Chris Cox's daughter needs prayer.

Please keep Chris Cox and his family in your prayers, his daughter was kicked in the head by a horse yesterday. From what I have read she has a skull fracture and a broken jaw, but is stable. My prayers go to the family!

Isn't she cute!

WOW! WHAT A PARELLI LESSON I HAD! A NOVEL, LOL.

Wow, what an eye opener I had last night! And what fun my boys and I had last night! Meggie Andrews Parelli professional showed up at perfect time and we got started right away. I knew, I wanted to ride Enzo last night. Since I have been having a hard time with Enzo understanding forward more than 4 steps at a time. With then a long pause till Enzo moves again. And then I get confused of what to do and that never helps the situation. So I made sure Enzo was all saddled and ready to go when Meggie got there. We went and Played with the Parelli games on the 22 foot line first to warm us both up. I got help with my Parelli Figure 8 game. I am still too slow and need to direct the NOSE sooner. Then, I worked on the Parelli S pattern and things went great. We then worked on falling leaf Parelli pattern. I really learned a lot on this. Because I found out that I am not disengaging Enzo's hindquarters at all. I was basically trying to make it an S pattern but walking forward and that doesn't work. We also worked on Enzo cantering on the 22 foot line for longer periods of time. Meggie gave me strategies to keep Enzo motivated. Then we got to the riding. Enzo sidepased over to the fence to pick me up and never moved. What a good boy! Meggie asked me show her my phases of asking Enzo forward. I pick up the reins, I am looking up and looking where I want to go, I use all 4 cheeks, then my thighs, then my calf's, then I use my micate rein to cause commotion behind me, then I touch Enzo on the back end with micate rein if needed. Most of the time Enzo will walk forward by all 4 cheeks or sometimes commotion behind me. Meggie did notice how nice Enzo walks off, but doesn't walk very far. Meggie then asked me to go through all my phases again but faster. I did and Enzo moved just fine but again only 4 steps. Meggie said, make sure you are picking a SPOT you want to go to. Basically Parelli point to point. I made sure I really knew my spot and went through my phases again. This time Enzo went to the spot. It was slow, but we got there!!!!! Meggie had me practice farther and farther away spots and if Enzo stopped while getting there. Then I need to ask again fast and go through my phases faster. Before I would just let Enzo stop and I really didn't know what to do and I would pet him and hang out. Then I would go through my phases again slowly. I also noticed that if I really have a FOCUS of where I really want to go and once Enzo gets there, I take all the pressure off. It gives Enzo a clear idea of what I want. And when we get there and I release all the pressure of thinking we are on a mission. Enzo starts to get the idea we really have a job! I can even give Enzo grass once I get to my point. But Enzo is very food motivated so I just have to make sure the grass idea is still my idea and not his eventually. I told Meggie I was all good for tonight with Enzo and riding. Since I don't ride him that long either, due to his age. I then got off and we let Enzo go for the evening:)

Next on the list was Kapin. I knew my main thing for Kaspin was trailer loading. I have gotten Kaspin where he can load onto the trailer all by himself very nice and come off very nice. But I have a slant load and I have been teaching Kaspin to load into the front stall and then I need to close the slant gate behind him. That is where my problems are. Kaspin is still not confident having the slant load closed on him. Kaspin then wants to fly out. I can load Kaspin with 2 people and basically make Kaspin stay on the trailer, while someone else shuts the slant gate and the door. But I want to do it all by myself and I want Kaspin 100% confident in the trailer with slant and doors shut. So Meggie helped me with Kaspin. I am to have Kaspin only get in with one or two front feet and then I ask him to come off. Not Kaspin deciding when to come off on his own. I should get kaspin really good at going back and forth. Maybe with 1 foot in then eventually 3 feet in and then back off again. I am sure that will help us tons. I also showed Meggie I would practice opening and closing the slant gate and the back door. And when Kapsin wants to get off, I let him off.  Meaning, if Kaspin gets worried about the slant or the door. I don't slam them shut and make Kaspin stay on! Meggie said, that was perfect, but she would stop swinging the doors before Kaspin feels the need to get off. AHHH HHAA,  great idea! So the next time I do trailer load practice with Kaspin. I will swing the doors and get Kaspin off the trailer before he thinks of coming off. Yeahhhh!!!

