Post by Casper on Feb 19, 2007 15:40:36 GMT -5
Parelli Level 3
Advanced Skills-Refinement-Collection-Finesse
Level 3 Skills
-flexion
-collection
-refinement
-advanced round pen/liberty
-flying changes
-bridle-less riding
-fluidity in riding Part 2
-performance fundamentals(English/Western)
-equine psychology 3
While Levels 1 and 2 of Pat`s program develop trust, respect, safety, confidence and "positive reflexes" with your horse, in Level 3 you are now ready to advance and refine the foundation you have built. You will develop accuracy, more feel, and precision. You communications will become subtle, almost invisible to the observer.
Level 3 helps you find a new level of grace and finesse. You will discover the benefits of Vertical Flexion and how to achieve the early stages of collection through respect, impulsion and flexion properly and naturally combined.
To prepare a horse for Vertical Flexion, it is critical to have him mentally and emotionally prepared (Levels 1 & 2) so he`s free of tension and anxiety. The savvy it takes to bring a horse naturally to this point of mental, emotional and physical collection is profound. It involves a high degree of understanding and preparation on the ground; and in the saddle, feel, timing, balance, a truly independent seat and the ability to think laterally.
In this part of Pat`s program, you`ll learn a wide variety of tasks designed to develop the intangible qualities of feel and timing, bringing the communication between you and your horse to a more sophisticated level. Like all good things, this can`t be rushed.
When you have Level 3 Savvy...
-Refinement, flexion, finesse and collection all start to happen naturally! Here is where you really experience lightness.
-Your aids are invisible
-You can ride confidently without anything on your horse`s head!
-Your horse has mental, emotional and physical collection, not just a "head set."
-You and your horse are the picture of grace and finesse.
-You can teach your horse to run to you.
-You can use the round corral for teaching advanced maneuvers, such as flying lead changes
-Graceful transitions and snappy departures with invisible aids are easy.
-You can perform lateral movements at the trot and canter
-You understand riding positions that enhance collection
-Your horse moves freely "within a frame," without brace and tension
-You are developing Lateral Flexion into Vertical Flexion
-You can effectively use Vertical Flexion to add power, suspension and dimension
Problems solved in Level 3
You can solve difficult behavioral issues: Most difficult and highly sensitive horses. Results are much quicker as your skills become more highly developed. The more skilled you are, the less you have trouble with almost any horse.
Advanced Skills-Refinement-Collection-Finesse
Level 3 Skills
-flexion
-collection
-refinement
-advanced round pen/liberty
-flying changes
-bridle-less riding
-fluidity in riding Part 2
-performance fundamentals(English/Western)
-equine psychology 3
While Levels 1 and 2 of Pat`s program develop trust, respect, safety, confidence and "positive reflexes" with your horse, in Level 3 you are now ready to advance and refine the foundation you have built. You will develop accuracy, more feel, and precision. You communications will become subtle, almost invisible to the observer.
Level 3 helps you find a new level of grace and finesse. You will discover the benefits of Vertical Flexion and how to achieve the early stages of collection through respect, impulsion and flexion properly and naturally combined.
To prepare a horse for Vertical Flexion, it is critical to have him mentally and emotionally prepared (Levels 1 & 2) so he`s free of tension and anxiety. The savvy it takes to bring a horse naturally to this point of mental, emotional and physical collection is profound. It involves a high degree of understanding and preparation on the ground; and in the saddle, feel, timing, balance, a truly independent seat and the ability to think laterally.
In this part of Pat`s program, you`ll learn a wide variety of tasks designed to develop the intangible qualities of feel and timing, bringing the communication between you and your horse to a more sophisticated level. Like all good things, this can`t be rushed.
When you have Level 3 Savvy...
-Refinement, flexion, finesse and collection all start to happen naturally! Here is where you really experience lightness.
-Your aids are invisible
-You can ride confidently without anything on your horse`s head!
-Your horse has mental, emotional and physical collection, not just a "head set."
-You and your horse are the picture of grace and finesse.
-You can teach your horse to run to you.
-You can use the round corral for teaching advanced maneuvers, such as flying lead changes
-Graceful transitions and snappy departures with invisible aids are easy.
-You can perform lateral movements at the trot and canter
-You understand riding positions that enhance collection
-Your horse moves freely "within a frame," without brace and tension
-You are developing Lateral Flexion into Vertical Flexion
-You can effectively use Vertical Flexion to add power, suspension and dimension
Problems solved in Level 3
You can solve difficult behavioral issues: Most difficult and highly sensitive horses. Results are much quicker as your skills become more highly developed. The more skilled you are, the less you have trouble with almost any horse.