Be inspired for change. This FREE short recorded webinar talks about the issues currently faced in the horse world and the steps we can all take for positive change for our horses.
Obstacle and Object training as a way of creating and building confidence in your horse. As a Clinical Equine Behaviourist I know how important it is to introduce novel objects and situations in the best way. In this online course we will look at how to break items down, build relationship and trust and use that to build up an effective 'reference library' so that the horse copes better in future novel environments.
Perhaps the most important thing you can do is build a solid foundation for your training. Learn how essential these foundations are, how to build a solid foundation and points you need to consider when working with the clicker. Even if you have already been working with the clicker for a while, you will find this course useful- foundations are always good to revisit!
A good foundation for understanding your horse better! These lessons look at why horses do what they do, the influences we have on them and how we can help them feel better, improve welfare, improve safety and improve our relationship with them.
Are you interested in having a better understanding of social behaviour, how horses perceive the world & how this shapes their behaviour, & time budgets: how they normally spend their time and the implications this has for our interactions with them? Taking time to have a better understanding of ethology, the horse's behaviour in their natural setting, is an essential foundation for all involved in horse handling.
We might think that we understand why our horses act the way they do, but we aren't always correct about the underlying motivation. Being able to recognise how the horse is feeling and how this shapes behaviour is one of the essential foundations on which we can build good training and relationships. These lessons will teach you more about why horses do what they do and the implications this has for our training.
Reading the Horse- have you ever wondered how your horse feels in certain situations? Everyone can recognise the big signs of stress, but are you good at the more subtle ones?
Being able to successfully see whether your horse is comfortable in a situation or whether they are starting to struggle, can have huge implications for rider safety AND horse welfare.
You don’t have to understand learning theory to train horses…. but it helps! We have an instinctive understanding of reward & punishment, after all, humans learn that way too. However, we don’t all always get the results we would like, because not all the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle are there. Having a thorough understanding of learning theory in context is one important part of the puzzle.
Ever wondered how you can tell if your horse is stressed? What are the most common signs? More importantly, what are the most common sources of stress? How does stress impact on your horse? What steps can you take to manage or reduce stress? This lesson will help you better understand the answers to these questions.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Learning theory, emotions and arousal levels in horses, all in easily digestible chunks....
Access available for six months from purchase date.
Ever wanted to learn the best way to teach a horse to load & travel? Or to better understand what is going on when horses struggle with loading or travelling. The course includes a recording of a workshop from September 2022 and numerous practical training videos. Recommended for those with young horses, teaching a horse to load for the first time or working through minor problems.
So you've taken the course in Getting Started with the Clicker, you think you've a fair understanding of what to do, but you'd really like some practical exercises to get you started. Work through my foundation exercises and develop your clicker skills.
I've been teaching the importance of understanding learning theory in context since the first CPD day I was asked to deliver for the APBC back in 2005. Over the years I have observed many trainers looking purely at the mechanics of learning theory, without understanding the context. How is the horse feeling? What is going on inside the horse? How is that likely to be expressed?
This lecture will be of interest to breeders and trainers and ALL involved in the handling and management of youngstock. Or for those who would like some insight into why their adult horse might behave as they do. Purchase gives access for six months.
Hold a behaviour qualification & want to brush up on practical training knowledge & skills? You have sound theoretical background in behaviour & learning theory, now develop practical training skills. NB not an accredited qualification, will be assessed & receive a certificate of completion. Watch videos at own pace, receive feedback on homework assessments & book additional tutoring if required (billed separately).
We will look at what facial expression, posture and behaviour can tell us about how the horse feels. Each section consists of video lesson, a video exercise for you to have a go at, and answers. Access to lessons for 90 days from start.
Ever had a horse that was difficult to catch & wondered what to do? Learn common reasons for catching problems & the best way to go about changing your horse's attitude for good! Learn how to teach your horse to want to be caught & how to actively be involved in the haltering process. Includes videos of real time training with a range of horses from unhandled through to traumatised.