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Hello Happy Horse Riders,
Here's the latest news:
A reminder that I am traveling to study in the States at the end of September, which means you can't have lessons or workshops with me this Winter. Your last chance to learn is with the Clinics and Lessons that I am offering this summer. There are a few spots available, please check them out and sign up for the one that works for you and your horse. Amy Dorland Clinics Also, the September 10-12 clinic subject has changed to Happy Horse, Health and Happiness Retreat and Celebration. Only 6 spots are available, details are lower in the newsletter.
Here's the latest news:
A reminder that I am traveling to study in the States at the end of September, which means you can't have lessons or workshops with me this Winter. Your last chance to learn is with the Clinics and Lessons that I am offering this summer. There are a few spots available, please check them out and sign up for the one that works for you and your horse. Amy Dorland Clinics Also, the September 10-12 clinic subject has changed to Happy Horse, Health and Happiness Retreat and Celebration. Only 6 spots are available, details are lower in the newsletter.
Amy's July Thoughts: Horses don’t speak English and force is not a language. Horses respond to clear communication that they understand. If we want our horse to do something, it’s our responsibility to communicate in a way that makes sense to the horse, overriding our instincts to get impatient, frustrated or angry. Sometimes if we ask our horse to go from a trot to a canter and he doesn’t, we blame him for being disrespectful, willful or lazy - in fact, he is none of these. If he loves, trusts and respects us, he knows complying with our request is also in his best interest if we also learn to use and offer more softness, lighter cues and active neutral to create harmony in our partnership and tasks. Non-responsiveness can then be an indication that he doesn’t understand our cues or our way of communicating and clarity is required.
Sometimes if we have not been clear in our communication, our horse may do something other than what we requested but think he is doing what we asked for. Again, when this happens many riders think their horse is resisting and blame the horse. They become annoyed and see the horse as the problem. If however, the rider can then look inward as being the source of the problem, reconsider the quality of communication and make the appropriate change i.e. more increments, be lighter, release pressure faster, success and harmony can be achieved. Good leaders always strive to provide clear communication with the understanding that less is more and force (when danger is not a factor) has no place in excellent horse-human partnerships.
Click Here for photos from the Trail and Water Crossings Clinic
Click Here for photos from the Confidence Clinic
Click Here for photos from the HHRA Mountain trip
Here is part of my HHHL interview: HHHL asked Happy Horse Happy Life Instructors - How has Linda's new curriculum, "How To Talk Horse" changed or transformed your teaching, and what are the results you're seeing with your students? In this video snippet, we hear from Happy Horse Happy Life Instructor Amy Dorland. Click Here
I am still available to help with your Parelli Audition. I will video, coach, edit and send you a YouTube link, the cost is $100 per Savvy. Step #1, go to YouTube and search for Parelli Auditions that have passed for inspiration.
I will do virtual lessons with anyone who wants to send me a video, Cost is $25 for the first 10 minutes and $2 per minute after that. I will review your video and send back my thoughts to help you with any of your horsemanship struggles.
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. Click Here to see my calendar
HHHL Updates
There are many differences between the HHHL program from the PNH program. One way that I explain this is that Parelli starts with Friendly Game to develop confidence in the horse whereas Linda's Happy Horse program has 3 levels of learning before confidence is focused on. The HHHL curriculum pathway is Connection, Relaxation, Response and then Confidence. By the time you get to the 4th module, confidence is more easily established in your horse.
A new HHHL Website is coming. It will still be on the Mighty Networks platform but the site will be customized to our group's specific needs. The launch date is TBA. Meanwhile, please contact me if you are having trouble navigating the excellent information. Also, the first module of the "How To Talk Horse" curriculum is now available to every member. This is the module on Connection and makes a huge difference in your interactions with your horse. The Parking Spot is powerful medicine for your horse's emotional fitness. Speaking about emotional fitness, I am 1/2 way through Kristy Smith and Linda's collaborative book on Emotional Fitness, it is excellent and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a deeper connection and partnership with their horse.
