Building Trust and Handling for Hoof Care

Fear of the Farrier: Building Trust and Handling for Hoof Care

This course is designed to help horse owners understand the roots of fear and resistance in hoof handling while providing practical strategies to build trust and cooperation. Learn how to recognise your horse’s stress signals, create a calm training environment, and implement proven behavioural modification techniques. With a focus on patience and empathy, this course empowers you to make hoof care a positive experience for both you and your horse.

Learning Theory & Horse Behaviour

Learning Theory for Horse Owners

This course introduces the foundational principles of Learning Theory for Horses, providing you with the knowledge to better understand how your Horse learns and responds to training. This includes in hand training, ground work, husbandry and care (such as grooming, tacking up and hoof care), and it also includes ridden work. You’ll explore key concepts like timing, markers, and shaping behaviours, all designed to set you and your Horse up for success.

This course is a vital part of your journey toward achieving your Horse’s behavioural goals. It complements your personalised shaping plan and lays the foundation for effective, stress-free training.