8 Principles of Horsemanship

Question 1

Principle #1

Answer 1

Horsemanship is Natural

Question 2

Principle #2

Answer 2

Don’t make or teach assumptions

Question 3

Principle #3

Answer 3

Communication is two or more individuals sharing and understanding an idea

Question 4

Principle #4

Answer 4

Horses and humans have mutual

responsibilities

Question 5

Principle #5

Answer 5

The attitude of justice is effective

Question 6

Principle #6

Answer 6

Body language is the universal language

Question 7

Principle #7

Answer 7

Horses teach humans and humans

teach horses

Question 8

Principle #8

Answer 8

Principles, purpose and time are the

tools of teaching

Question 9

Intro

Answer 9

“Horsemanship can be obtained naturally through communication, understanding and psychology versus mechanics, fear and intimidation, because…” of these 8 priniciples.

Question 10

Pat Considers ________ the Founding Philosophy of the Parelli Program

Answer 10

the Eight Principles

Question 11

Diagnostics

Answer 11

Knowing and understanding the Eight Principles gives you a blueprint to follow. Now you can hold everything you do up to this ideal and know where you need to improve as a horseman.

Score yourself in each principle on a regular basis.

Question 12

Horsemanship can be obtained naturally thru communication, undertanding and psychology versus

Answer 12

mechanics, fear and intimidation.