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Mounted Police June Savvy Club DVD Sneak Peek Each Week.

1 This Week at Parelli... Atwood Open House THIS WEEKEND! Tour Highlights from Harrisburg, PA Thank You Harrisburg Volunteers Parelli UK Course Countdown Sailing Smart Breeding Bookings Italian Mounted Police June Savvy Club DVD Sneak Peek Each Week... Q&A Upcoming Events with Pat and Linda Courses at the Parelli Centers RFD-tv Licensed Parelli Professionals My Story Just moved in last week! Happy staff ready to support your journey with more space to work and play at the new World Center in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. 1 of 6 5/1/08 8:04 AM

Upcoming EVENTS with Pat and Linda 2008 USA Tour May 10-11, 2008 Redmond, OR Deschutes Fair & Expo Hooker Creek Events Center CLICK HERE for highlights from PA!

com, with "UK Celebration Posters" in the subject heading and we will send you your supply to post in your favourite feed store, saddlery, livery and riding centre.

QUESTION Tali and I are working on Level 2 and I can't believe we have not yet permanently resolved a basic issue - girthing.

2 Upcoming EVENTS with Pat and Linda 2008 USA Tour May 10-11, 2008 Redmond, OR Deschutes Fair & Expo Hooker Creek Events Center CLICK HERE for highlights from PA! Parelli UK Celebration August 9-10, 2008 Birmingham UK NEC Arena Would you like to help us spread the word in the UK? We have flyers and posters of all sizes available. us on with "UK Celebration Posters" in the subject heading and we will send you your supply to post in your favourite feed store, saddlery, livery and riding centre. Linda and Pat thank all of YOU for being part of this team, making the world a better place for horses and humans! QUESTION Tali and I are working on Level 2 and I can't believe we have not yet permanently resolved a basic issue - girthing. I have used the 22-foot rope around her barrel and just walked or stopped, tightening and releasing. I have tried all types of Friendly Game, tightened girth in 3 stages, sacked with pad and saddle then left it off to play games, played games with the saddle on, sometimes mounting, sometimes not, making it not be about the girth, but about the relationship, etc. Tali came to me with this problem due to a previous home where they used poorly fitted tack and the riding was quite stressful. But I'm taking all of the responsibility not having this resolved yet. When I go to saddle, the mare seems to revert back to how she was when I got her - shut down. She's the boss mare in a herd of one gelding and four other mares and is dominant with food and space. She's quite sensitive and also very introverted (very much like Oreo, the Girl Scout camp mare on one of the Savvy Club DVD's) and I sometimes feel she is "reserving judgment" about my leadership - willing to go along with it but not always 100% engaged. If I'm lucky, after about an hour, Tali will stand while I tighten the girth (always in 3 stages). I give her lots of comfort, no pressure, and concentrate on the relationship. But the next day, same thing happens all over again. I suspect I need to make a mini-program of this but things always intervene (weather, work, etc.). I suspect the solution is as simple as this, but it's been going on for so long I'm afraid I'm missing something obvious. This has been going on for about a year and both myself and two instructors have tried everything we can think of. We can get it to work once, but not always and not for good. I would be MOST appreciative of any insights you may have. -Valery ANSWER There are three things that might be going on here... dominance, fear or baggage... or a combination thereof! I think you nailed it when confessing that you have not made a program of it. This is where the solution often lies because in order to change an old habit for a new one, it takes about 21 days or 21 sessions in a row. That kind of consistency is what horsemen have, and every single day is all about preparation for the next. I said something similar on our tour stop in Harrisburg... you're not riding for today, you are riding for tomorrow. That way you'll stop expecting perfection from your horse and yourself! So, if it is dominance you should play with your horse first until she is more calm and submissive and accepting, and then saddle her. If she is introverted, take the longest time and do surprising things like put the pad on her head, on her rump... and wait until she licks 2 of 6 5/1/08 8:04 AM

her lips and relaxes her defensiveness / annoyance. Treats work great if she is a LB Introvert because it makes it difficult for her to hate you... Love me, love my toys is what you want to achieve.

.. send her to it, allow her to sniff it, paw it, etc. I know, expensive saddles are not good for this, but maybe you can use a sacrificial saddle so she knows she is more important than your tack!

May 4, 2008 10:00am-4:00pm Orland, California If it is old baggage... the first and second might apply. Try to determine if it is fear or dominance.

