May 19 to 24

July 29 to August 3

October 1 to 3

Live Your Parelli Dream!

Hosted by

Dream Feather Horsemanship Centre

Uxbridge , Ontario

Have you ever wanted to learn the Parelli method or are you already a

student? Now is your chance to focus on your journey. With a variety of

incredible workshops, clinics and discussion groups available, you will

surely be inspired . Pick and choose the events that interest you, or attend

the entire extravaganza.

Your days will be filled with lots of education and time for you to focus on

your relationship with your horse. All students who are here with their horse

have access to one of the best horse playgrounds in Ontario.

Come for a day or plan to stay for a full week. There are many choices for

you so take your time and read what we are offering this year.

Please read the outlines of each course carefully before registering, so that

you are choosing topics that are appropriate for your level of

horsemanship. There is one registration form for all events as well as

auditing. If you are not sure please call Ron Pyne or Judy Griffiths. Get ready

to: Live Your Dream

Reveal Your Horse

Discover Your Potential

Ron Pyne 3 Star Parelli Professional

Judy Griffiths 1 Star Parelli Professional

FEATURING y o u r i n s t r u c t o r s … . . .

Cl in ics

1 . P r i n c i p l e t o P u r p o s e - M a y 2 1 / 2 2

How different would it feel to ride with a purpose? What can we do to

put real purpose to things using all of the principles that form our PNH

foundation? When a horse has a job to do whether it is dragging

something, opening a gate, backing into a stall or using a pedestal to

teach our horse to be confident stepping up into a trailer, he begins to

see a reason for it and will put more effort into doing it. A horse that is

trained and trained without ever getting to realize a purpose will lose

incentive. In short, you cause your idea to become his! Without ever

losing sight of your PNH principles, the focus of this clinic will now be

the "Purpose". If you understand the principle of what you are doing,

you will know what you are shooting for. Purpose gives meaning to the

Principle.

After this clinic you will be amazed at how it will give your horse

renewed interest in you as a leader.

Prerequisite: Level 2 (Self Assessed or Formally Assessed)

2 . C a r r o t S t i c k R i d i n g - J u l y 3 0 / 3 1

Carrot Stick riding is so effective in helping humans to learn natural

riding positions and dynamics, to have an independent seat, and to not

over-use the reins. It is also the foundation to riding bridleless. Learn

techniques for guiding and supporting your horse. Learn the impor-

tance and technique of your phases while riding with your carrot

stick(s). Learn how to maintain control over your horse's feet without

ever pulling on his face. This clinic takes Freestyle riding to the next

level and reinforces how important an independent seat is for riding in

synchronicity with your horse.

Prerequisite: Beginning Level 3 (Self Assessed or Formally Assessed )

3 . Tr a i l R i d i n g C l i n i c / R e t r e a t - O c t . 1 / 2

Spend a unique 2 days together with your horse and gain more Savvy

along the way with the support of a Parelli Instructor. Develop a higher

level of respect and better communication in the saddle.

In every area of your horsemanship, especially in a trail environment you

need the three C's: Control, Confidence and Competence. Learn how to

be safe on the trail using the principles of Parelli Natural Horsemanship.

This Trail Riding Clinic/Retreat will immerse you in 2 days with your

horse in a trail riding environment with a maximum total of 6 riders , so

there will be lots of attention to your horsemanship questions. The first

half day will focus on the preparation to trail ride safely with a substan-

tial amount of instruction time with L2/L3 tasks, especially those that

will be beneficial for the riders safety on the trail. This will be followed

by introducing your horses to different obstacles and simulations one

might encounter before venturing out onto the trail. For part of the first

day and the entire second day horse and riders will be out on the trail,

learning how to set up fun challenges and encountering puzzles along

the way. You will use patterns to build higher levels of respect and emo-

tional fitness on the ground and in the saddle.

The second day will be entirely out on the trail with a boxed lunch

arriving half way through your day . During the evening of the first day

look forward to a BBQ dinner and campfire back at Dream Feather

Horsemanship Centre where riders are invited to gather together to

compare stories of the day and to prepare for the next.

