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#1     Understanding Horses Seminar

#2     Communicating with Horses—Level 1

#1    Understanding Horses Seminar    back to Class Descriptions

For anyone wanting a better understanding of horses, why they do what they do, their basic needs, what motivates them, how to read them  AND what to do about negative behavior.  Discover the four basic kinds of horses and learn how to build strategies to help each one become your dream horse. 

Recommended Resource:  

Success Series #1    Horsenality—The Secret to Understanding Horses

Prerequisite:  None, this is a horseless workshop.

#2    Communicating with Horses—Level 1     back to Class Descriptions

#3    Safe Ride—Level 1-2       back to Class Descriptions           

For anyone wanting to become more confident riding or looking for basic knowledge of natural riding dynamics.  Learn how to tell if a horse is ride-able by using a safety checklist, gain an awareness of body positions that give your horse a comfortable ride, develop basic communication skills while mounted and practice how to get off when safety becomes an issue.

Recommended Resource:  

                Success Series #3    Safe Ride—The Secrets of Control and Confidence

                Parelli Freestyle Patterns

Prerequisite:  Success Series #1 and 2, (Clinics #1 and #2 highly recommended) OR self assessment of On-line Savvy Level 1.  Horse must be started under saddle and able to walk, trot, and stop.

#4  Advancing Communication—Developing Imagination On Line—Level 2-4

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For Parelli students wanting to put more variety into their horseplay.  Discover a tool that makes being imaginative simple and have opportunity to try it with your horse.  In addition learn the savvy arrows to take basic games to the Harmony Level by creating lightness of response.

Recommended Resource:  

                Parelli Online Patterns

Prerequisite:  Savvy Club Member and Success Series #1 and 2, (Clinics #1 and #2 highly recommended) OR self assessment of On-line Savvy Level 1.

#5  The Fluidity/Impulsion Connection—Level 2-4   back to Class Descriptions        

For Parelli students looking to improve their riding ability and/or their horse’s responses under saddle.   Discover savvy saddling techniques.  Learn how the way you ride affects your relationship and how your horse responds to you.  Simulate body positions which enhance the relationship and practice techniques designed to balance the horse’s impulsion.

Recommended Resources:  

                Success Series #4   Natural Rider—The Secret of Fluidity

                Success Series #7   Calm Ride—Impulsion: Balancing Go and Whoa

                Parelli Freestyle Patterns

Prerequisite:   Savvy Club Member and Success Series #1, 2, 3, (Clinics #1, 2, 3 or equivalent highly recommended) OR self assessment Level 1 all savvies.  Horse must be started under saddle and human confident at walk, trot, and canter

#6    Developing Imagination—Riding In—Level 2-4      back to Class Descriptions

For Parelli students wanting to put more variety into their freestyle riding including the first stepping stones to bridle-less riding.  Discover a tool that makes being imaginative simple and have opportunity to try out your ideas with your horse.

Recommended Resource:  

                Success Series #4    Natural Rider—The Secret of Fluidity

                Success Series #7    Calm Ride—Impulsion: Balancing Go and Whoa

                Parelli Freestyle Patterns

Prerequisite:  Savvy Club Member and Success Series #1, 2, 3, (Clinics #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or equivalent highly recommended) OR self assessment Level 1 all savvies and Level 2 Online and Freestyle Savvies).  Horse must be started under saddle and human confident at walk, trot, and canter

#7  Liberty-Testing the Truth--Level 3   back to Class Descriptions

For Parelli students seeking to prove their strength of bond on line by testing it at liberty.  Learn the preparations for liberty, how to know when to take the line off and what to do if it doesn’t work.

Recommended Resource:

                Success Series #5     Natural Attraction—The Secret of Catching

                                                 Horses

                Success Series # 6    Liberty—Beyond the Round Pen

Prerequisite:  Savvy Club Member, Success Series #1, 2, (Clinics #1,2,4 or equivalent highly recommended) OR self assessment through Level 1 On Line and Liberty savvies

#8  Riding Out—Trail Riding Savvy—Level 2-3    back to Class Descriptions

For Parelli students seeking to develop the confidence, fluidity, and impulsion necessary for riding in large open areas or on trails.  Learn how to determine when you and your horse are ready, natural trail savvy and safety, and ways to have fun in the great out-of-arenas. 

Recommended Resource:  

Success Series #8  Ride Out—Open

                              Areas and Trails

Parelli Freestyle Patterns

Prerequisite:  Savvy Club Member, Success Series #1, 2, 3, 4,7 (Clinics #1,2,3,4,5, or equivalent highly recommended) OR self assessment through Level 2 all savvies

#9   Preparations for Bridle-less Riding—Level 3-4     back to Class Descriptions

For the serious Parelli student ready to further develop their leadership, fluidity and impulsion ultimately to bridle-less riding.  Learn how to stay safe yet progressive, when to take the bridle off and keys for developing various techniques of freestyle riding including carrot sticks, neck ropes, Cherokee bridles and bridle-less.

Recommended Resource:  

                Success Series # 8 Calm Ride—Impulsion Balancing Whoa and Go

                Parelli Freestyle Patterns

Prerequisite:  Savvy Club Member, and Success Series #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (Clinics #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 or equivalent highly recommended) OR self assessment through Level 2 all savvies

#10    Advancing Communication—Longer Lines—Level 3-4        back to Class Descriptions              

For the serious Parelli student looking to discover or refine skills on the 45’ line and from zone 5.  Learn how to make the 45’ line your friend, how to increase your horse’s sensitivity to communication and strengthen rapport, respect, and impulsion.

