Courses

How do you wish to improve your horsemanship?

What is your dream with horses?

Did you have a dream when you got your first horse? Has this dream become reality?
Would you like to improve your savvy, your relationship and your communication with your horse, to see unwanted behaviour disappear, to ride with confidence, to develop harmony with your horse, to have fun with him?
Are you fascinated by horses and what they can teach us?
Are you are committed to building a long term harmonious partnership with your horse based on mutual respect and confidence?
Do you believe natural horsemanship is the way to go?

THEN…

You want that heart and soul connection with your horse to grow exponentially.
You are looking for those moments of harmony and connection to happen more and more frequently, to become the norm, not the exception. This is what will make it feel like both you and the horse are winners.
You want to accelerate your success and the achievement of your horsemanship goals.
You want to be the best you can be, and bring out the best in your horse(s).
You might be overwhelmed with the amount of information available and looking for direction on how to best apply it in your situation.
You are asking yourself this question: “Who do I have to become to be a better partner for my horse?”

Geneviève Benoit teaches Parelli Natural Horsemanship, a program based on the natural language and psychology of the horse. Rapport, mutual respect, communication and trust are the keys to winning your horse’s heart. This foundation applies to all horses and to all disciplines of riding, English or Western. It is structured by level to provide a systematic and progressive approach to learning to be savvy with horses. You start at Level 1, and then go on to Levels 2, 3, 4 and more if you wish. Levels 1 to 4 are about teaching people about horses. This is where you will learn to think like a horse and to play their games so that you can communicate. Levels 5 to 6 are where you learn to teach horses. Geneviève is currently studying Level 5 in the program.

Handling your horse on the ground (safety, training)
Preparing to ride: saddling, pre-flight checks, mental state of the horse
Riding with fluidity, freestyle or precision riding
Playing on line
Games and exercises on the ground – calm, connected, responsive
Games and exercises in the saddle
Understanding horse psychology and behavior
Developing lightness of response
Learning the fundamentals of performance

This program is for everybody. You don’t have to be talented or be a stuntman. It does not take years to see the results. All you need is commitment, heart and desire, and the right tools to learn and be effective. It is unique because the information has all been made available to you, in the form of a logical process, and there are lots of ways to access the knowledge Pat has gained and shared over his lifetime. It all boils down to the seven keys to success!

Geneviève’s teaching style focuses on safety for you and your horse, respect for the horse and the rider, having fun and making real progress.

Our training events count towards continuing education credits for certified Equine Canada coaches and instructors. Ask us about it when you register.

The Levels Pathway

Level 1 Safety and communication
In Level 1, the first step in the Parelli Natural Horsemanship program, you are going to learn the essential skills for safety and communication, and it all starts on the ground. Playing with horses On Line, the first of the four Savvys, teaches you how to read horses and to build a strong, trusting and growing relationship based on love, language and leadership.

You will be introduced to those concepts and you will learn the secret of teaching horses through the Seven Games™. These games are the key to understanding how horses communicate with each other so you can understand and solve every day problems, plus lay the groundwork for everything you ever wanted to do with your horse.

Level 2 Confidence and Fun
In this level, you are going to take what you learned in Level 1 and learn how to build confidence in both you and your horse, how to have more fun on the ground! Then you will be introduced to the second of the four Savvys, Freestyle, where you will see how riding without contact helps horses become more responsible, self-controlled, confident and relaxed. As a rider, you will become more balanced, fluid, and confident and develop a deeply connected seat.

Level 3 Excellence
In this level, you will learn the essential skills that will take your horsemanship to a level of excellence most people only dream about. This is where you will take a giant step towards becoming a horseman, someone who truly understands horses from the inside out and possesses significant skills.

You will delve into more advanced On Line and Freestyle concepts, then be introduced to Liberty, the third element of the four Savvys – the ultimate test of the trust, truth and bond.

The relationship you develop through this program will lead you to the thrill of playing with your horse in freedom, at Liberty and the harmony you develop when riding will help you reach a new level of Savvy and refinement.

Level 4 Fundamentals of Performance
In this level, you are going to learn the fundamentals of performance. It brings all four Savvys together to a spectacular expression of expertise. Sports such as dressage, jumping, eventing, reining, cow-working, endurance, driving, etc. demand a high level of trust and skill from you and your horse.

Learning how to prepare your horse naturally with a solid foundation will take you to the highest levels without the stress so normally experienced by horse and rider when striving for excellence.

You will continue to develop your On Line, Freestyle and Liberty expertise, and then explore the last of the Four Savvys, Finesse. Riding with Finesse is one of the most challenging things to do well because horses are naturally claustrophobic. The Parelli program will teach you the careful process of building contact and collection, naturally.