Prerequisites: Level 2 (Self Assessed or Formally Assessed )

Riders should be confident with riding outside of familiar

surroundings and with a group of horses

Workshops

1 . C a n U - M a y 2 3

With the support of two instructors, we will be choosing from a number

of imaginative tasks from the OnLine and Freestyle Savvys, that will

make you stretch your Savvy and put “principle to purpose”.

Are you playing all 7 Games from the ground and while riding? Master

them and have fun at the same time by participating in a day of chal-

lenges, tasks and group games called "Can U?" Each task can be per-

formed at 3 or 4 different levels and will be supported with instruction

from Ron Pyne, a 3 Star Instructor and assisted by Judy Griffiths, a 1

Star Instructor (On-Line only).

Prerequisite: Level 1 (Self Assessed or Formally Assessed)

2 . Tr a i l e r L o a d i n g - J u l y 2 9

It's not about the trailer! However if you develop the 7 Games around

the trailer you will see that your horse will load with confidence. Under-

stand how your horse's horsenality is critical to having the right ap-

proach to loading. Discover how "Direct Line" thinking ( getting your

horse in the trailer ) or putting “purpose before principle” will lead to

fear and a breakdown of trust.

Have the use of a variety of kinds of trailers to play with to prepare for

any kind of trailering you might be using to transport. Each student will

be expected to use their trailer (if applicable) along with other trailers

as part of the simulations. This clinic is not about loading your horse in

a trailer, however the principles behind the day will certainly allow you

and your horse to see the trailer in a totally different way.

Prerequisite: Level 1 (Self Assessed or Formally Assessed)

3 . I n t r o d u c t i o n & D e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e

C a n t e r - A u g . 1

Relaxation is the secret to a confident canter for you and your horse.

Develop the skills to properly prepare your horse for transitions to the

canter. Take the time it takes and be so in tune with your horse that he

won't be right brained when you ask him to move around at this gait.

Discover what you need to know to ask your horse to canter.

Prerequisite: Advancing Level 2 (Self Assessed or Formally Assessed )

- confident with riding Freestyle at a trot/gait

Focus Groups

1 . S a d d l i n g & M o u n t i n g S a v v y - M a y 2 0 ( a m )

Saddling and mounting your horse is about the Friendly Game. Learn

how to have a conversation with your horse while saddling, so that your

horse feels like you are doing it with him and for him, not to him.

Strengthen your relationship by asking for permission to mount and

learn strategies to have your horse act like a partner. Learn how to

prevent and fix problems. The "hurry up and wait game" and safe pat-

terns will be emphasized as well as learning how to ask your horse to

come to you so that you can mount from a fence, a log or anywhere else

you might need to.

Prerequisite: Advancing Level 1 (Self Assessed or formally Assessed )

2 . S t i c k t o M e / D r i v i n g - M a y 2 0 p m

“Stick To Me” is a concept that is truly about the relationship. Have you

ever watched a herd of horses canter across a pasture in unison? Let’s

learn what horses do naturally. Lets learn the Savvy secrets to having our

horse follow, and to having our horse walk when we walk, trot when we

trot, canter when we canter and stop when we stop. You will more fully

understand the importance of asking softly while using energy through

your body as phase 1. This foundation will then help you to be confident

with your communications, so that you will be able to play the Driving

Game” through the different zones, using 1 rein firstly before progressing

to 2 reins

Prerequisite: Level 1 ( Self Assessed or Formally Assessed)

3 . H o r s e m a n s h i p G o a l S e t t i n g - M a y 2 4 ( a m )

Learn how to once and for all set your horsemanship goals. Learn how fear

of failure can impact your progression and what you can do. This will be a

hands on session and you will leave with a plan! Goal setting is a powerful

process for thinking about your ideal horsemanship future, and for motivat-

ing yourself to turn this vision of the future into reality. The process of set-

ting goals helps you choose where you want to go in your horsemanship

journey. You will also quickly spot the distractions along the way. Judy Grif-

fiths in her professional role as a guidance counsellor, taught goal setting

to students as well as teachers and is eager to help you as PNH students.

