Parelli, and what is it?!

HotxtoxTrot · 08-08-2007, 10:41 PM

Just thought I would show my ignorance to the world, but what exactly is parelli. I'll see horses advertised as "Parelli level one", and then I think "oh that is nice..." and move on my merry way because I don't know what they are talking about. I'd also like to know how it varies from other trainings (the good, bad, and ugly points about it), and why you like to use it.

Thanks for the input!

DustyTrailsHorseRescue · 08-08-2007, 11:23 PM

Maybe this will help:

http://www.parelli.com

**taelesean** · 08-08-2007, 11:31 PM

Parelli isn't a "what" it's a who - he's a trainer who has produced a popular series of instructional materials about horse training, much like Clinton Anderson.

aguestnga · 08-09-2007, 11:08 AM

Lots of people swear by his methods and I too was swept up in his energy when I went to one of his conferences. He is an amazing rider and no doubt what he teaches is true but it is sooooo expensive and you have to be a member of his club to get any decent deals or access to him. I can't afford his stuff so I have to settle for other's.

montanagirl · 08-09-2007, 10:45 PM

Parelli is just one of a number of horsemen and -woman who teach natural horsemanship techniques. The Horse Whisperer, if you've seen the movie or read the book, is loosely base on another natural horsemanship trainer. You'll see names like Monty Roberts, Tom Dorrance, Parelli, Clinton Anderson. Dorrance and Roberts are the gurus, the granddaddies of NH.

Natural Horsemanship basically uses the innate way that horses learn as the basis for teaching. A lot is about the relationship that you develop with your horse, one of respect and partnership. Interpreting horse behavior, thinking about their perspective as prey animals, and giving them time to work things out.

I study Parelli with my horses (not always effectively or well, but it's an ongoing process!). Basically, if a horse is advertised as Parelli Level 1, it means that someone has been through the basic "seven games" with that horse. It doesn't mean the horse does "tricks" or has any special abilites, but might mean that the horse is more trusting of humans. MIGHT.

Go to the website if you have time--it's cool stuff.

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08-08-2007, 10:41 PM
HotxtoxTrot Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 768	Parelli, and what is it?! Just thought I would show my ignorance to the world, but what exactly is parelli. I'll see horses advertised as "Parelli level one", and then I think "oh that is nice..." and move on my merry way because I don't know what they are talking about. I'd also like to know how it varies from other trainings (the good, bad, and ugly points about it), and why you like to use it. Thanks for the input!

08-08-2007, 11:23 PM
DustyTrailsHorseRescue Coming two Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 1,570	Maybe this will help: http://www.parelli.com __________________ www.dthr.org "All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke

08-08-2007, 11:31 PM
taelesean Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,756	Parelli isn't a "what" it's a who - he's a trainer who has produced a popular series of instructional materials about horse training, much like Clinton Anderson. __________________

08-09-2007, 11:08 AM
aguestnga Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 448	Lots of people swear by his methods and I too was swept up in his energy when I went to one of his conferences. He is an amazing rider and no doubt what he teaches is true but it is sooooo expensive and you have to be a member of his club to get any decent deals or access to him. I can't afford his stuff so I have to settle for other's. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, '...holy smokes...what a ride!'" Author Unknown

08-09-2007, 10:45 PM
montanagirl Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 591	Parelli is just one of a number of horsemen and -woman who teach natural horsemanship techniques. The Horse Whisperer, if you've seen the movie or read the book, is loosely base on another natural horsemanship trainer. You'll see names like Monty Roberts, Tom Dorrance, Parelli, Clinton Anderson. Dorrance and Roberts are the gurus, the granddaddies of NH. Natural Horsemanship basically uses the innate way that horses learn as the basis for teaching. A lot is about the relationship that you develop with your horse, one of respect and partnership. Interpreting horse behavior, thinking about their perspective as prey animals, and giving them time to work things out. I study Parelli with my horses (not always effectively or well, but it's an ongoing process!). Basically, if a horse is advertised as Parelli Level 1, it means that someone has been through the basic "seven games" with that horse. It doesn't mean the horse does "tricks" or has any special abilites, but might mean that the horse is more trusting of humans. MIGHT. Go to the website if you have time--it's cool stuff. __________________ No hour is ever wasted that is spent in the saddle. --Winston Churchill