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Training for the Human and Equine!

We offer instruction that promotes equine welfare and rider/handler safety through equitation science. 
We adhere to the training  principles  outlined on the International Society for Equitation Science:

Principles of learning theory in equitation
To read the full description of the Principles click HERE

Training Principle 1  – Regard for human and horse safety
Training Principle 2  – Regard for the nature of horses
Training Principle 3  – Regard for horses’ mental and sensory abilities
Training Principle 4  – Regard for current emotional states
Training Principle 5  – Correct use of habituation/desensitization/calming methods
Training Principle 6  – Correct use of Operant Conditioning
Training Principle 7  – Correct use of Classical Conditioning
Training Principle 8  – Correct use of Signals/Cues
Training Principle 9  – Correct use of Shaping
Training Principle 10 – Regard for Self-carriage

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Thorcrest Equine Center
Zoë Thorbergson MAnimalSc.
email:  info    @   thorcrest    . ca


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