Prerequisite : open to all levels

Note: this course is without horses. You will receive a workbook and hand-

outs

Lesson Days

O n L i n e , F r e e s t y l e , L i b e r t y

w i t h R o n P y n e - M a y 2 4 , A u g . 2 , O c t . 3

There are only 6 lesson spots so make sure that you let us know as

soon as possible. Lessons are with Ron Pyne, 3 Star Instructor. Move

through a particular or difficult task or situation that you have not

been able to solve on your own.

Private Lessons (1 person): $115 per hour

Semi Private Lessons ( 2 people): $65 per hour

Group Lesson: (3 people or more) $50 per hour

Lesson prices include HST

O n L i n e L e v e l s 1 t o 3

w i t h J u d y G r i f f i t h s - M a y 1 9 , A u g 3

If you are having difficulty with tasks On-Line perhaps a private or semi

private lesson with Judy Griffiths 1 Star Instructor will interest you.

Move through a particular or difficult task or situation that you have

not been able to solve on your own. Spots are limited so please book

early.

Private Lesson (1person): $55 per hour

Semi Private Lesson (2 people): $40 per hour

Group Lesson (2 to 4 people): $28 per hour

Lesson prices include HST

p l e a s e b o o k w e l l i n a d v a n c e

Audit ion Taping/Coaching

M a y 2 0 , M a y 2 3 , J u l y 2 9 , A u g . 1

Map your audition with some coaching or have it filmed and formatted for

you ready to send in for assessment. You just need your horse and a great

play drive and the rest is as they say a "wrap". Your audition will be set to

music of your choice with introductory graphics. The final product will be

seen as very professional by the Parelli Team. Included in the package is

an extra copy for yourself as well as the information package that you will

need to send in with the DVD. (If you prefer we can upload it to You Tube).

You have fun playing and we will have fun filming you!

Audition : $55 which includes filming, formatting to music including titles,

2 copies of the DVD and the complete booklet of information that you will

need to submit your audition

Discussions

1 . N a t u r a l H o o f H e a l t h – T B A

Bob Scott is a licensed farrier and is qualified in the use of the

CytekTM Shoes. As well as providing barefoot trimming for horses Bob

exclusively uses the Cytek TM horseshoe. The CytekTM horseshoe is

the result of detailed studies of the natural hoof in wild horses. After a

meticulous and detailed study of the equine anatomy and biomechan-

ics, years of trial, feedback from horse owners, farriers and veterinari-

ans from all over the world, The CytekTM Shoe has become the first

real technological innovation in horse shoes in the last 200 years.

Come to hear about this fascinating way of looking at the health of

our horses feet.

Note: Please bring a chair

2 . P h o t o n i c T M T h e r a p y - J u l y 3 0 , 7 - 9 p m

Do you love your pets so much that when they are hurting and sick,

you want to make them feel better quickly? Learn about PhotonicTM

Therapy and its scientific proof as a natural healing modality. The

Photonic Health Acu-lightTM is an at home system which provides eve-

rything you need to help your pets feel their best in no time. The Acu-

lightTM is a low level laser device that produces red light within a

therapeutic range. It is used on Acupressure points to eliminate pain

and allows the body to heal itself. It works effectively on all pets as

well as their owners! Join us for a demonstration on actual horses and

have the opportunity to ask questions about this Parelli endorsed

health tool.

Note: Please bring a chair

3 . S h a r e Yo u r B e s t R e m e d y - J u l y 2 9 8 - 1 0 p

As another great PNH day comes to an end, join us at a camp fire setting

to share remedies and things that have worked for you when it comes

to horse husbandry. Do you have something that you have found that is

effective on rain rot, thrush, a supplement that you have had personal

success with. Would you like to know what Pasture Paradise Is? Do you

have feeding issues?

