The Parelli Auditions are a short, fun way to demonstrate your overall savvy, skills, and relationship
with your horse. Auditions involve using the Seven Games to perform a few required compulsory tasks
and are designed to allow you some free ow to use your imagination to show us what you can do
with your horse. The dedicated Level 4 student would be accomplished in utilizing all Seven Games in
all Four Savvys with ease.
There is no judgement in auditions, it is merely a way to measure where you are in time and space on
your horsemanship journey.
Auditioning is one of the ways to earn an ocial horsemanship level in the Parelli program. When all
Savvys are passed at a certain Level, you are then awarded a special colored Savvy String, much like
the black-belt system in martial arts:
Level 1: On Line = Red Savvy String
Level 2: On Line + FreeStyle = Blue Savvy String
Level 3: On Line + FreeStyle + Liberty = Green Savvy String
Level 4: On Line + FreeStyle + Liberty + Finesse = Black Savvy String
How to Complete an Audition:
1. Complete the Self-Assessment Checklist for the appropriate Level and Savvy.
2. Film your Audition with all required compulsory tasks included. Compulsory tasks are listed at the
bottom of the appropriate scorecard. (Remember, your video must be 10 minutes or less and
presented without edits as if you were auditioning “live.”)
3. Purchase your Audition in the shop: click the link below or copy and paste the link into your
browser https://shopus.parelli.com/products/official-audition-fee
4. Log in to the Savvy Club website https://members.parelli.com/ and click on the ”My Auditions” tab
on the left-hand side of your screen. If an audition has not been purchased, this tab is not visible.
NOTE: It may take up to 24 hours for your audition to appear in your My Auditions tab in the Savvy
Club.
5. Fill out the submission form and select the desired Savvy and Level:
(Only one Savvy and Level can be submitted per application.)
a. Savvy- On Line, FreeStyle, Liberty, or Finesse.
b. Level- Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4.
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A Natural Approach to Horse Training
6. Include a link for your Audition video. YouTube.com is preferred.
a. Please be sure to use royalty free music or no music and do not post to a private channel.
b. Please title the video with: “(YourFirstName) and (YourHorse’sName) (Level) (Savvy) Parelli
Audition.
c. DVD’s can be submitted via mail but may increase the response time.
7. Include a link for your Audition video. YouTube.com is preferred.
Questions:
Email: Auditions@Parelli.com
Who assesses your audition?:
Auditions received are assessed by Lauren Barwick under the direction of Pat Parelli.
If not using a YouTube Link, mail your DVD to:
Parelli Natural Horsemanship
Attn: Auditions
PO Box 3729
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 USA
When Your Audition has been Assessed:
Once your Audition has been assessed, you will be contacted by email and an electronic certicate will
be sent to you upon passing the appropriate Level. If you have passed the number of Savvys required
to complete a certain level (i.e. Online AND Liberty for Level 2) you will receive a colored Savvy String,
along with a printed certicate and pin for that Level.
Please remember that you can download your own certicate for successful Self-Assessments from the
Savvy Club website: www.parellisavvyclub.com.
I look forward to helping you be successful on this wonderful journey in horsemanship. Have Fun and Keep
it Natural and…may the horse be with you!
-Pat Parelli
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Recommended Success Tips!
Want to receive accurate and speedy results? Follow these success tips!
Use a tripod for camera stability (or at least a fence post)!
Ask a friend to operate your camera.
Use the camera’s zoom to lm at the appropriate distance. (If we can’t see you, we can’t assess you!)
For OnLine and Liberty Auditions, show both the horse and the human in the picture.
If adding music to your video is a challenge, you may omit it. Lack of music will not aect your
assessment.
Complete ALL of the required compulsory tasks for the Level and Savvy you are auditioning for.
Compulsory tasks can be completed in any order.
Show us what you can do, not what you can’t do.
Use a saddle or bareback pad for FreeStyle and use a saddle for Finesse.
Send a click-able youtube.com link (if applicable, copy and paste into your email).
