My Courses
Trudi has several options when it comes to studying online from shorter, on demand, self-study courses to longer, instructor led, interactive courses.
At Understand Horses, Trudi has courses on training your horse, starting with planning and motivation leading up to training specific movements using positive reinforcement-based techniques. If you want to brush up your positive reinforcement-based training then these are the courses for you.
At the IAABC Foundation, Trudi’s courses are more behaviour based looking at current knowledge regarding pain and behaviour and her latest course with vet Gabriel Lencioni which looks at cooperative care training for husbandry behaviours.
PROFESSIONAL HORSE TRAINER CERTIFICATE
This is an Instructor-Led Course
Course Description
This six month training program is designed to give you everything you need to become a skilled trainer (focus on R+ based training), ready to support both horses and their owners. You’ll learn how to provide excellent training for a variety of goals, from specific tasks to general behaviours. The course covers all the key areas, including equine learning theory, non-ridden activities, prepping horses for riding, and essential care practices. This course has a strong practical focus and you should have access to horses to train. Use my contact form if you would like to be informed when the course is released.
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WHEN POSITIVE BECOMES TOXIC
This is an on demand course
Course Description
The pressure on equestrians to be kinder in their training means that more and more are turning to reward-based training methods, but does training with food equal better outcomes for our equines?
In this presentation equine behaviourist and trainer Trudi Dempsey looks at the signs that indicate when a horse is having a hard time training with food. She discusses why these problems may occur and how they can be resolved, sharing her experience of creating better outcomes for horses and their trainers.
Do you think you can’t train your horse with food? Do you struggle to understand why your horse ‘mugs’ you when you carry food no matter how careful your timing is? Trudi will show you techniques that answer these questions and more.
’Great piece of learning: such important points laid out in an easy to understand way which can be applied practically
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UNDERSTAND CLICKER TRAINING FOR HORSES
This is an Instructor-Led Course
Course Description
Would you like to learn how to clicker train your horse? Or refine your clicker training skills?
Whether you would like to start clicker training your horse, train new behaviours or you would like one-on-one coaching to troubleshoot or refine your clicker training skills then this is the course for you.
Equine behaviourist and trainer Trudi Dempsey hosts this unique online coaching course. You will have access to 6 weeks of learning – including 3 training challenges, video lessons, live Zoom sessions, group discussions in a dedicated forum, weekly training tips, downloads, training plans and coaching with individual feedback on your training videos to help you get started and fine tune your clicker training.
I appreciate Trudi’s excellent presentations; well arranged, just enough information at a pace that’s just right, in do-able time blocks, with nearly poetic wording and diction. The graphics make the concepts clear – even concepts I thought I understood before were made more clear to me in the first week of the course. I look forward to each lesson to strengthen my theory and practice.
I enjoyed this course very much! Trudi is a wonderful teacher, and her obvious enjoyment of the subject matter makes the course even better. The lack of pressure and abundance of support made this course achievable and fun! I would take this course and any other course that Trudi conducts over and over. Can’t wait for the next one!
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AN INTRODUCTION TO TRAINING HORSES WITH FOOD
This is an On Demand Course
Course Description
Would you like to learn how to train horses with food safely and effectively?
How we handle and train our horses is extremely important, not just for our horse’s welfare but also for the effect that it has on our relationship and our safety. More horse owners and trainers are looking for humane, compassionate methods of training so positive reinforcement (reward-based training) using food is becoming more popular.
This course is an introduction to training horses with food. Trudi discusses the pros and cons of training using food rewards, as well as giving you tips on how to improve your training skills and troubleshoot any problems you may be having.
This course is aspirational as well as inspirational and whilst based on solid science, Trudi has succeeded in making it understandable entertaining and educational. The videos add enormous value and demonstrate the subtle behaviours both we and the horse show each other, thereby introducing increased awareness of self, the horse, environment, and well-being for both. More importantly Trudi gives us the tools to progress with positivity if things go a little awry. Trudi has an innate ability to understand humans and equines working together making her the perfect trainer and presenter for this course I highly recommend this course.
