Description
The Intelligent Horsemanship Zoom Horse Psychology Online course will be of interest to horse people of all abilities. It is taught live by Kelly Marks with support from IH Trainer, Sandra Williams, who is literally ‘in the field’ giving private lessons with horses 3 days a week. Gain a lifetime of equine knowledge from the comfort of your own home. Also join members of the IH community and achieve a whole new understanding to fully enhance your time with horses.
The course has eight one hour lessons held on eight consecutive evenings from 8:00pm – 9:00pm. There is a extra time given for anyone to answer things that come up in the Chat as well as any additional questions. Sandra and Kelly are also available during the week to answer emails. Recordings will be available for students to watch for 7 days after each session.
The Syllabus:
- Week 1 – Pros and Cons of using food in equine training
- Week 2 – Recognising when it’s Pain not Brain with horses
- Week 3 – An introduction to Behaviourism
- Week 4 – Far Beyond Behaviourism
- Week 5 – The Senses, Brain and how a horse understands
- Week 6 – The Problem Solving Procedure
- Week 7 – How do people (inadvertently) teach horses to be Bad? (and how can we unravel this?)
- Week 8 – Solving Real Life ‘Horse Problems’
Further Information:
Contact courses@ihhq.net to discuss any of the courses – or how to use Zoom if you’re unfamiliar with it!
Each student completing the course will be issued with a certificate stating completion which may be used against future certification of the Intelligent Horsemanship Diploma and the Monty Roberts Introductory Course of Horsemanship. From here you may wish to become a Monty Roberts Instructor by completing your training at Flag is Up Farms, California or to become an Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended Trainer.
This course is also worth 4 CPD points with the BHS.
You will need to be a member of the Intelligent Horsemanship Association (if not already a member) to attend this course.
In the equine world it is common to find two types of courses, those that largely teach theory, and those that are heavily practically based. The problem with this siloed style of learning is that you might know all the theory, but not know how to “apply” this knowledge, or you might know certain training actions, but not fully understand why they are (or not) working. Intelligent Horsemanship’s Horse Psychology course is cleverly tailored to fill the unique gap between theory and practice. Kelly’s due diligence and connections with world leading experts ensures that the theory is current and on topic, whilst her involvement and connection to the horse training world means she really does know a practical solution for every situation. Whether you forgot to finish school, or you have a PhD I can guarantee that you will come home thinking WOW and energised with inspiration
Louise –
Dear Kelly, Sandra & Sharron,Thank you all for the Horse Psychology online course, probably the best course I have ever done. Being online it was so good, especially for some of us who would have found it difficult to travel to a venue. It’s so lovely to learn more about the horses we love, so we can understand them more, and care for them the very best we can. I have always wanted to join you all on a course and really enjoyed this one, you were all so kind and helpful. Hope to see you all again sometime. Very Best Wishes, Thanks again 🙂
Claudia –
The Horse Psychology Online course is amazing! Not only is it a fantastic way of learning from the comfort of your own home, I have learnt more about horse psychology in the last 8 weeks than I did from attending Equine college for 4 years! Just by changing my way of thinking, I have learnt a great deal about myself as well as the impact of what my actions have on my pony. I feel my bond with my pony has changed massively as I am now able to apply my newly found knowledge and I cannot wait to attend more courses in the future to continue my journey. Thanks again.
Juliet –
So sad it is the last one tonight! Thank you so much for the Course, it has been simply brilliant. Inspirational!!
Nathalie – Turkey –
Thank you for the entertaining course last night. You made a complicated topic easy to digest 🙂 I especially enjoyed the coursework and the articles that you shared last week. All the research in the UK is fascinating!
The real life examples were really helpful. I usually fall asleep early but the material kept me up and entertained until after midnight
Vicky –
Hi Kelly and Sandra Hope you’re both well! I just wanted to say I’m really enjoying our Tuesday school nights doing the horse psychology course. I admire the way you’ve adapted it from a classroom based format to online without losing the personal element, and it remains super educational and informative and something to look forward to each week!
Elisa –
Dear Kelly
Thank you very much for a very in depth, informative course that really got my brain cells working overtime, I will think of issues with an open mind and I know so much more about how the horse perceives our actions, now to put it into practice!
Thank you
Amy-Dee –
Hi Kelly
Just wanted to say many thanks for the last 8 weeks. I feel like I’ve learnt a lot of detective skills, looking at the steps in assessing horses’ behaviour to work out why they do things. The week about “How would I get my horse to [kick/bite/nap/bolt etc]” was really useful in starting with the ‘problem’ and working backwards, to understand the reasons behind a horse behaving in that way.
Katie-Lee –
I must say I loved the course and have put so much of the teachings into action and daily life. The last 2 weeks of webinars too with Claire and Ian, I have learnt so much. Thank you and much love
Christine –
Hello Kelly
Just again to thank you for the interesting course … with new vocabulary too! I have to say when I say to people ‘neophobic’ they don’t always understand that word either! Thank you for answering our zillions of questions too. Hope to see you somewhere on a course again. Best wishes x
Helen Mc –
Hi Kelly/Sandra
It has been a fabulous journey with you and all the other participants. I’ve totally enjoyed every week and have learned so much. I’m so looking forward to June and completing all courses. Although I’m a quiet participant it sending homework ect . I can assure you I’ve totally taken it all in and will be sending🤠 Have a fabulous week and defo going to miss my Tuesday 8pm evenings with you all xx
Susan Rice –
Hi Kelly
Really enjoyed the course and have lots of notes and useful material to dip in to for the future. Big thank you both for your time and input over the past 8 weeks. Evening webinars are a good use cold dark nights, but roll on spring! More chances to ride and spend quality time with our horses and not battling the elements in the freezing cold, sleet or howling wind.
All the best.
Robyn Hunter –
The Horse Psychology Online course was such fun and so interesting and helpful. Thanks so much again. I’ve been inspired to really want to do the Perfect Manners course in August!
Cara Chapman –
The Horse Psychology Course was absolutely superb!
The content was really interesting and taught in manageable chunks, full of real life examples which made it really relateable.
I’ve come away with a much clearer understanding of what might be going on for a horse, particularly if it’s showing “problem” behaviour.
I’ve got a framework which I can apply to try to really get to the bottom of what might be going on for the horse and see what potential remedies there might be.
It’s really helped me with my own horse, but also giving advice and support to friends and I will certainly be offering insights to my coaching clients too!
Thank you for a brilliant course. I would totally recommend this to anyone wanting to get more clarity about horses and their behaviours.
Julie Belsom –
Just completed the IH horse psychology course and would recommend to anyone! Have learnt so much about how my horse thinks and why. Kelly and Sandra did a brilliant job in guiding us all through a very complex subject and I am sure understanding my horse better will make a stronger partnership!
Janice Milne –
“What I think is great about Intelligent Horsemanship is that it brings the learning from the old and the new, taking all the best points and helping us develop the best partnership we can with our horses. Kelly Marks has that rare talent of being able to bring her practical experience, knowledge and to communicate in a way which inspires and encourages.
The learning material that is available on-line is excellent and covers a broad range of subjects. For those not able to participate in the courses in person the on-line courses/webinars are great. I am thoroughly enjoying the on-line Horse Psychology with Kelly and Sandra, they are excellent tutors and it’s nice also to feel part of the supportive IH community.