This message is from: "Ronda Nelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I have a home aprox 10 miles from the Parelli center in Citra Fl. The house
is empty now (I have it up for sale) but there are 3 bedrooms, two baths and
3 fenced horse acres. (no barn or shelters) There is also a RV electric
hook up at the bottom of the pasture. Anyone interested in renting it for a
bit can certianly call me.
Ronda Nelson
541 592-5143
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From: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 5:10 PM
Subject: RE: Question for the Parelli Fjord Folks
This message is from: "Vicki Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Heather,
I find that with Kjerstin, treats are a great motivator. She is
left-brained extrovert, and when all else fails, she will try to tackle
anything for treats. Of course, this tells me that I am not being
provocative enough, because she really isn't that concerned, just deciding
if she is bored enough to try and play me and see if she can make me think
she is concerned. She is so, so smart, and a bit of a drama queen if she
thinks she can fool me. She entertains herself that way - "Mom is so easy
to fool, it's ridiculous!"
A really good tool for us has been the Parelli ball. I only bring that
out
occasionally, and if I leave it out for her to check out, it has a mind of
it's own and on a windy day, will explore all by itself. Then, I go get
the
ball and push it around and get her to follow. She usually gets so
intrigued that she can't help herself. She has seen it move around by
itself, but Mom can control it, so "can I?"
She usually ends up following it, pushing it, trying to stomp it, and
having
a good time.
So, I probably haven't helped a lot, but Parelli is loads of fun with
Fjords. They are so smart, they just love it. I guess my advice is that
if
you haven't tried treats, see if that miraculously overcomes the
hesitation.
Kjerstin will try anything for treats, unless it involves a jump, which is
too much effort for such a measly prize! She prefers to show me just how
far she can stretch and still not fall on her face, which I usually find
pretty impressive!
I took Kjerstin to the Parelli center in Ocala for a two week ground class
in Jan-Feb of 2007. It was truly the best vacation that I have ever had.
The atmosphere at the Parelli center is very positive and supportive. I
learned a lot and I really left there with a good understanding of
Kjerstin's horsenality and it has proved to be worth every penny. We
really
bonded through the experience, and I have never had a horse that made me
feel like she enjoys me as much as I enjoy her. If there is any way, you
can go for a ground class, go for it. They now offer one week
experiences,
but the two weeks was well, well worth the time and the money.
Have fun with Henry, and I promise you that you will find a lot of
enjoyment
in your Parelli time with him.
:-)
Vicki
Mims, Florida
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