Spent the weekend at the Intelligent Horsemanship Horse Psychology Course with Kelly Marks and a group of students bringing back echoes of fifteen years ago when I attended the course myself as a student. It's probably my favourite course of all of them. As ever there are some lightbulb moments during the 'yes, no' game. But I won't give the game away...
At 10, this young lady was the youngest student, probably ever, and contributed to every session. She was particularly pleased to meet Pie...
...plenty of caffeine for two long days of solid learning.
Watching how horses will learn naturally...
...and how they might see the world.
Pie gave a demonstration of positive reinforcement, galloping up joyously...
...to have his headcollar on.
Presentations and problem solving...
...and a class photo.
Students were from all walks of life and included a vet, a psychiatrist, and an ex-lawyer, an ex-fireman, novice and experienced horse owners. A really lovely group of people who all worked together well.
