AN INTRODUCTION TO TRAINING HORSES WITH FOOD
TRUDI DEMPSEY
How we handle and train our horses is extremely important, not just for our horse's welfare but also for the effect that it has on our relationship and our safety. More horse owners and trainers are looking for humane, compassionate methods of training so positive reinforcement (reward-based training) using food is becoming more popular.
This course, from equine behaviour consultant and trainer Trudi Dempsey, is an introduction to training horses with food. Trudi discusses the pros and cons of training using food rewards, as well as giving you tips on how to improve your training skills and troubleshoot any problems you may be having.
You will learn:
• How to improve your training skills
• How to set your horse up for success in training
• The basic principles of positive reinforcement training
• How to train calm behaviour around food
• How to recognise the early signs of stress in your horse
• The best foods to use in training
• Troubleshooting tips for training problems around food
• Tips to improve your horse’s behaviour and reduce stress
This course is aimed at horse owners, students and equestrian professionals interested in learning about horse behaviour. It is suitable for anyone who is considering training their horse with food or for those who are already doing so. You don't need any prior knowledge about horse behaviour to take this course.
Once enrolled you have 60 days to complete the course.
I really enjoyed this course, it is well planned and easy to follow and covers everything to start you on your journey in to training with food.
I really enjoyed this course, it is well planned and easy to follow and covers everything to start you on your journey in to training with food.
Read LessSo many courses and videos on clicker training bypass the science and jump right into practical application. This aspirational approach may be more entertain...
Read MoreSo many courses and videos on clicker training bypass the science and jump right into practical application. This aspirational approach may be more entertaining, but doesn't set the trainer up to succeed in a real world training situation. Trudi's course was such a pleasant surprise in this regard. Whether you are a complete beginner or you are already clicker training with your horse and think you know the basics, you will get enormous value from this course. I know I will be watching it several more times to retain as much as possible. Trudi somehow manages to generously package an incredible amount of information into less than 2 hours while keeping the pace fast and the content varied and interesting. Video snippets of many of her clients throughout the course help to illustrate key points in real situations. I highly recommend this course if you want a solid, science-based foundation upon which to build your positive reinforcement horse training skills. I am really looking forward to seeing what comes next from Trudi.
Read LessI really enjoyed this course. I am already using clicker training with my horse, but we have hit some speed bumps. This course has given me a really valuable...
Read MoreI really enjoyed this course. I am already using clicker training with my horse, but we have hit some speed bumps. This course has given me a really valuable insight into the importance of planning and how to manage our training sessions. The structure, videos and diagrams are clear, to the point and super useful. Thank you from Becky and Rum ;)
Read LessThis course is aspirational as well as inspirational and whilst based on solid science, Trudi has succeeded in making it understandable, entertaining and edu...
Read MoreThis course is aspirational as well as inspirational and whilst based on solid science, Trudi has succeeded in making it understandable, entertaining and educational. The videos add enormous value and demonstrate the subtle behaviours both we and the horse show each other, thereby introducing increased awareness of self, the horse, environment and well-being for both. More importantly Trudi gives us the tools to progress with positivity if things go a little awry. Trudi has an innate ability to understand humans and equines working together making her the perfect trainer and presenter for this course. I highly recommend this course.
Read LessExcellent content and clear presentation
Excellent content and clear presentation
Read LessTrudi makes it all so easy to understand and clear that it is our behaviours/triggers which elicit certain behaviours from our horses. I aim to be more cons...
Read MoreTrudi makes it all so easy to understand and clear that it is our behaviours/triggers which elicit certain behaviours from our horses. I aim to be more consistent, more patient and more observant. Thank you
Read LessThis course is a great starting point to using food to train horses. It gives just enough information so there is no confusion and touches base on a lot of t...
Read MoreThis course is a great starting point to using food to train horses. It gives just enough information so there is no confusion and touches base on a lot of the important areas of training with food. Would highly recommend.
Read LessTrudi was very clear and concise with her talks and the videos helped for the visual learners like myself. This was my first course from Understand Horses a...
Read MoreTrudi was very clear and concise with her talks and the videos helped for the visual learners like myself. This was my first course from Understand Horses and I will be undertaking others.
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