7 Keys to Success - 4) Techniques

"4) Techniques - You have to understand natural techniques. For example, most people saddle a horse and get on, kick to go, and pull to stop. Instead of these normal ways to make horses go and stop, use natural techniques that produce snappy departures and graceful transitions." quote Natural Horsemanship by Pat Parelli

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7 Keys to Success - 3) Tools

"3) Tools - You have to have tools that work naturally. You should be able to tell a natural horseman by the tools he uses, and also by the tools he doesn't use or those he wouldn't use" quote Natural Horsemanship by Pat Parelli.

"Natural tools? rope halter or hackamore, 4 different lengths and types of ropes: 6 ft, 12 ft, 22 ft, and 45 ft. Stick or carrot stick, savvy string or bag.

Normal tools? Nylon web halter, 25 ft nylon web longe line, longe whip, longeing cavesson, stud chain, side reins, surcingle, twitches, breeding hobbles, regular hobbles and hot walkers." quote Natual Horsemanship by Pat Parelli

Why are these tools considered natural or un-natural? Pat explains the why and how in his book, "Natural Horsemanship".

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Enjoying the serenity of a cool fall morning, last couple days at home. Sundance is in the barn, a few feet away getting used to the life of living in a stall. He'll live in a pen at Parelli-ville, he seems to be adapting well here at home to being cooped up. His diet has changed too, what a trooper! Pushing through like he is. I am hoping that I am preparing him the best I can for the obstacles coming ahead! I am very excited for the trip in front of us. Thirteen days left! The vet is coming out Sunday to write his health certificate, make sure he has the correct shots and the current and new diet will fare him well. A Healthy Stride farrier, Brandon Crew, should be coming Monday if time allows to make sure he is balanced. Looks like I'll be making some runs for myself, I've got to be ready too! Ha ha! Can't forget about me! Oops!

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7 Keys to Success - 2) Knowledge

"2) Knowledge - You have to have the knowledge of HOW horses think. Most people think like people, and that's a whole different type of knowledge." quote Natural Horsemanship by Pat Parelli.

Do you have the knowledge? Let's think, did you know there are 103 Ingredients? 45 P's? 10 Qualities of a Horseman? 10 Levels? 6 and 1/2 Qualities for the human? 8 Principles of Natural Horsemanship? 7 games? 7 Keys to Success? 6 zones of the horse? 6 yeilds of the horse? 6 horse talents? 4 Responibilities for the horse and human each? 4 Savvies of Study? 4 Phases? 3 and 1/2 Qualities for the horse? 3 Systems in a horse? 2 ways a horse can play?...

Well, there is only ONE way you can find out! KNOWLEDGE... Go get it! It's out there calling for you, ready to play!

6 Keys to Success: 1) Attitude

"1) Attitude - You have to have a natural attitude. An attitude is a mulititude of actions and interactions at any given time; therefore, every action and/or interaction represents an attitude. Natural horsemanship is an attitude for people who are positive and progressive, and who believe in the natural point of view of the horse." quote Natural Horsemanship by Pat Parelli. Derived from the "6 Keys to Success". Key #1 is Attitude, what is key #2?

*Be looking for more to come from my nightly studies, racking my brain to make sure I have everything memorized correctly! Would love to see you memorize them too, especially the 4 Responsibilities of the Horse and of the Human. Do you know your responsibilities?* Goodnight friends, rest beckons me to prepare for another new day. XO Mariah

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