Dark Horse Equestrian Centre

• Bring a folding chair, lunch and drinks
• Picture or note taking are allowed for personal use (no video please).
• Audit fees are $25 per day - Contact Bekah for "Spread the Savvy Special" at bekah@darkhorseequestrian.com. 
• Auditors, please register online so we have a count of how many are attending.

These are just a few ideas and topics that we may cover...

• Learning to Play the 7 Games/ Breaking the Level 1 Barrier (L1 On Line) Learn the dynamics of the ABC’s of the language of horses as developed by Pat Parelli. Sensitize your horse to the things you would like for him to be sensitive to and desensitize him to stimulus that doesn’t need to mean anything.
• Winning the 7 Games (L2 On Line) We'll improve the quality of your Seven Games, and learn to put them to a purpose, using obstacles. We'll continue to teach you to develop a calmer, braver horse. By understanding the Language of Horses, your dreams and goals can turn into a reality.
• Preparing For a Safe and Fun Ride (L2 Freestyle) Get your horse in the mood to be your partner. Learn to read when your horse is ready to ride and what to do when he isn’t.
• Riding with 1 Rein (L2 Freestyle) Gain control of your predator tendencies while learning to get connected to your horse's feet. Are you playing all 7 games from on top of zone 3? This topic is one that folks like to skip because it makes us uncomfortable. But, remember that these skills will be essential to your future success. If you have not mastered them, there will be a hole in your relationship.
• Rein Positions (L2 Freestyle) Gain a strong foundation on perfect practice with rein positions. Learn and understand when and why to use each. Get your horse’s feet in your hands.
• Expand your Driving Game (L2/3 On Line) Keep building your relationship and develop your communication skills in all 5 zones. Learn the strategies for starting 1 and 2 rein driving on the ground.
• Impulsion Programs and Fluidity (L2/3 Freestyle) Use the Parelli Freestyle Patterns to get your horse’s whoa equal to his go as well as learn how to flow with his go. Learn strategies for you and your horse to gain some relaxation in and with motion.
• Building towards Bridless Riding (L3 Freestyle) How perfect is your practice? Learn to expand your 7 Games and Parelli Patterns to take your riding to the refinement level. Do the simple things with excellence.

• Since many of the tools we use are the same, it is recommended that you mark or label your equipment so you'll know which one is yours. 
• Using PNH equipment is strongly suggested but not mandatory.  It is suggested that you purchase your equipment prior to class.  Please support your instructor by purchasing your Parelli Equipment through her "Parelli Shop". 
• Please bring equipment appropriate to the Level class you are participating in.  If you are unsure what equipment to bring, e-mail Bekah at bekah@darkhorseequestrian.com. 
• If you are pregnant and wish to participate, please contact Bekah before registering for any classes at bekah@darkhorseequestrian.com.
• If Bekah deems a horse to be unsafe to be in a class, she reserves the right to ask the student to no longer participate with that horse.
• If you plan to stay for the entire day, bring lunch, drinks and a folding chair. 
• Stabling:  Please provide proof of current negative coggins before unloading your horse.  Stabling is very limited and available to those that need it on a first come first serve basis.  Paddock space available for $10 for Saturday night.  For those of you that need to arrive Friday night, overnight the fee is $20 (Friday and Saturday night paddock).  For more info on stabling or to reserve a paddock, contact Lydia at pnhmorgans@charter.net.