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Arena Riding-Does your horse hate arenas? Does he do better outside the arena? Click Here to read this article by Linda
Trick or Treat-“Never give your horse treats.” How often have you heard that one? Click Here to read this article by Linda
Free for 2 weeks and included in your $19.95 USD monthly membership; Connection Module, Liberty Education and much more.
Why is Connection first so important? Click Here
Liberty Course Information: Click Here
Liberty Inspiration: Click Here
Click Here to sign up
Happy horse training - What do horses need? To bring out the best in a horse, we have to make sure their primary needs are met – mentally, emotionally, and physically. Obviously, they need water, shelter, proper feeding, and exercise; but what of their mental and emotional needs? This is where the biggest hurdles to ensuring a horse’s “happiness” exist. Until you know what is important to them, it is almost impossible to provide for their mental and emotional wellbeing. Horses need safety, comfort, and play, pretty much in that order and, it is our responsibility to provide that for them. For more details watch this video: Click Here
Happy Horse Happy Life YouTube channel
Linda has a YouTube channel! Get an inside look at the Happy Horse Happy Life Curriculum with Linda Parelli, and so much more!
Search: "Happy Horse Linda Parelli" or Click Here and subscribe.
HHHL Member Benefits
Ask Linda your horse question LIVE! As an HHHL member, you get the opportunity to connect monthly with Linda Live in her Zoom events.
If you are a member of HHHL, Click Here to watch a video about how to help an obedient horse find Connection.
Click Here to sign up for a free 2-week trial
Make sure if you are checking out the HHHL site that you click on the 3 lines in the left, top corner on your phone or the left-hand menu on your computer and navigate to Discovery or the Courses and Topics. that is where the focused learning part of the site is.
The Parelli Savvy Club remains a great resource for learning. Use Don Halladay's referral number and Click Here to join for $20 USD a month or shop Parelli for equipment with Don's link Click Here
You can also order halters and sticks from Leslie Stewart here in Canada. Click Here
Contact Leslie at pnhleslie@hotmail.com to place your order
There are many differences between the HHHL program from the PNH program. One way that I explain this is that Parelli starts with Friendly Game to develop confidence in the horse whereas Linda's Happy Horse program has 3 levels of learning before confidence is focused on. The HHHL curriculum pathway is Connection, Relaxation, Response and then Confidence. By the time you get to the 4th module, confidence is more easily established in your horse.
A new HHHL Website is coming. It will still be on the Mighty Networks platform but the site will be customized to our group's specific needs. The launch date is TBA. Meanwhile, please contact me if you are having trouble navigating the excellent information. Also, the first module of the "How To Talk Horse" curriculum is now available to every member. This is the module on Connection and makes a huge difference in your interactions with your horse. The Parking Spot is powerful medicine for your horse's emotional fitness. Speaking about emotional fitness, I am 1/2 way through Kristy Smith and Linda's collaborative book on Emotional Fitness, it is excellent and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a deeper connection and partnership with their horse.
Shop Happy Horse: Click Here
Arena Riding-Does your horse hate arenas? Does he do better outside the arena? Click Here to read this article by Linda
Trick or Treat-“Never give your horse treats.” How often have you heard that one? Click Here to read this article by Linda
Free for 2 weeks and included in your $19.95 USD monthly membership; Connection Module, Liberty Education and much more.
Why is Connection first so important? Click Here
Liberty Course Information: Click Here
Liberty Inspiration: Click Here
Click Here to sign up
Happy horse training - What do horses need? To bring out the best in a horse, we have to make sure their primary needs are met – mentally, emotionally, and physically. Obviously, they need water, shelter, proper feeding, and exercise; but what of their mental and emotional needs? This is where the biggest hurdles to ensuring a horse’s “happiness” exist. Until you know what is important to them, it is almost impossible to provide for their mental and emotional wellbeing. Horses need safety, comfort, and play, pretty much in that order and, it is our responsibility to provide that for them. For more details watch this video: Click Here
Happy Horse Happy Life YouTube channel
Linda has a YouTube channel! Get an inside look at the Happy Horse Happy Life Curriculum with Linda Parelli, and so much more!
