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…
- Teresa Whitaker with Blossom
- Kate Roz with Maverick
- Anne Van Dyke with Whisky
- Claire Perilli with Enzo
- Jill Gookin with Boogs
- Tessa Fisher with Bonzo
- Deborah Kennedy with Shamrock
- Mary Ballard with Stewie
- Ineke Keough with Honey, JB and Monty
- Hollie Umney with Wellington
- Fiona Wagstaff with Ray and Opal
- Jean Barbieri with Harley
- Bonnie Stokes with Queenie
- Sharryn Shiers with Stella
- Julie Miller with Rolo
- Kristina Edwards with Nova
- Terri Keene with Pistol
- Charlotte Stanton with Pickles
- Cassie Miller with Cash, Chief and Babydoll
- Tammie Ellingson with Silver
- Heather Boreham with Banjo and Milly
- Anne Loyle with Apollo
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…
- Rebecca Mogielski with Koda
- Ineke Keough with Honey and JB
- Fiona Wagstaff with Opal
- Mitch Rumsey with Charlie
- Amanda Cowsill with Shadow
Congratulations to you all. You are all stars!
Not a member of the Horse Tricks Academy but would like to learn more? Trot over here…