The LEVELS are designed to lead members through the Horse Tricks Academy in a way that is fun and motivating for you and your horse.
LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
At each LEVEL, members have…
- Completed study (finish reading and watching specific lessons in the Academy course).
- Tested their knowledge with quiz questions.
- Shown that they, and their horse, can meet the requirements for that LEVEL. This will usually involve sharing a video of them doing the activity.
Once they completed all the requirements for the LEVEL they receive…
- Lots of praise 🙂
- A listing on this board
- A ribbon
LEVEL ONE focuses on how to train using positive reinforcement (+R), treat manners, and teaching your horse to target (calmly touch different items).
You will build your connection and develop a language that will enable you to communicate clearly with your horse.
Members who are LEVEL ONE trainers…
- Anne Van Dyke with Whisky
- Jill Gookin with Boogs
- Tessa Fisher with Bonzo
- Mary Ballard with Stewie
- Hollie Umney with Wellington
- Jean Barbieri with Harley
- Bonnie Stokes with Queenie
- Sharryn Shiers with Stella
- Julie Miller with Rolo
- Kristina Edwards with Nova
- Terri Keene with Pistol
- Cassie Miller with Cash, Chief and Babydoll
- Tammie Ellingson with Silver
- Heather Boreham with Banjo and Milly
- Anne Loyle with Apollo
- Rosemary Magro with Maestro
- Carol Ann Martin with Nelson
- Zoe Bernal with Minka
- Kitty Jackson with Koko
Congratulations to you all. You are all stars!
LEVEL TWO focuses on using positive reinforcement (+R) to teach your horse to wait and stand calmly ON an object.Â
You can use this training as the basis for many other tricks (eg pedestal work). Â
This LEVEL will improve your skills at teaching your horse calmness, patience and to look to you for guidance.
Members who are LEVEL TWO trainers…
(These members have passed all the requirements of Level One and Level Two.)
- Rebecca Mogielski with Koda
- Ineke Keough with Honey and JB
- Fiona Wagstaff with Opal
- Mitch Rumsey with Charlie
- Amanda Cowsill with Shadow
- Deborah Kennedy with Shamrock
- Teresa Whitaker with Blossom
- Kate Roz with Maverick
- Charlotte Stanton with Pickles
- Claire Perilli with Enzo
- Angie Misaghi with Johnny
Congratulations to you all. You are all stars!
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