What is Parelli?
"Parelli Natural Horsemanship’s goal is to help raise the level of horsemanship worldwide for the benefit of horses and the people who love them.
7 Games ~ 4 Savvys ~ 4 Levels
The Parelli Program is a people-training program focused on the study of horse behavior and horsemanship skills. The program spans Four Savvys, or areas of development, through four distinct levels of skill improvement.
The cornerstones of the program are a dedication to never-ending self-improvement and an acknowledgement that the improvement of horsemanship is a lifelong pursuit for those passionate about the horse.
The program encourages students to develop creative problem-solving skills and think in a lateral manner, while taking the non-verbal feedback and expression of the horse into consideration."
TERMINOLOGY
SEVEN GAMES - the games horses play naturally with each other in the herd to establish dominance. The first three games are Principle Games - Friendly (confidence building), Porcupine (yielding from steady pressure, a feel), and Driving (yielding from rhythmic pressure, a suggestion). The last four games are Purpose Games and are made up of the above games - Yo-Yo (equalizing whoa and go, balancing impulsion), Circle (building mutual responsibilities), Sideways (building athleticism and thinking), and Squeeze (building confidence in tight spaces, shortening the 'flight line').
FOUR SAVVYS - four distinct areas in which you can play the Seven Games - On Line (on the ground with a rope), Liberty (on the ground with no ropes), FreeStyle (riding on a loose rein or bridleless), and Finesse (precision riding or riding with contact).
HORSENALITY - the traits that make up each individual horse. Horsenality is made up of innate characteristics, spirit, and learned behavior. Horses tend to either be introverts (they need to think before they want to move their feet) or extroverts (they need to move their feet before they can think), and are either left brain (using the logical, thinking, and partnership side of the brain) or right brain (using the instinctive, prey animal side of the brain). Therefore a horse will typically fall into one of the following: Left Brain Extrovert, Right Brain Extrovert, Right Brain Introvert, or Left Brain Introvert. Some horses can fall on a cusp or axis meaning they show traits in multiple Horsenalities.
LEVELS - The sequential way to progress through the Parelli Program. Level 1 (partnership) has skills in the On Line Savvy only. Level 2 (harmony) has skills in the On Line, Liberty, and FreeStyle Savvys. Level 3 (refinement) and Level 4 (versatility) have skills in the On Line, Liberty, FreeStyle, and Finesse Savvys. The home study program consists of Levels 1 - 4, although Pat says there are 10 total Levels of horsemanship.
A process of mutual transforamtion between humans and horses.
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A rustic option on site at Harmony Hills. Washroom facilities are located in the house. There's a mini fridge and microwave available anytime.
Cost: $50 pp per night
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Develop your Horsemanship through the 4 levels of the Parelli program.
Level 1 : 3-4 juin (français)
Introduction: Sécurité et principes de base
Level 1 avancé: 5-6-7 juin (français)
Sécurité et principes de base
Level 2 débutant: July 3-4-5 (bilingue)
Fun avec les obstacles et
Level 2+ avancé: August 6-7-8-9 (bilingue)
Renforcer les concepts et la compréhension au sol et en selle.
Préparation aux auditions.
Level 3 débutant: August 21-22-23-24 (bilingue)
Développer un cheval athlétique - les flexions
Level 3+ avancé: August 27-28-29-30 (bilingue)
Évoluer en liberté et en finesse.
Spectateurs toujours bienvenue !
$50/jour.
Vous participerez aux sessions de théorie et de simulation et pourrez poser toutes vos questions durant les pauses.
Cliniques d'obstacles à Horseland
Pour ceux en niveau 2 et plus
12, 13 septembre
Formation Niveau 1 Hiver 2027 - virtuel
Pension ~ Boarding
Try our FREE Discover Parelli Level - your introduction to the Parelli Levels Program
10 Getting Started videos
9 Videos for tips on common horse problems
Lauren Barwick
4-Star Parelli Professional
Canadian Paralympian in Dressage
June 19-20-21 Level 4
June 22-23-24 Contact
Clinic ~ Bridging the Gap I
Sep. 2-3-4 Level 4
Sep. 5-6-7 Contact
Clinic ~ Bridging the Gap I
2022 Canadian Equestrian of the Year
One of Canada’s most decorated Para-Dressage athletes with two Paralympic Games and two World Equestrian Games medals. Also competes in para reining.
