As the other poster stated, the pp methods have some aspects that will achieve some good results with some horses, but they totally screw up others. The pp-trained horses I've seen were all anxious and pretty unhappy with their people, in general. A good and experienced trainer can likely extract some good tips from the pp system, but the inexperienced and naïve people (who are the typical pp followers) buy into the whole package and usually royally mess up their horses.
@ Zeph : you're tooo funny! We need to meet for a pint and a good chat.
Parelli natural horsemanship works bee-yoo-tifully at what it's intended to do.
Put money in Parelli's pockets.
Oh, you meant does it produce wonderful horses? No, of course not. It's a hodgepodge of cultism, a few training tips and tricks that others have used for generations, and divine marketing. It produces unhappy horses that are never ridden, while trumpeting that it will work for everyone. The answer to every question is to buy a new overpriced device or CD with the parelli name on it and go back to Level 1 and start over.
Agree with zephania! Total nonsense and tailor made for fools with more money than sense.. I've dealt with many parelli people who treat parelli almost like a religion. Their horses are so badly trained that they can't even load them into a trailer, let alone ride them. In the horse industry they have actually given "natural" horsemanship a bad name.
Oh, and if you think the Parelli's are so humane-look up the hidden camera video of Linda Parelli beating the %$^&& out of a young horse with a whip over and over non stop..
It works for some horses, and not for others. Ultimately, I think the success of PP's methods relies solely on how well the trainer can integrate OTHER training methods in order to best suit the horse. PP tries to advertise it as a cookie cutter, one-size-fits-all deal, and that just doesn't work.
Unfortunately, the only horses I know that have been trained using the Parelli method were all, for lack of a better word, crazy. That being the case, I don't have a high opinion of PP's methods, but as I said above, in the hands of a capable trainer, the horse can potentially benefit.
Sorry if you were looking for a more specific answer; your question was kind of vague.
If the method is done correctly, yes, it works beautifully. PNH is great for every horse BUT not for every human. Done correctly, you will have a calm and responsive horse that will be willing to work for you and be your partner in advanced horsemanship that will enable you to progress as far as you want to go. You can accomplish all that you desire with your horse. I do, however, recommend that you and your horse attend a clinic that is taught by a certified clinician. I have not seen anyone who has been very successful by reading books and watching videos. You need to have a teacher at least to help you get started. Then, dependent upon your personal ability, you will be able to progress on your own if you are willing to work hard and be dedicated to your goals. I have used PNH since the time that this was the only NH method available, so almost 20 years and my horses are wonderful. Over the years, I have worked with many problem horses and was able to help them become better, safer horses. The initial level is all about safety with horses.
Again, when I participated, things were much simpler so I can only vouch for my personal experiences. I still have all of the equipment I bought to use in training and I still use it and I find it to be invaluable in working with my horses. When I bought my equipment, it was not very expensive at all. It is still in like-new condition so I have definitely gotten my money's worth out of it. One would think that the process has just been refined over the years.
It works wonderfully if done properly. Once you learn the basics, you need to really learn about the psychology of the horse. If you stay in level 1 for a long time, then yes, you very well may mess up your horse if that's all you do. It takes dedication to really learn the ins and outs, but once you do your horse will be much better off. For those who say that PP trained horses are crazy, well then the people who did the training need more training themselves. There is a PP intructor in my area and she rides her horse with one rein, two reins, no reins, or collected in a bridle. Her horses LOVE her. Her students come away from having lessons with their horses in much better states. If you're thinking about doing the program then you need to be serious about it because it needs to be done right, as with any good training program. My horse has loads of PP training on him and I believe he is much better off with it. He went from running away from me and bucking in the saddle when I first got him to coming up to me and really enjoying what we do with connection and willingness. There have been SO many situations where I have found myself thanking Parelli for what it has taught me. The principals and my constant try to learn more about the horse and such have saved me and my horse from many potential train wrecks. a more simple answer is yes, if done with dedication and patience. Don't just go out there and start flaying the crap out of your horse's face with the yo-yo game cause that will cause problems. Start small and work your way through it.
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As the other poster stated, the pp methods have some aspects that will achieve some good results with some horses, but they totally screw up others. The pp-trained horses I've seen were all anxious and pretty unhappy with their people, in general. A good and experienced trainer can likely extract some good tips from the pp system, but the inexperienced and naïve people (who are the typical pp followers) buy into the whole package and usually royally mess up their horses.
