Florida Parelli Campus is For Sale
Anne Shelley
August 12, 2011 – Pagosa Springs, Colorado – Parelli Natural Horsemanship, the world leader in at-home horsemanship education has announced plans to sell their 120 acre Ocala, Florida campus. A few select courses will take place at the Florida campus during the fall of 2011. Courses scheduled in Pagosa Springs, CO, Kenilworth, Warks. United Kingdom and Wilton, NSW Australia will proceed as planned.
“It was a hard decision to sell our Florida campus as it is filled with dear memories for the whole worldwide Parelli community and of course we will have to regretfully consolidate our staff based the needs of just one location. However difficult though, it is the right decision for the future,” says Neil Pye, Media Director for Parelli Natural Horsemanship.
“The world, particularly the horse-owning world, is undergoing a time of such immense change. The way people experience learning, their friends, their family, their entertainment is all evolving in this increasingly digital age. We are finding we can touch the lives of more horse owners than ever before digitally, in a very real way that makes horse ownership more fun and fulfilling for the widest audience.”
“The cost and complication of maintaining two campuses in this increasingly digital world and in an environment where 45% of our business is done overseas no longer makes sound business sense, so we are adjusting to be responsible stewards of our resources and our customers’ experience with the Parelli brand,” says Pye.
Far from resting on its laurels, Pye says Parelli is gearing up for an ambitious 2012.
“Next year marks our 30th Anniversary. It’s hard to believe that so much has changed in such a short time. When Pat started, the term ‘natural horsemanship’ wasn’t even in use – he and Linda led this amazing revolution and literally coined the phrase that so many talented individuals now use as their own. Pat and Linda are invigorated to pioneer the way into a new era. We’re preparing for the U.S. leg of a world tour like nothing the horse industry has ever seen before, as well as gearing up exciting new offerings and expansions to our product line. Our instructor network has expanded to the extent that we’ll also be offering more advanced courses globally, not just at campus locations going forward,” says Pye.
For more information on course offerings, the 2012 tour, or to find a Parelli Professional Instructor near you, visit www.parelli.com or call + 1- (970) 731-9400
Brandie and Gunner
hired by Parelli and was to start an externship this winter and she
has now been told she is done Oct1st. It seems that no one really knew
this was coming. Very sad for all of the employees and folks who have
been effected:(
Brandie
On Aug 9, 7:57 pm, Anne Shelley <anne.elizabeth.shel...@gmail.com>
wrote:
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> FYI - just saw this press release posted on Facebook by a Parelli employee.
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> (970) 731-9400
Brandie and Gunner
Thank you all for your support of our decision to close the Florida
Campus. Although this was a difficult decision, we know it was the
right one to continue the Parelli vision of creating a better world
for horses and humans. We promise to make this transition as smooth as
possible for everyone.
Below is a list of changes to the schedule to accommodate closing the
Florida Campus.
The following courses are still occurring in Florida this fall:
Flex Track October 3 -14
Fast Track October 31 – November 25
Linda’s Game of Contact Course – November 28-December 2
All intern, extern, and mastery programs will recommence at the
Colorado Campus in 2012.
All other courses will not take place in Florida. Colorado courses
will continue as planned in 2012, and more courses may be added to the
2012 schedule in Colorado. Rest assured that we will still provide you
with an opportunity to experience a course at the Colorado Campus.
Your dreams will not change; the timeline will likely be altered.
The Florida Rendezvous and Open House will also be cancelled.
Again, we appreciate your understanding, and we will continue to
support you through this transition with truth, transparency, and
trust.