"In the process of teaching people how to develop natural horsemanship skills, I discovered a very important side effect. My students started riding their horses more often. They started ‘playing’ with them as often as they could. There was this spark of renewed interest, which developed into something much greater. Their enthusiasm returned! They were having a great time and learning by leaps and bounds. It doesn’t matter if your preference is English, Western, Endurance, Polo, Racing or bareback on the trails. It doesn’t matter if you want to compete or not, if you are professional or not. My program is not about costumes and rules. It’s about getting really good with horses."
- Pat Parelli
"Like many, I’d dreamed of owning my own horse since I was a kid. When I finally got one at 27, years of riding lessons had taught me how to tack up and go riding, but something was missing. Developing a relationship with my horse, having fun with her, having her want to be with me and do things with me and for me…Todd and Maureen Owens gave me that. My OTTB was and still can be high-headed, bracy and reactive, but she’s getting better every day. Parelli has given me the tools to have better feel and to be able to read my horse’s feedback. I’m thankful to be a Parelli student and proud to say I’m working towards my Level 3."
- Parelli Student