@ Studiowvw...I'm happy that you found Parelli to be helpful as well. I'm glad you posted this topic, too bad some people had to leave their negative comments. Seems like anytime PNH is mentioned on any site there is always a debate.
I certainly hope that someone that is thinking about trying the Parelli program doesn't read the negative comments people have written and change their minds. It's not fair for someone to judge the Parelli program if they have not gone through it themselves. I use to be one of those people...
I think it's AWESOME that Parelli has finally come out with a driving DVD. :-) I've been in horses for over 30+ years and Parelli is the best thing that has happened for my horses and I. I love playing with my horse at liberty, nothing feels better than your horse wanting to be with you, not...
Glad you're okay...I know first hand how scary it can be. A couple of years ago my girl bucked and got her leg over the shaft and I was thown from the cart. Since my yard is completely fenced in she wasn't able to get out into the road. Miss Gracie stopped and waited for me to lift her leg...
Before ever pulling on the reins I use my weight and body for communication, if my horse doesn't respond then I will use my hands as light as possible. Unfortunately when I'm driving I have to rely on my voice, hands and the whip as my only communication with my horse. Rather it be bit or...
Thanks for sharing!!! I ride my big horses in a Parelli rope hackamore. No one should just throw a halter or rope hackamore on a horse as it does require training. It's more about control of the mind but the rope hackamore is your safety net if needed. Although I do drive my miniature in a...