Is Parelli bad for the brain?

Why do I always find a thread like this just when I need to go to bed?

I'm beginning to wonder if H&H has shares in Dell or some other computer company as the number of computers and especially laptops which must have been ruined (including a lot on this thread) by having hot chocolate, half chewed jelly tots and ribena spat onto screens and keyboards is reaching alarming proportions.

When watching wild horses roaming free I have always enjoyed the games they play with each other with their little sticks and oh how I laugh at them pulling each other about by their tails;) :rolleyes:
 
Storminateacup said:
In total agreement with this post.
For some people NH methods or Parelli are brilliant and really work.
For me and my new horse is the only way to go.
I treat him as an intelligent sensitive but very different, being and he treats me with the same respect I give him. Its never about dominance , always about gentle understanding and respect that works both way.
I am naturally very good at training animals from guinea pigs in my youth to my JRT who performs a range of tricks. It has to be something you are intuitive about naturally and is quite an intellectual process. You can't just go and buy the kit(s) and get perfect results. Its a subject that needs alot of study and practice. Parelli is really only as good as the trainer using it - its not just a methodology.
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This being the horse that scared you witless last week?
 
intouch said:
That thread has been about for yonks - get over it!


Funny? I don't think so. This thread is about the most ignorant, insulting, even racist rubbish I have ever read. Where are the mods when you need them??
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Ok - am over it now, sorry!

Didn't say it was funny, said it was a wind up. Your reply is quite amusing though - you weren’t being serious I assume?

Or the rockers, where did all the rockers go???
 
lmao this has kept me entertained *gets coffee and sugary treat*


i can do parelli for free called lunge line and flappy hands! i dont understand it tbh mabey im not smart enough for it :D
 
Last time i ran around my horse flapping my arms around and pulling its tail i got kicked!

Its a load of tripe, people were training horses long before Pirelli was heard of.
 
Naturally said:
I use natural horsemanship and pull his tail so I can do this with my horse :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SORYzaBLTI&feature=channel

(If I could but actually stand up on rollerskates I did/would seriously consider this with Frankie. He's daft/trusting (delete as appropriate) enough to let me. Only hazard of the job is the toxic fumes though.)

On a more serious note, I do use natural horsemanship for the following reasons:

1) Yes, the equestrian world in general is in danger of losing ground skills and remembering what they are for. I feel that interacting with my horse from the ground using NH methods is more interesting and better for him, and my relationship, than lunging him (although we do that too when its appropriate). We also long rein.

2) I enjoy it. I am certainly not afraid to ride, but its a nice change, a bit of variety. I love that I can work towards finesse, getting extension and collection within paces, working on pirrouetes and leg yields and turn on the forehand etc from the ground so I can see how his footfalls are going, and explain things to him better than when I am on board in some cases. Its also a wonderful demonstration of harmony and your relationship when a horse will work with you freeschooling. I'm not saying I can't get that ridden traditionally, but its just different. Its equally enjoyable as riding a decent dressage test.

3) It can be used as a diagnostics or remedial tool to solve problems which come up under saddle, and can be used to rehabilitate (following injury or trauma). when F was too fat for his saddle I lunged, long reined and natural horsemanshiped him back to fitness. Half of the lunging turned into natural horsemanship, although I can honestly say a poly headcollar, light lunge line and lunging whip just aren't as good as the "real (cheap of ebay) things for the natural horsemanship. Just like a driving bridle isn't as good as a riding bridle if you want to ride.

I've spent a fortune on natural horsemanship instruction: I've also spent a fortune on normal ridden lessons. Frankies saddle and bridle cost far more than his rope headcollar, two long ropes and the imfamous rip-off crab stick :D Hell, I think the pessoa alone cost more than the Nh set :D

Horses for courses, yes parelli has a lot to answer for, but there are a lot of people doing all schools of natural horsemanship without effing up their horses. :)

As for the original question, yes I probably am soft in the head, i like to make my horse's lives as natural as possible for them and don't think the fact that they have a job to do should be an excuse not to do that, or that it should be sacraficed (spelling?!), I like to be shoeless where possible and use natural products not chemicals if the option is there. So do a lot of other people who use NH.
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In total agreement with what you say here, couldn't have put it better myself!
 
