“it’s way more than riding...” Clinics fill up quickly; book early to avoid disappointment! Dream Feather Natural Horsemanship Centre Level 1 - Partnership & Patterns Learning “The Seven Games” This clinic introduces you to the basic concepts and skills of the Parelli Program. The focus of this clinic is safety and also starting and developing a strong and lasting partnership with your horse on the ground, therefore no prerequisites are required. Why start on the ground? When you understand the horse’s language you will want to start building your communication on the ground first, so when you ride, it will be an easy transition. This also keeps you safe, allowing you to read your horse for any tightness before riding. You will learn about your horse’s horsenality and begin to understand the use of phases for effective leadership. What will be covered:           Communication and basic equine psychology: Learn why horses do what they do and why force, fear and intimidation DO NOT                   work • Personal space • Learning Level 1 Parelli Patterns • Learn “The 7 Games”: Learn how to communicate with your horse in their own language • Opposition Reflex: Learn to tell if fear or domination is the root of your horse’s resistance and what to do about it • Saddling as a Friendly Game (optional topic) Note: due to the importance of maintaining the confidence of both student and horse, all  teaching points above may not be covered in the time allotted. Format: This is a two-day course with two three-hour teaching sessions each day (12 hours of instruction). This course will emphasize theory and will be balanced with practical skills and activities. Participants will also have unlimited use of the Horse Playground Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.  Tools Required:Rope halter, 12 foot line, Carrot Stick, Savvy String NB: Saddle and saddle pad may be used if Saddling is to be covered. Cost: $410 + GST per participant (limit of 6 students)             a 50% deposit must accompany the registration form. Balance due May 1, 2010 Auditing Tickets: $25 per day or $40 for 2 days Supplementary Viewing:  previewing the “Success Series” (Horsenalities, 7 Games, Safe Ride and Parelli Level 1 Patterns would greatly accelerate your learning for this clinic