@ Zeph : you're tooo funny! We need to meet for a pint and a good chat.
Parelli natural horsemanship works bee-yoo-tifully at what it's intended to do.
Put money in Parelli's pockets.
Oh, you meant does it produce wonderful horses? No, of course not. It's a hodgepodge of cultism, a few training tips and tricks that others have used for generations, and divine marketing. It produces unhappy horses that are never ridden, while trumpeting that it will work for everyone. The answer to every question is to buy a new overpriced device or CD with the parelli name on it and go back to Level 1 and start over.
Agree with zephania! Total nonsense and tailor made for fools with more money than sense.. I've dealt with many parelli people who treat parelli almost like a religion. Their horses are so badly trained that they can't even load them into a trailer, let alone ride them. In the horse industry they have actually given "natural" horsemanship a bad name.
Oh, and if you think the Parelli's are so humane-look up the hidden camera video of Linda Parelli beating the %$^&& out of a young horse with a whip over and over non stop..
It works for some horses, and not for others. Ultimately, I think the success of PP's methods relies solely on how well the trainer can integrate OTHER training methods in order to best suit the horse. PP tries to advertise it as a cookie cutter, one-size-fits-all deal, and that just doesn't work.
Unfortunately, the only horses I know that have been trained using the Parelli method were all, for lack of a better word, crazy. That being the case, I don't have a high opinion of PP's methods, but as I said above, in the hands of a capable trainer, the horse can potentially benefit.
Sorry if you were looking for a more specific answer; your question was kind of vague.
If the method is done correctly, yes, it works beautifully. PNH is great for every horse BUT not for every human. Done correctly, you will have a calm and responsive horse that will be willing to work for you and be your partner in advanced horsemanship that will enable you to progress as far as you want to go. You can accomplish all that you desire with your horse. I do, however, recommend that you and your horse attend a clinic that is taught by a certified clinician. I have not seen anyone who has been very successful by reading books and watching videos. You need to have a teacher at least to help you get started. Then, dependent upon your personal ability, you will be able to progress on your own if you are willing to work hard and be dedicated to your goals. I have used PNH since the time that this was the only NH method available, so almost 20 years and my horses are wonderful. Over the years, I have worked with many problem horses and was able to help them become better, safer horses. The initial level is all about safety with horses.
Again, when I participated, things were much simpler so I can only vouch for my personal experiences. I still have all of the equipment I bought to use in training and I still use it and I find it to be invaluable in working with my horses. When I bought my equipment, it was not very expensive at all. It is still in like-new condition so I have definitely gotten my money's worth out of it. One would think that the process has just been refined over the years.
"it works with some horses, but screws up others"
yeah, this is from people who don't have a clue.
What Parelli does is take horse training and put it in levels, and such for anyone to be able to follow.
It's a "method" that is simply training for the masses.
It's expensive, yes, but does it work? Of course it does. It's just training. Basic training. That works, no matter what label you slap on it.
Parelli's method does not work with every PERSON.
Some people just screw up horses no matter what.
If you want to know more, go to their website.
It works wonderfully if done properly. Once you learn the basics, you need to really learn about the psychology of the horse. If you stay in level 1 for a long time, then yes, you very well may mess up your horse if that's all you do. It takes dedication to really learn the ins and outs, but once you do your horse will be much better off. For those who say that PP trained horses are crazy, well then the people who did the training need more training themselves. There is a PP intructor in my area and she rides her horse with one rein, two reins, no reins, or collected in a bridle. Her horses LOVE her. Her students come away from having lessons with their horses in much better states. If you're thinking about doing the program then you need to be serious about it because it needs to be done right, as with any good training program. My horse has loads of PP training on him and I believe he is much better off with it. He went from running away from me and bucking in the saddle when I first got him to coming up to me and really enjoying what we do with connection and willingness. There have been SO many situations where I have found myself thanking Parelli for what it has taught me. The principals and my constant try to learn more about the horse and such have saved me and my horse from many potential train wrecks. a more simple answer is yes, if done with dedication and patience. Don't just go out there and start flaying the crap out of your horse's face with the yo-yo game cause that will cause problems. Start small and work your way through it.