Search: "Happy Horse Linda Parelli" or Click Here and subscribe.
HHHL Member Benefits
Ask Linda your horse question LIVE! As an HHHL member, you get the opportunity to connect monthly with Linda Live in her Zoom events.
If you are a member of HHHL, Click Here to watch a video about how to help an obedient horse find Connection.
Click Here to sign up for a free 2-week trial
Make sure if you are checking out the HHHL site that you click on the 3 lines in the left, top corner on your phone or the left-hand menu on your computer and navigate to Discovery or the Courses and Topics. that is where the focused learning part of the site is.
The Parelli Savvy Club remains a great resource for learning. Use Don Halladay's referral number and Click Here to join for $20 USD a month or shop Parelli for equipment with Don's link Click Here
You can also order halters and sticks from Leslie Stewart here in Canada. Click Here
Contact Leslie at pnhleslie@hotmail.com to place your order
Sugary Bits
Sugar did well on the mountain trip and her new muscles are supporting her body nicely. She is also looking forward to supporting students in Thunder Bay this winter when I am in South Carolina with Tyson.
Sugar did well on the mountain trip and her new muscles are supporting her body nicely. She is also looking forward to supporting students in Thunder Bay this winter when I am in South Carolina with Tyson.Tyson's Tales
Tyson gave me a beautiful flying lead change when I was riding on the mountain trip at Karen's place. He was also very athletic when traveling downhill and decided to buck and kick at Sugar (who I was ponying).
Ponying is not Tyson's strongest skill, he likes to have his space to himself. We had many great times on this mountain trip.
Watch a video of Tyson having fun with a Liberty Figure 8...Click Here
Tyson gave me a beautiful flying lead change when I was riding on the mountain trip at Karen's place. He was also very athletic when traveling downhill and decided to buck and kick at Sugar (who I was ponying).
Ponying is not Tyson's strongest skill, he likes to have his space to himself. We had many great times on this mountain trip.Watch a video of Tyson having fun with a Liberty Figure 8...Click Here
Amy Dorland Clinics
I am taking bookings for 2022
Available for booking 2 or more days contact me for dates in August and September
Hosts can earn their clinic spot and get private lessons, contact Amy for more information. 4 students minimum in the Edmonton area and 6 students minimum are needed if I would be traveling over 2 hours in Alberta (mileage may apply). Clinics outside of Alberta can book for 4 or more days, instead of paying travel costs. (minimum 6 students per day)
Be a successful, empowered student!
Progress your learning over 3 or more days, advance your connection, relaxation and confidence faster and have more fun with your horse!!
Get out of your comfort zone and expand your savvy in new locations. Happy Horse Happy Life education delves deeper into areas of special interest like horse behavior, psychology, rider education, connection, equine gymnastics, and better riding.
Click Here for the Calendar
July 23-25
Obstacle Focus and Working Equitation Education
Overcoming Obstacles and Introduction to Working Equitation Ease of Handling Clinic
Basic, Progressing and Advanced levels
Increase your partnership and Savvy with the purpose of obstacles and Working Equitation. 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. On the last days, we will ride a Working Equitation Ease of Handling Course
4 spots available
Location: Donna and Aram's Natural Playground, Near Jarvie, AB Click Here for a map
Clinic Cost: $300 for 18 hours of instruction
Camping and Facility: $15 per night includes pen, $10 more for power payable to Donna
Pen: $10 per night or day payable to Donna
Auditing: $20 per day
$50 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot in the Clinic
Register with Amy: amy.dorland@gmail.com
Click Here for Photos from 2021
September 10-12, 2022 **Clinic Subject Change**
Happy Horse, Happy Life Focus
Happy Horse, Health and Happiness Retreat and Celebration
Basic, Progressing and Advanced levels
At this Clinic, we will deeply study connection and communication with our horse on the ground and in the saddle in the arena, in the obstacle course and on the trail. As well, we will explore Fascia Release for us, Partnership Riding for Harmony, Reiki Meditation and to ensure we stay healthy and happy physically and mentally so we can ride for many more years.
