This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cannot abide the marketing machines that sprout up around well known trainers. I do not, however, let that influence me in listening to what they have to say. In most respects, they send the same message: respect the horse, find a way to understand what he/she is trying to tell you, and then build a communication system with the horse. Stop trying to just force them to what you want them to do and get the horse to buy into it. There are quite a few different flavors to delivering that message, and what works for one person won't work for another. For me? I fall into the camp of those idiots running around waving the orange stick. I understand the Parelli philosophy, they put it into language that makes sense to me. And since I am all touchy-feely and really want a two way relationship with my horse, I make a very contented cult member <g>. When Joe trots up to the gate to meet me, or will follow me around the arena at my side darting, weaving and spinning - yeah, I know it works for me. But for the record, the big demos and clinics don't work so well for me. So whenever I get the chance, I like to work with a little known natural horsemanship guy named Robbie Potter. Parelli stuff keeps me very focused on reading and understanding my horse, and Robbie Potter gets my butt back into the saddle and translates it into riding. He doesn't sell anything, and is one of the most amazing individuals I have ever met. I've seen a lot of the "big" names - and they've got nothing over Robbie. He is one of the few people I've met who truly have some kind of gift when it comes to working with horses. And the horses know it. He's doing a lot of work with Fjords these days which just makes it even better!! Try it all, find what works best for you and your horse. Kate and Joe (who loves Robbie Potter too!!)
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