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Kaye Thomas
Senior Horse Development Specialist
& Licensed 4 Star Parelli Instructor
Phone: 0260 268566
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kayethomas.com
www.parelli.com
Hello Everyone!
The first time l ever saw Pat Parelli teach horsemanship was back in 1990.
Learning to prepare a horse, so the horse could understand the process, by
building a solid foundation for the
fundamentals of performance, was nothing
short of a spectacular expression of expertise.
It wasn’t only about the results, it wasn’t only
about having good timing, it wasn’t only about
having the skills and being confident with his
knowledge, but it was also about ...... first and
foremost ...... the relationship between the
human and the horse! Pat was building a
trusting and more cooperative connection, so
each session that bond became stronger and
stronger.
For the first time in my life l got to see real horsemanship.
I got to understand how to offer information to a horse without it being too
intense or direct. l saw how to isolate & separate tasks for the horse to learn
and then develop the same language that horses use on the ground and in
the saddle, and understood as horses licked and chewed, relaxed and
bonded more deeply with the human...... without the normal high levels of
stress or mechanical micro-managing placed on them. The tools he used
were simple. Mostly a soft halter, yachting braid rope and a rope
hackamore when riding, or a snaffle, and yet the application & results were
very, very effective.
Right from that initial exposure back in 1990, l just knew I wanted to be
good enough to improve horse’s abilities in a natural way...... but l had to
improve my skills first and that was where we started.
In this issue:
Greetings
Courses
Kaye's Courses
Calendar of Events
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Kaye's Facebook Link
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This quest of bettering my abilities for the horse, has taken me through some of the
wildest, most exciting years of my life! I couldn’t have dreamt it to have been more
adventurous & colourful. With teaching in many, many countries, starting
and developing all types and ages of horses, working at the International Parelli
Campus’s and Instructing dedicated Parelli students for eighteen years now.
With Spring at our door-step & workshops and Parelli fun-days ahead, we welcome Pat
and Linda Parelli back to Sydney this November , 16th – 19th and also Carol Coppinger to
teach our Four day Super Camp November 20th – 24th.
l look forward to helping you achieve your dreams and goals with horses naturally............ as the quest
continues!
Final Course for 2013
Super Camp with Carol Coppinger this November, 2013.
The Spring is here and it will be busy with lots of horsemanship
opportunity’s for you to get out and about with your horse and to
improve both your skills and your horses.
The last day of the Sydney Parelli Clinic, with Linda Parelli, will be
held on Tuesday the 19th of November. The start day of our Annual
camp is the afternoon of Wednesday the 20th, at 2:00pm, which
gives us plenty of time to travel South for Carols Camp.
Here’s how it will work:
*Check in time for the four day camp will be from 10:30am – 1:00pm on Wed the 20th of November, 2013. The
camp will commence at 2:00pm. Please have lunch before the start of the camp.
*Thursday the 21st, Friday the 22nd and Saturday the 23rd of November are all full days of education with
Carol Coppinger and lunch will be provided for riders on all these days.
*Sunday the 24th of November will be our final day of the camp and will be a half day only. Lunch will be
provided for all riders.
In Brief: The camp will begin with a half day, then 3 full days and then finish with a half day on the
Sunday.
The venue, “Banyandah” a private property located between Corowa and Howlong, has a day yard for each
of your horses from Wed the 20th of November to Monday morning the 25th of November.
We thank you for your enthusiasm and participation in not arriving at the venue earlier than the dates
outlined (Wed the 20th from 10:30 to 1:00pm) which allows all the Instructors to be able to arrive back from
the Parelli tour, settle their horses, and assist Carol in setting up the facility without interruptions.
Carol will be very well supported with some of Australia’s & New Zealands top Parelli Instructors for you to
meet and get to know. These Instructors will also be out in the field alongside Carol, assisting you with your
horsemanship.
They will be: Fiona Darling, Russell Higgins (NZ),David Grace, Kaye Thomas and Rachel Clarkson.
We look forward to meeting and greeting you for the start of our Annual Parelli Camp this November
.All enquiry’s to be forwarded to our Camp Organiser, Kiana Minkie: [email protected]
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Pat & Linda Teaching in Australia!
Rider & Auditor Positions Available for Pat's 2 Day Clinic & Linda's 2 Day Rider Makeover
Its been a while since Pat & Linda have offered clinics here in Australia, now their coming this November - its
available to YOU as a rider or auditor!
I sincerely encourage you to come along as a Rider - Pat and Linda will accelerate your horsemanship in an
amazing way! Come ride with Pat - open to everyone, Linda's you need to be Level 3. I will ALWAYS remember
the first time I rode with Pat and Linda, the amazing feeling of living a dream and learning from the masters!
Need a bit more information about the clinic or if you're ready? Call Kaye on: 02 60268566
Look forward to seeing you there!!
Main Courses for 2013 /2014
Coming up to my 18th year of working as a Licensed Parelli Instructor and
a Horse Development Specialist, it’s becoming more important to me to
spend as much time as l can working from home, or in my local area,
developing students that are dedicated to being progressive with the latest
information & devoted to being excellent with horses.
