Why Parelli?
I get asked this question a lot! "Why did you start with Parelli?"
The honest answer is because it was afforable! It offered me an affordable means to learn about horses and horsemanship with a direct pathway to improvement - all on my own time, in my own back yard!
I grew up as a 'back yard rider'. I couldnt afford to take lessons. I didnt compete. I just loved horses beyond all reason. I was bit by the horse-loving bug early, and was fortunate enough to have an aunt who had horses of her own, and who was willing to share her joy with me! I was able to ride with her and learn through the books I read, and just by getting out there and doing!
At 13, all my childhood dreams came true in the form of a horse of my own. He was young and inexperienced, and so was I, but somehow we lived through it! We didn't do anything terribly fancy, but we had fun around home. As he got older, he became less confident and I didn't know how to help him, so we stayed in our own arena. It wasn't long before I was bored with this, so I ended up buying another horse. A two week old filly, who came to live with us with her mother. We had a great time for about two years, until things hit a wall.
So there I was, with two horses I could hardly do anything with, ready to give up my horsey dream all together.
That was when I came across Parelli.
Here was a program that was billed as a "Home Study" program - which was perfect for me! No instructor required! Just my own time and dedication! I could do that!
It was also within my budget - even better!
My first purchase came with all the dvds and booklets I needed to set me up with the 7 games and basic riding (Red box Level 1) as well as all the tools I would need (Halter, 12' Line, Carrot Stick and Savvy String)
It was perfect, I was fiercely independent as a learner and here was the most independent-while-still-supported learning program there was, all about horses! I was able to make great changes in my horses very quickly, and feel renewed joy about my interactions with them.
Before Parelli, I had been able to have a handful of lessons here and there over the years, but now I had DAILY lessons right there in my living room and every time I went out with my horses in the form of pocket guides.
From that point I was just rocketed into a whole new realm of knowledge and progress. I was able to take one clinic with an instructor before decided I just HAD to get to the Florida Campus. It was a few years in the making (and saving!) but finally I was there. I was lucky enough to attend the last 6 week module with Liberty and Horse Behavior, Fluidity I and Fluidity II. While I was there, I applied to the brand new Extern Program and was invited to participate in the inaugural session just one short month after finishing my course.
After completing my Externship, Internship and Level 4, I am excited to share the Parelli Program with the world, as a 2 Star Instructor, teaching Online, Liberty and Freestyle up to Level 4!
My journey, that started as an independent endeavor has turned into such a community, and I wouldn't have it any other way!
I am so excited to be able to help the next person on their journey, wherever it may lead
In addition to teaching at your facility, Sandy also offers boarding and lessons at her own facility in Oxford Mills, Ontario!
For more information about Jaxvale Farm click HERE
I get asked this question a lot! "Why did you start with Parelli?"
The honest answer is because it was afforable! It offered me an affordable means to learn about horses and horsemanship with a direct pathway to improvement - all on my own time, in my own back yard!
I grew up as a 'back yard rider'. I couldnt afford to take lessons. I didnt compete. I just loved horses beyond all reason. I was bit by the horse-loving bug early, and was fortunate enough to have an aunt who had horses of her own, and who was willing to share her joy with me! I was able to ride with her and learn through the books I read, and just by getting out there and doing!
At 13, all my childhood dreams came true in the form of a horse of my own. He was young and inexperienced, and so was I, but somehow we lived through it! We didn't do anything terribly fancy, but we had fun around home. As he got older, he became less confident and I didn't know how to help him, so we stayed in our own arena. It wasn't long before I was bored with this, so I ended up buying another horse. A two week old filly, who came to live with us with her mother. We had a great time for about two years, until things hit a wall.
So there I was, with two horses I could hardly do anything with, ready to give up my horsey dream all together.
That was when I came across Parelli.
Here was a program that was billed as a "Home Study" program - which was perfect for me! No instructor required! Just my own time and dedication! I could do that!
It was also within my budget - even better!
My first purchase came with all the dvds and booklets I needed to set me up with the 7 games and basic riding (Red box Level 1) as well as all the tools I would need (Halter, 12' Line, Carrot Stick and Savvy String)
It was perfect, I was fiercely independent as a learner and here was the most independent-while-still-supported learning program there was, all about horses! I was able to make great changes in my horses very quickly, and feel renewed joy about my interactions with them.
Before Parelli, I had been able to have a handful of lessons here and there over the years, but now I had DAILY lessons right there in my living room and every time I went out with my horses in the form of pocket guides.
From that point I was just rocketed into a whole new realm of knowledge and progress. I was able to take one clinic with an instructor before decided I just HAD to get to the Florida Campus. It was a few years in the making (and saving!) but finally I was there. I was lucky enough to attend the last 6 week module with Liberty and Horse Behavior, Fluidity I and Fluidity II. While I was there, I applied to the brand new Extern Program and was invited to participate in the inaugural session just one short month after finishing my course.
After completing my Externship, Internship and Level 4, I am excited to share the Parelli Program with the world, as a 2 Star Instructor, teaching Online, Liberty and Freestyle up to Level 4!
My journey, that started as an independent endeavor has turned into such a community, and I wouldn't have it any other way!
I am so excited to be able to help the next person on their journey, wherever it may lead
In addition to teaching at your facility, Sandy also offers boarding and lessons at her own facility in Oxford Mills, Ontario!
For more information about Jaxvale Farm click HERE
