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This is not a horse-training manual but a people-training one. Master horseman and teacher Pat Parelli offers a philosophy he calls "Natural Horse-Man-Ship", a form of horse-human communication in which the human learns to speak "horse" to the horse. The text is a blend of concepts and exercises. The exercises, or manoeuvres, are designed to help readers more fully comprehend the concepts and to help them communicate effectively with their horses. The volume is divided into three sections: "Natural Horse-Man-Ship - An Overview"; "Natural Horse-Man-Ship - On the Ground"; and "Natural Horse-Man-Ship - In the Saddle". Each section uses the six keys Pat has identified as vital in the development of a Natural Horse-Man - Attitude, Knowledge, Tools, Techniques, Time and Imagination. Like the petals of a flower, each key unfolds in the three sections until the heart of Natural Horse-Man-Ship is presented in its entirety.
| Natural Horse-Man-Ship--An Overview | p. 12 |
| Attitude | p. 13 |
| Eight Principles of Natural Horse-Man-Ship | |
| Ten Qualities of a Horse-Man | |
| Knowledge | p. 22 |
| Prey-Predator Relationship | |
| Three Systems--Respect, Impulsion, Flexion | |
| Dynamics of Horse Movement | |
| Gait Speed | |
| Horse's Distribution of Body Weight | |
| Horse-Analities | |
| Horse Talents | |
| Eight Responsibilities | |
| Communication Aids | |
| Positive and Negative Reinforcement Versus Punishment and Reward | |
| Rating System | |
| Tools | p. 46 |
| Techniques | p. 48 |
| Lateral Longeing | |
| Riding Dynamics | |
| Time | p. 52 |
| Levels of Natural Horse-Man-Ship | |
| Time for a Horse | |
| Time for a Human | |
| Timing | |
| Imagination | p. 56 |
| Challenges | |
| Adjusting To Fit the Situation | |
| Natural Horse-Man-Ship--On the Ground | p. 58 |
| Attitude | p. 59 |
| Lateral Longeing | |
| Principles, Purpose, and Time | |
| Knowledge | p. 62 |
| Six Yields | |
| Liberty | |
| Distances and Approaches | |
| Tools | p. 72 |
| Halter and Ropes | |
| Sticks | |
| Techniques | p. 76 |
| Approach and Retreat | |
| Four-Step Formulas | |
| Sensitizing and Desensitizing | |
| Right- and Left-Handedness | |
| Voice Cues | |
| Preparatory Commands | |
| Position to the Eye | |
| Lateral Thinking | |
| Techniques Horses Use on Humans | |
| Lateral Longeing--Equipment, Gentle Test, Drive Line | |
| Four-Phase Theory | |
| Yields--Fingertip Yielding, Lead Rope and Longe Line Yielding | |
| Longeing at Longer Distances | |
| Application of Concepts and Techniques--Pre-Flight Checks on the Ground, Saddling, Pre-Flight Checks With Saddle, Trailer Loading | |
| Time | p. 120 |
| Imagination | p. 122 |
| Natural Horse-Man-Ship--In the Saddle | p. 126 |
| Attitude | p. 127 |
| Knowledge | p. 130 |
| Mental, Emotional, and Physical Fitness for the Human | |
| Mental, Emotional, and Physical Fitness for the Horse | |
| Focus | |
| Progressive Steps of Firmness (Ask, Tell, Promise) | |
| Tools | p. 140 |
| Tools a Natural Horse-Man Would Use for Riding | |
| Techniques | p. 150 |
| Focus | |
| Rein Positions and Rein Functions | |
| Rein Responsibility | |
| Hands and Legs | |
| Yielding to and From Pressure | |
| Spurring | |
| Independent Seat | |
| Back Up | |
| Slowing and Stopping | |
| Side-Pass | |
| Pre-Flight Checks in Saddle With Halter and Lead Rope | |
| Control Drills | |
| Departures and Transitions | |
| Trotting Test | |
| Cantering Test | |
| Leads and Lead Changes | |
| Cloverleaf Pattern | |
| Challenges | |
| Pre-Flight Checks With Snaffle Bit and Mecate Reins | |
| Collection | |
| Time | p. 196 |
| Horse and Human Timetable | |
| 80/20 Concept | |
| Moment by Moment | |
| Timing | |
| Plan for Young Horses | |
| Imagination | p. 202 |
| Imaginary Events | |
| Simulator Games | |
| Isolations | |
| Parelli-Isms | p. 208 |
| Level 1 Test | p. 210 |
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ISBN: 9781585747122
ISBN-10: 1585747122
Series: WESTERN HORSEMAN
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 224
Published: 1st February 2005
Dimensions (cm): 27.9 x 20.3
x 1.3
Weight (kg): 0.748
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