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Le cheval sain de corps et d'esprit, naturellement! Bienvenue sur mon blogue!
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Wednesday, 30 December 2009
Michael Jordan Commercial Maybe - Become Legendary
Monday, 28 December 2009
Célébrons ce qui est bon dans le monde - Celebrate what's right with the world!
Beautiful message that shares the amazing possibilities that open up in front of us if we live in harmony with a vision and our dreams.
http://uk.video.yahoo.com/watch/1598539?fr=yvmtf
Geneviève.
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Cowboy poetry - Poésie de cowboy
Ray also enjoyed cowboy poetry, and this is one of his favorite poems. One of my mentors, Bruce Logan (photo), former Parelli Professional and horseman extraordinaire, used to say to us: «The color of your string does not matter at all - the horse knows where you are at. He'll be your best teacher and he'll let you know what you know and what you need to learn.» During my months with Bruce, we only wore white strings, and he gave each one of us another white string at the end of our 10 week module to remind us of his words and the importance of looking in the glass.
Happy holidays to all.
Geneviève in snowy Pont-Rouge
http://www.rayhunt.com/poetry.htm
Ray Hunt est décédé cette année, laissant derrière lui quelques livres et vidéos, mais surtout un énorme legs en tant que père du mouvement moderne d'équitation naturelle. C'était un vrai homme de cheval, qui pouvait lire et comprendre un cheval tellement bien que même le cheval ne savait pas encore ce qu'il allait faire avant de le faire. J'ai eu le privilège de rencontrer Ray à quelques reprises et d'assister à plusieurs stages de horsemanship et de débourrage. Ray était un homme bourru qui parlait un langage difficile à comprendre et qui ne faisait aucun effort pour aider ses élèves à comprendre ce qu'il leur disait, mais avec ce que j'avais appris de Pat et ayant atteint un niveau suffisamment élevé, j'ai retiré beaucoup de ces stages. Mon souvenir le plus marquant de Ray est le moment où il m'a serré la main. Ray était assis et respirait à l'aide d'une bonbonne à oxygène attaché dans son dos car il souffrait d'emphysème avancé. La sensation qu'il a transmise à travers ses mains s'est répandue dans tout mon être, jusque dans mes orteils, pour remonter ensuite - c'était extraordinaire et surréaliste. C'était amical et chaleureux, calmant et confiant, et en même temps, tellement authentique, une sensation qu'on aurait voulu garder toujours avec soi et suivre n'importe où. J'ai réalisé que si c'était ce que le cheval ressentait lorsque Ray le touchait, qu'il avait la capacité d'établir dès le premier moment confiance et respect avec l'animal.
Ray aimait aussi des poèmes. Voici son préféré. Un des mes mentors, Bruce Logan (photo), anciennement Instructeur Parelli et homme de cheval extraordinaire, nous disait: «La couleur de votre cordelette importe peu. Le cheval sait ce que vous valez. Il sera votre meilleur professeur et il vous dira ce que vous savez et ce que vous avez besoin d'apprendre.» Durant les mois passés avec Bruce, nous ne portions qu'une cordelette blanche, et à la fin de notre stage, Bruce a remis à chacun d'entre nous une nouvelle cordelette blanche, pour nous rappeler ses mots et l'importance d'écouter le miroir.
Joyeuses Fêtes à tous
Geneviève dans la neige de Pont-Rouge
Saturday, 19 December 2009
Year end thoughts
As the year draws to a close, my schedule slows down and I complete all the tasks left undone during the busy teaching season with more time at home, I like to take a few moments to reflect on the events of the last 12 months and to think about what I would like to see accomplished in the next year.2009 has been tumultuous, to say the least, I would even say that it felt like a non-stop tropical storm. Filled with large scale travels, not all of them uneventful, like my extremely demanding trip to Florida in January, and my trek across Canada this summer, the year was definitely marked by travel. I made some wonderful discoveries and met some great people along the way, and I was helped and supported not only by my loved ones, but by complete strangers. I am always astounded by the generosity of the human kind, which of course is immediately balanced by our ability to be totally self-serving and sometimes unspeakable cruel. I experienced some great moments, like the day when Pat Parelli invited me to his barn to play with his horses, and the invitation to be part of the Mastery Program, my lesson with Linda, the opportunity to work on a beautiful ranch across the country under endless sunny skies; and very difficult moments - the loss of my beautiful Jolie in April, health issues that continue to slow down my progress with Easter, Menina's injuries, projects that failed, the lack of interest for Parelli clinics in Quebec and financial troubles too numerous to describe.