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Total Recall, Train Your Horse To Come To You
This is an On Demand Course
Course Description
Do you wish your horse would come to you whenever you want?
Difficulty catching your horse is a common problem for many horse owners. This can be especially challenging if the horse is distracted, anxious or in a different environment.
In this webinar equine trainer and behaviour consultant Trudi Dempsey explains why horses may be difficult to catch, and how you can train your horse to reliably come back to you, time after time
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HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL TRAINING PLAN
This is an On Demand Course
Course Description
Would you like to learn how to create your own training plan for in-hand or ridden work.
Whether you want to prepare for a competition, go hacking or simply improve your horse’s everyday handling, then planning your training is the key to success. By creating a bespoke step-by-step plan to train your horse you can dramatically improve your riding, in-hand work and everyday handling. Understanding how to create a successful training plan will give you the confidence to make better-informed choices about riding, handling and training.
This course looks at how to create effective training plans, how to implement them successfully and how to stay motivated.
I found this course really inspiring and it has given me a lot of food for thought. I have found in my day-to-day training I can look at the positives, even if small, and I can reflect and see how far we’ve come. For this reason, I have bought a planner and now write down my sessions so I can go back to them in future. I would highly recommend this course for you and your horse’s journey and to open your mind to new possibilities.
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TRAIN YOUR HORSE TO WAIT
.......with Sooz Foster
This is an On Demand Course
Course Description
Do you wish your horse would stand still and wait for you?
Does your horse understand how to stand and wait while you groom, pick out feet, open gates or chat to a friend? Is your horse calm and patient for the vet, farrier, physio or dentist? Will they comfortably wait when you walk away, or do they try and follow you
This course will help you develop the skills needed to train your horse to wait without frustration. No more turning your back to find your horse has crept up behind you or sneaked off to eat grass!
This course is presented by Trudi in collaboration with Sooz Foster.
As always, both Trudi and Sooz are so thoughtful, knowledgeable and present information in a way that is easy to comprehend and apply. Great platform and set up in terms of videos and presentations.
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Better Beginnings, building resilience in young horses
This is an On Demand Course
Course Description
From pre-birth through weaning to transitioning into a new home and family, every experience shapes their future behaviour and well-being. But what happens when these early stages aren’t handled well and how can we support young horses who may face challenges as well as mature horses who might have lasting problems resulting from early day’s handling?
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Equine Behaviourist or Trainer?
This is an On Demand Course
Course Description
When faced with training or behavioural challenges with a horse, it can be difficult to know whether to seek help from an equine behaviourist or a trainer. While these professionals work to improve the horse-human relationship, their approaches, qualifications, and goals can differ significantly. Understanding these differences is key to ensuring the best possible outcome for both horse and owner.
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Understand Bitless Horse Riding and Training
This is an On Demand Course
Course Description
Bitless bridles offer an alternative way to communicate with horses. They can be used with precision and softness when paired with thoughtful training. In this webinar, Trudi explores some bitless bridle designs and looks at how they can be used to deliver clear cues.
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Equine Cooperative Care
.......with vet Gabriel Lencioni
This is an Instructor-Led Course
Course Description
Equine Cooperative Care is designed to empower you with the knowledge to help horses to willingly participate in their health and veterinary care through choice training and optimising environments for improved learning and stress reduction.
This learning opportunity will benefit horse owners, veterinarians, trainers, and other equine professionals.
What to expect from this course:
Coverage of diverse methods of setting up ideal learning environments to encourage equines to participate in their health care
A deep dive into Cooperative Care protocols: oral syringe giving, administering injections, and other husbandry procedures
Learn techniques for fostering the horse’s agency to lower stress in emergencies or when training time is limited
I have learned a lot in the course, and it came at a great time in my practice. I have lots to work on and work with from this material. Great validation also on thoughts and discoveries I have had with the horses in my care.
Thank you so much for a great course!
I’ve learned a great deal and will be using lots of your input in our trainings.
