Pat and Linda Parelli

Pat Parelli
Born in California, Pat Parelli’s equestrian career is diverse, from professional rodeo bronc riding to presenting before Her Majesty the Queen of England at Buckingham Palace.

During his early years as a trainer, Pat found that horses were easy to train; the challenge was teaching people. He knew he had to find a way to help people (who typically lacked horsemanship skills and understanding) become savvier with horses.
In 1981 Pat developed a system of natural horsemanship using psychology and communication—keys that allow people to be successful with horses without fear, force or intimidation.

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Today his progressive program has been lauded worldwide by horsemen of all disciplines and skill levels. The program includes levels of horsemanship achieved through home study material, clinics taught by Parelli Licensed Instructors and two-week courses at the Parelli Centers.

Hailed as a master horseman, Pat Parelli can be seen weekly on RFD-TV. Pat and his program are featured in magazines worldwide.

Linda Parelli
Born in Singapore, Linda Parelli moved to Australia when she was 12 and was introduced to dressage.
In a tack store one day, Linda noticed video of a cowboy. As he executed perfect flying lead changes, slide stops and spins—a picture of total harmony—Linda realized that this cowboy, Pat Parelli, was riding bridleless.
Linda signed up for Pat’s clinic right away and got immediate, positive results with Regalo, a dangerous horse who had challenged her for years. Linda began to promote Parelli clinics in Australia, and a few years later the dressage rider and the cowboy married.

Today she stars in Parelli tour presentations and the Parelli RFD television shows. She also teaches courses at the Parelli Centers, and produces much of the Parelli written material and educational systems.

Linda and Pat live at the Parelli Centers in Pagosa Springs, Colo., and Ocala, Fla.

17 years ago

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dee says:
March 15, 2007 at 3:44 pm
I think this is great. I have been following the Parrellis since I first got my mustang Navada in 94. I had his leadrope in one hand and Mr. Pats book in the other. Navada has never bucked, reared, and has always been my pal. I don't recomend your first horse be an untrained mustang though!!! It worked for me because I had help nearby and he is the gentlest soul I have ever met. The first promise I made him was he would not be sold or hurt. Thanks to the Parellis teaching there is no reason to think he would have to be. We both love the games we play.
DM says:
March 23, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Awesome! It's wonderful to have such great experts as Pat and Linda Parelli here on the Horse Channel! They ROCK! Good move, to have this savvy, fun and knowledgable team give advice. Kudos to YOU! The advice is simple, pratical and it makes so much sense - best of all, it really works! I hope you'll keep them on as resident experts from now on.....
Tricia says:
March 23, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Since I first saw Pat and Linda at Equine Affaire and bought their Level 1 home study program I have been obsessed with their training methods. Their natural way of playing with horses just makes sense to me. If someone wants a close, bonding relationship with their horse then they really should try the Parelli program. I am so glad to see their advise put on this site. I hope they can become regular advisors. I value their knowledge and I hope others will, too.
June says:
March 23, 2007 at 8:03 pm
Pat and Linda Parelli are the greatest. Their program is the best for all learners. I have had more results from the Parelli program than I could have ever imagined. Thank you so much for having them as experts.
LES BOLING says:
May 2, 2007 at 10:02 am
PAT, NOT SURE HOW TO REACH YOU, BUT THOUGHT THIS MIGHT WORK. ENJOYED MTG YOU AND WIFE AT TERRE HAUTE.HOPE YOU GOT HOME SAFE AND NO MORE PROBLEMS.E-MAIL ME IF GOING THROUGH AND I'LL MAKE SURE STALLS ARE OPEN . LEAVE A CHK IN MAIL BOX AT GATE.WABASHFAIRGROUNDS@HOTMAIL.COM
merinda says:
October 4, 2007 at 8:44 am
My boyfriend and I love your showes on RFD TV. We would like to know what breed Pedro is. We both had horses growing up. Some day we would like to get one or tw0 again. You both do a good job. Please keep it up. Merinda and William.
Bayley says:
January 17, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Hi,
I just wanted you to know that i have just started your level 1 program and i realized that i have been doing the same this subconsicously with my horses for the past 5 years. I have watched their interactions and responses to eachother and incorperated it into my relationship with my horse. Now all i have to learn is how to play the games and my horse and i will be talking fluently! Thanks!
Hilma says:
March 2, 2008 at 10:43 am
I have only seen them one time, at the Equine Affair in Columbus. And I was amazed at their horses. It was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. It truly was amazing, I have nothing but admiration for them.
Degaye says:
March 7, 2008 at 2:34 pm
I adore both Pat and Linda. It is always a blast to get to see them at the tour dates. They didn't come to my area last year and aren't scheduled this year so I am saving to make the trip to the one in Florida later this fall. I have learned a lot from them and am a member of the savy club. My horse responds very well to their methods and enjoys our sessions a lot. They are great and you don't have to ride to have fun. Matter of fact, it's quite ok to have fun on the ground. My mustang is rideable (and gaited) but I have veritgo and like my own 2 feet. It doesn't hurt to fall that way!!!
harley says:
March 11, 2008 at 10:02 am
they are very helpful and my horse greets me at gate enstead of her but now . we have a better relationship from before. its worth anything to try!