't seen anything which "defines" those levels.

I'm sure he has continued to evolve and grow since the parting of ways, as the other trainers in similar situation seem to have.

[Crystal Fire]

I don't intend promoting in a huge way really, it's just the main method I've settled on and I thought people might be interested in investigating some other ways of doing things.
OK - assessments - you get an assessment sheet in the skills pack, and the UK associate instructors can assess for you. You can email them but I think they were asking about £15 for half hour. It's not something that is pushed on you. Nobody will complain about you deciding that you are ready for an Intermediate clinic - you don't need a badge first.
Back-up is provided by emailing any of the instructors, or Steve himself. It is also possible to book 1-1 lessons quite easily. I have instructors coming down to Kent for a couple of days at a time, where they would normally do two 1-1 sessions per day. That gives you a bit of a boost!
The programme doesn't really equate to the Parelli levels and is still work in progress :) I suppose the difference is in how you demonstrate your skills either in person or on video. If you are working your horse on a circle for example it will have to be a demonstration of softness and yielding. Not, as many of us did in PNH level 1 - the horse going round with the head out of the circle. The only way I can describe the difference is that to me, Silversand is looking for "Level 3" softness and refinement right from the start. This is quite possible of course.
Annual fee? No - perish the thought! Far too tiny an organisation to deal with the admin involved. If you email me I'll send you my own personal newsletter completely free of charge. I'd planned to do it quarterly, but it tends to appear once a year when I get back from visiting Silversand.
I think you would find it a bit more flexible than what you are used to. No set rules, but methods that you can use as tools to apply to individual horses and situations. Even the instructors don't all teach in exactly the same way, they are chosen because Steve likes their style, feels it is compatable with what he's about, and he thinks they can help people.
Does that help a bit?

[Crystal Fire]

Just want to add - I'm not anti anything. Watched Alison Jones teach this week and it was very interesting. This stuff is all so interesting. Some ways will suit some people more than others.

[Jacquie]

Just want to add - I'm not anti anything. Watched Alison Jones teach this week and it was very interesting. This stuff is all so interesting. Some ways will suit some people more than others.



I totaly agree with you Crystal Fire, all NH programmes have something special to offer and I think by combining them to suit is much better than following just one programme.

As you probably know, I follow PNH but am always eager to combine other NH methods into the training programme to suit both mine and TB's individual needs.

I'm very interested in learning more about Silversands, could you email your newsletter please. :)