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
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