In the beginning of our lesson, I asked Meggie to really watch the horsenality of my horses. I say Kaspin is an LBI that can go RBI and I wanted to make sure I was correct? Meggie confirmed I am correct, yeah.  Now with Enzo I have been a bit confused. When I first purchased Enzo I got a horsenality test done on him and he came back as an LBE. Which I figured being super young made sense. As I have owned Enzo his feet have gotten much slower. Which makes me think Enzo is going to be more LBI. But after our lesson Meggie informed me that Enzo still is innately LBE!!!!!! WOW, was I surprised. I guess, I shouldn't be surprised! But I guess, in the back of my head I was really hoping Enzo would be LBI instead. Because my last horse was an LBI and I am just used to this type of horse an they usually don't move too much. Meaning safe. Lucky for me though Enzo is an LBE with low spirit. Meaning he still wont run as a far as an Arabian when spooked! Which is good for me to hear!!! But this means I really need to get more interesting for Enzo and keep his mind even more entertained, than I have been doing. That was another reason Enzo's feet don't really move as much as he would like. Enzo is bored at times and I need to keep my games changing more and keep them interesting more. I noticed with the lesson with Meggie we really had Enzo move his feet and really used his brain and Enzo loved it! It was really cool to see Enzo like this! Wow, a lot to chew on!!!!!

So of the whole evening the most that blew me away was wow, I really do own an LBE!

Keep it natural, Janine, Enzo and Kaspin!

Parelli Lesson tonight!

I am pretty excited I am going to have a 2 hour lesson tonight with my 2 boys! With my Parelli instructor Meggie Andrews!!! I'll have to let you know how it goes!!! Janine

Enzo nose pics June 11th 2012 update.

So this is what Enzo's nose looks like now. His injury happened Aril 30th, 2012. The cut on the nose is finally healed at least. The bump is smaller and over the next year or so?  I hope for the lump to get even smaller! I hope! AND Enzo please stay out of trouble!! Love your mom! 

Front view of course.

Side view of course, LOL.

Please click LIKE for our Parelli Columbus Tour Video!

Ok, we are now on ParelliTube!!!!! Please watch this Link and PLEASE CLICK LIKE! The video with the most LIKES wins!!!!! Thanks, Janine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgIhmSti4Cc&feature=em-uploademail

Parelli contest rules:
http://www.parellinaturalhorsetraining.com/become-a-social-media-superstar-and-win-at-the-parelli-horse-and-soul-tour/?utm_source=FBPNH_Wall&utm_medium=SM&utm_campaign=FBPNH

Parelli Horse and Soul Tour Columbus, Ohio 2012 VIDEO

My best friend Kim Veenstra and I created this video at the Columbus, OH Parelli Soul and Horse Tour this past weekend. We really had a fun time making this video and I hope you enjoy it as well. We will be entering in the video contest(I listed rules below) that the Parelli's are offering also. Even if we don't win! We learned so much this weekend, met new friends, and left with more great horse knowledge!!! Please enjoy!



Parelli contest rules. http://www.parellinaturalhorsetraining.com/become-a-social-media-superstar-and-win-at-the-parelli-horse-and-soul-tour/?utm_source=FBPNH_Wall&utm_medium=SM&utm_campaign=FBPNH

Keep it natural, Janine

Parelli horse and Soul Tour was sooo much fun!

Ok, I rotated these pics in my computer. But when I upload them to the blog, they turn sideways again! Computers, why!! Either way, here are some Parelli Hour and Soul Tour pics from Columbus OH. The pictures are not my best. Lighting was very dark and my camera was having issues with the focus. A little while later my camera stopped taking pictures at all! I now found out my lens is broke and that is why all the problems. I am at work and will post more later. Enjoy and click on pic to enlarge.

Pat Parelli and Slider.

Jesse and his son.

Sales area.

Crowd!