When I left my cushy well paid job with complete benefits in 2001 to follow my dream, it was a big jump into the unknown. I said Adios to the safety of the bi-weekly pay cheque that comes in no matter what, the complete insurance package that refunds you when you are too ill to work, vacations, retirement fund, the safety net. I chose freedom - the freedom to live and act by my own principles, the freedom to row my own boat while making all the mistakes that are bound to me made when you are learning to sail, the freedom to be myself and to be able to make a difference in others lives in a tangible and immediate manner, the freedom to breathe and move at my speed, the freedom to live passionately. Freedom is rarely easy and not always rosy, but as the people who know me well can attest, I have never been happier and I've been thriving since I left the comfort of the big ship to row against the current in my dinky little boat!
2009 is ending, and all its events are now behind me, and I am looking ahead. I intend to make 2010 extraordinary! I have the feeling I am about to explode, and to reap the fruits of all these years of hard labor, of dedication and perseverance and of sacrifice. Parelli is changing and morphing really fast, thanks to new strategies focussed on networking technologies, and since I must go with the flow, I am now present on Facebook and Twitter, in addition to this blog. I have discovered a great new way to keep in touch not only with Parelli, but with my colleagues, friends and students. I invite you all to join me on these new media.
I will soon be back on the road going to the ranch in Florida to train and to develop as a horsewoman and teacher. I vividly dream of getting my next star and Level 4, but I now know that the goal is not as important as the journey I am taking to get there. It's not mine to decide - I can dream about it, act accordingly, prepare, use the power of focus, but in the end, the horse and life will decide if I am worthy of such honors, or if there is yet something I missed and must attempt to learn, and it may have nothing to do with my horsemanship!
I am also hoping to find ways to allow many more horse lovers to walk on the path and make progress, to learn and to make a difference for their horses and the people around them. We need more clinics in more areas, we need to be able to touch alot more people, to be everywhere at once to help you in your journey. I am counting once again on new technologies to help me reach more people, but what makes the greatest difference are people - people who commit, support, help each other and work as at team. Anyone of us can make a difference in our own neighborhood, but if we join forces, we could much more and multiply the impact of Parelli in Quebec. I have behind me a strong and dynamic team - the Parelli team and the instructors who chose to be part of it. I invite you to participate in our efforts and to get out of your comfort zone to help us make this a better world for horses and people who love them. Love, language and leadership in equal doses!
I wish everyone very Happy Holidays with your loved ones, surrounded by joy. Don't forget your equine partners, then need you just as much during the vacation days. May 2010 bring you the best that life has to offer - health, happiness, love, fun and laughter, and new life lessons that will help you grow.
Geneviève
Pont-Rouge (warming up to above -20C...)
Réflexions de fin d'année

Friday, 18 December 2009
Parelli Tournament Switzerland 2009
Magnifique démonstration donnée par l'équipe des instructeurs de Suisse! Quelle inspiration!
Beautiful demo by the Swiss Instructor team. What an inspiration!
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Changing the world for horses, one person at a time... Changeons le monde pour les chevaux, une personne à la fois!

Interview with Pat Parelli Natural Horseman - Get Started Part 1 of 4
A great way to get started with Parelli, part 1 of 4!
En anglais seulement pour le moment, mais une belle façon de s'initier à Parelli (partie 1 de 4)!
Holiday message from Tony Robbins
Happy Holidays and all the best for 2010!
