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Savvy Club membership
Contact me to book a workshop or host Amy in or outside of the Edmonton area
Click Here to view the Clinic, Workshop and Event calendar or click on the titles below to find the information in the newsletter
Hello Riders,
Here's the latest news:
Last Call for Calgary area, I have the weekend of June 27-28 available as a possible Weekend Workshop in the Calgary area. 6 Student minimum, contact me if you are interested. Also, our Horse Health and Happiness Weekend Workshop will be taking a break this year, I hope to be able to offer this unique experience again in 2021.
If you are interested in hosting a Weekend Workshop in your area with Amy, there are dates available this summer. Click on the link: Amy Dorland Workshops
Meanwhile, there is this opportunity:
Winter Workshops with Amy
This Winter I’ll be offsetting ground and riding workshops at Sartison's Acres so that if you can only make one day on the weekend, these skills will be alternated for you. Also, I will be introducing and teaching an Introductory Level Working Equitation skill at each riding workshop so you can explore your interest in this sport and advance your partnership with purpose.
My schedule is set up for the Winter 2020 and the Spring and Summer dates are coming together. There are lots of opportunities to get more savvy with your horsemanship and connect more with your horse through relationship based, Parelli NH training. There is also room for you to arrange Custom Lessons or Workshops.
Click Here to see my calendar for Weekend 2 hour Workshops at Sartison’s Acres or contact me to arrange a private lesson.
Horses at Sartison's may be available to use if trailering is not an option. There are a maximum of 2 trailer spots for each workshop so make sure you contact me in advance to see if there is room or if you want to borrow a horse. More details on each workshop, such as cost, can be found in my calendar. Click Here
Take a look at some photos from the workshops. Click Here
You can add my google calendar to your own by clicking on the 3 lines in the top left corner of your own google calendar and typing in my email in the "add a calendar" section. This works better on a computer than on a phone or tablet.
Here's the latest news:
Last Call for Calgary area, I have the weekend of June 27-28 available as a possible Weekend Workshop in the Calgary area. 6 Student minimum, contact me if you are interested. Also, our Horse Health and Happiness Weekend Workshop will be taking a break this year, I hope to be able to offer this unique experience again in 2021.
If you are interested in hosting a Weekend Workshop in your area with Amy, there are dates available this summer. Click on the link: Amy Dorland Workshops
Meanwhile, there is this opportunity:
Winter Workshops with Amy
This Winter I’ll be offsetting ground and riding workshops at Sartison's Acres so that if you can only make one day on the weekend, these skills will be alternated for you. Also, I will be introducing and teaching an Introductory Level Working Equitation skill at each riding workshop so you can explore your interest in this sport and advance your partnership with purpose.
My schedule is set up for the Winter 2020 and the Spring and Summer dates are coming together. There are lots of opportunities to get more savvy with your horsemanship and connect more with your horse through relationship based, Parelli NH training. There is also room for you to arrange Custom Lessons or Workshops.
Click Here to see my calendar for Weekend 2 hour Workshops at Sartison’s Acres or contact me to arrange a private lesson.
Horses at Sartison's may be available to use if trailering is not an option. There are a maximum of 2 trailer spots for each workshop so make sure you contact me in advance to see if there is room or if you want to borrow a horse. More details on each workshop, such as cost, can be found in my calendar. Click Here
Take a look at some photos from the workshops. Click Here
You can add my google calendar to your own by clicking on the 3 lines in the top left corner of your own google calendar and typing in my email in the "add a calendar" section. This works better on a computer than on a phone or tablet.
The Savvy Club has changed and more videos are being uploaded every week
To get the most out of the Savvy Club Education, go to the Levels section of the learning. Touchstones and Library are very good as well.
The Savvy club is the best horsemanship resource in my opinion and they are making great strides in getting it even better.
Thanks To the Parelli team for your hard work
$19.95 USD a month for a bronze membership.
But most importantly!!!!!
If you want access to the educational videos in the Savvy Club, please Click Here for Amy Dorland or Click Here for Don or Halladay or mention either of our names if you phone in to join, 1-800-642-3335
To get the most out of the Savvy Club Education, go to the Levels section of the learning. Touchstones and Library are very good as well.
The Savvy club is the best horsemanship resource in my opinion and they are making great strides in getting it even better.