If uploading to youtube.com, mark your video as “public” or “unlisted.” If your video is marked as
“private,” we will not be able to view it.
If sending multiple Savvys on a DVD, you may burn them all to the same DVD and mail them in the
same package. Please include one application for each Savvy submitted through the Savvy Club site.
Plan your Audition and practice before lming so that your video stays under 10 minutes.
Present your Audition without edits as if you were performing it “live.”
If needed, coaching is available from Licensed Parelli Professionals. Please click here http://
professionals.parelli.com/professionals/ to locate one to help you.
For the fastest turnaround time, upload your video to youtube.com and submit your application
through the Savvy Club site.
If you are auditioning to qualify for a course (Externship, etc.), please make a note of what course you
are applying for in an email or on your application.
If you have any questions about completing your audition, including questions about specic tasks on
the Self-Assessment Checklist, please contact the Audition Department at Auditions@Parelli.com or call us
at 1-800-642-3335 or 970-731-9400.
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Lines
Tools
Zones
Appropriate use of
zones for directing
and supporting aids;
progressively advancing
to more sensitive zones.
Overall
Phases
1. Minimum, subtle.
2. Soft but more
pronounced.
3. Firmer.
4. Firmest/Eective.
Timing: Long phase 1;
Hands that close slowly
and open quickly.
On Line
PATTERNS
Touch It
Figure-8
Weave
Circles
Push a Ball
Obstacles
LEVEL 1
12-foot Line.
Carrot Stick, Savvy String,
Basic Skills.
Zones 1 & 2.
Safe
Phase 1 – 4 as needed.
Attitude of Justice.
Hands that close slowly
and open quickly. Timing
of release to appropriate
response. Steady use of
phases, not too quick.
Calm horse.
PROMISE.
LEVEL 1
(medium short range)
o
o
LEVEL 2
22-foot Line.
Carrot Stick, Savvy String.
Zone 3.
Condent
Phase 1 – 3.
Long Phase 1, quick 2, 3.
Eective Phase 4 should
rarely be necessary. Use of
expression, body language.
Condent horse, no fear, no
defensiveness.
TELL.
LEVEL 2
(medium long range)
o
o
o
o
o
o
LEVEL 3
45-foot Line.
Carrot Stick, Savvy String,
Flag (plastic bag on
Carrot Stick).
Zones 4 & 5.
Skilled
Phase 1 – 2.
Subtle communication
and direction.
Attentive, responsive horse,
positive expression.
ASK.
LEVEL 3
(long range)
o
o
o
o
o
o
LEVEL 4
6-foot Line / 45-foot Line.
Neck Rope / Flank Rope,
Long Reins, Carrot Stick,
Savvy String, Flag.
All Zones.
Expert
Phase 1 – 2.
Elegant, subtle
communication
and direction.
Expressive horse.
SUGGEST.
LEVEL 4
(long range/long reins)
o
o
o
o
o
o
on line
SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
Eective 1/1/12
On Line SKILLS
SEVEN GAMES
Friendly
Horse is condent and
relaxed. No tension.
Porcupine
Appropriate response to
feel or pressure, no fear,
no resistance/opposition
reex.
Driving
Appropriate response
to suggestion without
touching. Line is used as
safety net, has slack in it
most of the time. Equalize
Drive and Draw.
YoYo
Forwards and backwards
are equalized, away and
towards and in transitions
between gaits, and
building to ‘collection.
Circling
Demonstrate
‘responsibility,’ keep feet
still unless doing Traveling
Circles.
Sideways
Moving the horse laterally,
sideways has many
forms: sidepass, isolations
(haunches in, shoulder in),
and exions (half pass).
Squeeze
Teach horses to overcome
claustrophobic nature,
gain condence in small
spaces. Learn Squeeze
Pattern.