This is not a technical discussion and we will not be endorsing anything

or any product. The evening will be a simple information sharing and

conversation. Either way it will be a relaxing way to spend and evening .

Note: Please bring a chair and a beverage to the camp fire

4 . “ T i e O n e O n ” - M a y 2 3 , 7 - 9 p m

Knots are not only necessary for safety of your horse but they are a

necessary Savvy if you are on a trail ride, trailering or tying up your horse

anywhere. This hands on discussion, you will learn what “safe” knots you

need to know. Spend an afternoon with Parelli students, while Parelli

Instructors help you to learn or refresh your memory on such knots as (as

time permits) :

Half Hitch,

Neck Tie (for tying the “take down rein” around your horse’s neck while riding)

Horseman’s Bowline,

Bank Robber’s Knot,

Hackamore Knot,

Making your halter or hackamore smaller/larger.

Note: Please bring your 12 foot, 22 foot and savvy string and 42 foot

line if you have one.

5 Tr a i l e r i n g M y t h s M a y 2 1 , 8 – 1 0 p m

What are some of the things that you have heard that may be myths

when it comes to trailering your horse? Should you tie a horse? Is a

straight load better than a stock trailer? Is a hay net necessary? What

about watering your horse. The campfire will again be the setting for

this discussion on an interesting topic. Come with your questions and

opinions and let the discussion begin. Ron Pyne will be there to give his

opinion on these questions and more.

Note: Please bring a chair and a beverage for the fireside

6 . P a r e l l i S a d d l e Te s t R i d e - J u l y 3 0 7 - 1 0 p

If you have not had a chance to see, feel and actually see your horse’s

response to comfort, now is your chance. We will have the Natural

Performer, Fluidity, Dressage and the new “Cruiser” at this discussion.

Try a Parelli saddle on a real horse...YOURS!. Please note that this is

NOT a saddle fitting workshop but Parelli Instructors will be there to

help answer your questions on the saddles, shimming and the

Theraflex TM pad.

Note: to be held in the Coverall

Joanne Michner

Free-lance Photographer

Take home a photo collection of you and your horse . Your

high resolution images will be supplied to you on a PC/

MAC compatible photo CD within two weeks of the event.

Choose between:

10 image package for $50.

25 image package for $75.

Order form and payment are due at sign up.

For more information contact Joanne at:

j_michner@yahoo.com or 905.649.5703.

EVENT COSTS

CLINICS ( 2 Day) - $399 + HST (Trail riding Clinic : 450 +HST)

WORKSHOPS ( 1 Day) -$195 + HST

FOCUS GROUPS ( 1/2 Day) -$100 + HST

DISCUSSION GROUPS - no charge

AUDITING

Clinics and Workshops - $40 per day

Focus Groups - $20

Discussion Groups - No Charge

Savvy Pass (includes all events) - $240

Auditing costs include HST

* Savvy Club members - 10% off auditing fees

Boarding Facilities

cost is $15 per day to be paid at the beginning of the event

please book boarding facilities at the time of registration

boarding facilities are available for your horse in a natural

private pasture setting.

night check and feeding (please bring your own hay /feed) is

included in boarding cost

if your horse would be more comfortable in traditional housing,

we have a few stalls available

limited paddocks are available where horses do not have

access to grass

please let us know what your horse’s needs are and we will try

our best to accommodate them

(Note: choices of boarding facilities are on a first come first

served basis)

Accommodations

There are a number of B&B’s in Uxbridge. Please see the listings on our

website

You are free to camp at no charge anywhere on our property but note that it

is primitive camping. (Outhouse and water are available ONLY )

Contacts

Ron and Karen Pyne

R.R #2, Elgin ON K0G1E0

613.359.6114

rnkpyne@kingston.net

www.ronpyne.com

Judy and Larry Griffiths

2657 Brock Rd, Uxbridge ON L9P1R4

905.649.6309

dream.feather@hotmail.com

www.dream-feather.com