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Well I'm back off my hols, had a great time and had a lot of reflection concerning my horsemanship studies. I thought of new ways to spice things up and what areas need improvement etc. etc.
I missed Benji quite a lot and when I first got there he was sulking because I'd abandoned him. So I decided to use some catching strategies to grab his attention and when I was trying to yield his hindquarters he purposefully turned his head away from me and his eye glazed over. I smiled to myself and thought "what can I do to focus him?" so I remembered Katie's post the other day and decided I'd hide his hiney! I went up the phases and he had a snotty look on his face and wouldn't budge so WHAM! I smacked the savvystring down in phase 5 and he shot off like a rocket, turned and faced me then trotted upto me with his ears forwards... I was like  then  ... Couldn't have asked for anything more. From them on all session he was very affectionate and wanting to stick by me and we had a really good play and I was very pleased with the both of us and how clear our communication was today. 
“Never lose your focus; never let someone talk you out of something you believe.” -Pat Parelli |
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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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