The Harvard of Horsemanship: Inside Parelli Landing
Opening in January 2025, Parelli Landing: The Horseman’s Academy in Johnsonville, South Carolina marks a significant new chapter in Pat Parelli’s decades-long commitment to horsemanship education. This academy will serve as a global center of excellence for aspiring horsemen and women.
Parelli has spent over 40 years refining an approach that emphasizes the importance of understanding horses as individuals, focusing on communication and trust over force. What was once considered a radical shift is now much more widely recognized and appreciated across the industry. Parelli Landing takes these principles and brings them into a comprehensive educational setting comprising leadership and business as well as horsemanship.
A Centralized Hub for Holistic Learning
The decision to consolidate Parelli’s previous training centers into Parelli Landing was a deliberate move toward creating a centralized learning hub. This academy offers students the chance to engage in a range of practical, hands-on training, from basic horse psychology to advanced equine management. However, the focus isn’t just on technical skills; the academy also teaches business acumen, preparing students for the realities of a career in the equine industry.
“At this stage, it’s not just about what I’ve built but about creating a sustainable system that will outlast me,” says Parelli. Parelli Landing isn’t only a physical campus—it’s a place where future generations of horsemen will learn to lead, manage, and grow within an industry that’s always evolving.
Leadership and Global Impact
While Natural Horsemanship has become more familiar to the equestrian world over the past few decades, Parelli’s approach goes deeper by focusing on leadership—both with horses and within the broader industry.
At the core of Parelli Landing is the idea that leadership is about understanding, whether you’re working with a horse or building a career in the equine business.
The campus consolidates a global network of students, many of whom are already familiar with the principles of Natural Horsemanship but are eager to advance their skills, gain deeper insights, and prepare for professional roles. The curriculum is designed to equip students with everything they need to thrive, from mastering horsemanship techniques to understanding the business side of the equine world.
A Sustainable Future for Horsemanship
Parelli Landing is built not just as an educational facility, but as a sustainable home for future generations of horse lovers. The campus is designed to foster both learning and community—creating an environment where students from around the world can connect, collaborate, and grow.
By bringing his work into this centralized, year-round facility, Pat Parelli is ensuring that the core values of respect, trust, and understanding will continue to be passed on, but adapted to meet the needs of today’s equine industry.
Looking Ahead
With its first classes beginning in January 2025, Parelli Landing: The Horseman’s Academy will offer students an unparalleled opportunity to develop their skills in an immersive and supportive environment. Though the principles of Natural Horsemanship are no longer new, they remain as relevant as ever. At Parelli Landing, students will find not only the tools to succeed with horses but also the guidance to lead the future of horsemanship.
Applications for Parelli Landing are open now, and classes will begin in January 2025. To learn more or to apply, visit Parelli Natural Horsemanship.
