Is Parelli bad for the brain?

tried the cucumber this morning and went down a treat :eek: they also had a bit of watermelon, so I could use that as one of my balls ? SPLAT .. sm x
 
shysmum said:
I think my pony may have been a fluke, and I am totally gobsmacked at what he's done. He is now started (he absolutely loves going out and about for his ten minute hacks ), but he's now being rested as he's having a growth spurt.

All that said, i'm sure it's cos the boy is a gypsy cob, and they are steady and quite fearless in the first place. Have come off quite a few times tho :D

I bet loads of peeps here have done stuff like this thru intuition ??
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I have a 3 yr old Irish Cob (had him just over 2 months). I`ve just backed him (after having him 4 weeks). I used a little bit of everything (apart from Parelli as i really can`t stand the guy).

But mostly, yes, i used my intuition and listened to my boy. I have an amazing bond with him, but i also know when he is taking the pi$$ :p

As you so rightly say, there will be days when everything goes well, and days when things go utterly pearshaped .. but its about letting the **** days slide, dusting yourself off, and just getting on with it :D

I`ve started my boy pretty much the same as how you`ve done yours ................. But i do have a "Handy stick" ... and very handy it is too :p
 
Hmmm, while he's resting, I'm taking him out for walks in a bridle, and have to wear gloves and carry a handy twig, as he is just sooooo strong, and he knows it - when he starts mincing about around mares it does come in handy. I don't think a cucumber would have the same effect ? He'd just eat it, and I don't let him eat in his bridle.

I'm so glad you've done similar to me, and had good results too. sm x
 
Mmmmmmm cucumber .... soz off topic momentarily :p cucumber is good for cellulite apparently, amongst other things ...... lol !!

I do the same, walking them out is a good way for him to "see" stuff, and the odd daft moment is dealt with swiftly and quietly, plenty of re-assurance and on we go :)

I haven`t bitted him yet, i just ride him in a rope halter ... i`ll get round to it at some point :D
 
daisysp8 said:
Mmmmmmm cucumber .... soz off topic momentarily :p cucumber is good for cellulite apparently, amongst other things ...... lol !!

I do the same, walking them out is a good way for him to "see" stuff, and the odd daft moment is dealt with swiftly and quietly, plenty of re-assurance and on we go :)

I haven`t bitted him yet, i just ride him in a rope halter ... i`ll get round to it at some point :D
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Cellulite eh? Do you eat it, rub it on yourself or thwack yourself around the ears with it?
 
I have to say that the best groundwork training I have ever had was from a dressage trainer. I'm certainly not what I would call a dressage rider and my horse is no dresage star, I just had some flatwork lessons from an outstanding trainer at a time when my horse was also being difficult in hand. The help was great, really practical and no fancy gadgets or DVDs were purchased.
 
And maybe stuff cauliflowers down their ears for noisy crowd phobias?

We could start a whole new way of horse-keeping.

Call it 'Organic'! :p
 
has to be the best and funniest thread for ages, thank you everybody, its pissing down outside, and I have sat in here and laughed out loud, dogs, horses and chickens not to impressed though. Freddie the dobermann says to everyone who has split liquid on computer, give him a call and he will soon clean them up................
 
Farrierlover said:
Cellulite eh? Do you eat it, rub it on yourself or thwack yourself around the ears with it?
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Well here ya go .... everything you need to know (and wasn`t really bothered for knowing) about cucumbers ........... :D




1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5 Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6.. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your taps, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!
 
Ah, dainty sandwiches anyone ? I know that he'd follow me anywhere for a few delicate sarnies...

On a tangent, but he tried to eat some dried dog food this evening :eek: Would slapping him with the cucumber or firing radishes at him have diverted his attention enough ? sm x
 
daisysp8 said:
Well here ya go .... everything you need to know (and wasn`t really bothered for knowing) about cucumbers ........... :D




1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5 Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6.. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your taps, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!
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See I was right about the cucumber stick

wanders off feeling very very smug
 
Cotton buds for computer(for those that splutter) Baby bibs for those that dribble (tea coffee etc) Sunglasses for horses ponies etc (Glitter balls) Brain transplants for rest.:D:D:D:D:D
 
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