Parelli Natural Horsemanship Level 1, part 1

[@SteviM95]

I'm actually not sure if I'm "green" anymore...but I'm probably not much past "beginner". The people who own my barns are awesome. If they had not taken an interested in me and my horse, I would have had to sell her as a "problem" horse. Instead I have a better understanding of horses, and a solid little mare that I love and trust. But I made a decision to listen to them whether I liked what they said or not. That was an important decision.

[@iziz5691]

I wish you would have talked and explained ☹️

[@SteviM95]

I do get overwhelmed with how deeply P. P. goes into the horse psyche - but there's a horse at the barn that intrigues me. She so completely different from my own calm, tolerant horse, and her owner doesn't like me interacting with her - but she fascinates me. I would never own one like her, because I think she's dangerous - pushy but anxious and fearful, panics easily. But at the same time, I made her respect/trust me and I'm so proud of that (she doesn't respect her owners).

[@LadyAmaranta]

thumbs up for the cat

[@avalovesblcds]

Its nice we all have the option to turn the volume down, eh?

[@leen7226]

1:12 because horses make great violins

[@DD-bn2mx]

I could have done without the music.

[@200991602]

Music is very distracting. It's hard for the hearing actually to try and hear speech and music at once. Also some music is stress producing for some people, piano, drums, etc.

[@avalovesblcds]

I liked the music :) s'groovey

[@mackadoo25]

Excellent video and love the music too! Thank you for uploading! Can't wait to watch the rest.

[@SteviM95]

One is owned by a 16 yr old. She's really good with him, and they win 4H stuff. But the worst is owned by a lady in her 40s. I wouldn't ride that horse for $100. She talks to him like he's a 4 yr old, rides him mostly in a halter, and gets him to bow and do all sorts of tricks. But everyone else keeps one eye on him - you never know which way he'll try to make your horse jump. Some boarders won't even go in a pen with him, they say he's mean to them (never seen it though).

[@SteviM95]

That would actually be fun, and probably a good idea. I used to think my horse was running from me until I spent more time watching the horses interact. My girl was the bottom of the herd - she was chased away from me. I had to learn to not pet or give any other horses attention, or they want to hog it all. Tonight she took 3 steps to me and another mare tried to run her down. Thankfully there's only 1 left who doesn't listen to me. Her owner doesn't like me to handle her...but she's pushy!

[@lotuskane1]

my horse wont stand still for me to do this...he is 14 follows me around and is a diamond ...when I try join up I THINK HE LAUGHS AT ME lol...

[@sweetpeaprod]

The cat really put on a performance for the camera. Nice horse too.

[@SteviM95]

My barn owners went on vacation. I showed up one stormy day. All were in the barn except 2 bully geldings. They are both really well trained horses, but have a tendency to run all the other horses around. The first thing I noticed is them running to "see" me. I usually ignore them, have no idea what they thought I wanted - I was going to pet the cat. One step in their direction & I heard the "WEEEEE", and they ran like they were on fire. And I never even catch them!! Wild things!

[@SteviM95]

I totally agree that people think they are using "Natural Horsemanship" when they are not willing to pressure their horse into the right behavior. Or they give up when the horse does something too "bad" for them to handle before it does the right thing - when you release pressure. But its not Parelli's fault. People try to learn without paying - look how many requests for advice are on this video demonstration page!! Unfortunately it is the horse that suffers when people get what they pay for.

[@Jase_Marty]

Amazing, i think the benefits of this method are fantastic. I don't see how anyone who is genuinely dedicated to building a relationship with their horse based on trust, love and understanding could go wrong. How could anyone argue that domination until submission is better than a partnership based on trust.

[@chantichka]

Thank you so much about this!Please don't erase these videos for the Natural Horsemanship!They are amazing!

[@hotty496]

and you see a random cat rolling in the dirt...XD

[@SteviM95]

I think P.P. would understand being fascinated by a horse. Clint Anderson would just systematically train it to do something useful. And this is a good thing - out of 15 horse personalities at the barn, I'm only concerned with 2 - my horse & this mare. All the others are pushy creatures that need to obey me. The only person willing to ride her is not wise, and only the barn owners are unafraid of her (a couple w/40 yrs exp each). But I've realized that she's not mean - she's afraid.

