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After writing about 900 words in my notes on Benji's confidence in his leader (i.e. me) I felt confident that I'd have a good session today whether he was right brain or left brain. I still didn't use my carrotstick which helped things but it really won't help things in the long run. We went out of the field into the other and I drove him from zone 3, he's getting a better understanding of wiggling the rope means go down a transition which'll help our transitions On Line when we go back to them. He was confident and left brain for the most part and we went allover the place.
I then drove him to the fence and we worked on sideways, rewarding the littlest of tries. After a successful few attempts on the right side I tried on his left side. He thought I was asking him to go back so once I was clearer about what I was asking; it was as if he said "Ohhh! You mean this?" and he did 5 beautiful sideways steps with just a phase 2.
I was so impressed that I kept the session short and sweet and turned him out on that good note.
50/50 Left-Brain/Right-Brain but I stopped him from 'going there' for the most part! |
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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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