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Group Picture May 21010 Playday

Everyone had a great time at the Parelli tournaments we played at our May 2010 gathering. We tracked tournament points by member.

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April 11, 2010 Playday

Posted April 11, 2010

We had a great time at our Sunday Playday.  Thanks, Kim, for being such a great Game Master. We will be meeting again on Sunday May 16, 2010. Thank you to those who brought food and for all our new members who brought their equine partners for the first time.  How amazing has this day been???  Savvy on.

Posted March 14, 2010
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GOGO Playday March 14, 2010

Posted March 16, 2010

After months of old man winter, we finally made it to our first GOGO play day for 2010. I think it was Oct.09 of our last gathering at Whitts End Farm, but the hay ought to be good this spring!

Kim Leach, our new Events Game Master, did a wonderful job at coordinating the arena games and events to get our GOOD BETTER, AND OUR BETTER BEST.
Sunday was a perfect example of our GOGO mission.

Our Mission
To progress in our horsemanship by supporting and motivating each other, as we build stronger relationships with horses and humans.

Although several of our members weren't able to attend, we enjoyed some new faces in our group.
Linda Algire our new Parelli Professional was busy in the Raleigh area teaching students about putting the relationship first. Congratulations Linda on all the hard work that's finally paying off.
And one of our newest members who has patiently waited through this winter weather, Lisa Weill, was finally able to attend a play day. I think her wait was well worth it! We also welcomed two visitors, Emily and Jen, and hope they will join us again and become permanent members.

And then there was the fellowship part of our day... AKA, GOGO's GONE WILD/ WILD BUNCH!!!
We recorded a birthday song for Pat Parelli, arranged by Janet Fisher, directed by Doug Algire. with the Jeopardy Jingle hummed while waiting for Barb. This alone shows just how much talent is in our group!
We enjoyed sharing a surprise birthday potluck/cookout for Marie (Sheriff Ree and her one bullet from Lakeland), and I want to personally thank everyone for all the fixings. And a special thank you to Steve Whitt for pitching in and taking over the grill. He's a L4 grill master, no doubt.

If you would like to view our day, Sue Hanson and her faithful Flip Camera caught some of the silly moments on video. Thanks Sue! Great job...

In closing, I'm looking forward to a continued summer of fun with our group. With our hearts full of joy, we can pass this on to having a greater relationship with our horses. They see our hearts too. This group of GOGO's simply rocks!

Until next time...
Keep it Natural
Margo

Posted February 12, 2010: 
The annual meeting was held in spite of the snow. Thank you Kim for being such a GREAT hostess. We will be using the GOGO FaceBook Group as our communications media. Stephanie W. will post to the GOGO FaceBook Group on Saturday 02/13/2010 at 9AM if the Playday for 2/13/2010 is cancelled due to snow.
All members are encouraged to post pictures, videos and messages to the GOGO FB Group to share their journey. PLEASE DO NOT BE SHY!!! We will not have an official club photographer in 2010.  It will be up to all members to share their pictures and videos of meetings, playdays, trail rides, clinics and many other event on FB.  Random pictures will be selected and posted on this page of our website when the picture relates to GOGO news. More information regarding our annual meeting to follow.

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Annual Meeting held February 12, 2010.

Posted January 18, 2010.

Congratulations to Linda for earning her 2nd star and is now a 2-Star Parelli Instructor.  Please contact Linda for  private, simi-private or workshops in On Line and Freestyle.

Posted December 31, 2009:

Wow...2009 was a great year for the GOGO's and we are ready to re-organize for 2010.  Kim Leitch has invited the GOGO's to her home for our annual meeting on Friday, January 29th at 6:30 PM.  We will have a Mexican potluck and Kim will have a sign up sheet for you to bring your "favorite" Mexican dish. 

We will play the next day at Whitt's End Farm on Saturday, January 30th from 2-6 PM.  Pray for good weather!  I think we are all READY to play again. 

Other business is the election of officers for 2010.  If you are a current officer and would like to serve again OR if you are new and would like to be an officer of our group, please contact Linda Algire on FB or by email.
 
Officers are listed on our website.

We will also have the 2010 schedule ready so everyone can plan ahead for the year.

Linda
Boss Mare 

Posted December 18, 2009:  We had a big turnout for the Christmas Dinner at The Garden Cafe in York.  Everyone had a great time.  Linda requested those interested in the Beach Trip in January to let her know if you are planning to go.  Also, we will be electing new officers at our January meeting.  Be thinking about who you would like to nominate or if you would like to serve.  Our most sincere condolences go out to Maddie who lost her equine partner CJ unexpectedly this week.  CJ and Maddie shared a unique bond.  CJ will live forever in our hearts.  

Posted 11/3/2009: The Halloween Dinner had a record turnout wiith more horse lovers and food that anyone could have ever imagined.  The PNH spotlights were fantastic.  The Jesse Peters private lessons, level 2 and level 3 clinics were all a great success and everyone learned so much from Jesse.  He is certainly showing all of us he is a true teacher at heart and is helping us all achieve our goals and make the horse world a better place.

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45" Rope Skills
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Level 3 Clinic
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Freestyle
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Freestyle
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22" Line
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Circling at Liberty
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Circling
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Freestyle
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Finess
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Level 3 Clinic
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Level 3 Clinic
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Carwash
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Thank you, Karen!
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Halloween Dinner
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Halloween Dinner
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Level 3 Clinic Auditors
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Level 3 Clinic Auditors
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Level 3 Clinic

GOGO PNH Lakeland Spotlight Team - pictured left to right (Grace and Bobby, Melody and Linda, Lexie and Margo, Joe and Marie, Sue and Johnny).  Not pictured is Doug.

