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Re: [RC] Parelli/Tao of Horses/mental fitness - Elizabeth ChaseWow, I loved that book. I agree with what you gleaned about her comments on various trainers.... and there may be a level of rapport such as LK describes that is achievable... I don't know .... yet. I can only go by my own experiences that others may view as 'wierd' or 'mystical'. I had a chance to visit with Linda Parelli about the human psychology angle... and her feedback to me was that they can teach about the horse, what they have discovered that works... what the human does with that information is up to each individual's choice. I postulated that like most 'issues', each person needs to become self-aware, to realize the potential for change, for growth, before the possibility for growth or change becomes possible. Then, the course of that change or growth depends on many factors as to whether it will be a positive or not-so-positive outcome. (One can illustrate that with the shopaholic, the alcholic, the workaholic, the yarnaholic, the person that reads or stays on the computer to avoid interaction with 'reality'.... extreme examples to be sure.... ) The trainers/instructors, etc are not therapist, psychologists or lifestyle coaches.... and yes they do carefully and purposefully skirt that territory, which is why I will not be a PNH professional. I like the niche of being a growth/change facilitator and helping a person find the resources to help themselves. I may have to become at least a one-star, though, in order to even legally talk about PNH or use PNH-simulations with my clients. Linda indicated to me that she liked my take on being a bridge to help others. Maybe I'll reread the Tao of Horses for a bit of spiritual inspiration... Liz --- Sheila_Larsen@xxxxxxx wrote: I am reading the Tao of Horses and what I just finished reading was her discussion on how many trainers, including Parelli and other natural horsemanship type people, have all these very good techniques but fail or are scared of addressing the emotional and mental fitness of the people working/playing with the horses. She states that Parelli mentions that people need to be emotional fit (collected I believe is his term) but doesn't state how to achieve it. The instructors may have it but the instructors may not have the skill or are scared to address the issue for fear of opening Pandora's box. I am fortunate in that my last instructor and my current instructor have been very aware of the importance of the rider's emotional/mental fitness in dealing with horses. Anyway, it is an interesting and imo valid concept and opens up a whole new dimension in the relationship with one's horse. I know it is something most of us are aware of but being aware and really putting our awareness to use is sometimes two different things. As for the book, I am half way through it and can recommend it. There were parts I slogged/skimmed through because at this point in my life I wasn't interested in that part of her discussion, but she has some interesting insights and a capable way of explaining her ideas. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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