Recommended Resource:  

                Parelli Online Patterns

Prerequisite:  Savvy Club Member and Success Series #1 and 2, (Clinics #1, 2, 4 highly recommended) OR self assessment of On-line Savvy Level 1 and 2.

#11    Natural Collection—Level 3-4              back to Class Descriptions

For the serious Parelli student looking to apply the psychology, principles and patterns of Parelli to the challenge of collection.  Discover the natural steps to collection and engagement while continuing to build strength of bond.

Recommended Resource:  

                Success Series #9  Natural Collection—The Finesse Formula

                Parelli Freestyle Patterns

                Parelli Finesse Patterns

Prerequisite:  Savvy Club Member, Success Series #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (Clinics #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 or equivalent highly recommended) OR self assessment through Level 3 Online, Liberty, and Freestyle savvies

#12    Lead Change Ladder—Level 3-4     back to Class Descriptions

For the serious Parelli Student looking to apply the psychology, principles and patterns of Parelli to the challenge of lead changes, simple and flying.  Discover the steps, practice the ingredients, retain the relationship.

Recommended Resource:  

                Success Series #10—Natural Lead Changes—Discover the Lead Change Ladder

                Parelli Freestyle Patterns

                Parelli Finesse Patterns

Prerequisite:  Savvy Club Member, Success Series #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (Clinics #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,and 10 or equivalent highly recommended) OR self assessment through Level 3 Online and Liberty savvies, Freestyle and Finesse savvies recommended

NOTE: Stallions are permitted only at private lessons with instructor approval.

Faith Ranch is located north east of the town of Ault, CO about 19 miles east of Ft. Collins, 60 miles north of Denver and 30 miles south of Cheyenne, WY.

DIRECTIONS TO FAITH RANCH

From I-25 take Exit 269 (Hwy 14) east for 14 miles.  In the town of Ault, turn left on US85.  Go north a mile and a half to County RD 86.  Turn right (east), go 3 miles to County RD 41.  Turn left (north) on the gravel road for 3/4 of a mile.  We are the only house on the left (west).  The buildings are grey and white.  We usually have a Parelli sign out.

If coming in a vehicle not pulling a trailer, please park between the county road and the first white building on the left, facing south.  If pulling a trailer pull in keep to the far right so you can do a u-turn and park in front of the Cleary building heading east for an easy exit.

PLEASE NOTE: For the safety and comfort of our family and guests:
+Absolutely NO SMOKING or open flame any where on the ranch.
+All dogs must be on a leash not longer than 6 feet.
(Your pets will be more comfortable at home and we prefer you give them that comfort. Only ranch dogs are allowed in the barns.)
+NO ALCOHOL is permitted on the grounds.

LODGING    back to Other Info   back to top
There are numerous hotels and motels in Greeley (12 miles) and Ft. Collins (19 miles). 

Self contained campers are welcome to park at the ranch, but no hook-ups are available.

RESTAURANTS    back to Other Info   back to top
Just about anything you could want will be located in Ault, Pierce, Eaton, Greeley, or Ft.Collins.  Subs, pizza, or burgers can be ordered and go-ferred. (Someone “goes for” it.)

Supermarkets are located in Eaton, Greeley and Ft. Collins.

WHAT TO BRING    back to Other Info   back to top
If coming from out of state, bring a health certificate and proof of negative Coggins.
If your horse is staying overnight, bring any items you need for horse care: brushes, buckets, feed, etc. (Alfalfa-grass hay is available for an extra fee.)
Communicating with Horses—Level 1: 12’ line, halter, savvy string, carrot stick. (There is no riding in this class.)
Safe Ride--Level 1: same as above and add saddle and blanket/pad. A Parelli hackamore is also recommended. (We will be riding in class.)
Level 2 Ground Classes: Halter, 12’ and 22’ lines, carrot stick, savvy string. (There is no riding in these classes.)
Level 2 Riding Classes: Halter, 12’ and 22’ lines, carrot stick, savvy string, saddle and blanket/pad, hackamore or snaffle bridle.

Level 3-4 Ground Classes: halter, 12’, 22’, and 45’ lines, carrot stick, savvy string.
Level 3-4 Riding Classes: Halter, 12’, 22’, and 45’ lines, 2 carrot sticks, savvy string, saddle, blanket/pad, hackamore. Recommended: snaffle bridle and/or cradle bridle and Parelli bareback pad.

If needed, equipment can be available for purchase at classes. Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance, what you need so we will have enough items in inventory OR click here to go to the Parelli WebShop where you can order now and get the best deal with your Savvy Club discounts.

AUDITORS    back to Other Info   back to top
We encourage people to come and learn by auditing classes. Since the information is sequential and builds on itself it is important that you not missed any days/sessions. If you cannot audit a whole clinic it is better to come the first day and miss the remainder rather than the other way around. Bring a chair, sunscreen, notebook, pencil, water, etc. Teri prefers to teach Harmony (Level 2) and Refinement (Level 3) clinics outside if weather permits, so please dress for the weather.

SMALL CLASS, TIME/FEE ADJUSTIMENT    back to Other Info   back to top
If less than 4 participants register, the time/fee may be adjusted to the private or semi-private rate. You will be notified at least 1 week before the event if this looks like a probability. Maximum number of participants: 12

REGARDING STALLIONS    back to Other Info   back to top
Stallions over the age of one are not permitted at group events. Please contact Teri directly for your horsemanship needs in regard to stallions.