Modules 1 - 7
for the 'Certified Equine Behavior Therapist'
- Groundwork-

Module 1
Horse Communication Science

  • Equine Communication Science
  • Confidence Work
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Micromimik of the Horse
Operational Hours: 3 days à 8 lecturing hours

Module 2
Intelligence Stimulation

  • Introduction of Psychology of Learning
  • The learning behaviour of the horse
  • Dual activation
  • Training psychology (including motivation techniques)
  • Sensitisation (Sensitization) and Desensitisation (Desensitization) Techniques
  • GHP Groundwork
Operational Hours: 6 days à 8 lecturing hours

Module 3
Horse breeding and stud practice

  • Horse breeding
  • Reproduction and studding
  • Imprint training
Operational Hours: 2 days à 8 lecturing hours

Module 4
Young h
orse training and education

  • Young horse training
  • Perfect manners for young horses
  • Principles for starting horses under saddle
  • Leading and trailer loading Training
Operational Hours: 5 days à 8 lecturing hours

Module 5
Double Long Lining (Basis)

  • Theory and practice of double long lining (bitless)
    regarding to German dressage standards
Operational Hours: 2 days à 8 lecturing hours

Module 6
Behavioural therapy for difficult horses

  • Anamnesis
  • Special Horse Psychology
  • Problem Complexes and Solutions
  • Structure and layout of behavioral therapy
  • The trainer as moderator between horse and horse owner
  • Case Studys
Präsenzzeit: 5 days à 8 lecturing hours

Module 7
Horse Science

  • Ethology
Operational Hours: 1 day à 8 lecturing hours