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| Today's lesson with Arran was interesting and really helped to add Savvy arrows to my quiver as always. I started off by showing him that I'd been able to hold the 22ft line over and around her HQs and he noticed that although she was tolerating it, she wasn't learning that it was something not to be afraid of. So more, more and more friendly game was what most of the lesson consisted of! It was tough at times for me physically and mentally and emotionally for Lily, but after a good while I could easily touch her HQs and above her hind leg hocks with the CS whilst driving her. We then played with purity of gait, asking her to be more left brain whilst trotting which was also tough for the both of us. I had a big BFO moment that I was holding the rope too firmly and as soon as I let up, she stopped leaning against the halter as much. After a few calm strides of trot, I'd draw her in and rest. I have to play with both these concepts for the next 5-6 sessions and it'll help our relationship and progress come on in leaps and bounds which is great. She did really well considering it was a rather testing play for her. I'm pretty excited to see just how much better she'll be with both these tasks once we've played with them consistently for a little while! |
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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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