CLINICS in Northland in 2012 RUSSELL HIGGINS 4* PARELLI PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR Russell teaches: Levels 1,2,3 and 4 and all four savvies (Online, Freestyle, Liberty and Finesse). Workshops 6- 10 people Clinics: Maximum 10 people with horses. Minimum of 6 people with horses. Unlimited for humans only (spectators). Register your interest, even if clinics are listed as full. Numbers often change so make sure you are wait-listed anyway. See bottom of this column for how to book in for a clinic. Just happened:28 & 29 January 2012 Level: Level 2 clinic Cost: $350 30th January 2012 (Anniversary Day) Level: Level 3 workshop Cost: $180 31st January 2012 Level: Level 4 workshop Cost: $180 CLINICS in Northland in 2012 Saturday 7th April 2012 Saturday 21st April 2012 will be alternative date if because of wet weather the Games has to move to the 22nd April. Venue: RDA, Whangarei Level: Private and group lessons as preparation for the Games the next day. Northland Natural Horsemanship Games Sunday 8th April 2012 Sunday 22nd April 2012 - wet weather alternative day. Top Level Barge Showgrounds, Whangarei 26th and 27th May 2012 Venue: RDA, Whangarei Level: Beginner's Level 1 Private lessons: Normally these occur around the days before and after a clinic. See below for further details. ___________________________________________ ABOUT RUSSELL
Russell returned to New Zealand as a Parelli Professional in 2000 after spending 18 months living and studying at the Parelli Center in Colorado. As one of Pat Parelli's Apprentices, Russell gained an in-depth knowledge of the programme and how it related to young horses, difficult horses, performance horses, miniatures, mules and draft horses. Russell travels internationally each year to teach and studies with Pat and Linda Parelli as well as top instructors to further develop his teaching experience and skills. Russell is committed to furthering his horsemanship and that of his students - "my goal is to help you reach yours, naturally". Russell teaches clinics and courses throughout NZ and the UK. His other services include Starting Young Horses Under Saddle, Trailer Loading problems solved and the sale of Parelli equipment and educational products.
Have a look at a clip of Russell at the Games: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JTiM8JqGck&NR=1 ___________________________________________ WANT TO BOOK INTO A CLINIC WITH RUSSELL? Contact Pat - phone (09) 432 0018 or email: homeopat@ubernet.co.nz to register your interest, even if clinics are listed as full. Numbers often change so make sure you are wait-listed anyway. For riders bringing their horse: Closer to the date of the clinic, we will ask for confirmation that you are still wanting to attend. Then time for your deposit which then confirms your place in the clinic. About 2 weeks before is the deadline for your full payment For people coming without a horse: Book now and pay on arrival at course. |
LESSONS in Northland in 2012
JANE COOK PARELLI LICENSED 1* JUNIOR TRAINEE INSTRUCTOR Jane teaches: Online Levels 1,2,3 Jane is trying to get a regular scedule happening so she can travel around the Northland students one fortnight a month or six weeks. She currently has around 20 -31 Northland students on her books. Apart from completing her 2* Instructor's Course in Colorado in August 2012 Jane promises to be staying in NZ and travelling to us regularly as needed. On completion of her 2* Instructor's Course she will be able to offer Freestyle riding savvy as well. Here are some testimonials from her students: N from Tauranga in a shared lesson of 2 people: I really appreciate the way you came and spoke to me yesterday with offers of ideas/suggestions about how I could improve things. You were extremely supportive and constructive in your approach and at no time did I feel I was doing anything wrong, I felt I was just being guided in a positive way. The offer of help with the audition is so very much appreciated and welcomed. D from Clevedon Just wanted to send a HUGE THANK YOU for the parelli session. thanks so much for the very kind feedback, Saturday was great. It took me all weekend to stop going on about it. That was definitely the best “in sync” work XXX and I have done, so it was very much appreciated by us both! I love the way you listen and then observe and then it seems/feels like you fill in the missing piece/pieces. Also our talk about the basics and giving clear and slow communication. The sheet on goals was good, so there is a pathway to follow on and measure. I guess the end result is being able to look back and see the progress? Looking forward to our next lesson on the X Oct. K of Clevedon I found Jane's skill and manner when dealing with me and my horse are exceptional...her care and expertise with me and my horses are always apparent and I am put at ease by her quiet and knowledgable style which helps me to focus on the task at hand. The information and notes that she has provided has helped me immensly when I am on my own practising. I know Jane will do well in whatever she puts her mind to, and I am especially glad that it is with Parelli Natural Horsemanship which is obviously her passion. _____________________________________________
