Preparing your horse for collection - Developing self-carriage in hand.

Prior to having the ability to collect the horse must become balanced and develop physical strength for self-carriage. Too often humans discourage correct development by physically disturbing the horse’s balance. They push, pull, and poke which causes the horse to brace, develop asymmetrically, hinders its correct biomechanical development, inhibits training progress, and slows physical development. My course will explain how to avoid this and how to work towards self-carriage/collection by asking on the lead for your horse to first move with you and then to move as you ask while remaining in a balanced posture.

This course is not physically demanding. Any horse human pair that is sound enough to work at walk and/or trot will benefit. Beyond the physical benefit for your horse, your connection, communication, and partnership will improve. If you ride your horse, the physical and communicative benefits will carry over to your mounted work.

This course is fun for both horses and humans. It is not ultra-scholarly or intense. Work through it at your own pace. There are currently 84 lessons, with more to be added. While not ultra scholarly and fun to work thorugh, there is really important, seldom discussed information that is shared.

I am happy to look at video and discuss you and your horse. You send the link to the video and we watch together while talking on the phone or messenger at no extra cost to course members.

Introduction to Reiki with Horses with Wendee Walker

Enjoy a peaceful practice with your horse. Learn about Reiki with your horse and how this form of energy work will benefit you both. Wendee practices and teaches Animal Reiki Source Let Animals Lead®, a meditative practice that helps us be present and offer healing intention.

This course shows you how you can practice Reiki to supplement your current horsemanship practices.

At only $135.00 with some of the proceeds going to charity, this course is too good to pass up! Both you and your horse will enjoy this investment.

Dogs earn trick titles, why not horses?

Your horse may earn up to six standard titles and three performer title. There is a lifetime achievement award for a horse who can do 50 tricks and does charity or other inspirational work.

You may participate by purchasing Horse Trick Titles for $25.00 (USD). This one-time fee allows you to apply for all possible titles.

Your name, your horse's name, and your titles will be added to a list on The Joyful Horse website. You will receive certificates to print and frame if you wish. With your permission, your video(s) will be added to our Horse Tricks Title YouTube playlist.

Of course, all training must put the horse first. Reward-based training is encouraged. Whips and sticks are not allowed, nor is physical coercion.

The purpose of this program is to inspire people to try something new and learn what their horse, donkey, or mule is capable of doing.

Learn to Make Equine Sculpture with Wire

I was a professional sculptor for more than 20 years. You will learn every step of the process, from materials to completion, how to train your eye, proportion, understanding and capturing gesture. I will show you how to make smaller pieces and introduce making larger work from copper that would be suitable for outdoor display. The course will be self-guided. Work at your own pace and repeat steps as needed. You will have the course for the life of the platform. Currently, there are 12 modules with 67 lessons with more coming. I am available to discuss your work and answer questions. The last module provides tips for working as a professional artist. One course member in New Zealand is now making and selling her sculpture based on what she learned in this course.

Training Topics with Agi Yother

This course covers a variety of training topics, from handling on the ground to mounted work to trailering and much, much more! A new topic is added monthly. Agi teaches us how a horse thinks and reacts to us and the practice of self-awareness. This course is great for the beginner or the experienced horse person. You don't know what you don't know - take this course and see how you can be a better horse person.

You will have get a new training topic every month and always have access to the earlier topics. Currently we are planning to have 24 installments. At $150.00 for the entire course that comes to $6.25 a month - definitely too good to pass up.

Students of Agi Yother may use a coupon at check out for a $25.00 discount.

My Horse Journal and Workbook

This is a great workbook for the thinking horseperson - no matter their age or if they haven't found their horse yet. 

Having a horse is more than riding it. This book is an introduction to some of the things you should know when you have a horse in your care. It is also a journal to plan goals and record your time with your horse. It is not a technical 'how-to' book, it is more about having a compassionate training mindset and the relationship you have with your horse. There are topics to consider and suggestions that I hope will empower you to be your horse's advocate so that you will be comfortable making decisions that are in the best interest of both you and your horse.

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