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Recommended Equipment...
The following equipment is recommended based on the level of study
in which you wish to take lessons. While some equipment is
optional, and will be marked below as such, the non-optional
equipment is really required to be successful in your studies...
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Level 1 (Beginner) Equipment
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Rope Halter (Required) |
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The hand tied Rope Halter is essential for proper communication
with your horse! It has knots tied in strategic locations
that reinforce our slightest requests. The loop for attaching lines hangs below the jaw and
acts as a hinge. The halter should be made from soft, high quality
yachting rope, which
offers the ultimate in softness and strength.
You may purchase a Rope Halter from one of the following online
sites:
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12ft Lead Rope (Required) |
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The 12-foot Lead Rope is essential for safety and proper
communications, because it allows enough length to control your
horse in almost all situations and the soft pliable material
conveys your slightest request. It is made from high
quality yachting braid that is smooth, flexible and resistant to
sweat. It has a sturdy swivel snap that prevents the rope
from twisting and improves feel and features a latigo popper.
You may purchase a 12ft Lead Rope from one of the following
online sites:
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4ft Training Stick with 6ft String (Required) |
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The Training Stick and String are essentially an extension to
your arm, which is essential in allowing you to seem bigger than
you are to your horse. This greatly enhances the training
exercises by allowing you to be where you need to be faster and
with greater safety! The non-flex design of the stick gives you
more feel, accuracy and options on the ground. When
riding, it teaches your horse about supporting reins, leg
queues, and more. It features: leather loop; rubber handle
for non-slip, comfortable grip.
You may purchase a 4ft Training Stick and 6ft String from one of the following
online sites:
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Natural Hackamore (Optional) |
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While the Natural Hackamore is a nice addition to your Natural
Horsemanship collection, this same configuration can be achieved
by adding clip-on reins to your Rope Halter and 12ft Lead
Rope... Therefore, this item is optional, and additional
links to clip-on reins will be included below. The Natural
Hackamore is lightweight, soft, strong, and facilitates ground
skills as well as riding. It features: high quality
yachting braid; loop rein and 12-foot lead in one.
You may purchase a Natural Hackamore from one of the following
online sites:
You may purchase a Clip-on Reins from one of the
following online sites:
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Level 1 Home Study Kit
(Highly Recommended) |
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Level 1 is where true "horse savvy" begins. It creates
a positive balance of trust and respect, eliminating many common
problems and safety issues people encounter with their horses.
The Level 1 Home Study Kit Includes: Coaching DVDs (six
disks, over 14.5 hours of coaching, demos and lectures), Seven
Level 1 Pocket Guides, Success Map and Log Book (to track your
progress and keep you motivated), Audio CD (to connect you with
the "Six Keys of Success"), Level 1 Theory Guide and Level 2
Prep Guide.
You may purchase a Level 1 Home Study Kit from the following
online site:
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Parelli Success Series DVDs
(Optional, but Highly
Recommended for all Levels) |
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Linda and Pat Parelli share their revolutionary keys to
success with horses in this extraordinary new 10 DVD collection.
Each DVD presents a concentrated version of the Parelli
Natural Horsemanship Program concepts. Both the novice
rider and advanced equestrian will discover new and surprising
insights into the horse-human relationship. Watch as Linda
and Pat Parelli ride and work with their own amazing horses, to
deliver precise techniques, strategies, and principles using
equine psychology to achieve incredible results and produce
braver, smarter and more athletic horses.
You may purchase the Success Seried DVDs from the following
online site:
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Level 2 (Intermediate) Equipment
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22ft Lead Line (Required) |
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The 22ft Lead Line is used to teach horses
from greater distances and allows difficult horses more "drift."
Features include: smooth, high quality yachting braid; carabiner
clip; 2-inch ring for quick release; and latigo popper.
You may purchase a 22ft Lead Line from one of the following online
sites:
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Bareback Pad (Optional) |
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The Bareback Pad will prove invaluable to
you as you develop an independent seat. With a felt
under-pad and suede leather surface, the Bareback Pad is
comfortable for you and your horse. It has a sturdy leather
handle and D-rings with latigos to fit a western style cinch
(cinch not included).
You may purchase a Bareback Pad from one of the following online
sites:
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Level 2 Home Study Kit
(Highly Recommended) |
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A new Level 2 Home Study Kit is currently under development,
and is expected to be released in the August/September
timeframe! This item will be updated as soon as it is
available!
You may soon purchase a Level 2 Home Study Kit from the following
online site:
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Level 3 (Advanced) Equipment
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45ft Line (Required) |
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The lay of this 3/8 inch diameter, nylon
lariat is deliberately softened for horse handling. It has
life, sensitivity, lightness and is fitted with a brass hondo
for slip and release. Includes carabiner clip to attach to
halter.
You may purchase a 45ft Lead Line from the following online
site:
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Level 2 Home Study Kit
(Highly Recommended) |
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A new Level 3 Home Study Kit is currently under development,
and is expected to be released in the August/September
timeframe! This item will be updated as soon as it is
available!
You may soon purchase a Level 3 Home Study Kit from the following
online site:
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