3 her lips and relaxes her defensiveness / annoyance. Treats work great if she is a LB Introvert because it makes it difficult for her to hate you... Love me, love my toys is what you want to achieve. If you are willing to take a lot of time she'll actually respect you for that. If it is fear then you will need to play on the ground with the saddle... send her to it, allow her to sniff it, paw it, etc. I know, expensive saddles are not good for this, but maybe you can use a sacrificial saddle so she knows she is more important than your tack! Use a lot of approach and retreat and be straight forward yet considerate. She needs to feel your confidence and leadership. Atwood Ranch Naturally OPEN HOUSE This Sunday! May 4, :00am-4:00pm Orland, California If it is old baggage... the first and second might apply. Try to determine if it is fear or dominance. When it's fearful the horse shies away, is very tense. If it is dominance, the horse is likely to cow kick or bite at you, put her ears back and toss her head. And then of course, take your time and don't judge her for it... feel for her. When you think about some of the equipment and techniques horses have had to bear it is incredible they even allow us near them! Parelli Centers Super LEARNING Parelli Courses in the UK 10 days to go! Do you have a spirit for adventure? Do you want to have fun and enjoy riding out this summer? If so, do we have some special weeks of learning designed with you and your four legged partner in mind. Our team can help you choose the course most appropriate to ensure you leave with skills to ensure you have more fun and confidence riding out! For more information call us on UK - Courses Start Soon! Call us on UK Schedule USA - Colorado and Florida There are still spaces available! USA Schedule Australia - Only 5 Positions Left! Call for more details! Australia Schedule 3 of 6 5/1/08 8:04 AM

into the tour stop, together we are raising the level of horsemanship world

4 THANK YOU to all of the Volunteers and Ambassadors in Harrisburg Pat, Linda and the whole team appreciate the dedication and commitment that each of you put into the tour stop, together we are raising the level of horsemanship world wide! See you next year! Next Stop Redmond, Oregon, May. 4 of 6 5/1/08 8:04 AM

Horsenalities. Catch RFD-TV on DISH Channel 231 and DirecTV Channel 379.

Italian Mounted Police Practice Parelli Angelika Schneider, 2 Star Parelli Professional helps the

5 Parelli Professionals at parelli.com Click here for simple search functions to find Private Lessons and Clinics by Date or Location in your country! Next Week on RFD-TV Linda and Pat Parelli meet two new challenging horses and learn about their Horsenalities. Catch RFD-TV on DISH Channel 231 and DirecTV Channel 379. Click here for more program details. Italian Mounted Police Practice Parelli Angelika Schneider, 2 Star Parelli Professional helps the newly formed Florence, Italy Police Mounted Department understand how to look at life from the horses point of view. Congratulations to all participants, horse and human! Go to for more information on your team of Licensed Parelli Professionals who can support YOU with hands on coaching. 5 of 6 5/1/08 8:04 AM

Sailing Smart and Liberty Major Breeding Bookings Bookings now open for Pat Parelli's two quarter horse stallions, Sailing Smart and Liberty Major!

Liberty Major is the father of the two new stars on the Parelli Tour, Vanna and Aspen. This special opportunity will be shipped semen only, and is not limited to the United States.

6 Sailing Smart and Liberty Major Breeding Bookings Bookings now open for Pat Parelli's two quarter horse stallions, Sailing Smart and Liberty Major! Sailing Smart, the father of Smart Seven, is by Smart Chic Olena, the only horse in history to earn American Quarter Horse Association world championships in both cutting and reining! Liberty Major is the father of the two new stars on the Parelli Tour, Vanna and Aspen. This special opportunity will be shipped semen only, and is not limited to the United States. My Story I would like to share this picture of my daughter, Haley practicing with her Parelli tools. She has since moved on to playing with her horse and loving every minute of it. Thank you Linda and Pat for showing us the way. -Cory and Debbie CLICK HERE for more info Parelli e-news A downloadable, printable PDF of this week's e-news can be found here. If you are having any trouble viewing the Parelli e-news or using its links, please click here to view it in a web browser. If the links do not work, please visit: to view this week's e-news. For more information visit or call To be removed from our list, Click here. 6 of 6 5/1/08 8:04 AM

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1 of 6 5/15/08 2:56 PM This Week at Parelli... UK Course History Australia Confidence Course Translators Needed! Thanks Volunteers! Sailing Smart Breeding Bookings Ingatestone Saddlery Celebration Each Week... Q&A See Pat and