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Our Campuses:

  • Pagosa Springs, Colorado, USA
  • Kenilworth, Warwickshire, UK
  • Wilton, NSW, AUS
   

Where Good Horsemen Go to Become Great Horsemen

Do you live by the principles of love, language and leadership? Do you have a burning desire to improve your horsemanship and expand your knowledge? Do you want to share that knowledge with others? If so, you have "Parelli Inside!" Welcome home, you are about to embark upon an exciting and rewarding career path with horses and humans!
 
     

Strong Career and Business Opportunities for Graduates

Demand worldwide for Parelli Professionals far outstrips supply. Career opportunities for graduates continues to grow exponentially in step with the growth of the Parelli Program itself, which now boasts over 200,000 students in 35 countries worldwide.
 
     

A Flexible Education Option Suited to Your Life and Goals

With multiple pathways, scholarships and continuing education opportunities, Parelli University is a feasible and affordable option for anyone interested in a successful career with horses.
 

 

 

Steps to Becoming a Parelli Professional

 

1.) Join as a PARELLI MEMBER.
 
2.) Pass LEVEL 1, 2, and 3 via the Parelli Homestudy Program, and/or with the help of a Parelli Instructor.
 
3.) Attend three 2-week FLEX TRACK courses OR one 4-week FAST TRACK course.
 
4.) Choose the OFF-SITE or ON CAMPUS program tracks.

 



 

Choose Where to Start - Fast Track or Flex Track:

All Parelli University students must choose to begin their education with either the Fast Track or the Flex Track. A pre-requisite to instructor training, these courses are offered in two or four-week segments.

 

Fast Track
4 Weeks

OR

Flex Track*
Three 2-Week Segments

 
Invest four life-changing weeks and put your horsemanship progress and professional goals on the fast track to success! This program weaves all Four Savvys together and teaches you how to manage your horse’s development in each area by setting daily training goals and measuring your progress each step of the way. This fast paced course will mentor you through your career jump-start, give you an objective review of your skills and boost your knowledge base through interactive workshops, simulations and lectures. For more info click here.
 
If job or family commitments make 4 weeks away from home unrealistic - this flexible option may be just the ticket for you! The Flex Track offers the same educational content as the Fast Track, but spread over three two-week-long sessions that can be fit into your schedule as your busy life allows. For more info click here.

* The Flex Track is being replaced with the Level 3/4 - Refining the Four Savvys course. Learn more.
 
 

 

Choose How to Continue - Off-Site or On-Campus Program:

Off-Site Program
Up to 4 Years

OR

Campus Program
3 to 6 Months

       
 

If your goal is to become a:

1 to 3-STAR INSTRUCTOR
 

If your goal is to become a:

1 to 6-STAR INSTRUCTOR or
HORSE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
       
 

Why Choose This Track:

The Off-Site Program spans over a period of up to four years and is ideal for those students who cannot make a large on-campus time commitment. The 1-Star Instructor Training Course lasts for one week on-campus, while the 2-Star Course lasts for two weeks and the 3-Star Course lasts for four weeks. In between each course is a required time period, in which instructors must gain experience in the field before progressing to the next course.
 

Why Choose This Track:

The Campus Program is an intense 3 to 6-month (depending on your goals) immersive education experience. Based on the beautiful Parelli University campus in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, you will delve deep into the culture and knowledge that makes the Parelli Program so unique. Through your experience as an Extern and/or Intern, you will benefit from professional training, progressive development and career counseling.
       
 

Prerequisites:

(To Attend 1-Star Training)
 
1.) Be a PARELLI MEMBER for a minimum of 1 year.
 
2.) Be at least 18 years of age. (You must be 21 to become a fully licensed 1-Star Instructor)
 
3.) Be a Level 3+ graduate in the On Line Savvy.
 
4.) Attend a 4-Week Fast Track on site or 3 sessions of the 2-week Flex Track with a passing grade of 75% or higher.
 

Prerequisites:

(For Entry Level Externship)
 
1.) Be a PARELLI MEMBER for a minimum of 1 year.

2.) Be at least 18 years of age. (You must be 21 to become a fully licensed 1-Star Instructor)
 
3.) Be a Level 3++ graduate in the following Savvys: On Line, Liberty, and Freestyle.
 
4.) Attend a 4-Week Fast Track on site or 3 sessions of the 2-week Flex Track with a passing grade of 75% or higher.
       
 

Learn more:

INFO OFF-SITE PROGRAM | FAQs
 

Learn more:

INFO ON CAMPUS PROGRAM | FAQs
       

 

Where Do I Start?

Choose from Fast Track or Flex Track

All Parelli University students begin their education with either the Fast Track or the Flex Track. A pre-requisite to instructor training, these courses are offered in two or four week segments. Learn more >>

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