The Orientation is designed to introduce both horse and handler to the foundations of reward-based training in a calm, practical, and supportive environment. Sessions focus on communication, safety, understanding how horses learn, and developing the foundational skills needed to begin training together successfully.

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What You Will Learn

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• Marker training fundamentals

• Safe reward delivery

• Target training and why it matters

• Understanding horse body language

• Handler positioning and communication

• Emotional regulation and focus

• Beginning groundwork concepts

• Applying reward-based concepts to real-world handling & riding goals

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What to Expect

 

This is an educational, hands-on session focused on understanding the reward-based training process rather than achieving perfect behaviors immediately.

Sessions may include discussion, demonstrations, guided practice, and practical exercises with:

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• your own horse at your location,

• or an educational horse at Reins Free Horsemanship.

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No prior reward-based training experience is required.

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Who This Session Is For

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• Owners new to reward-based training

• Riders wanting better communication and understanding

• Horses new to marker training

• Owners interested in groundwork, liberty, behavior, or relationship-focused horsemanship

• People curious about applying reward-based concepts both on the ground and under saddle​

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