- 12 hours of Happy Horse Instruction over 3 days, (4 hours per day)
- Happy Life breakout sessions on Fascia Release, Rieke for you and your horse and we will celebrate our successes, center our goals and connect to the future.
Bring a yoga mat and your fascia release ball if you have one. (I have balls to sell or lend)
6 spots available
Location: Donna and Aram's Natural Playground, Near Jarvie, AB Click Here for a map
Clinic Cost: $300 for 18 hours of instruction
Camping and Facility: $15 per night includes pen, $10 more for power payable to Donna
Pen: $10 per night or day payable to Donna
Auditing: $20 per day
$50 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot in the Clinic
Register with Amy: amy.dorland@gmail.com
Click Here for Photos from 2020
Possibly October 1-3, 2022 I can stop in and teach on my way down to the states
Thunder Bay Clinic, Workshops and Private Lessons
Basic, Progressing and Advanced levels
Location: Grace Equestrian Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario
6 days of Happy Horse Horsemanship with a Clinic, Group Workshops and Private lessons
Contact:
Click Here for Photos from 2019
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. Mileage may apply
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
Alberta Happy Horse Events
If you want to host an Alberta Happy Horse event Email Me
It doesn't matter if you study under another instructor or program, if enjoy a Happy Horse, then please join us on our journey of knowledge and fun.
All Events will follow Covid-19 protocols as they are at the date of the event
August 13-14, 2022
Grizzly Bear Coulee Ride and Fun Cowboy Challenge
Location: North of Wainwright, Alberta Click Here for Google Map
Cost: TBA
This event is put on by the Alberta Donkey and Mule Club and our group has been invited to join.
Click Here for photos from 2021
Contact Russ to join: mules780@gmail.com
September 7 - 8, 2022
Full Moon Ride
Ride out at 7:00 pm to experience the beauty of riding at night under a full moon. The ride takes place in harvested fields so the footing is good. We will ride till about 10:00 pm. Dress warm, this event is weather dependent.
Places will be available to camp overnight in a camper or LQ trailer.
Click Here for photos from 2021
Contact Amy to join: amy.dorland@gmail.com
If you want to host an Alberta Happy Horse event Email Me
It doesn't matter if you study under another instructor or program, if enjoy a Happy Horse, then please join us on our journey of knowledge and fun.
All Events will follow Covid-19 protocols as they are at the date of the event
August 13-14, 2022
Grizzly Bear Coulee Ride and Fun Cowboy Challenge
Location: North of Wainwright, Alberta Click Here for Google Map
Cost: TBA
This event is put on by the Alberta Donkey and Mule Club and our group has been invited to join.
Click Here for photos from 2021
Contact Russ to join: mules780@gmail.com
September 7 - 8, 2022
Full Moon Ride
Ride out at 7:00 pm to experience the beauty of riding at night under a full moon. The ride takes place in harvested fields so the footing is good. We will ride till about 10:00 pm. Dress warm, this event is weather dependent.
Places will be available to camp overnight in a camper or LQ trailer.
Click Here for photos from 2021
Contact Amy to join: 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 or Natural Horsemanship items you have for sale and Natural Horsemanship trained horses to sell.
From Brittany: Horse for sale, Dandy, 21 year old, one eyed QH gelding. Up to date on feet, teeth and deworming. Has had natural horsemanship training, is great to saddle, rides in a hackamore or halter. Has been a pasture horse for the last 5-10 years. Took him for a short trail ride last summer and he did great. Loves to hang out with my younger cousins so I’m thinking he may enjoy therapy or lessons at the right place. He would also be good for someone learning natural horsemanship. Does have some quirks that could potentially be worked on. I don’t have the time or attention to give him right now. $2500 OBO
Contact Email: Indi.tigz@gmail.com or Text: 780-868-1918
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 or Natural Horsemanship items you have for sale and Natural Horsemanship trained horses to sell.