Showing Off Level 4 Ribbons Awarded by Pat
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GOGO Spotlight Team Lakeland FL PNH Celebration

October 13, 2009: Letter form Linda

Hello GoGo's, The Celebration is over and our spotlight group arrived home last night.  Actually, we may have floated home after our wonderful weekend.  The Game On Gang was awarded a 4th Level Ribbon for their group Spotlight.  We brought down the house with our relationships, savvy and fun!  Make sure to talk to Marie, Bobby, Sue, and Margo and ask about the experience.  If they can stop smiling long enough...they may be able to answer. Bobby and his partner, Grace, also received a 4th Level Ribbon and a really neat lesson from Pat following his Finesse Spotlight.  Pat told the crowd that Grace was a perfect name because Bobby rode with "elegance and Grace".   Thank you to our level 4 "grooms" Doug and Karen for their hard work.  It wasn't an easy job but they were awesome.    
I finished my externship on Tuesday and graduated as a One Star Instructor Trainee.  I will become a One Star Parelli Professional after I teach 50 hours of FREE online lessons to Savvy Club members.  So...if you would like a free lesson, I'm available.  Not a Savvy Club member...let's talk!  
Our 10 days of fun with Jesse Peters begins on October 22nd.  We have a few private lesson spots now available...reply to this email for day, time and price information.  I'll will send clinic logistics to those registered for lessons and clinics this week. Savvy On!  Linda

 

October 10, 2009:  GOGO's PNH Spotlight in Lakeland Florida merited 4th place ribbons for the team.  Congratulations GOGO Spotlight Team!

GOGO Spotlight in Lakeland October 9 - 11, 2009: The GOGO members who are represting us in a Spotlight are 1. Margo Barrett 2. Marie Pruden  3. Sue Hanson 4. Linda Algire  5. Bobby Howell.  Some of the members are also approved for individual Spotlights.  Go Team! 

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GOGO Playday September 11, 2009 - Those who had not already left for the day.
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GOGO Playday August 9, 2009

Linda and her equine partner Melody are leaving Tuesday July 14, 2009 for a 3 month extership at the Parelli Center. Warm wishes to Linda and Melody!!!!

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Friday July 10, 2009 Cook Out
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Saturday July 11 2009 Breakfast Cooks
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Ssturday July 11 2009 Trail Ride Group

Our own Linda Algire is leaving on July 14 for the Parelli Center in Florida to participate in the new 12 week Parelli Externship Program. The GOGOs wish Linda and her equine partner Melody success and good wishes.  We will look forward to seeing you back with us in the Fall. We will miss you very much but know what a wonderful opportunity this new program offers for anyone striving to be more Savvy in Parelli Natural Horsemanship. GO LINDA!!!!
As Vice President, Bert Evans will be fullfilling the presidential duties normally handled by Linda.  Joanne Devall will be in charge of emails to the group. meeting minutes and keeping the distribution list up to date in Linda's absence. Please give Bert and Joanne a gracious hand for stepping up to help keep our organization running smoothly while Linda is away.

Play Day June 14, 2009 - picture taken at night.
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Play Day May 23. 2009
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Team Sideways Game over Fence
Play Day May 23, 2009
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More Team Sideways Game over Fence
Play Day May 23, 2009
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GOGO Humans without Equine Partners

We had a great time at our play day on May 23, 2009.  We had a nice group and completed our online and liberty challenges, as well as a couple of fun relay races before the rain came.  Welcome to new GOGO's Lara Smithson and Doug & Edwige Lee.  Everyone, please send in your challenge and game suggestions!!! 

LINDA ALGIRE AND MELODY INVITED TO BEGIN 12 WEEK EXTERNSHIP AT THE PARELLI CENTER STARTING JULY 15, 2009!                                    

We all want to wish Linda and Melody the very best as they continue their journey and become more Savvy. Go Linda and Melody!!!!

GOGO's Attend Parelli Franklin, TN Celebration  
Members of the newly organized Parelli Natural Horsemanship™ play group, Game On Gang Organization (The GOGO's) traveled to the Williamson County Agricultural Exposition Park in Franklin, TN to attend the very first Parelli Celebration January 30~February 1, 2009.  GOGO's member, Linda Algire, was chosen to attend with her Morgan, Melody, as a Parelli Spotlight at liberty.  Pat Parelli judged the spotlights and awarded the team a Level 4 ribbon for their performance to three songs...Carolina Girls, Dance With Me and Please Don't Leave Me.   A special surprise was a large play group banner brought to the Celebration by Barb Whitt, member of the GOGO's and owner the Whitt's End Farm in York, SC, home venue of the GOGO's.  The GOGO's will pursue official Parelli recognition as soon as the process is announced.  The group plays monthly and plans to participate in the Parelli Games locally and at Jamborees and Rendezvous in the future.  

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Linda and Melody at the PNH Celebration
See Linda and her equine partner Melody at the Franklin PNH celebration by linking to the video on the PARELLI™ website http://www.parellisavvyclub.com/watchMedia.faces?id=357 
See Linda's story about her PNH Journey posted on the PARELLI™ website http://www.parellisavvyclub.com/Download?id=621