LEVEL 1 (usually)
o
Rub horse all over with
Carrot Stick (hind legs
optional).
o
Toss rope/Carrot Stick
and String over neck
and back 6 times, horse
relaxed (no tension) and
standing still.
o
Massage front legs.
o
Haltering with Savvy.
o
Move hindquarters full
circle, both sides.
o
Move forequarters full
circle, both sides.
o
Back up from nose
(Zone 1) and chest
(Zone 2).
o
Lower head.
o
Point A to Point B, 12-
foot Line, Zone 2.
o
Draw towards you,
owing hands on rope.
o
Backwards from chest.
o
Back and forwards
through gate.
o
Walk, back up (keep
horse out of personal
space, teach to stop
and yield).
Not required.
o
Slow with a fence, both
ways.
o
Through 4 foot gap.
o
Sni the trailer.
LEVEL 2 (mostly)
o
Rub hind legs with
Carrot Stick.
o
Stand in Z3 and toss
rope over head and
back, front legs, hind
legs, helicopter.
o
Flapping rain coat.
o
Umbrella opening and
closing.
o
Cross tarp.
o
Front feet on pedestal.
o
Scratch itchy spots
around udder, sheath.
o
Ball–move and bounce,
while walking away.
o
Massage tail.
o
Move sideways (keep
your feet still).
o
Lift and lead by front leg.
o
Teach horse to stand on
3 legs (hold each leg up
for 30 seconds).
o
Pick up four feet from
one side.
o
Lift tail.
o
Point A to Point B,
22-foot Line.
o
Stick to Me at walk
and trot, Zone 2.
o
HQ & FQ yield 360°.
o
Tap to lift feet.
o
Up and down hills.
o
Over pole.
o
Back and forth from
Zone 3.
o
Back into/out of stall.
o
4 – 6 laps, trot, canter.
o
2 – 4 laps maintaining
gait at walk and trot.
o
Change direction
at trot.
o
Traveling circles.
o
Obstacles and
maintain gait.
o
Log / barrels - look
where you are going.
o
Medium speed.
o
Sideways over a pole
or log.
o
Sideways to fence (for
mounting).
o
Sideways without fence.
o
Jumps to 2 foot 6 inches
(barrels).
o
Through 3 foot gap.
o
Zone 3 next to trailer.
LEVEL 3
o
Extreme Helicopter.
o
Slap ground 6 times
hard with Carrot Stick
and String.
o
Rub and shake ag (plastic
bag on Carrot Stick).
o
Stand on pedestal.
o
Hind feet on pedestal.
o
Massage with clippers.
o
Toothpick on neck,
turns neck to you,
softens (needle
simulation).
o
Massage inside ear
(not deep!).
o
Ball on horse.
o
Lead backwards by tail.
o
Lead backwards by
hind leg.
o
Lead by ear.
o
Lead by chin.
o
Hold tongue.
o
Lead by mane.
o
Point A to Point B,
45-foot Line.
o
Stick to Me- move over,
slow and fast
o
Drive from Zone 5: one
rein.
o
Back and draw towards
you (45-foot Line).
o
Jump towards you,
stop, back to obstacle.
o
One hind leg or front
leg over a pole.
o
6 – 10 laps at canter.
o
2 – 4 laps maintaining
gait at trot and canter.
o
Walk, trot, canter
transitions.
o
Simple change of
direction at canter.
o
‘S’ patterns.
o
Falling Leaf.
o
Obstacles, hills, maintain
gait.
o
Fast (on 22 or 45-foot Line).
o
Sideways towards you slow.
o
Sideways over a barrel or log.
o
Along log or fence, (keep
your feet still).
o
Jumps to 3 feet, multiple
obstacles.
o
Trailer load.
o
Trailer load from fender.
o
Forwards under a low
hanging tarp.
o
One foot on a pole.
o
Jump single barrel
laying down.
