“it’s way more than riding...” Clinics fill up quickly; book early to avoid disappointment! Dream Feather Natural Horsemanship Centre  Patterns “The Parelli Patterns Clinic” Patterns have always been a big part of the psychology that Pat Parelli uses to develop his horses, because he knows that horses are pattern animals. Have you noticed how horses have routines in their daily behaviour? Using this knowledge when teaching horses helps them to learn more quickly. The Parelli Patterns are the exercises you do every day with your horse to gain a stronger relationship,  clearer communication and  a stronger partnership. There is a certain consistency and repetition about  a pattern that makes it easy to learn, and that is precisely what the Parelli Patterns are all about. By the fourth session with your horse you suddenly realize that he seems to know what to do and starts following the pattern with little to no guidance. The wonderful part is that your horse becomes an active participant. What will be covered:  •  understanding horsenalities and that patterns will give him the necessary skills to become balanced on the impulsion scale           (“Whoa vs Go”) • patterns that are better for unmotivated horses and  patterns  that are better for motivated ones    • patterns from Levels 2 to 4 including: • On Line - Touch It, Figure -8's,Weave, Circles, patterns for playing with trailers. Push a Ball and the 7 Games with Obstacles • Liberty- Circle Patterns,transitions, changes in direction,”Stick to Me”, Figure-8's,weave and Push a Ball • Freestyle – Follow the Rail. Figure 8's, Million Transitions, Bullseye, question Box,Corners Game, 180's, Cloverleaf • Finesse – (for Advanced Level 3 &Level 4) – Follow the Rail, Figure 8's, Question Box, Bullseye, Corners Game, Weave 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 a two day clinic with two 3-hour sessions each day. (12 hours of instruction in total). Approximately half the time will be spent on learning the patterns on the ground and the other half will be learning  patterns while riding. Each participant will move on to more advanced patterns if both the horse and rider are ready.  All patterns may not be accomplished in the time permitted due to the range of horse and rider Savvy. Participants will also have unlimited use of  Horse Playground before or after clinic. Prerequisite: This clinic is  for students who have achieved an  Level 2 or above either by self assessment or by formal audition. It is not necessary for students to have attended a clinic before this one. Tools Required:  rope halter, 22 or 45 foot line, Carrot Stick and Savvy String, Parelli Natural Hackamore, saddlepad and saddle 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 Horsenality, The 7 Games and The Parelli Patterns in 4 Savvys before attending the clinic will only accelerate your learning                                             experience!