[@SteviM95]

The actual "trainer" at my barn has studied alot of Natural Horsemanship - his advise to me has been to go to clinics and watch what the trainers do - but not necessarily "listen" to them. He said you will see less differences when you "watch" instead of "listen". Which is funny - 'cause he talks ALOT!!! I'm as green as my horse (bad combo)...so usually by the time I learn the right thing from the "riding instructor", my horse has it - we haven't needed the trainer, he just rides along sometimes

[@blitziee]

Very clever horse. He obviously likes the work you do with him. Nice! You use much friendly game, i like!

[@SteviM95]

Glad you got a chance to work directly with a trainer that learned these methods. I have a Clinton Anderson book - but I still frequently get in trouble when I drop my reins like the book says. My instructor threatened to take it away from me last summer (horse tried bolting/jumping out of arena). This summer I ended up with a huge bruise on shin from running into a hook. You need a smart, experienced, confident trainer no matter the method.

[@SteviM95]

I pulled out the book, to tell you which page I read it on...and I can't find it. However, I do now have permission to drop the reins (when in the arena). I was micromanaging the bit. When Linda took it away from me, Lady's gait became steadier. Now that I know its "my" problem, I lay off the bit & she has a nice flex in her neck. I'm also trying to work on leg cues - hard for me, & she's less responsive inside.

[@Edgedem]

i love this, but what i dont understand is how the horse begins to understand what you want from them? where do you start? clearly this horse has been learning the programme for a long time. i have a rescue shetland and am not afraid to put in the time, shes very shy around humans but shes got loads better in 6 months weve had her. i dont think i can afford all the dvds though :(

[@impyness]

@bookgurl96 I think you're confusing the carrot stick with a whip my friend. A carrot stick is made of fiberglass and would be ridiculous to carry while riding. It is supposed to be used an extension of your arm rather than a punishment type piece of equipment such as a whip or crop. I too do not use the carrot stick much because I prefer hands on but its important for you and your horse to be well versed in it so it never becomes a thing of threat.

[@deianna07]

This video is a great demo on how to do things at lvl 1 and what it should look like good job And for all of u that dont get it or thought it was boring u just dont understand so i will break it down for u.. PNH is about communication, love and trust and getting a response to the slightest suggestion. the carrot stick is not designed for punishment its designed for communication. i ask u this how many of u can touch a horse as soft as a fly or just look at it and the horse knows what u want

[@sweetie3003]

pretty sure this is level one so this is just a starting thing. of course the flashy stuff comes later u cant just expect to teach a horse that straight away. keep in mind that this program has a big part in helping horses with problems. sure your going to think this is boring if you have a push button pony but for the people that dont just getting your horse to back up on command is a great achievment. if you have a problem with it i dont see why youd watch it.

[@Horselings]

It's not a whip. It's seen by the horse as an extension of your arm. It's not for discipline or punishment AT ALL. It's only used for signaling, and is very effective. In natural horsemanship, horses are never disciplined with pain. That's what makes it natural, and why it works so well. We've been training horses wrong for so long that doing it right looks wrong- but it's amazingly effective- and your horse tunes in to you like you can't imagine!

[@HevahhOx]

I ride English and do Parelli :S Some of my friends are sceptical against and don't really understand, but I dont bother with trying to convince them, I'm happy with what I do :)

[@Beeny295]

Wish my horse would stand like that and let me walk upto him :/ He see's me, walking forward then stands for a bit then goes weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and runs away :L silly horsey, he comes running though if I rattle a bit of feed in a bucket! how can I get him to come to me without the food or at the very least let me walk to him :/

[@msilken]

@TheGoddessofJudecca Natural horsemanship is not only about being impressive it is about forming a bond between horse and rider so strong that the horse will do anything for the rider and vise versa, it is a way to train and ride that has no need for agressiveness. saying that you only want to see the showy stuff means that you are missing the point of all this.

[@SombraWolf24]

@SaddleClub200 that was a very disrespectful comment. this persons pupose here was not to "break" the horse. dont put other people down to make yourself feel better. and then to add insult to injury you called his music "old fartie". really? come on, how old are you, 5?

[@educanine9]

@johnstefan , EXACTLY!!! I see so many people cut down Natural horsemanship or Parelli or any of the other horsemen and yet they know nothing about them....why wouldn't you take the time to learn about something if you are so dead set against hating it? Perhaps is it because then you couldn't HATE it?

