SEVEN KEYS HORSEMANSHIP
with Fiona Darling
Master Instructor/Mentor
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HORSEMANSHIP PERSPECTIVES & STORIES FROM FIONA
- May 26, 2021
- 1 min
Welcome to Seven Keys
Meet my horses and have a walking tour of the facilities I have for you when coming for events at Seven Keys.
- Mar 27, 2021
- 2 min
Zoom Gathering with Linda Parelli Topic: 52 Challenges and Horsemanship Q & A for March 2021
It is with much pleasure that I present my monthly free zoom gathering for March with Linda Parelli offering her insightful perspectives...
- Mar 24, 2021
- 3 min
A Perspective on Horses and Float/Trailer loading by Fiona Darling
“Welcome to my Parlour.” said the Spider to the Fly……a Poem by Mary Howitt What does the title of this poem mean to you? Would answering...
- Mar 13, 2021
- 5 min
Part B: The Link between the Footfall Sequence for each Gait During a Transition. By Fiona Darling
Knowing the footfall sequence for each gait helps in understanding the link from one gait to another during a transition. Each gait walk,...
- Mar 13, 2021
- 2 min
Part A: A Leadership Strategy to Enable Lightness in a Horse’s Responses. By Fiona Darling
Imagine standing with your right foot slightly ahead of your left foot with your weight more on your left than right foot. Your...
- Jan 29, 2021
- 16 min
My Horsemanship Story
For those interested in reading about where my love of horses began and grew. Fiona Darling: My Horsemanship Story My name is Fiona...
- Jan 17, 2021
- 1 min
Horsemanship Lesson: A Strategy For Developing Sideways Without A Fence
A strategy for developing sideways with no forward movement to aid in a horse's athleticism. This uses a barrel as a destination, an end...
- Nov 16, 2020
- 1 min
Horsemanship & Horse Training Clinics Part 1: 12th & 13th Dec 2020 Part 2: 9th & 10th Jan 2021
An introduction to the Parelli Program for horse lovers of all levels of expertise and experience seeking a new perspective on horse...
- Oct 18, 2020
- 1 min
Seven Keys Virtual Home Study Group Experience for a clinic style feel with Fiona Darling
Friday 6th to Friday 27th November 2020. Connect with other Parelli students for this Seven Keys Virtual Home Study Group Experience...
- Sep 30, 2020
- 1 min
Finesse Quadrille performed at the Colorado ISC in honour of Linda, Walter and our horses.
In 2012 I had the wonderful experience of attending a Masterclass with Linda Parelli along with 19 other fabulous and fun Parelli...
- Sep 17, 2020
- 1 min
Seven Keys Horsemanship Events Spring & Summer 2020 Fiona Darling 4 Star Senior Parelli Instructor
Hi Fiona here….. Events to be held at my property Seven Keys now available for booking include: · DATE CHANGE NOW 27th to 30th November...
- Sep 3, 2020
- 3 min
Seven Keys Virtual Home Study Group Experiences: Remote learning doesn’t have to be lonely.
Over recent months two innovative virtual events with Linda Parelli have been organised and hosted by 3 Star Instructor Molly Sanders...
- Aug 23, 2020
- 3 min
Get to, Got to...what does this mean? Fiona Darling Seven Keys Horsemanship
In the weekly Savvy Club Member minute posted on 22nd Aug 2020 and titled “Got to, Get to, Bridling” Linda Parelli coaches Courtney with...
- Aug 22, 2020
- 2 min
A Matter of Trust in a Partnership: A story of Fiona Darling Seven Keys Horsemanship & her Annie
It is a great compliment to you if your horse is happy for you to approach them while they are lying down. When communication,...
- Aug 11, 2020
- 3 min
Coming Full Circle: A Young Girls Dream Comes Alive a story of Fiona Darling Seven Keys Horsemanship
I am like my Mum in truly loving all animals. One case in point I remember being with my family out on the bay in a small boat for a...