Avery Happy Horse LLC

01/29/2026

🐴 The Horse Psychology Summit is BACK!

Join us March 20-22, 2026 at Parelli Landing in Johnsonville, SC for three transformational days of learning, connection, and horsemanship like no other.

Experience 15+ hours of LIVE educational content featuring Pat Parelli and top Parelli Professionals teaching horses and students — helping you build a deeper understanding of how horses feel, think, act, and play naturally.

✨ What you'll gain:
→ New training insights and inspiration → Best practices from young foals to mature horses
→ A deeper connection with your horse and the Parelli community

→ Lifetime replay access to all content

🌍 Breakout sessions available in 𝟓 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐒: English, German, Italian, Dutch & French!

🎟️ Early Bird Pricing — Limited Time!
$249 VIP In-Person
$79.99 Virtual Access

Whether you join us in person or stream from anywhere in the world, this is your opportunity to transform your horsemanship journey.

🔗 Get your tickets at Parelli.com

01/14/2026

As I play with these youngsters I am reminded of what is important, to me, as I set them up for a life in humansville.

It is important, to me, to promise them that nothing is a trap. A door is always open.

It is important, to me, to allow and/or teach them to drift. They can always ask for more space.

It is important, to me, that I leave them wanting more. That they want it to be there turn again asap and everytime I walk into the paddock.

It is important, to me, that I follow each of their individual time lines. Not mine or one of the other youngsters.

It is important, to me, that I am just as ready to retreat as I am ready to approach. That they feel understood and listened too.

It is important, to me, that I offer softness and clarity and purpose. That they learn with confidence.

It is important, to me, that they be set up for a life in humansville. That means setting them up for the unthinkable.

I will take the time it takes so that it takes less time.

I will set them up be to calm, trusting, motivated and responsive partners.

I will follow each of their individual timelines.

I will make sure they feel listened to and understood.

I will put their needs before mine.

P.S: If you are looking for a very nice youngster please message me.

12/31/2025

12/04/2025

Winston having fun with the squeaky toy. How good is your horse at the touch it game?

11/08/2025

Welcome to Avery Happy Horse to Colby, Maverick, Finch and Good Omens!!! Let the journey to a happy and balanced horse begin. Mentally, Emotionally and Physically.

10/13/2025

Parelli Natural Horsemanship’s goal is to help raise the level of horsemanship worldwide for the benefit of horses and the people who love them.

10/11/2025

“For things to change,
you have to change.”
-J.Rohn

10/10/2025

This.

10/02/2025

From an extreme high head carriage/hollow back/unbalanced horse that was in survival mode anytime he was around humans to a calm, connected, responsive horse/partner who is loving his time with his humans/partners.

Principles to Purpose.

Love, Language, Leadership in 3 equal doses.

Not one more than the other.

(And yes, this is a Friesian learning to and exploring stretching over his topline and finding true balance which will build to self carriage and so much more.)

Longevity is the goal. Mentally, Emotionally and Physically.

Take the time it takes so it takes less time.

AveryHappyHorse.com

09/26/2025

So very well said.

What does it really mean to "let them go on a good day?"

It means it will be your hardest day. It won't matter if you've never done it before, or if you're gifted a dozen good days, each good day is always the hardest one.

It means they won't know what the fuss is about, why they're getting so many treats and extra belly scratches and hugs.

It means you will second guess your decision right up to the very last moment, the very last breath. You'll second guess yourself afterwards.

They'll knicker at you when you arrive, just like any other day.

The weather, perfect. They are content. They look sound today. They are breathing well, eating well, they get up easily enough from a nap in the sun....the list goes on. Whatever issue they struggle with, today they aren't.

Today you euthanize them.

This is what going on a good day means: sending them out while they are happy, while they are healthy, while they are eating well, walking well, etc. You make the choice to do it before an emergency takes the choice away from you, before your horse has to experience any more trauma or pain.

Their last memory will be filled with love.

It'll rip your heart out every time.

We can see the patterns and the increasing trends. We can predict it a little. We can obsess over the past and worry about the future.

Fortunately, horses, all animals, live in the moment. They don't worry about those things. They aren't worried about winter. They aren't worried about July, or allergies, or progressive diseases like cushings or dsld. They don't think about the close calls they've had before, and they certainly aren't thinking about the close calls that are destined to come, as their body continues to age and break down. They just are. They are happy and healthy, or fearful and in pain, on that day, in that moment.

It is the most difficult, most loving gift we are blessed to be able to give.

And that first ice storm will come, that first deep snow, that first heat wave....and you will find a little relief, no longer doubting the choice you made.

They were happy, and safe, and loved. That is all that matters.

It is never easy. ~Kelly Meister, author