Geneviève
Pont-Rouge
Fantastique message des Fêtes de la part de Tony Robbins - inspiration et réflexion pour l'année qui s'en vient. Faisons de 2010 une grande année de horsemanship! J'ai besoin de votre aide. La mission de Parelli est d'améliorer le monde pour les chevaux et les humains qui les aiment. La mienne est de commencer ici au Québec. Je peux pas le faire seule, faisons-le ensemble!
Joyeuses Fêtes et tout le meilleur pour 2010!
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Mike Wanzenried@Parelli Celebration 2009, part 2.wmv
Mike Wanzenried est un des élèves les plus doués de Pat (Niveau 4).
One of Pat's most gifted students (Level 4).
Nouvelle tarification à la baisse pour les stages en 2010! Great new pricing for 2010 clinics!
Je vous rappelle que j'ai de nouveaux formats de stage et que la description est affichée sur mon site.
Initiation - 1 journée - la base au sol (les 7 jeux)
Stage 1/2 au sol - Comportement du cheval et Patterns (2 jours)
Stage Niveau 2 Confiance - Freestyle (2 jours)
Stage Niveau 2 Avancé Jouer avec les Patterns - On Line et Freestyle (2 jours ou plus)
Niveau 3 Excellence - On Line et Freestyle (2 jours ou plus)
Stage de harnachement (choix des selles et ajustement) - 1 jour ou plus
Contactez moi pour plus de détails et si vous êtes intéressés à organiser un stage dans votre région en 2010. Naturellement vôtre,
Geneviève.
I listened! The cost of clinics appears to be a barrier for many riders in these tough economic times. In 2010, I will be launching a new gradually diminishing pricing schedule for clinics (groups of 6). The daily price will go down with the length of the clinic, and it starts on day 2 with a 10% saving! At 4 days or more, the price will be reduced by 20%!
I remind you that I have new clinic formats available, the details are on my web site.
Get Started - 1 day- basics on the ground (the 7 Games)
Level 1/2 on the ground - Horse behavior and Patterns (2 days)
Level 2 Confidence - Freestyle (2 days)
Level 2 Advanced - Fun with Patterns (2 days or more)
Level 3 Excellence - On Line and Freestyle (2 days or more)
Saddle Savvy - 1 day or more
Contact me for details and if you are interested in hosting a clinic in your area in 2010. Yours naturally,
Geneviève
Natural Horsemanship
Good intro as to why more people are embracing natural horsemanship.
Bonne intro qui explique pourquoi de plus en plus de gens choisissent l'équitation naturelle.
Saturday, 12 December 2009
Coming soon - Parelli Ambassador training! Bientôt - formation des Ambassadeurs Parelli
Parelli will soon be releasing the details of its new Ambassador training program. Ambassadors will be dedicated Parelli students who wish to promote Parelli and Parelli events in their area, want to organize clinics and activities and will be a primary contact point for Parelli instructors in their area. They will be approved and supported by Parelli once they have completed the training. Stay tuned for details in early 2010....
Friday, 11 December 2009
Parelli U.K. Celebration LIVE DVD Trailer
Le DVD est en vente dès maintenant - la performance LIVE au Royaume-Uni en 2009.
On sale right now - filmed live at the UK Celebration November 2009!
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Nouveaux formats de stages - new clinic formats for 2010!
Geneviève
Dans la tempête à Pont-Rouge
My new clinic formats are finally posted on my web site. In 2010, I will offer a one day Get Started clinic for the beginners who wish to start learning the program and the Seven Games on the ground. You will also be able to host or register for a Level 1/2 clinic on the ground incorporating Patterns, a Level 2 Freestyle clinic, and new this year, Level 3 On Line and Freestyle. Details are on my site in the section Clinic Description.
Geneviève
In the storm in Pont-Rouge
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Breakthrough - Un grand moment
Still, for many years, I never saw her laying down during the day, and when she started doing it, I was never able to get close and pet her without causing her to get up. In the last few months, she has begun turning loose, and I have been able to pet her while she is down, but only if I could tune my energy WAY down and by being very careful not to pop her bubble.