Parelli Principle Number 4: Horses and Humans have Responsibilities

If horsemanship is going to be a partnership, both the horse and the human have got to have some responsibilities. There are eight responsibilities: four for the horse and four for the human. (A detailed description of each responsibility is in Knowledge - An Overview.)

Four responsibilities of the horse:

1. Learn to act like a partner, not like a prey anlmal.
2. Don't change gaits.
3. Don't change directions.
4. Watch where he is going.

Four responsibilities of the human:

I. Learn to act like a partner, not like a predator.
2. Develop an independent seat.
3. Think like a horse.
4. Use the natural power of focus.