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In saying this, l am still excited to travel and teach, but am excited to offer five Specialized Courses in and
around Rutherglen, Northern Victoria.
Parelli Easter Bonanza.
A three day gathering of Parelli Natural horsemanship. Held locally at one of the many facilities we
use, these days are designed for students riding at all levels. From workshops, to Parelli Tournaments to
Scavenger-Hunts, to private lessons to demonstrations. Each year we offer something new and interesting.
The Easter Bonanza has always been a great dedication to students wishing to spend Easter with their
horses, learning and having fun!
The Game of Contact
Where students can study the components of
Contact leading you towards Collection with New
Zealand based Jackie Hastie (Chant). This subject is
specialized, with Jackie being personally hand-picked
to Instruct, therefore is training exclusively with Linda
Parelli. It’s a wonderful course to get you started into
your understanding of Level 3 and Level 4 Finesse. As
well as this, it will give you more depth into the
brilliant study of horsenality, knowing how to make it
a game for your horse whilst you both gather
confidence in developing feel and timing together.
Horse Development.
Offering time to take in young horses to be developed and started naturally. This can include pre-
training for a specialization as well as Foundation training for horses that may be newly purchased or have
been “turned out” for a period of time and need refreshing to the human world. Your personalised training
report, explaining techniques and theories, as well as rider/handler integration is part of this time.
Personalized Progression.
A unique opportunity for a small group of students (maximum five) to come and study with me for
two full weeks at a leisurely pace. This course will be held at our property, “Iron Tree” Rutherglen. Learning
to achieve more measurable and sustained improvements in our horsemanship skills with the luxury of the a
local vineyards, gourmet eateries and boutique shopping around us, in the lovely rural setting. Horses get to
stay in undercover yards or small grassy paddocks. Camping and local accommodation available.
Super Camp
It’s taken me a while ..... but this year we will see a whole new format of Super Camp! It will be one group
only, with Official Parelli Level 2 and above students, being involved. Carol Coppinger, six star Master
Instructor, will be flying in from the USA to be our guest Instructor, so don’t miss this chance to ride with
Carol and be guaranteed to learn just as much as your horse does!
Carol is amazing ......... and offers lectures, private one-on-one time, as well as stimulating group sessions.
In 2014, we have a whole new Annual Super Camp planned.
Stay tuned!
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Calendar of Events for 2013
Contact Kaye at: [email protected]
AUGUST
25TH Young Horse Intake.
31ST Private Lessons at Deniliquin.
SEPTEMBER
1ST Demonstration and Workshops at Deniliquin
Pony Club.
7TH – 8TH Funday and Private Lessons with
Kaye Thomas & Rachel Clarkson.“Iron Tree”,
Rutherglen.
21ST- 22ND Young Horse Intergration with Owners.
“Iron Tree”, Rutherglen.
OCTOBER
7TH – 11TH Positive, Progressive and Natural Freestyle
riding. Australian Parelli Campus. Picton, NSW.
25TH – 27TH Level 3 and Level 4 half day workshops.
“Iron Tree”, Rutherglen.
NOVEMBER
2ND – 3RD Partnership Course.“Iron Tree” Rutherglen.
7TH – 10TH Equitana, Sydney.Pat and Linda Live!
12TH – 15TH Instructor meeting and Horsemanship, Australian Parelli Campus.
16TH – 19TH Pat and Linda Parelli – Specialised Clinics, Sydney, Australia.
A must see! – call 1800 460 988 for more details.
20TH – 24TH Annual Super Camp.Kiana Minkie on: 0421 466 158.
2014 FEBRUARY
9TH Young Horse Intake.“Iron Tree”, Rutherglen.
MARCH
1ST – 2ND Funday and Private Lessons.All levels.“Iron Tree”,
Rutherglen.
8TH – 9TH Young Horse Intergration.“Iron Tree” Rutherglen.
17TH – 30TH Blue Mountains Private Progression.
APRIL
4TH – 6TH Level 3/ 4 Freestyle and Finesse.“Iron Tree”, Rutherglen.
18TH – 20TH Easter Bonanza.All levels.
24TH APRIL TO 4TH MAY Private Progression.“Iron Tree”, Rutherglen.
Look forward to seeing you at some of the Courses and Workshops we have on offer.
Know that I'm always available for your support, so if you would like personalised workshops for
yourself and your friends, questions answered, or your 'Young Horses Started Naturally' or 'Foundation
Trained', I would be happy to help.
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To order any Parelli equipment or educational DVD's please go to
www.kayethomas.com.au
Log in as a member first, & just click 'shop' and you will support your instructor with the sales
commission!
“The horses attitude is always based on how you treat them”.
Kaye Thomas
Four Star Licensed Parelli Professional
Senior Horse Development Specialist [email protected]
www.kayethomas.com.au
www.parelli.com
For Sale
16.5 Parelli Natural Performer. $3, 500. Very good condition. Mandy will be coming over to Australia in November, from New Zealand, and intends to bring the saddle with her. Contact Mandy on: [email protected] for all information.
