Course Description
This course is designed as an advanced study of trick horse training. The material represented here builds on the beginning trick training course. During this class we will review the mechanics of trick training and then dive right into ten exciting lessons on teaching tricks. Each lesson will give you the equipment, procedures and alternatives for teaching a new trick. Learn such exciting things as teaching your horse to smile, drink from a bottle, count, bow, kneel and much much more. The final lesson in this class offers and in depth look at the equine entertainment industry. After completion of this course (and the original trick horse training course) you will be able to put on entire performances with your horse. Whether you want to break into movies, do half-time shows or just play around the barn this last lesson will give you an overview on how to get started.
Course Requirements
It is highly recommended that the first class, trick horse training, be taken prior to this advanced class. The first class not only explains the mechanics of trick horse training but teaches essential skills that are integrated in this more advanced class. Seminars on trick horse training average over $300.00 so the small investment in the beginning class will give you an invaluable foundation of knowledge to help you excel in this, more advanced, class.
A general working knowledge of equine behavior and traditional training is helpful. It is not necessary that you have your own horse to participate, borrow a friends or just come along for the adventure and bank the information that you learn here for future use on your dream horse!
The course content is written at a high school reading level.
Course Goals
Student Goals: 1. Gain insight and knowledge on how to train for and execute 10 advanced tricks
2. Develop a more complete understanding of the equine entertainment industry
Instructor Goals
It is my goal to help all students learn how to teach horses to perform professional quality tricks.
I strive to:
1. Provide a learning environment that is comfortable, non-judgmental, and informative for all students.
2. Provide prompt and courteous responses to all questions and comments
3. Grade work in a timely manner and respond with suggestions for improvement and praise.
4. Help students through problems as they arise in training sessions
5. Give students alternatives for training and ways to expand the possibilities of the tricks
6. Make available all knowledge that I have on trick training horses so that students have access to training opportunities that will truly make finished and productive trick horses.
7. Provide the most up-to-date information on the trick horse industry.
Course Materials
All written materials needed for this course are provided.
There are a few training materials needed for those students that wish to train as the lessons progress. They are:
halter and lead rope
treats
soft cotton rope
whip or separator stick
plastic bottle
handkerchief
small flag
Grading Policy
Assignments are graded on completeness, thoughtfulness, spelling and grammar. All tests and quizzes are a mixture of multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions. All short answer question responses must be given in complete sentences. Any test or assignment can be re-submitted for a higher grade after consultation with the instructor.
Disclaimer
The purpose of this class is solely for educational reasons. Any certificates that you are awarded at the end of the class are for your own gratification and will document this course completion and academic performance only. This class does not count towards any commercial certification or continuing education degrees