Parelli Bridles.

Cool Parelli stuff for sale.

Pretty!

Slider's freeze brand.

Pat and Slider

Jake and Newton.

Lovely Atwood Ranch freeze brand. I love these horses(quarter horses and their farm).

Jake and Newton.

Pat winked at me taking this pic.

Pat and Slider

Off to Columbus OH. Yipppeeee! Parelli here I come!

I'll post my fun when I am back!!!! Very excited!!! Can you tell!!!
http://www.parellinaturalhorsetraining.com/horse-and-soul-2012-parelli-usa-horse-training-tour/

Enzo nose update May 20th 2012

Enzo's nose is slowly healing more. I really hope over time the bump will go away. Right now it kind of looks like a large horse zit, LOL. What do you think???? And I hope all of you are doing great! Janine and Enzo!

 You can see the bump/knot on the left side of nose.

 Yawning, because of course a hard day!!!

 Enjoying a great roll after some Parelli play and a bath.

 Left side of face, you can see bump on nose.

 Cut on nose still healing as well.

Right side of face looks pretty normal. 

Sad news, but please pass the word.

Parelli trained Tall 15'2 7 yr old Haflinger G for Sale - $3400, price negotiable, (Highland MI)

I was to have my own property this year, and due to economy it now won't happen! I absolutely

hate to do this but, I have to sell one of my horses VERY sadly (since I
currently pay board on 2 horses). So I have chosen to sell "Kaspin" my TALL
registered Haflinger gelding, 15'2 hands, always barefoot. Kaspin is Parelli
Level 1/2 on line, and Level 1/2 with riding. I am looking for a patient, but
confident, preferably Level 2 Parelli student for Kaspin. As Kapsin is a
LBI(Left brain introvert) that can be sometimes  independent and is very smart/fast
learner! But Kaspin can sometimes go RBI(Right brain introvert) and needs
someone who is patient with him also. Once he will connect with his
human/partner he will do anything for you! He absolutely loves me and it will be
so hard for me to let him go. For Sale 3,400.00 price negotiable, only serious inquires please.
Here are You Tube videos of Kaspin and I am also on Parelli Connect. Sire is
Aircommander Sac. Dam is Carmen Tof. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJGT0GsXdp8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhS_qyAGzIA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM8NRjzWyWs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xveg3U1_S3I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPeUcRQArrE

Thanks, Janine   

Looking better, I think?

These are new pictures from this past Friday night. The vet was out Thursday night and she still thinks this might have all been an abscess. We did not take x-rays since the vet felt really confident in her diagnosis and didn't want to wast my money. We can always do x-rays later if I still feel we need to? I am sure hoping it heals and if I am lucky there might not be a lump left behind??? Even with an abscess sometimes it can still leave a lump. Still seems like there was some sort of trauma to the nose? Tree branch, hoof, who knows? But there is a ton of inflammation and the bone can leave scar tissue. So time will tell and I will just have to see! I am also using my red light therapy and homeopathic meds on Enzo's nose. I figured it cannot hurt! Here are the pictures below.

 The cut left behind on Enzo's nose(left side of face)

 Right side of nose, you just see a lump.

 Full head shot with camera flash.

 Full head shot with no flash on camera.

 I have also been putting poultice on his nose every night to help with the swelling. Enzo looks like a lifeguard!!!

Enzo patiently starring for his cookie before he gets to go back outside! 

So do you think it looks any better? Janine and Enzo

NO. It's not a MOOSE! But it might be new name!

Oh Enzo! What did you do now? As you can see my lovely horse Enzo has decided he wants to look like a Moose! We are not sure if Enzo got kicked, has an abscess, or something else?? Vet is coming Thursday night to take x-rays if things don't look any better. This started sometime late Saturday night. We are currently treating for a kick and for abscess currently. And the vet wanted to give the medications some time and see if the nose changes any? Then, like I mentioned, if nothing changes by Thursday eve? Then we will do x-rays and we will go from there.

                                       
Enzo getting a mud mask! No it's poultice, LOL. 
Wish us luck, Janine and Enzo!