Parelli Eight Principles

#1 Horsemanship is natural.
#2 Make no assumptions.
#3 Communication is two or more individuals sharing and understanding an idea.
#4 The eight responsibilities of a Partnership.

There are four responsibilities for the human: 1. Don’t act like a predator. Become more mentally,emotionally and physically fit. 2. Have an independent seat. 3. Think like a horse–man. 4. Use the natural power of focus.

And four for the horse: 1. Don’t act like a prey animal. Become more mentally,emotionally and physically fit. 2. Don’t change gait. 3. Don’t change direction. 4. Look where you are going.

#5 The attitude of justice is effective.
#6 Body language is universal.
#7 Horses teach riders, riders teach horses.
#8 Principles, purpose and time are the tools of teaching.
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