Thanks To the Parelli team for your hard work
$19.95 USD a month for a bronze membership.
But most importantly!!!!!
If you want access to the educational videos in the Savvy Club, please Click Here for Amy Dorland or Click Here for Don or Halladay or mention either of our names if you phone in to join, 1-800-642-3335
Sugary Bits
Yay for Sugar feeling great again! It is really nice to have her back in action.
This is Sugar hiding in the trees the other day. (LOL)
Click Here for a video of Sugar helping a beginner rider learn to canter.
Yay for Sugar feeling great again! It is really nice to have her back in action.
This is Sugar hiding in the trees the other day. (LOL)Click Here for a video of Sugar helping a beginner rider learn to canter.
Tyson's Tales
Tyson and I have been playing with getting our Liberty figure 8 with jumps looking good and yesterday I added Liberty trot circle through the car wash. No video yet though but he really loves Liberty. He is less enthusiastic about Dressage patterns but I have been trying to help him by getting quieter with my hands, softer with my leg aids, stronger with my intention and more structured and lighter in my riding position. He likes it when I get better!
Tyson also likes it when we head out of the arena for a ride.
Tyson and I have been playing with getting our Liberty figure 8 with jumps looking good and yesterday I added Liberty trot circle through the car wash. No video yet though but he really loves Liberty. He is less enthusiastic about Dressage patterns but I have been trying to help him by getting quieter with my hands, softer with my leg aids, stronger with my intention and more structured and lighter in my riding position. He likes it when I get better!
Tyson also likes it when we head out of the arena for a ride.2020 Clinics & Events
Click here for Don Clinics, NHRA Events and lesson dates with Amy
Keep checking this list for updates** or new events**
Click here for Don Clinics, NHRA Events and lesson dates with Amy
Keep checking this list for updates** or new events**
Parelli Natural Horsemanship Clinics with:
*****5-Star Master Instructor Don Halladay
**2-Star Instructor Amy Dorland
In order to participate in a Don Halladay clinic, you should be comfortable trotting and/or cantering your horse in a group indoors and outdoors. You should also be studying equivalent to Levels 2+ to Level 4 of the Parelli Program, if you are unsure if you can participate or not, contact Amy; amy.dorland@gmail.com
**June 18 - 20, 2020 - Parelli Levels 2+, 3 and 4
Focus, Feel and Flying Lead Changes
with Don Halladay and Amy Dorland
Improve your Freestyle and Finesse and conquer the Flying Lead Change. Advance and refine your precision in all gaits and progress your Flying Lead changes. You don’t need to be cantering perfectly to learn the fundamentals of lead changes. All skills can be learned and practiced at the trot.
Location: Benalto, Alberta
Earlybird Registration before April, 1st: $220 per day plus facility fee of $600 split between the students
Stall: $25 per night
Late Registration: $740 plus facility fee split between the students
Register or get more information: amy.dorland@gmail.com
Maximum 12 Participants
*****5-Star Master Instructor Don Halladay
**2-Star Instructor Amy Dorland
In order to participate in a Don Halladay clinic, you should be comfortable trotting and/or cantering your horse in a group indoors and outdoors. You should also be studying equivalent to Levels 2+ to Level 4 of the Parelli Program, if you are unsure if you can participate or not, contact Amy; amy.dorland@gmail.com
**June 18 - 20, 2020 - Parelli Levels 2+, 3 and 4
Focus, Feel and Flying Lead Changes
with Don Halladay and Amy Dorland
Improve your Freestyle and Finesse and conquer the Flying Lead Change. Advance and refine your precision in all gaits and progress your Flying Lead changes. You don’t need to be cantering perfectly to learn the fundamentals of lead changes. All skills can be learned and practiced at the trot.
Location: Benalto, Alberta
Earlybird Registration before April, 1st: $220 per day plus facility fee of $600 split between the students
Stall: $25 per night
Late Registration: $740 plus facility fee split between the students
Register or get more information: amy.dorland@gmail.com
Maximum 12 Participants
Amy Dorland Weekend Workshops
I am taking bookings for Spring, Summer and Fall 2020
Progress your learning over 2 days, advance your confidence and Savvy faster and have more fun with your horse!! Get out of your comfort zone and expand your savvy in new locations.
