What you´ll learn

Over 10 weeks, you’ll discover how to:

• Use positive reinforcement safely and effectively
• Use start-button behaviours — your equine’s way to say “yes.”
• Build consent-based handling for everyday care: touch, hoof care, injections, deworming, and more.
• Reduce fear and stress — for both the equine and the human.
• Turn stressful routines into opportunities for trust.
• Train your equine to cooperate in their care (Yes, you can totally do that!)
  

Who is it for?

By the End of These 10 Weeks, You’ll Have:

✅ An equine who understands cooperative care foundations.
✅ Confidence in your positive reinforcement and training skills.
✅ Practical routines for vet and daily care.
✅ A deeper, trust-based relationship built on communication, not control.

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FAQ

Is this program suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. Whether you're brand new to cooperative care or already exploring positive reinforcement, this program is designed to guide you step by step. You’ll learn the theory and get clear, practical training exercises that build real-life skills — no prior experience needed.

How much time will I need each week?

You’ll need about 2-3 hours per week to follow the lessons and try the practical exercises. You can train in short sessions (5–10 minutes a day is enough!) and fit the learning around your schedule. You also get replay access in case you fall behind — no pressure, no deadlines. But: the more you commit to practicing, the better the results.

What support will I get during the program?

As a live student, you’ll receive:

• Weekly live teaching calls, including theory, practical examples/demos, and Q&As
• Personalized feedback on your training videos
• Access to a private, supportive student community
  You're not doing this alone — you’ll be surrounded by like-minded equestrians who care about compassion and science, just like you.
• As a PREMIUM student, you´ll get 5 coaching calls (1:1)

How long do I have access to the course?

You’ll have 12 months of access to all lesson recordings and materials, so you can review them as many times as you like.
Live support (Q&As + feedback) is active during the 10-week program.

What if I´m unable to attend the live sessions?

All live sessions will be recorded and uploaded to your student portal within 24 hours. You can watch the replays at any time — and still submit your training videos for feedback! Live sessions will happen in the evenings, and the time zone will be CET.

What if my horse is on stall rest or has an injury?

This program is perfect for horses on stall rest — cooperative care training is calm, low-impact, and mentally enriching. You’ll learn exercises that help prevent frustration and boredom while preparing your horse for future care procedures.

What if my horse is terrified of the vet/farrier? Is this program still suitable?

Yes — these are exactly the horses who benefit the most.
We’ll take everything step by step, starting with building calmness, predictability, and choice. You don’t begin with the scary procedure — you begin with skills that make your horse feel safe. You’ll learn how to read their early signs of stress and how to adjust your sessions so training stays ethical and effective.

What if I’m scared of doing something wrong?

I will guide you step by step, and you’ll receive feedback if you choose the live version.
You’ll also learn how to:

• break behaviors into tiny safe steps
• avoid common mistakes
• create a predictable training environment
• stay within your horse’s emotional threshold

This is an ethical, slow, gentle approach — mistakes are expected, and we learn from them.

Can I do this with a young horse, retired horse, or a horse who isn’t ridden?

Yes! Cooperative care is not riding-focused — it is welfare-focused.
It’s perfect for:

• youngsters (safe early handling)
• retirees (health monitoring)
• stall rest horses (the best enrichment!)
• companion horses
• horses who need confidence

Every horse benefits from participating in their own care.

Can I join if I don’t own a horse?

Yes — this program is also suitable for equine professionals (vets, physios, grooms, trainers) or people who regularly handle horses at work or in lease/loan situations. However, to get the maximum out of this program, it is highly recommended to have an equine to practice cooperative care with.

Can I join if I don’t want to switch to 100% R+?

Yes! You do not need to change your entire training approach. Cooperative care works beautifully alongside many training methods. After this course, you might see a better connection with your equines even outside your cooperative care training.

What if I change my mind after enrolling?

If you decide this course isn’t right for you, you can request a full refund within 7 days of the program start.
No risk, no guilt — just give it a try and see how it feels.

Is this course only for horses? Or also for donkeys / mules?

Even if every equine is an individual, the basic principles work the same way for all of them. You can absolutely join this program with a donkey, mule, or hinny. After all, I own a mule colt myself, so you will definitely see videos of him training.

All equines´ friendly training program! Approved by Merlin the mule :)