As a 3* Parelli Professional I am able to assess your Level One or Level Two video or DVD submission. Level Three submissions must be sent direct to Parelli USA.

To officially pass your Parelli Level one or two test, first download the Task & Assessment sheets, then ask somebody to video you and your horse completing some or all tasks as set out in the assessment criteria. Then send your submission to me at the bottom of this page.

Downloads are in Adobe PDF format which requires Adobe Reader to be installed on your PC. The link below will take you to the Adobe site.

Downloads

Original Level 1 - Task Sheet                       

Original Level 1 - Assessment Sheet          

New Level 1 - Task & Assessment Sheet    

Original Level 2 - Task Sheet                       

Original Level 2 - Assessment Sheet          

New Level 2 - Task & Assessment Sheet    

Tips on videoing:

Before you start, look through the assessment criteria carefully before carrying out the tasks so that you know what is expected. 

Plan ahead so you have all equipment you require at hand, and have everything organised and ready to go so that you are able to do the tasks in a flow and unedited as far as possible, showing the friendly game before and after each task.

Complete each task once showing it to both the left and right sides of your horse unless it states otherwise in the assessment criteria. Imagine that the video camera is the live assessor and direct all your focus and tasks with that in mind.

For the person who is videoing, make sure both horse and human are in view at all times, being as close as possible. Also, zoom in when appropriate, for example tying the halter knot, paste worming etc.

Finally, submit any new tasks or tasks for re-assessment on a new tape for clarity.

Important Information

Film each task as a whole – don’t cut and stick together parts of the task as the instructor needs to see you do the whole task.  

It is good however to cut out the bits in between tasks (e.g. you reading what's next or going to get your other rope, or bad takes in between your good ones etc..) This makes your tape shorter so it will cost you less!!! 

Start and end each task with the friendly game so it’s clear. You will also find it easier to edit this way.

Film with the sun behind you and with a background that shows you and your horse well.  

Make sure your hands or the horses mouth etc... can be seen well if it is relevant to the task. E.g. When backing up in level 1 make sure your hands can be seen closing slowly one finger at a time. 

Put tasks in order when you put them on the tape you send. 

Send in a list of all the tasks you have submitted along with your tape and the order they are in. 

Make sure your tape and task sheet is clearly marked.  

Make sure you include your address and phone number so that we can send you your task sheets and string (when you pass) back to you. 

Keep a copy of your tape and also a copy of your task sheet if you have already had some tasks marked. If you would like your tape back please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

The turn around time varies depending upon how busy my teaching schedule is but you should have your assessment back marked within 4 weeks.

Live Assessments

As an alternative you can have a live assessment in your lesson.  Live assessments work best in a lesson as we can work through things you need to practice as well.  It also helps to calm both you and your horse to have a lesson and help to begin with and then be assessed on anything at the end. 

If you are doing this in a group lesson please make sure you have passed your liberty (original and new assessments) and trailer loading (original assessment) before hand.

Assessment Pricing

1 or 2 final tasks are free

Please send your Video/ DVD with Correct payment, Assessment sheets and a SAE (if you would like your media returned) to;

Alison Jones, Lower Crowdhole Farm, Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8EJ