From Brittany: Horse for sale, Dandy, 21 year old, one eyed QH gelding. Up to date on feet, teeth and deworming. Has had natural horsemanship training, is great to saddle, rides in a hackamore or halter. Has been a pasture horse for the last 5-10 years. Took him for a short trail ride last summer and he did great. Loves to hang out with my younger cousins so I’m thinking he may enjoy therapy or lessons at the right place. He would also be good for someone learning natural horsemanship. Does have some quirks that could potentially be worked on. I don’t have the time or attention to give him right now. $2500 OBO
Contact Email: Indi.tigz@gmail.com or Text: 780-868-1918
Education Things to think about....
Click Here...Podcast with Linda, What we owe our horses
Click Here...Sleep deprivation in horses
Click Here...The Art of Getting Your Horse Ready, By Linda Parelli
Click Here...Maine high school student creates an antibiotic alternative for horses
Click Here...What I consider to be true collection, by John Saint Ryan
Click Here...Supporting the Suspensory Ligaments with Tape
How Interesting Funny or thought-provoking....
Click Here...Singing with a goat
Click Here...Stay seated when your horse urinates
Click Here...The Rules of ‘Poopspection’
Click Here...Pool Time
Click Here...Judgy Cat Rates Horses
Click Here...5 Tips For Communicating With Animals
Click Here...Feeding Beet Pulp Does Not Add Choke Risk...?
Inspiration
Click Here...You haven't seen a horse self-load like this!
Click Here...This herd of wild horses are all rescues
Click Here...Real rocking horses
Click Here...The Most Difficult thing to Teach a Horse
Click Here...Mounting with barrels
Click Here...Best pony ever
True, it's not always easy to imagine places you've never been but dream of going; owning things you've never had but dream of having; and being the type of horse person you've never been but aspire to be.
Don't be afraid. You needn't slay the beast or scale the entire mountain. That's not how it's done. You only need to move your dream through each day.
Think of the distance you've already covered. Focus on your strengths. Let each new step remind you of your freedom. Let your every breath remind you of your power. Seek out friends and mentors; they're anxious to help.
You're not alone. You're understood. This road has been walked before. Dance life's dance, just a few steps at a time, and in the wink of an eye you will wonder to yourself, "What beast, what mountain? Was I having a dream?"
In case you were wondering, right now, in the unseen, all bets are on your continued inevitable success.
All's fair in love and dreams, especially yours.
Your Dreams are my Dreams!
Click Here...This herd of wild horses are all rescues
Click Here...Real rocking horses
Click Here...The Most Difficult thing to Teach a Horse
Click Here...Mounting with barrels
Click Here...Best pony ever
True, it's not always easy to imagine places you've never been but dream of going; owning things you've never had but dream of having; and being the type of horse person you've never been but aspire to be.
Don't be afraid. You needn't slay the beast or scale the entire mountain. That's not how it's done. You only need to move your dream through each day.
Think of the distance you've already covered. Focus on your strengths. Let each new step remind you of your freedom. Let your every breath remind you of your power. Seek out friends and mentors; they're anxious to help.
You're not alone. You're understood. This road has been walked before. Dance life's dance, just a few steps at a time, and in the wink of an eye you will wonder to yourself, "What beast, what mountain? Was I having a dream?"
In case you were wondering, right now, in the unseen, all bets are on your continued inevitable success.
All's fair in love and dreams, especially yours.
Your Dreams are my Dreams!
Amy Dorland
Class 3 Senior Instructor/Mentor
Happy Horse, Happy Life
Click Here for Alberta Happy Horse Events and Clinics Calendar and available lesson dates with Amy
Class 3 Senior Instructor/Mentor
Happy Horse, Happy Life
Click Here for Alberta Happy Horse Events and Clinics Calendar and available lesson dates with Amy
