Parelli Natural Horsemanship

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The Parelli Method of horse training teaches expertise and success with horses based on the way horses relate and communicate in their natural world – hence the term “natural horsemanship.”

The natural approach to horse training is effective with all horse breeds, all disciplines and all styles of riding including Western, dressage, jumping, cross country, drag hunting, polo, racing, or simply happy hacking. It’s been embraced worldwide by horsemen and women of all disciplines and skill levels, from first-time beginners to international competitors and Olympic medalists.

Based on respect for and love of horses – and understanding horse nature and psychology – the Parelli method enables anyone at any level to have fun with horses and achieve amazing results...naturally. Parelli horse training avoids using force, fear, harsh bits or mechanical training aids in favor of love, language and leadership or, said another way: relationship, communication and trustworthiness.

The Parelli method allows horse lovers at all levels and disciplines to achieve success without force, partnership without dominance, teamwork without fear, willingness without intimidation, and harmony without coercion.

Gretchen Arndt

Gretchen is a 2 Star Parelli Professional.

Gretchen's youth was spent in the barn, enjoying the company of Arabian horses. She trained primarily in dressage and showed to a Regional Top 5 as a youth. During college, horses continued to draw her interest. She was a member of the equestrian team at Truman State University as she earned a B.S. in Agriculture and a minor in Equine Science. During and after college, Gretchen worked with Tammi Jay and other professional Arabian performance trainers. She has Regional and National experience in several disciplines, including Western pleasure, Hunt, Dressage, and Saddleseat. In 2003, she was introduced to Parelli Natural Horsemanship, and began an incredible journey towards really understanding the horse. Her focus changed as she attended the Parelli International Study Center in 2004 and 2005. In 2009, she graduated Level 3, and completed an Externship in Pat Parelli's Mastery program. Now a Two Star Parelli Professional, Gretchen can help students at all levels and in all disciplines build a better relationship with their horses.

Gretchen offers private instruction and small group instruction.

Michelle Manshardt

Michelle is a 2 Star Parelli Professional.

Michelle has been teaching Natural Horsemanship and dressage for the last 11 years, having been introduced to the Parelli system in 1997, even before there were Levels packs! Prior to her complete immersion into the Parelli program, Michelle started out showing Arabians in a variety of disciplines. She worked for several nationally competitive barns, training horses that won National titles in Dressage, Show Hack, Hunter Pleasure and Hunter O/F.

She attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO, where she was president of the Prince of Wales Club (the oldest continuously-run equine club) for two years and also managed the annual three-day long charity horse show for two years. After graduating with a BS in Equine Business Management in 2000, Michelle returned to southern AZ and dove headlong into studying dressage. She was an officer in the Tucson Dressage Club for 5 years and also helped organize and graduated from the year-long USDF “L” program for judge training, judging many local level shows. Outside of dressage she taught Pony Club meetings and helped manage a 30,000 acre cow/calf operation in the summers.

In 2004, Michelle delved into the Parelli Program and hasn’t looked back! She has participated in and coordinated many clinics for three different Parelli Professionals and has spent a total of 30 weeks studying at the Parelli centers, including graduating with distinction from the Extern program and subsequently being invited into the Mastery program. Michelle would love to help you on the next leg of your horsemanship journey!

THE PARELLI

PROFESSIONAL'S PROMISE

RELATIONSHIP FIRST

I promise to put my relationship with you, my student, first.

And I promise to help you put the relationship with your horse first.

Rather than perfecting the task we will care more about

confidence, trust, motivation and willingness...as true horsemen do.

FOUR SAVVYS

I promise to help you become well-rounded in your savvy

both on the ground and riding.

to prepare you for success at every level,

to read your horse, understand his Horsenality and

develop your savvy skills OnLine, in Liberty, in Freestyle and Finesse.

NEVERENDING SELF-IMPROVEMENT

I promise to inspire and support your quest for never ending self-improvement.

The Parelli Pathway and Savvy Club will guide you to success and

help you measure your progress every step of the way.