[@billyboby28]

I am new to horses, I have been surfing youtube and even been to pat's website, can these techniques be done with draft horses? more specfically Clydesdales? which dvd do I get first? the getting started dvd or the Level one and 2 kit?

[@WyomingRancher]

@zaranclaire1920 It called "Desensitizing" It is where you teach them not to be afraid of objects like that. You also can do it with bells, clanging stuff, and garbage sacks, and you also do that to desensitize them from wearing the saddle and bridle.

[@pclaycountrylane]

@Rainbaby27 cesar milan is a gold digger - are you kidding - he has a show so that he can sell his training to people who can AFFORD is training fees.. plus - its a TV show not reality..

[@AlBoomer]

He didin't tie the halter right. Its supposed to be pointing down. Not extremely important but i did notice it. Pat likes to enforce those little things tho

[@MikeWhiskey427]

Great stuff. Most dont get it... Kinda a big step between hand and stick n string tho.. Not bad mouthin at all, Just some who dont know might get a little lost between :) Great post :) Respect always...

[@migeliiii]

if you want that the horse come back to you, by the Yoyo-game, not so furious please! your horse scares a bit. But generally well done! Lookes good!

[@Hen9207]

i dont get it, you teach them that a whip is friendly and not to respect it, so what happens when they are naughty?how do you reinforce your request?

[@horsegirlforlife123]

@Angelxxxofxxxdawn Good comment Angelxxxofxxxdawn! & Yeah, the orange "carrot" whip, is just an extension of your arm.

[@cutthroat13eliza]

@TheRubyRose13 No that is not weakness. but that comment above was talking about HITTING the horses with the whips brutally. Actual whipping.

[@WyomingRancher]

@Angelxxxofxxxdawn PS like the comment and it is called desensitizing, where you teach them not to be afraid of the object ;)

[@hidenseeker424]

@JohnnyO375 Parelli actually works well with these problems of communication & trust. Think about checking it out!

[@chaos0691]

@ChorChar Wow You should move to florida carrot sticks cost around $20-$35 depending on witch store You end up in.

[@isingels]

Thank you for sharing this video. It has renewed my relationship with my horse and opened a whole new world to us. Thank you!

[@Daphneamber]

so lurnful ore something. I gonna do that too! i want such a good bond whit my horsee

[@ClassyDiva52]

What are you talking about?? the horse did like the person and the person had his complete attention

[@Xxhorses4evax]

I understand its natural horsemanship but, why is it taking forever to do the easiest thing?

[@Horseloverkooder]

u have the same head collar and lead rope as my horse exept my head collar has metal rings

[@k9kure]

@KathyTheGhost its just showing the horse that there is nothing to be afraid of

[@LJHughes97]

Could you give a step by step guide as some things werent very clear in the video.

[@ebonypegasus9864]

Very nice work what I'm striving for.

[@WyomingRancher]

Good video, I liked, but I muted it because I thought the music was gay. Sorry.

[@polidic]

@OLDBOLLYWOODISGOLD Really? Monty Roberts mistreats horses?

[@XxpastelichigoxX]

I love this video. My trainer has been helping me practice the procedure for my parelli level 1 video. great job.

[@ThundersRose]

The carrot stick is used as an extension of your hand.

[@ChloeRosie14]

@KathyTheGhost hes desensatising it dont you no anything?

[@SteviM95]

Nice job!

[@Bhukshine]

Hahah, I just have to say... the cat rolling around at the beginning is absolutely adorable! And I love Parelli, I use it one my horses too. Really good video ;)

[@ScrapingAwayTheSkin]

What a weird way to put on a head collar...

[@maybhicks9596]

@bm4nu if you have a better bond with your horse they'll want to do things for you and learn faster and pay attention to everything you do so it doesnt matter what you do i think this is a great thing for horse and partner to do

[@happymanoftheworld]

Hi - could you tell me is this absolutely from scratch or was Zohari already halter trained etc.? I am just about to start learning Parelli with my colt - a very in your face pony with no fear whatsoever. You can see him on my channel and I am in awe at what you are managing - hence my question could really be "how long had you worked with Zohari prior to the video - Many Thanks - Stuart (Scotland - scottishrarebreeds)

[@DJBelbe]

@ChorChar agreed. I'm learning with a friend too, though she's more into Klaus's style. Anywhoo, all I needed was somethin that could work as a halter, a long rope and some grass or snacks or anything else you can use as reward. Actually my stallion likes huggs as reward and my mare likes chest scratching so it doesn't matter. A stick u can get a twig from a tree and for everythin else you can just improvise with the environment. And to tell u the truth, the best teacher is really the horse!

