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| Okay so I haven't posted for a fair few days because I haven't had a dedicated Parelli play session for a little while. Time spent with Benji this week has mostly been general horse care, undemanding time and working on the friendly game. Today we had a nice play session but it kicked off to a bad start when he cantered off dragging the rope out of my hands to go be with Molly who was down by the stables. It was my fault that he got the final "oomph!" to properly gear up to go because he did start walking in that general direction and pulling on my arm. When he did this I tried to 'hide his hiney' which resulted in him freaking out because the savvy string hit behind him in zone 5 so when we get round to it I will work on objects being in zone 5.
After that I was working hard to keep his attention. My main aim today was to get a basic understanding of driving the front and also that each time I drive him backwards/yoyo him it's not always to then send him out on a circle. Once he gets to the end of a yoyo or I've driven him backwards for a good few steps he then goes out and round as if on auto-pilot and I know it's him anticipating me asking for that so I got him to back a few steps, then come in for a fuss, back a few more steps, come in for a fuss. It worked a lot better and he seemed to be calmer doing it.
Working on driving the front didn't go as well, I'm now able to drive his head and neck around in the direction I am asking him to yield his front so I thought that'd be a start, a better plateau to work from. Hoping to ride him sometime this weekend if we're both upto it, if not no biggy as long as we have a play.
Going to see Lily and how she's doing at Arran's yard tomorrow. I'm more anxious than excited because I'm worried that Lily won't have come on as far as I'd hoped when she comes back to mine in a few months time. I don't want it to seem like a waste of money. :/ |
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My name is Lucy Middleton, I'm 17 years old and from the United Kingdom.
I started Parelli in January 2008 and it has been an incredible journey so far.
Pre-Parelli I did the best with what I knew but now I know better; I want to do better!
This is my blog to document my progress as a natural horseman.
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I am owned by this gorgeous piebald cob mare, Lily. She's an interesting character, fun to play with and is a great teacher.
There's more about her on her own page.
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It's not about disposable horses; it's about relationships for life.
It's not about quick fixes and artificial aids, it's about savvy; true understanding and expertise.
It's not about winning and others losing; It's about win-win: you and the horse need to feel good.
It's not about me me me; It's about changing the world for horses, becoming a person of knowledge and influence, and sharing what you know.
It's not about fear and doubt; It's about unconditional love and trust.
Love for the empowerment of others and trust that you'll never ask the horse to do something that would hurt or diminish his dignity.
Reveal your horse. Discover your potential. Live your dream.
-Parelli
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