More pearls of wisdom from La Parelli

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea7ZAeD700Q&feature=related

Guess what guys - horses have different needs and all should be treated differently. Horsenality is their new venture - God help the numpties :mad:

Actually that has given me an idea for another opening


ARE YOUR HORSES BORED WITH YOUR BALLS?

WHY NOT GIVE THEM A HORSENALITY BALL MADE TO ORDER TO EXPRESS YOUR HORSE'S LIKES AND DISLIKES

HAND DECORATED

SEVERAL COLOURS AVAILABLE

CRYTALS CAN BE ADDED TO YOUR HORSE'S OWN SPECIFICATION

ONLY £400 A BALL

A FREE CUCUMBER, CARROT OR RADISH STICK INCLUDED IN THIS ONE TIME ONLY CHANCE TO CHANGE YOUR HORSES LIFE FOR EVER
PLEASE NOTE ONLY THOSE WHO REALLY LOVE THEIR HORSE CAN APPLY FOR OWNERSHIP OF ONE OF THESE VERY SPECIAL BALLS
 
sirenaxvi said:
more pearls of wisdom from la parelli

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea7zaed700q&feature=related

guess what guys - horses have different needs and all should be treated differently. Horsenality is their new venture - god help the numpties :mad:

Actually that has given me an idea for another opening


are your horses bored with your balls?

why not give them a horsenality ball made to order to express your horse's likes and dislikes

hand decorated

several colours available

crytals can be added to your horse's own specification

only £400 a ball

a free cucumber, carrot or radish stick included in this one time only chance to change your horses life for ever
please note only those who really love their horse can apply for ownership of one of these very special balls
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love it!!!!
 
Jennyharvey said:
Just wanted to post this, just for the enjoyment of us NH people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OCHI_rXjss
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Truely inspirational stuff - I bet none of the nasty bullying twits giggling about NH methods can come close to doing things like this with their horses. People often laugh when they are frightened or challenged, especially those frighten of change. Natural Horsemanship or Parelli, call it what you like perhaps circus training even, - its the way forward, its the future in horse training, - just like the dinosaurs, in time conventional training will die out.
 
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Storminateacup said:
I bet none of the nasty bullying twits giggling about NH methods can come close to doing things like this with their horses. People often laugh when they are frightened or challenged, especially those frighten of change. Natural Horsemanship or Parelli, call it what you like perhaps circus training even, - its the way forward, its the future in horse training, - just like the dinosaurs, in time conventional training will die out.
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What a load of tosh... there is nothing new about natural horsemanship, apart from the packaging maybe.
What is conventional training then (the sort that will die out)?
 
Storminateacup said:
Truely inspirational stuff - I bet none of the nasty bullying twits giggling about NH methods can come close to doing things like this with their horses. People often laugh when they are frightened or challenged, especially those frighten of change. Natural Horsemanship or Parelli, call it what you like perhaps circus training even, - its the way forward, its the future in horse training, - just like the dinosaurs, in time conventional training will die out.
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Love your confidence, and i agree. I doubt anyone here can do that. For whoever asked, no its not me. I wish. Its what i can aspire too tho. I think certain people feel threatened by NH, which is fine. Let them be. I dont think us NH people should defend ourselves, as that shows we doubt our ability. Stay strong, and proud. Im sure our horses are glad.
 
Naturally said:
Sirena, can you do crabsticks?
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Sure Natch

DOES YOUR HORSE WANT CRA...........


Ooooh perhaps not
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Jennyharvey said:
Love your confidence, and i agree. I doubt anyone here can do that. For whoever asked, no its not me. I wish. Its what i can aspire too tho. I think certain people feel threatened by NH, which is fine. Let them be. I dont think us NH people should defend ourselves, as that shows we doubt our ability. Stay strong, and proud. Im sure our horses are glad.
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Hear, hear!!
 
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