Fast-Track Your Horse Training: Learn How Horses Really Learn & Stay Motivated

Are you frustrated with slow training progress, a horse who “just doesn’t get it,” or a lack of motivation during certain exercises? You’re not alone. Many horse owners struggle to figure out why training feels like an uphill battle—without realizing the key lies not in the arena, but in understanding how horses actually learn and what motivates them.

This course is designed to cut through the confusion and give you the science-based tools you need to train effectively, ethically, and with confidence. Instead of relying on guesswork or outdated methods, you’ll discover exactly how learning theory, motivation, and emotions shape your horse’s behaviour—and how you can use this knowledge to create lasting progress and a positive relationship.

Why this Matters

Think about it: if you know how your horse learns and what truly motivates them, you can:

  • Solve training obstacles faster and with less frustration

  • Avoid unnecessary pressure or force that damages trust

  • Build a relationship based on clarity, choice, and enjoyment

  • Train efficiently while respecting your horse’s emotions and well-being

Instead of endless trial and error, you’ll finally have the clarity to know why your horse is struggling—and exactly how to adjust your training for success.


Who This Course Is For

✅ Horse owners who want to train their own horse but feel stuck or unsure where to start
✅ Riders who want to use positive reinforcement but don’t understand the science behind it yet
✅ Anyone who has wondered: Can I combine different training methods without confusing my horse?
✅ Those who want to make training more enjoyable, ethical, and effective—for both horse and human


Enroll Today – Starting at Just $33

Don’t let confusion or frustration hold you back. By learning the science behind training, you’ll gain the tools to progress faster, build your horse’s confidence, and strengthen your bond.

👉 Start your journey today and fast-track your way to clear, motivated, and positive horse training.

Accessible Pricing – Pay What You Can

This course is offered on a Pay-What-You-Can basis because I believe every horse and owner deserves access to knowledge that supports better health and care. This product is valued at $99 but you are free to choose the price that you are able to pay.
Enrol Today (starting at $33)

What you'll learn in this course:

  • The science of learning theory & motivational theory – made simple and practical for everyday training

  • How motivation and emotions are deeply connected to your horse’s willingness to learn

  • Why some training methods cause confusion, frustration, or resistance—and what to do instead

  • The truth about combining positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and conditioning methodarro

  • How to adapt your training approach so your horse feels understood, motivated, and eager to participate

Bonus material

When you enroll, you’ll get more than just the course:

  • Hopefully Positive Ebook

    - covers training myths, horse emotions, and the foundations of positive reinforcement

  • Downloadable infographics

    - quick references on learning theories, motivational factors, and operant conditioning

  • Unlimited Q&A

    Take your learning further

    - ask questions, learn from others, and gain expert guidance as you train

What students are saying

5 star rating

Absolute spot on!

Kristen Miller

I don't normally like tests...but for this I absolutely loved the quiz at the end!!! Made it to where I actually think I am starting to truly understand this! Awesome! The info in it is awesome as well!

I don't normally like tests...but for this I absolutely loved the quiz at the end!!! Made it to where I actually think I am starting to truly understand this! Awesome! The info in it is awesome as well!

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5 star rating

Golden Nugget

alta Geyer

What a fresh take on equine motivation, very necessary for any horseman or horsewomen

What a fresh take on equine motivation, very necessary for any horseman or horsewomen

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5 star rating

Excellent

Juryna Fourie

Brilliant courses with loads of information! Well explained!

Brilliant courses with loads of information! Well explained!

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You got this!

Imagine what you could achieve with all of this new knowledge

  • Analyze a training situation

    Know why there's too little or too much motivation towards doing a certain task AND know how to adapt the training accordingly. OR knowing why one task is more motivating to the horse than another (why would the horse rather touch a target than pick up his hooves)

  • Understand the training

    Know the different ways horses learn, what drives them and why they are motivated to perform a certain task. AND know how different training impacts your horse's emotions and experiences.

  • Make progress & Gain confidence

    The more you learn and understand your horse the more confidence you'll gain and the faster you'll make progress in your training.

Course content

These are the chapters and lessons you'll receive

    1. Welcome!

    2. Bonus - Ebook

    3. An introduction to operant conditioning

    4. Equine learning infographic

    5. Operant conditioning and its link to emotions

    6. Operant conditioning infographic

    7. Reinforcement linked to punishment

    8. Could we use different reinforcement quadrants together?

    9. What the science says about operant conditioning

    10. Test your learning (optional)

    1. Forming associations part 1 - intro to classical conditioning

    2. Forming associations part 2 - different parts of classical conditioning

    3. Habituation (part 1)

    4. Habituation (part 2)

    5. Social learning

    6. Test your learning (optional)

    1. Exploring lichtenberg's motivational theory

    2. Exploring instinct theory of motivation

    3. Equine motivational infographic

    4. Exploring vroom's motivational theory - part 1

    5. Exploring vroom's motivational theory - part 2

    6. Exploring vroom's motivational theory - part 3

    7. Motivation components

    8. Analysing motivation infographic

    9. Analysing the level of motivation

    10. Test your learning (optional)

    1. Using knowledge about learning theory to our advantage

    2. Why how a horse is motivated matters

    3. Training ethically to build a positive relationship

    4. Bonus! Different pressures in training + using pressure in a better way

    5. Let us know what you think

    6. Well done! Get your certificate of completion now!

About this course

  • 32 lessons