Welcome back!
We're glad you're here and look forward to seeing you in class again soon 🐎
Welcome!
We're glad you're here and look forward to seeing you in class soon 🐎
Access to the entire 10-week Equine Behaviorology Virtual Course, including each of the classes listed below.
The first class in the Equine Behaviorology course series. Includes a course overview, discussion on labels vs operationalization, anthropomorphism, and more.
Discussion on the concepts of stimulus, motivation, saliency, and the role of species-specific needs in equine behavior.
An evidence-based overview of equine body language, including discussion on involuntary reflexive behaviors, such as facial expressions, and functional communication signals, such as calming signals, displacement behavior, etc.
An in-depth discussion on association-based learning, including neural roots for behavior & learning, classical conditioning, counter-conditioning, and relationship theory.
An in-depth discussion on consequence-based learning, including functional analysis, quadrant theory, and detangling complex, real-life behavior situations, as well as tips for having constructive discussions on equine behavior.
A detailed discussion on various ways of evaluating & selecting behavior solutions, training methods, equipment, & more, including how to choose the best approach for specific situations.
A detailed discussion on successive approximation, or "shaping," featuring Steph's advice & strategies for efficient, effective shaping. This lecture includes details on implementing the SKE Jackpots System (errorless learning via a differential R+ schedule).
Discussion expanding on functional analysis and the traditional "ABC Behavior Loops," and how to create consistency & foster a force-free approach via functional dialogues.
An in-depth discussion on concepts of safety, confidence, anxiety, and control. This discussion includes Steph's advice for maintaining human safety & equine safety in routine & emergency situations, while also maintaining an ethical, force-free approach.
A comprehensive overview of Steph's favorite exercises & behaviors for developing your R+ training skills while also establishing and/or improving your equine's R+ foundation.
A spiral-bound resource guide, including the course syllabus, educational infographics, and supplemental worksheets
Hard copies of the laminated educational diagrams we utilize during this course
A private, one-on-one consult with Steph, to discuss any questions, equine concerns, or behavior situations beyond what is covered in class.
Your own color-coordinated set: Telescoping Target Stick, Clicker, and Two SKE Reinforcement Packs (normally $55+)