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Today the weather is so pants I doubt I'll get chance to have a play inbetween showers so he can have the day off. Yesterday was really great, had to play the catching game again but it went much better and I feel happy to know that Benji is wanting to be caught rather than not having a choice. To me, liberating the horse and letting it ask questions and show it's emotions without punishment, is the best way of showing them you care. So I don't care if I come up and he shows interest but isn't happy about being caught as long as he is willing to listen when I ask him if we can go play. It only took 5 minutes and I've noticed it has made our sessions much better because he wants to do it. Pre-Parelli I honestly didn't know the difference between Want Vs. Make when it comes to horses, I'm so glad I do now.
Di went up to lunge Molly and because Molly and Benji have bonded so strongly they get absolutely heartbroken when seperated.  So Di took Molly down to the stables to tack up and Benji and I stayed in the field, he was quite upset and was ready to get into a right state. So I put the 10 months of dealing with Lily's RB outbursts into practise and I played the squeeze game until he was calmer and then we had a good 15 minutes or so of amazing, light play. I was able to send him on circles and squeezes using phase 1 or 2. We could yo-yo 12ft using phase 1 and a few phase 2 moments when he saw Molly and got distracted. Porcupine game was also going well and we finally got some nice HQ yields. So I was looking through the level 1 assessment list in my head and checking them all off and I think we had two left - squeeze over a jump and sideways. Sideways will have to be put on hold 'til we've got the FQ driving yield going nicely but I couldn't see why squeeze over a jump would be a problem. I took him down to our school and squeezed him over the small log and he stepped over it both ways... Anyone know if it's still a pass even if he doesn't jump it per se?
Wahoo I was on a high for the rest of the day.  He behaved so well despite Molly's antics trying to distract him and I was really pleased. Hopefully when I get back off holiday and get the new saddle we'll be ready to start filming for level 1 assessment! |
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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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