Results

Well, I got my Audition results and score card back this evening. I received a Level 2 rating Online, which is good because I passed. Granted, I was hoping and thinking I passed as a Level 2+, but it is what it is and I still passed so I can't complain. I scored a Level 4 in our Friendly Game! And we also scored in the Level 2+ and Level 2++ in some areas, so I was happy. The most important (to me) parts, meaning the rapport and draw, were scored as a level 2++ so that's good. As my mom said, it is not exactly a true reading because its not possible to take a 10 minute recording and rate your horsemanship and relationship from that accurately. What really matters is the awesome relationship I have with Woody and how far we have come in the last year. I am going to begin to try some Carrot Stick riding, and hopefully pass my freestyle Audition, and then I will have my blue string. I believe, from where I see my horsemanship now, that that will be enough for me. That doesn't mean I will stop advancing our horsemanship by ANY means, but it might/probably will be the end of my Audition career. I don't think my beliefs regarding some aspects of Parelli will allow me to continue into my Level 3 and 4 Auditions, but I will MOST definitely seek advancement and refinement from other areas. The most exciting at the moment is Harry Whitney. I am more excited now than ever about our upcoming clinic!!
Anywho, I do not want this post taken in a negative vent toward Parelli because that is NOT what it is at all. I believe the Parellis have a lot of knowledge and ideas that are wonderful. However, I am not going to be close-minded either. I am going to study and explore other areas that will take our horsemanship to a whole new level.
Here is the link to my scorecard!
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B9G7gQDFjYRBYTMxZWM4YjEtOGViZi00NzVkLTgyOTEtZGY0YmY2OTI2NTNi&hl=en
~Eden
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