Course Template – 8 Weeks (Do Not Edit)
Course Template – 8 Weeks (Do Not Edit)
This course teaches the essential groundwork skills every horse needs for safe, clear communication: stepping forward, stopping, and stepping back from light lead rope cues. Using ethical negative reinforcement paired with positive reinforcement, you’ll learn how to teach each behaviour in isolation, then combine them into smooth, connected sequences.
You’ll also add verbal cues to make your aids lighter and more versatile, and explore optional exercises for leading from the right-hand side and varying handler positions to expand your horse’s adaptability.
Through clear shaping plans, practical tips, and an emphasis on welfare-friendly methods, this course sets the foundation for confident, responsive in-hand work, preparing your horse for long reining, under-saddle training, and everyday handling.
Target Training for Horses – Foundations in Positive Reinforcement.
This self-paced course is designed to help you build clear, trust-based communication with your horse using positive reinforcement and target training.
You’ll learn how to introduce a marker, prevent mugging, use a target effectively, and teach a range of practical behaviours, from touching and following a target to standing calmly, rein-backing, and turning. Whether you’re supporting a behavioural modification plan or simply want to deepen your connection with your horse, this course offers a structured, science-based foundation for ethical, enjoyable training.
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 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.