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How to Talk Horse
Linda is considered the leading expert on horse psychology-based training and mindful riding, empowering her students to be better leaders, riders, and communicators through her unique approach to teaching.
Students are achieving breakthroughs in days, not years. The secret sauce is twofold. First is the sequential nature of the program, where the building blocks quickly form the foundation for success in a simple step-by-step manner. Second is the unique way Linda has discovered to synchronize the energy between horse and rider.
When you learn how to talk horse, you'll understand what your horse is trying to tell you, why he behaves the way he does, and how to take your conversations and relationship to an entirely new level.
The results? Nothing short of transformational.
Groundwork
In the Saddle
Coaching
Linda's Best Traits
Approachability
Students feel instantly welcomed and at ease, no matter their level or background.
Naturalness
Authentic, unpretentious, and genuinely herself — in the arena and on stage.
Inspires Confidence
A gift for seeing potential and helping students believe they can do it.
Inspires Sense of Self-Worth
Students leave not just better riders, but better versions of themselves.
A Lifelong Journey of Horse & Human Connection
Born in Singapore in 1958 to a Scottish father and Swiss mother, Linda's eclectic upbringing shaped her as a communicator and educator. Her family moved to Sydney when she was 12, and she got her first horse at 13 — riding on the beach, in national parks, at Pony Club events, and even to school every day.
After university studies in teaching, sociology, and psychology, Linda became Education Director for the prestigious skincare company Ella Baché — a role she held for 12 years. During that time she immersed herself in world-class personal development programs under masters including Robert Kiyosaki, Dr. Stephanie Burns, and Zig Ziglar, sharpening the accelerated-learning philosophy she would later bring to horsemanship.
Her return to horses in her 30s was sparked by Regalo — a half-crazed Thoroughbred who led her to a young Pat Parelli. Together they built Parelli Natural Horsemanship into a worldwide phenomenon, challenging equestrian norms and earning both fierce critics and raving fans. Linda's contributions included the Horsenality™ model and the celebrated bridge from natural horsemanship to dressage.
After three decades, Linda stepped out on her own and co-founded Happy Horse Happy Life and Pegasus Personal Growth — creating an entirely new curriculum built from the ground up to deliver faster, deeper, more empowering results for horse and rider alike.
Come celebrate this special year of the Fire Horse by learning the secrets to being a better rider with a happier horse — no matter what kind of horse or type of riding you do —
English, Western, Dressage, Jumping, Trail, etc...
Linda Parelli
A Career of Transformation
Global Reach
150+ certified instructors across multiple countries
Cowgirl Magazine
Featured on the cover of Cowgirl Magazine
Author & Educator
Numerous books, DVDs, courses & self-development programs
Horsenality™ Model
Co-creator of the Horsenality™ model with Dr. Patrick Handley
How to Talk Horse
Creator of the breakthrough Happy Horse training program
30+ Years Teaching
Masterclasses, clinics & TV appearances worldwide
Voices from the Community
Fulfilling my childhood dream of horse riding, I enrolled in traditional riding classes at a local hunter-jumper stables. After almost two years I'd only learned to tack up a horse, trot and canter, and felt something big was missing: the connection to, and understanding of, horses I was riding. Recently I purchased my own horse and began lessons in Natural Horsemanship. The contrast could not be more stark — in just two months I've gained so much: a deeper understanding of horse psychology, how horses think and learn, how to be assertive but not aggressive and most importantly, how to gain the trust, partnership and respect of these noble animals.
Linda Parelli imparts these skills to all who desire a deeper connection with their horses creating a much richer, more fulfilling relationship of horse and human in sync on the ground and in the saddle. Linda's videos and tutorials have made me so much better and I can't believe my luck in getting to attend Linda's clinic in person in Woodside!
Mala K
Los Altos, CA
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