Ok, so whether or not anyone can read between the lines or not, I was having a bit of.....difficulty.....on my PNH journey. In many ways.....my car accident, the surgery, constant pain, tasks, levels, auditions, relationships, biomechanical correctness, Catwalk, feeling like a failure, depression, some 'domestic" issues, corporate policies....."holy crud batman......this is a long list.....how can you continue on?"
I started to seek help elsewhere, and not one to jump ship in the middle of the ocean, I much prefer the idea of waiting until we dock at the next port of call, and safely arive to shore! So I took the advice of some other 'friends' on where I ought to start looking. I wanted advice from others that I knew.....were studying and taught the same things that I believe in. There really was no one place to come and gather 'objective' reviews of the 'available' material. I have few options for 'live' instruction, so dvds and books are all I have to go on. So I figured....If I am doing a mad dash rush through a long list in my giddy-up que....taking notes for myself....I may as well share my observations....from a parelli students perspective.
I know no one is perfect, and I know why most people ARE parelli students. they are looking for a great relationship with thier horse. Pretty Plain and Simple. I am on the hunt to find other methods and techniques that are along the same line as parelli, certainly not the polar opposite. I am not looking for a replacement in the sense of ONE person to follow.....EVER again. NO one has all the answers.....but I am re-disovering that Parelli comes the closest to my horsemanship morals and to the ideals I hold dear.
So I hope these reviews are helpful, but as always, they are just MY opinions of the things I am observing...and my self discoveries while I am reading.
May each of you find peace and love and beauty with your horses, with out force or fear.
Savvy On
Michelle
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I think it is fantastic that you are seeking knowledge in other places. I think that shows a true student and an ability to think for yourself. It's crazy to think that Pat and Linda are the only people to learn from. I love the program and agree that it is most inline with how I want to be with my horses but it does not mean there is not information out there that is of value from someone else.
ReplyDeleteI actually get a little frustrated with some of the students' mentalities that seems to be a part of the Parelli program which believes if you are not doing Parelli with your horse you are somehow inhumane or doing it "wrong".
What you do with the information you obtain and apply is entirely up to you and your horse will let you know if you've learned something valuable or not.
your reviews and thoughts are much appreciated.
ReplyDeletemany blessings, see you on the forum.
Claire and Abbey
You guys are the BEST! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteFiesta, just so you know, parelli students are'nt the only ones who can defend a guru while spewing venom. Ouch....did I find that out the hard way!!!!
I have a post in draft mode that I am teetering back and forth on whether or not to share, or keep to myself in my personal online diary. It's a doozy!
Mery Christmas.....I know I should be giving the ionker baste about now....I'z hugnry!
Merry Mistletoe!
Michelle
G'day Michelle,
ReplyDeleteThought I'd chip in that your reviews are helpful. I've gotten me a subscription to Giddyupflix and have rented quite a few you've given high marks to. So thanks for that.
Hope you are having a happy holiday!
Peter, I'm Having a great time today, slept in and everything!!! Well feel free to comment on reviews here after you watch them...would love to know what others find helpful or interesting. I know you and your girls are doing GREAT!
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