LEVEL 4 (always)
o
Swing rope or Carrot
Stick and String
overhead (Extreme
Helicopter) standing
in Zone 5.
o
Play Friendly Game in
Zone 1 from Zone 5.
o
One foot on an object.
o
Bounce ball on horse.
o
Slap ground 6 times
with Carrot Stick from
Zone 5.
o
Lead backwards by tail
using just a few hairs
(min. 10 steps).
o
Long reins- walk, trot,
canter, turn, back up.
o
Stick to Me- simple lead
changes (mirror me).
o
Long reins- transitions
between gaits.
o
Select leads at canter.
o
10 - 20 laps, all gaits.
o
Flying change of
direction at canter.
o
Flank Rope, 12-foot Line
o
Back up 1-2 laps, 12-foot
Line.
o
Decreasing and
increasing circles.
o
Spin and go.
o
Half pass.
o
Sideways towards
you medium to fast.
o
Sideways over barrel
or log, yield away and
toward.
o
Jump upright barrels
or double down barrels
(according to ability of horse).
o
Trailer load from the
rear tire.
o
Backwards under tarp.
o
Stop half way over log
or barrel jump.
o
Straddle a pole lengthwise.
Horse:
RELATIONSHIP
Expression
Rapport
Respect
Impulsion
Flexion
Drive
Draw
Technical
Technique
Assertiveness
Obedience
Exuberance
Positive reflex
Friendly
Porcupine
Driving
Yo-Yo
Circling
Sideways
Squeeze
SAVVY
SKILLS
Rope Handling Skills
PRE - L1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1+ LEVEL 1++
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2+ LEVEL 2++ LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3+ LEVEL 3++ LEVEL 4 LEVEL 4+ LEVEL 4++
P A R E L L I A U D I T I O N S
RESULT
Name:
Horsenality: Age:
Date:Parelli member #:
EQUIPMENT 12ft Line
22ft Line - must use full length of rope
22ft or 45ft Line - must use full length of rope
45ft Line & Long Reins (show both)
OBSTACLES 2 Barrels 4 Barrels
Trailer
Pedestal
TASKS Friendly Game using carrot stick & string
Massage front & hind legs
Trot to Back Up
Extreme Friendly Game
Lead by Tail
Transitions
Flying Change on 45ft line
GAITS Back Up
Halt
Walk
Trot
Back Up
Halt
Walk
Trot
Canter
LEVEL 1 - LEVEL 2
Complete all red tasks for Level 1 & Level 2
Include blue tasks for Level 2
LEVEL 3 - LEVEL 4
Complete all green tasks for Level 3 & Level 4
Include black tasks for Level 4
PATTERNS Touch it with nose
Figure 8 at walk
Touch it with feet
Figure 8 at trot
Weave
Obstacles
Canter 4 circles in each direction using the full
length of the 45 line.
COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS
ASSESSED BY -
Name:
Signature:
L1
L2
L3
L4
L4
L2
L4
OVERALL
DESCRIPTION
LEVEL 1
1 1+ 1++
LEVEL 2
2 2+ 2++
LEVEL 3
3 3+ 3++
LEVEL 4
4 4+ 4++
RELATIONSHIP
Putting the
Relationship First
Safety Fun Excellent Fundamentals of
Performance
EXPRESSION
Positive, connected,
focused
Obedient & Attentive
50% of time
Responsive, Attentive
& Connected
Willing, Focused,
Attentive & Connected
Positive, Focused,
Attentive & Connected
RAPPORT
Appropriate
strategies for
Horsenality
Horse is Calm Horse is Calm and
Trusting
Horse is Calm, Trusting
and Motivated
Horse is Calm,
Trusting, Motivated
and Willing
RESPECT
Yes vs. No
Speed of Response
and quality
Horse responds to
request at Phase 3-4
Responsive at Phase
2-3
Focused & Responsive
at Phase 1-2
Communication is
Subtle and Rened
Horse is ready!
