Turning Problems into Puzzles, and Horseplay into Horsepower

As you heard in Pt. 1, there are quite a few stories to tell about Pat Parelli's journey over the last four decades. We know there are many myths out there about Pat, Parelli, and Natural Horsemanship as a whole. So we decided to ask the man himself; after all, he did give the industry a name, about these myths. This candid interview gets straight to the point. Check it out anywhere you listen to podcasts or visit www.pattalks.co for supporting information and more! www.pattalks.co

After nearly four decades of teaching natural horsemanship, Pat Parelli has had quite the journey. There are quite a few stories to tell about the journey of starting as a simple horse lover to developing an entire sector of the industry. Listen to this candid interview as he shares the ins and outs of the industry, some "behind the scenes" information, and debunks the common misconceptions of natural horsemanship. Learn more about Parelli by visiting www.pattalks.co 

If you are around horses, there is no doubt you're going to run into a problem now and again. Whether this problem is complicated or straightforward, we must stay in the right frame of mind when rewriting these patterns. Horses are pattern animals, and we must have a communication style that allows us to communicate our ideas effectively; otherwise, we may be reinforcing habits that we don't desire. In this episode, Pat will talk share the art of turning your problems into puzzles. Once you're solving your problems, this horseplay turns into horsepower, taking your connection to a whole new level. Visit www.pattalks.co for more information and additional information on this topic.

In this episode Pat shares with us the preparation for bridleless riding. Riding without a bridle is exhilarating, it is the ultimate combination of trust and respect between horse and rider. In this episode Pat will discuss what horses need to know to prepare for bridleless riding. Visit www.pattalks.co for more information and to learn more about the Parelli Program. 

In this episode, listen as horseman Greg Robinson shares the misconceptions he's heard about Pat and his work after spending a few days at the Pat Parelli center in Florida. 

In order to not feel like a trapped prey animal, we have to be sure the horse is in control of the timelines. We need to temper our ambition with principles, patience, and sequence. In this episode Pat Parelli dives deep into how to create positive, progressive, and natural training programs.  www.parellisavvyclub.com 

The Parelli Program yields exceptional results because it is rooted in principles, not a regimented serious of techniques or a strict method. Learn why Pat Parelli created the Eight Principles and how this understanding will improve your overall development as a horseman. 

What creates a real horseman? Not all horse owners are horseman. Listen in as Pat Parelli shares some insight to horse development, helping you create a well rounded foundation. Visit www.parelli.com to learn more. 

Natural Horsemanship is not a new phenomenon, this style has been a since Xenophon. Lucky for us, Pat Parelli helped to connect the pieces from masterful horseman around the globe. Listen is as he reflects on one of his mentors, Ronnie Willis. 

Pat Parelli is dedicated to making the world a better place for horses and humans. He is constantly exploring and developing his skills to be better for his horses, and those that he trains. Listen in as he speaks to his cutting horse mentor, Doug Jordan. Doug Jordan's training philosophy is very similar to Pat's, principle based and always puts the relationship first.