Parelli demo with Scotlands first and only trainee Parelli Professional

On May 7^th we held a Parelli Demo in aid of our RDA Group. We had a great turn out of twice as many people as we had expected even though the weather was incredibly wintry. The demo was given by Claire Adamson who is Scotlands first ever trainee Parelli Professional and was fresh back from 16 weeks of training in the states with Linda and Pat Parelli.

Her horse, Jazz who was a jet black “spotless” appaloosa, was amazing especially considering it was the first demo she had ever done. What she could do at just 5 years old was an inspiration, and proof of how helpful the ground work games actually are at teaching your horse to move and to become engaged with its rider.

The obviously close relationship between Jazz and Claire was enviable as they moved around the school together. After showing us the ground work games Claire then showed us how to saddle and mount with “Savvy” before demonstrating the relevance of what she had done on the ground from on top. She gave in depth explanations of the relevance of bits and their applications pointing out that a bit is not a brake, but a sculpturing tool designed to ask for precision and shape. The best example of this was when she backed Jazz up several steps in a straight line from just a string around her neck and with only the slightest pressure, emphasizing that true horsemanship comes from time spent training not money spent on tack.

At the end of the demo we retreated from the wind and hail to the barn for hot chocolate and the opportunity to ask Claire questions. The majority of the spectators had not tried Parelli with their own horses, but were fascinated by its possibilities and keen to get started so it was decided to invite Claire back in June for “Intro to Parelli and the seven games” lessons. Claire will be with us from June 18^th to the 21^st  to give 26 lessons. All the lessons are fully booked, but we are holding a cancellation list. Those who are attending lessons are also invited to join us for dinner at Crannag on Friday 19^th and again for our midnight ride out to watch sunset on one of the longest days of the year on the 20^th. For full contact details go to www.highlandwildrides.co.uk

AND HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING………….

Hi Stacie

The parelli evening was brilliant really enjoyed it

Thanks

Enjoyed the Demo on Thursday with Claire, sorry I missed the playday and lessons they must have been good too.

hope your Play Day went well on Fri.  Really enjoyed the demo on Thurs.  Take Care, hopefully see you soon. x

I really did enjoy the demo – let me know when you know the date in June and I’ll do my best to make it J

Ivan and I were very impressed and enthused with the Parelli demo and we would like to hire one of your horses and take an hour Parelli lesson

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