TORI MURRAY-ELLEY - 2* PARELLI PROFESSIONAL JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR Currently not teaching: Tori is currently overseas to gain fantastic experience which hopefully one day she will bring back to us. She is having an amazing adventure being part of Lauren Barwicks team. Lauren is a Para-Olympian from Canada who is also a 4* Parelli Professional and an inspiration to so many people. Lauren is preparing herself and her two horses for the 2012 Olympics in London and Tori has the cool opportunity to work along side her as she does this. Congratulations Tori and have a wonderful time! ______________________ Tori 's Contact Details: Phone: (09) 4396459 Email: tori.lee@hotmail.com Visit: http://instructor.parelli.com/ToriMurray-Elley __________________________________ ABOUT TORI
Love, language and leadership a concept that at 17 drove Tori to head to the Parelli ranch in Pagosa Springs, Colorado to engage in an externship which was completed in January at the Ocala, Florida Parelli center. Age is used as an asset for this young lady. Enthusiam, energy, heart and desire all aimed to being the best that she can be for the horses and humans that are around her. Tori achived her 2 * Junior Instructor status while at the Parelli center and is now home in New Zealand for a time to share the dream!! _____________________________________________ AUDITION filming coming up in Northland in 2011 None scheduled presently. Let us know if you would like an audition filmed at the RDA facilities and we may be able to organise that with a few others. You can email Pat on homeopat@ubernet.co.nz to enquire if it can be arranged. WHAT ARE AUDITIONS? Auditions are a film clip of yourself and your horse (about 10minutes maximum) which is sent to the USA Parelli for assessment. You need to be a member of the savvy club to send in your audition. This is how you can pass a savvy or a whole level. ________________________________________ DVD AFTERNOON/NIGHT - View PNH DVDs None sceduled presently. |
PLAYDAYS in Northland in 2012 RDA PLAYDAYS 5pm every Thursday evening you and your horse can come along to Riding For the Disabled at back of Barge Park, Whangarei to join in on a playday. Playday at Matapouri From Debby de Vantier: We have the place for the Febuary playday!!! Wahoo!! You will have to get yourself prepared for a fun day!! Matapouri here we come!! Date to be confirmed, will depend on the tide. It will be a great day picinic lunch supplied. Bring swimming gear and lots of sunblock and sun umbrellas as there is not alot of shade!!
WHAT ARE PLAYDAYS? Playdays are informal get togethers with other students in your area. You can come with or without your horse. Some will be guided by an instructor It is about helping each other with any difficulties and having fun together. You can organise a playday at your place: Just name the day, the time and the address. supply some equipment if you can and think up some games you would like to play. Let Pat know so she can advertise it for you. ______________________________________ Congratulations to Graduates:
Russell Higgins : Now a 4* Parelli Professional Instructor! See below regards the 4 savvys Congratulations to all participants in the first ever Northland Horsemanship GamesThis was the biggest event on our 2011calendar Sunday 10th April 2011 Barge Showgrounds Whangarei Click on the link above to get all the latest photos Yes folks! we ARE doing it all over again in 2012. April 8th 2012
______________________________________ The 4 savvys are: Groundwork: 1. Online 2. Liberty Riding: 3. Freestyle 4. Finesse When you have passed all four savvys at the same level you pass that level. See below for more about Levels. To pass a savvy or a level: 1. Join Savvy Club 2. Fill in self assessment form 3. Send audition (a video clip/DVD/Youtube clip) to be assessed to Parelli USA.
Other Events of Interest in 2011
North Island Parelli Supercamp 24th - 28th March 2012 Russell Higgins and Jackie Chant Horse of The year 13th - 18th March 2012 Possibly Russell and Jackie doing demo there.
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TYPES OF CLINICS
Level 1 = Partnership This is for people starting out with PNH. It is appropriate for anyone whether you have vast experience with horses or are completely new to horses. Mostly online savvy with a small component of freestyle savvy. Learn to play the 7 games effectively, resulting in forming a partnership with your horse. Use a halter with 12 foot line, carrot stick and savvy string. It is about safety, developing an attitude of justice and learning the skill of fast release (hands that close slowly and open fast). |
Level 2 = Harmony Online savvy, freestyle savvy and Liberty savvys are taught at this level. Adding in more harmony to your relationship. Use a 22 foot line, carrot stick and savvy string. Its about building confidence for horse and rider, using expression and body language. Use smaller signals for greater effect. WHAT ARE PLAYDAYS? Playdays are informal get togethers with other students in your area. You can come with or without your horse. It is about helping each other with any difficulties and having fun together. |
Level 3 = Refinement Taking and expanding on what has gone before, applying these skills to your discipline. The sky is the limit. Use a 45 foot line, carrot stick, savvy string and/or flag on stick. It is about increasing skill levels using subtle communication. All 4 savvys are taught at this level. WHAT ARE AUDITIONS? Auditions are a film clip of yourself and your horse (about 10minutes maximum) which is sent to the USA Parelli for assessment. You need to be a member of the savvy club to send in your audition. This is how you can pass a savvy or a whole level. |
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