Student Reviews

What are the students saying?

Just to keep you updated… We had a trail ride yesterday, and we trailered our horses to where we were going. And guess what?!! I now just point his nose in, throw the rope over his back and in he goes!! Marie-France’ horse was in first and Willy second. I already had practiced loading him, but just by ourselves. It was the first time we actually went somewhere with another horse on the trailer. I was SO proud of myself. Easy in and easy out! The others could not get over it! I was jumping for joy!! Thanks alot for coaching me.
Marsha T.

What an interesting day!! Things went fabulous. The connection on catching and bringing her back was amazing. We spent time on the cloverleaf and found a big threshold at the gate that leads to the trail. We have lots to do again, and I am really looking forward to our next time together. This was all so huge! I can’t imagine what we’ll get done next. Sincerely,
Kari B.

I think you are a natural leader and model the 7 Keys to Success almost effortlessly. You set the bar pretty high!  Geneviève, you are the wind beneath my wings. My wagon is securely hitched to yours.
Melody B., Manitoba

Again, thanks for your help with Drottning. She has made it clear to me that I have forgotten to love her and therefore had lost her confidence. So now I am spending time petting her quietly and going for walks, and then doing like you said to do with a youngster, working on one thing at a time and looking for quality. She now looks at me comfortably with two eyes. Still bracey but making progress every day, and she has a great catching game. She can catch me no matter how fast I run or hide! I have also stopped micromanaging Lokkadis and it has brought back her enthusiasm and approval. That was great teaching!
Janet F.

You are a very compelling instructor and excellent communicator. Your student is the lucky one. Hemi sends his many thanks! I learned more from you than from anyone. Heartfelt thanks!
Melody B., Alberta, Canada

I don’t know if I took the time to thank you for everything, and I am so glad to have met you. It changed my life and my horses too! Really looking forward to September!!
Marsha T.

I found Geneviève by chance.  She was offering a special offer on video coaching for a year and I thought it was a good offer; but I never though I’d get so much out of it.  I just took it because it was a good offer and WOW, the improvements we made were nothing less then astonishing!  We moved on so quick.  I put the time, effort and try in and Geneviève gave me her time, experience and guidance, and it worked so well.  I’m indebted to Geneviève; she gave me the partnership I have today, and will always be a student of hers, even if I make it to becoming a Parelli Professional. I owe her where I am now.
I would highly recommend it to advance your horsemanship.
Lorraine S., U.K., Level 4 student

New arrow:  video coach. OMG! Video coaching has never interested me.  Not one IOTA.  I assumed that I would need to drive the experience. “Look at X and tell me what to do.” But, instead, I was told what to tape. In 10 minutes, I could not do one-half the tasks but posted what I could do.  I dreaded the copious email I was sure to receive.  But, instead, we met on Skype.  I scribbled notes and was given some ‘homework’.  Very pleasant, actually.  AND IT WORKED.  My send actually works when I move my leg into either 4 o’clock or 8 o’clock positions (I didn’t know I was blocking my horse). My real learning is happening now, with the video coaching and likeminded people and 100% connection with my horses, developing our partnership.
Melody B., Manitoba

I would like to say thank you for the lesson today and for all year. I have got more out of video coaching then I could have imagined. You have helped me get more imaginative and motivated, gave me hope and confidence and showed me how to have fun. Love it, thank you so much   I look forward to being your student for another year.
Lorraine S., U.K.

Sorry it took me so long to write you and thank you. I truly enjoyed meeting you and having the chance to work with you an my wonderful TB Disney. I am hooked and I can’t wait to continue on the journey.
Nancy L.

As we enter our 5th year of Parelli, I’m looking back on huge achievements during the 4th. Video lessons with Geneviève Benoit made a huge difference in my relationship with Zaina; we achieved Level 2 freestyle – the dream that started this journey; my high spirited RBE Arabian has been named ‘calmest quarter horse in the barn’!
Donna V., Nova Scotia

We are level 4 online graduates with my mare Fany now! I’m so happy! It has really tested my tenacity to overcome two previous failures on that audition, it has taken us two years. I’m so grateful to Geneviève Benoit, my instructor, for her precious advice and for her support. I play alone with my horse at home and it was not always easy. I’ve learned a lot about the required subtlety for L4 (what a phase 1 is, what neutral means, the silence between the notes, the importance of the friendly game and the feeling of a relaxed and confident horse). Fany enjoyed her well-deserved extra bonus of carrots this morning!
Yannick D., France

I found Geneviève by chance.  She was offering a special offer on video coaching for a year and I thought it was a good offer; but I never though I’d get so much out of it.  I just took it because it was a good offer and WOW, the improvements we made were nothing less then astonishing!  We moved on so quick.  I put the time, effort and try in and Geneviève gave me her time, experience and guidance, and it worked so well.  I’m indebted to Geneviève; she gave me the partnership I have today, and will always be a student of hers, even if I make it to becoming a Parelli Professional. I owe her where I am now.
Lorraine S., U.K.

Geneviève embodies what all really great leaders and teachers have; the ability to empower people to become the best that the can be – offering suggestions, assistance, advice and knowledge freely, without making anyone feel less for not knowing enough.
Lisa T., Ontario

What a treat it was to have 3 Star Parelli Instructor Geneviève Benoit stay at my farm for a bit. I fully enjoyed all our horsey conversations and am most thankful for the time she gave me in a lesson with Sam on line and at liberty.  It wasn’t our first and hopefully not the last.  She has a keen eye and her knowledge of the Parelli program is topnotch but her ability to teach and explain is just as valuable to my style of learning. My horse and I are most grateful!
Valerie T., New York

I just wanted to thank you again for a wonderful experience at the camp last week. Even though there were unexpected issues, you handled everything so very well and displayed great grace under pressure. My friend and I both agreed that we had a wonderful experience – I can’t see how it could have been any better with the weather being what it was.  I’ll keep an eye on what else you have coming up – I’d love to do another camp or clinic with you anytime.
Lisa T., Ontario

Thank you for coaching the Fast Track and being awesome at what you do!  You are an amazing instructor and I have learned so much from you!  I wish you all the best in your future!
Sarah B., Massachussetts (now a Parelli Professional)

Thank you for all your help. I think you spent to entire time coaching me. You are a wonderful teacher. I learned so much this weekend. I knew all the Parelli Instructors would be great with horses. I did not know you would be so great with the human. You don’t make the horse or the human feel wrong. It made learning really enjoyable. I was really happy with my horse Joy. Now I can see with more work on my Parelli journey, Joy will bloom into an outstanding horse/partner. Thank you again.
Patty M., Florida