Workshop Cost: $200 for 12 hours of instruction (plus facility and camping)
Auditing: $20 per day
Click Here for the Calendar
May 8 - 11
Available for booking 2 or 4 days
Hosts can earn their clinic spot and get private lessons, contact Amy for more information. 4 student minimum in the Edmonton area and 6 student minimum needed if I would be traveling over 1.5 hours in Alberta. Workshops outside of Alberta can book for 3 days, instead of paying travel costs. (minimum 6 students)
May 15 - 18
Thunder Bay Workshops
Date TBA, Possibly May 29 - June 1
Available for booking 2 or 4 days
Hosts can earn their clinic spot and get private lessons, contact Amy for more information. 4 student minimum in the Edmonton area and 6 student minimum needed if I would be traveling over 1.5 hours in Alberta. Workshops outside of Alberta can book for 3 days, instead of paying travel costs. (minimum 6 students)
June 6 - 7
Vancouver Island Weekend Workshop
Location: Tiger Lily Farm, Errington B.C., Click Here for a map
Parelli Level 2 - 4
Date TBA, June 13 - 14
Confidence for Horse and Rider In and Out of the Arena
Parelli Level 1 and 2
If you have safety and confidence issues with your horse on the ground and riding, you can find help here. This clinic is suitable for students new to the Parelli program, unridden horses (this is not a Colt Start) and for students wanting to advance their ground and riding skills into Level 2 (and possibly the beginning of Level 3 depending on the student and the horse).
Location: Donna and Aram's Natural Playground, Near Jarvie, AB Click Here for map
June 27 - 28
Possible Calgary Weekend Workshop
This date is available for Calgary students as I will be in the area. Please contact me if you are interested
6 student minimum
Date TBA, July 25 - 26
Overcoming Obstacles, Literally and Figuratively
Parelli Level 2+ - 4
Increase your partnership and Savvy with the purpose of obstacles. We will be refining our communication and confidence with our horse on the ground and in the saddle. We will also be unlocking what has held us back from achieving our dreams, setting and refining our goals and inspiring our future horsemanship.
Location: Donna and Aram's Natural Playground, Near Jarvie, AB Click Here for map
Date TBA, August 15 - 16
Audition Preparation Workshop at Donna's
All Levels
We will prepare the skills needed for Parelli Program Auditions Level 1 - 4 and you will go home with a plan or possibly a video to submit.
On-line, Liberty, Freestyle
Location: Donna and Aram's Natural Playground, Near Jarvie, AB Click Here for map
August 30 - September 2
Available for booking 2 or 4 days
Hosts can earn their clinic spot and get private lessons, contact Amy for more information. 4 student minimum in the Edmonton area and 6 student minimum needed if I would be traveling over 1.5 hours in Alberta. Workshops outside of Alberta can book for 3 days, instead of paying travel costs. (minimum 6 students)
Weekend Workshop dates are also available for booking in September and October
Weekday 2 hour Workshops and Lessons
Check my calendar, Click Here
Contact me if you would like to host a mid-week 2 hour Workshop in the Edmonton area.
1 hour lesson can be booked if it follows or precedes another workshop at the same location.
$25 per Student 7 - 8 Students
$30 per Student 5 - 6 Students
$40 per Student 4 Students
$50 per Student 3 Students
$75 per Student 2 Students
$150 for 2 hour private - Dedicated students that book 3 or more Private Workshops will pay $120 per 2 hour workshop
Questions or get more details: Email Amy
NHRA Events
If you want to host an NHRA event Email Me
It doesn't matter if you study under another instructor or program, if you call yourself a Natural Rider, then please join us on our journey of knowledge and fun.
Stay tuned for more events in 2020
Mane Event 2020
April 24 - 26
A favorite event for seeing friends, education and shopping.
Click Here for more information
NHRA Mountain Trip 2020
July 1 - July 12, 2020
Level 3 and 4 or Mountain Trail experienced
We hope to go to either: (Exact dates and locations are TBA)
Etherington Creek
Little Elbow
Sandy Mcnabb
Blue Rock
Spring Creek Riding in the Cypress Hills
July 6 - 8: Writing on Stone Park for a guided tour. Max 10 Riders. 3 spots left for this part of the trip
NHRA Savvy Summit Trip
September 4 - 6, 2020
We will book our own ticket and flight; and share a condo and car rental for a trip to the Parelli Savvy Summit.