Phase 1-2
IMPULSION
Controlled forward
energy
Go=Whoa
Relaxed & Responsive
in forward energy
Demonstrated in: Walk
(Phase 1-3)
Demonstrated in:
Walk, Trot (Phase 1-3)
Demonstrated in:
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Back-up (Phase 1-2)
Demonstrated in:
Forwards, Backwards,
Right, Left all equal
(Phase 1-2)
FLEXION
The shape of the
body for the level
and the task – Later-
ally, Longitudinally &
Vertically
Does the task in any
shape
Laterally exed 25%
of time
Flexed Latitudinally
& Longitudinally 60%
of time
Flexed Latitudinal,
Longitudinal, &
Vertically 95% of time
DRIVE
Quality of response
to rhythmic pressure
Responds by Phase 4 Responds by Phase 3 Responds by Phase 2 Responds at Phase 1
DRAW
Desire to come back Responds by Phase 4 Responds by Phase 3 Responds by Phase 2 Responds at Phase 1
Wants to be there
TECHNICAL
Correctness of
technique. Hand, leg,
rein positions, etc.
Technique correct is
50+% of the time
Technique correct is
70+% of the time
Technique correct is
80+% of the time
Technique correct is
90+% of the time
TECHNIQUE
Appropriate
technique for the
level of task tried
Expertise
Novice Condent Competent
More graceful
Rened, Graceful
ASSERTIVENESS
“Somewhere
between aggressive
and being a wimp.
Eective, just & kind
Attitude of “It’s a
game”
3 seconds between
phases
Long Phase 1, quick
2, 3, 4
Game of Response Intention visible
OBEDIENCE
Positive Reex vs.
Opposition Reex
50% of the time 70% of the time 80% of the time 90% of the time
EXUBERENCE
Level of try & eort
put into a positive
response
0 - Minimal Minimal - Moderate Moderate High
Audition Scorecard Descriptions
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OVERALL
DESCRIPTION
LEVEL 1
1 1+ 1++
LEVEL 2
2 2+ 2++
LEVEL 3
3 3+ 3++
LEVEL 4
4 4+ 4++
SAVVY
Knowing it by heart
FRIENDLY
Condence, Trust,
Relaxation &
Calmness
PORCUPINE
Appropriate response
to steady pressure
DRIVING
Appropriate response
rhythmic pressure
YO YO
Equal ‘north and
south Straightness
CIRCLING
A test of responsibil-
ity (vs. micromanage-
ment)
SIDEWAYS
Lateral mobility
SQUEEZE
Over/Under/Through
OVERALL
DESCRIPTION
LEVEL 1
1 1+ 1++
LEVEL 2
2 2+ 2++
LEVEL 3
3 3+ 3++
LEVEL 4
4 4+ 4++
OVERALL FEEL
Quality on degree
of Feel
“Of-For-Together
Safe Condent Skilled Expert
ROPE HANDLING
SKILLS
Smoothness &
Organization Hands
that close slowly and
open quickly
Eective, Sometimes
disorganized
Adequate Competent Excellent
OVERALL
DESCRIPTION
LEVEL 1
1 1+ 1++
LEVEL 2
2 2+ 2++
LEVEL 3
3 3+ 3++
LEVEL 4
4 4+ 4++
FLUIDITY
Moving in unison
with the horse & the
horse with them
Natural riders look
like they are a part of
the horse
0 - Minimum Visible
Minimum - Moderate
Sometimes Visible
Moderate
Invisible
High
FOCUS
Looking where you
want to go Clear
leadership plan
Plan, Eyes, Belly
Button, Leg, Rein
N/A 60% of time 80% of time with eyes,
belly button and legs
100% of time with
eyes, belly button
and legs
FEEL
Feel of, Feel for,
Feel together
N/A Uses clear phases and
releases after appro-
priate response
Subtle communica-
tion and direction
Elegant, subtle
communication and
direction
TIMING
Not too early not
too late
Rewards the Physical
Action
Rewards the Physical &
Emotional
Rewards the Physical,
Emotional & Mental
Rewards the Thought
(Mental)
BALANCE
Centered N/A Walk - Trot Trot – Canter
Transitions
Walk, Trot, Canter
Canter - Gallop
Jumps, Laterals,
Transitions Walk, Trot,
Canter, Gallop
Please see self assessment criteria for suggested level of
competence/savvy in the 7 games
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