08/01/2022
Dreamcatchers is based on the Parelli training methods. This list of ideas is what a lot of what we will do with our horses is based on. Most can be applied to almost any situation in life.
Seven Keys to Success
1. Attitude
2. Knowledge
3. Tools
4. Technique
5. Time
6. Imagination
7. Support
Eight Principals
1. Horsemanship is natural
2. Donβt make or teach assumptions
3. Communication is two or more individuals sharing or understanding an idea
4. Horses and humans have mutual responsibilities
Humans
a. Donβt act like a predator
b. Have an independent seat
c. Think like a horse
d. Have the natural power of focus
Horses
e. Donβt act like a prey animal
f. Maintain gait
g. Maintain direction
h. Watch where youβre going
5. The attitude of justice is effective
6. Body language is universal
7. Horses teach humans and humans teach horses
8. Principals, purpose and time are the tools for teaching
Nine Core Values
1. Put the relationship first
2. Be the best that I can be
3. Get it done with a little bit of fun
4. Exceed expectation
5. Never ending self-improvement
6. Do more β be little
7. Be humble
8. Truth, transparency and trust
9. Keep it natural
Ten Qualities of a Natural Horseman
1. Heart and desire
2. Respect
3. Impulsion
4. Flexion
5. Attitude
6. Feel
7. Timing
8. Balance
9. Savvy
10. Experience
Twelve things to be done
with excellence:
1. Haltering/unhaltering
2. Picking up all 4 feet
3. Saddling
4. Trailer Loading
5. Bridling/Unbridling
6. Mounting/Dismounting
7. Nine Step Back Up
8. Soft Feel at Halt
9. Lateral Flexion
10 Direct Rein
11. Indirect Rein
12. Supporting/Fixed Rein
10 Qualities of a Horseman:
1. Heart & Desire
2. Respect
3. Impulsion
4. Flexion
5. Attitude
6. Feel
7. Timing
8. Balance
9. Savvy
10. Experience