Menina at a Parelli demonstration August 2007 in St-Honoré-de-Chicoutimi, QC
I have to thank Michele for helping my young filly find her rhythm and strength again last summer, after only one session. I was attending an intense advanced hor
semanship clinic and this was not the horse I had originally planned to ride in this clinic. However, my more advanced saddle horse was injured, so I had no choice but to take Menina, 4, knowing full well that this clinic would be very demanding on such a young and sensitive horse. After a few days of intensive riding, she got tired and sore, and her attitude soured. We got very disconnected. Even though I tried to help her through the challenges, she found it difficult and began to refuse going forward. I saw Michele work on a friend’s horse late one evening and the results were very impressive, so I asked if she could find time to fit me in. She did, early the next day. It was soon obvious that she was having a profound effect on my filly. After a few minutes, Menina became completely focused on Michele’s energy and work, started stretching every muscle and gave several huge sighs of relief. She had several painful areas on her body and a lot of energy blockage, and as the session progressed, her eye got softer, her body loosened up and her mind went soft as well. I rode her immediately after and she was a different horse – soft, willing, cooperative, relaxed and going forward with ease, getting both her canter leads without any difficulty. Our connection had returned! I only wish Michele lived closer to me, I would have her come and treat my horses on a regular basis!
Geneviève Benoit, Licensed Parelli Professional, Quebec, Canada