[@CompletelyClandestin]

@Beeny295 - How much time do you spend just hanging out with your horse? Or doing something fun and relaxing that your horse doesn't consider to be "work"? Do you do the kind of groundwork that's shown in this video? The horse has to want to be around you with respect but no fear.

[@laurentzecchinoncoaching]

Thanks for sharing !

[@Nizingur]

The problem is it ISN'T built on love and understanding. It's built on breaking the horse down bit by bit. If you'd done some reading and looked at how horses actually communicate between each other, you'd see the problem. With Parelli, you get a horse that's brilliantly focussed, brilliantly submissive, but also completely lobotomised. The spark disappears.

[@sixsixeleven]

Is this based on Pat Parelli methods?

[@jali0703]

The cat in front of is suuuper!!!

[@michaelc2509]

Troubled person music

[@45lovehorses]

Hello, i have a question! It's about lunging. When i lunge my mare (with halter, ofcourse) she is pulling really hard, i barelly can hold her. Do you have some advice how to teach her not to do that?

[@StunnaShowjumper]

Im starting Parelli on my 7yr old 17.3hh Standardbred Gelding. I have just broken him in and i think it will do him good!

[@alwaysinthesaddle]

we do to! hehe

[@999merlino999]

usa + tempismo e + fasi grazie

[@herefordmsv]

Moby - Sunday

[@kemurphy00]

I had a friend teach me some of the games and I have worked with my horse a lot. Just recently I posted two videos of my 9yr old nephew (2nd time being around horses) learning to work my horse. My horse had never been controlled by a child before. The nephew's rope handling isn't the best, but its an honest first fifteen minutes. He learned to disengage the hindquarters, the yo-yo and the send. Feel free to leave comments. This video has given me a few more things to try - thanks for posting!

[@elinasleight]

wtf are you talking about?

[@kikiza123]

wow O.O. your horse really trusts you and anyone who insults you on your...performance obviously doesnt understand that

[@truthwillwin3]

Where is part 2 :-S ?

[@mijte]

aww i noticed the kitty rolling around aww. you have a way with animals

[@itanh81]

con questo cavallo morto di sonno ok... prova a fare lo stesso con un puledro con un po' di sangue...

[@999merlino999]

not is level 1

[@BriannaP5]

Hey! I was just wondering if you could use a regular lunge line? Also, could you reward with treats a lot or no? Thank you :)

[@999merlino999]

and not corret

[@slodkikucyk]

Did you passed?

[@Mrslittlesister10]

hehe well done

[@JazzRocks268]

PARELLI ROX!!!

[@MrSheerlane]

Lol @ the cat

[@lesliethieme655]

I have had my horse for a month now he a wonderful I started doing Perellu to build my confidence and strengthen our relationship. He doesn't move his shoulders as well as his rear. Besides practice and time is anything would be helpful?

[@shilodance1st]

Do any of these natural horsemanship people ever actually get on the horse?

[@Kwpnromeo]

Wow!

[@hunterrb2]

Im practicing some of the same techniques, a little rough, but your video just inspired me to continue..job well done.

[@pamelaontiveros2794]

Very nice! I’m getting ready to do my video in the next couple weeks and this really helped.

[@dave-d]

Can you re-post this without the music? Does the handler use any voice cues? Some important info missing here due to not hearing handler / horses breathing / background noises. Great transition through the stages. Looks like the horse already knew how to circle though. Would be great to see how to start a horse on this exercise.

[@aakusti]

Very beautiful work and happy horse!! :) I like.

[@Jenna1122331]

the problem with this video is there is a dislike button , this is great !!!

[@MarcSilvestriEquihom]

Thanks for your video. Very clear, practical. And very nice music.

[@hayleywilsonmusic]

i love the little tubby grey kitty down the bottom haha

[@mawazhere13]

wow really really great job and wonderful horse!

[@GrafWolfi]

ich love you man ... why can´t there be more peole like you?

[@msityhorse2001]

are you going to eventually get your own horse? good work!