Theory Afternoon

laying on the couch with a nice cup of tea I watched following dvd´s:
Safe Ride:
This is Disc Three of Ten in the Success Series DVD Set.

Pat Parelli shares his savvy of preparing horses so they are calm, confident and responsive... plus simple safety drills to help keep you safe.

Run time: 1 hour 37 minutes

Safe Ride Details

•What EVERY rider should know about staying safe in the saddle
•How a couple of minutes of preparation can save you a visit to the hospital
•How to prepare your horse without boring him with repetition
•The Parelli ten-point "Pre-Ride Checklist" that has 25 years of proven performance
•How to assess if your horse "looks ridable"
•How to mount and dismount with safety and savvy
•Why you shouldn't get on until your horse gives you permission
•Basic Fluidity techniques every rider should know for balance and safety

The Secret of Catching Horses

This is Disc Five of Ten in the Success Series DVD Set.

Horses are designed by nature to not be caught! By understanding what attracts horses actually changes much more than a catching problem. This DVD also covers leading with savvy.

Run time: 1 hour 4 minutes


Natural Attraction Details

•"Don't catch your horse - teach your horse to catch you!"
•If your horse liked you, trusted you, wanted to be with you, enjoyed your training, riding or recreational sessions... he'd run to meet you
•Why something as simple as entering your horse's stall or paddock affects everything else you do
•How to teach your horse to catch you
•Techniques for safety and respect when leading horses
•What to do when your horse becomes afraid and spooks when leading



I also studied Mastery Manual 1 & 2.
Mastery Manual 1: Balance - 6 exercises to significantly improve your balance
Mastery Manual 2: Independent Seat - 6 keys for developing a confident, independent seat