I enjoy working with people that want to help their horses last a lifetime because they are using themselves correctly. Creating a balanced horse bio-mechanically. A horse that enjoys and understands its training sessions because we addressed its emotional and mental needs.
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Parelli Natural Horsemanship
is the perpetual and progressive habits and skills that are needed by humans and horses to become true partners.
You can become a member for $20/mo. and create a wall for your horse and chart your progress. In the resource section you can search from hundreds of videos and documents.
The 12 Touchstones cover everything you need to become a great horseman.
We study in 4 areas. We call each one a savvy.
There are 2 on the ground and 2 in the saddle.
This shows all the DVDs that were made and are now accessible to all members.
The basic equipment is a halter and 12' lead with a training stick and string.
You'll receive regular emails if you sign up with short videos to keep you learning !
Learn about horse psychology and strategies to develop their emotional and mental fitness.
Learn patterns to help train your horse.
"Kari est une pédagogue extraordinaire, elle partage une finesse dans l’accompagnement de l’apprentissage de la philosophie Parelli. La relation avec mon cheval est en pleine métamorphose, toujours plus de confiance nous relie un à l’autre, grâce aux enseignements de Kari, je vous recommande sans retenue ses formations !!!" Christian
"Lili played with Leo. He was perfect ! She was calm and assertive. I played with Rosie and wow, she has power backup mode! who knew :-) Can't wait to have you back, it inspired us and we were communicating much better today." Jessica
"Nous avons séjourné 3 jours chez Kari afin d’y découvrir la méthode Pat Parelli. Nous avons été enchantées par les enseignements de Kari, sa pédagogie, son savoir-faire et sa volonté de transmettre sa passion. En plus nous avons appréciées le site de Harmony Hills: vraiment superbe. Le tout est à découvrir. Encore Merci pour tout Kari." Marmotte Belette
"I have been boarding my horse at Kari Bowser’s place this summer and it was the best decision I have ever made for my horsemanship. By being at Karis’ place, it allowed me to be merged in the Parelli world as I never experienced it. Kari, with the support of her family, has built a Parelli paradise that allow students to live and feel what Parelli is all about. Workshops, organizing clinics and personal coaching are many ways Kari is helping those who would like to pursue their levels including myself. We need more people like Kari in Quebec to share what Parelli vision is all about. Professional, committed and dedicated to her passion are only a few of her many qualities. She has great communication skills which makes it easy for her to explain the most complex subjects. She has helped me so many times since we first met that my horse and I are forever grateful." Nadine
"I just want to tell you that I really appreciated my Parelli lesson with you last Friday. Since that day, something very special occurred... When I am returning my horse in the field with his friends, he usually goes immediately as I remove the clip from the halter and he doesn't look back to me. But Friday, when I let him in the field after my lesson, he went away from me but after two or three strides, he came back to me and followed me while I was returning to the barn... He stayed near the fence looking at me until I was almost between the barn and the field (I was very surprised so I was taking some little looks at him ...) And this is like this every day now! :-)" Isabelle
"I met Kari when a friend gave me her name because she knew how much I needed help with my new horse. I spent more than a year every day working with various methods to make my horse and I a team. .... finally, this happened at my new teacher’s place. After having known Kari and Parelli this allowed me not just to find how to become a partner with my horse but also allowed me to meet myself as a human. My evolution through her teaching is always increasingly fantastic. Last summer, with Kari, I spent an intensive 8 days of connection with my horse ... now I just came back of another week at her barn. This will become for me a necessary vacation for my horse and I. I am always in deep admiration with her professionalism, her way of sharing her knowledge is unique and it makes us constantly understand our horse, as well as ourselves. Now I can see what a real partnership is thanks to her teaching as well as the Parelli world. I am amazed of what it brought me and Miss Bill and still for all that I have to learn. I become a better person so my horse and I have become a great team." MC
La mission Parelli:
"Venir en aide aux gens du domaine équestre et passionnés de chevaux de partout dans le monde, peu importe d'où ils viennent ou les moyens qu'ils ont et ce qu'ils peuvent se permettre."
Pat Parelli, 1987
The Parelli Mission
"Help horse people anywhere in the world no matter where they live or what they can afford".
Pat Parelli, 1987