Please let me know if you would like to join this fun group trip.
Email Amy: amy.dorland@gmail.com
If you want to host an NHRA event Email Me
It doesn't matter if you study under another instructor or program, if you call yourself a Natural Rider, then please join us on our journey of knowledge and fun.
Stay tuned for more events in 2020
Mane Event 2020
April 24 - 26
A favorite event for seeing friends, education and shopping.
Click Here for more information
NHRA Mountain Trip 2020
July 1 - July 12, 2020
Level 3 and 4 or Mountain Trail experienced
We hope to go to either: (Exact dates and locations are TBA)
Etherington Creek
Little Elbow
Sandy Mcnabb
Blue Rock
Spring Creek Riding in the Cypress Hills
July 6 - 8: Writing on Stone Park for a guided tour. Max 10 Riders. 3 spots left for this part of the trip
NHRA Savvy Summit Trip
September 4 - 6, 2020
We will book our own ticket and flight; and share a condo and car rental for a trip to the Parelli Savvy Summit.
Please let me know if you would like to join this fun group trip.
Email Amy: amy.dorland@gmail.com
Student Notices
Email your submissions for the newsletter before the 15th of each month to Amy I love to hear your news and thoughts, pictures, what Parelli items you have for sale and Parelli trained horses to sell.
(Nothing this month)
Email your submissions for the newsletter before the 15th of each month to Amy I love to hear your news and thoughts, pictures, what Parelli items you have for sale and Parelli trained horses to sell.
(Nothing this month)
Education Things to think about....
Click Here...10 Equine Behaviors Explained by Dr. Robert M. Miller
Click Here...Essential knots: how to tie the 20 knots you need to know
Click Here...An Alternative Tying Method For A Rope Halter
Click Here...Can Equine Fecal Egg Counts Reveal Accurate Parasite Burdens?
Click Here...Use of Alfalfa or Lucerne and Its Effect on Gastric Ulcers
Click Here...Why Do Horses Nicker?
How Interesting Funny or thought provoking....
Click Here...Parelli Horseman Conspiracies
Click Here...Mini loves the leaf blower
Click Here...Is this supposed to be the water jump?
Click Here...Mounting with the cinch undone Western Saddle
Click Here...Mounting with the cinch undone English Saddle
Click Here...Horse has excellent gate skills!
Inspiration
Click Here...Performance by Parelli Master Instructor Silke Vallentin and her students
Click Here...Four horse Liberty circles with Parelli Instructor Russel Higgins
Click Here...Another performance by Parelli Master Instructor Silke Vallentin and her students
Click Here...Riding through town Bridleless
Click Here...Liberty on the beach with Parelli Professional Eric Berlanda of Murio, Siena Italy
Click Here...How good is your draw?
Click Here...Four horse Liberty circles with Parelli Instructor Russel Higgins
Click Here...Another performance by Parelli Master Instructor Silke Vallentin and her students
Click Here...Riding through town Bridleless
Click Here...Liberty on the beach with Parelli Professional Eric Berlanda of Murio, Siena Italy
Click Here...How good is your draw?
The presumption, at all times and under all circumstances, should always be that you are good enough, worthy enough, and lovable enough. And that you are exactly the right kind of person, in the right place, at the right time. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been instilled with such dreams in the first place.
It's not as if one could be bored enough, feel frustrated enough, or complain enough that their life would suddenly turn around. Doesn't work that way.
Whatever anyone "is," they become more of. And anyone can change what they become by thinking new thoughts.
Your desires, are my desires for you. Your dreams are my dreams. And so, your wisdom has been added to my own. You can do no wrong, there are no mistakes, and it’s all good.
Follow your heart, delight in your preferences. Approve of yourself. Declare your dream, demand it, and hold out your hands, expectantly. Banish your doubts, get off of your knees, and live as you were meant to. Because, you can, and this is all I’ve ever wanted for you.
Amy Dorland
2-Star Licensed Instructor
Parelli Natural Horsemanship
Click Here for NHRA Events and Clinics Calendar and available lesson dates with Amy
Click Here to purchase Parelli Equipment or Savvy Club membership and support your instructor. When you click from here, PNH will give Amy a small % towards her education.
