The Equestrian Educators Program

What's the main objective of the program?

The main objective of the program is give coaches or interested people the knowledge, skills and self awareness necessary to teach owners how to work well with their horses. The program identifies that when it comes to helping horses, it inevitably means it is the owners of the horses that we need to teach in order for them to overcome the struggles they are having with their horse

Most people who will be interested in this program will be trainers, coaches, leaders and any equestrian interested in helping people and their horses.

How will the program be structured and delivered?

The program is structured into 2 Phases.

Phase 1 focuses on understanding how to teach people how to train horses. It is delivered online in 5 teaching modules. Topics include understanding how humans learn, what is understood about effective teaching strategies, overcoming barriers and challenges of the human-horse learning experience; and creating teaching resources. The course can be taken in a self paced manner or you can be part of the twice a year (January & August) guided learning with Dr Shelley Appleton in a 6 weeks delivery. Anyone enrolled in the course is invited to participate during these time periods. Enrolment gives you access to the course for one year. You can find out more about “Teaching People How to Work with Horses” HERE.

*Costs for investing in this course are single payment of $1200 or 10 monthly payments of $150.*

Once Phase 1 is successfully completed there is an option to become listed as a recommended educator. The list identifies people that have been dedicated to learning about how to teach people about horses and applying it in the realm of their area of interest and expertise. These people are not recommended trainers or coaches of the reboot program. You can find the list of recommended educators below.

Phase 2 focuses on developing competency in Dr Shelley Appleton’s Reboot Program of rebuilding a horse’s training from groundwork up into the saddle. This phase has two stages. The first stage is becoming a student of the Reboot Program and working through the process with Shelley with TWO different horses. The second stage is participating in the Mentorship Program for 12 months and demonstrating competence at teaching people how to train horses. The people the complete both phases and stages are listed as recommended trainers that have been identified as mentors for working through the Reboot Program.

What unique perspective or knowledge does Dr. Shelley Appleton bring to this program?

Dr. Shelley Appleton is unique in the equestrian world as she is highly skilled horse trainer but holds a PhD in human learning and the development of expertise. This makes her an effective educator to people and helped her establish her business Calm Willing Confident Horses, as a helpful resource for people all over the world.

Who would benefit from this program?

Coaches, trainers and people interested in furthering their understanding of how to influence other people to improve the handling, management and riding of horses.

What benefits or outcomes can they expect?

The first phase of the program is dedicated to learning about the human side of the horse-human partnership. When you are passionate about helping people with their horse it is not uncommon to experience frustration. Horses tend to be the easy of the two species you have to work with. This program aims to help you understand why people can struggle to learn or can be frustrating to work with. When you gain an appreciation for the human element of the horse-human partnership, many of the frustrations disappear and you can implement strategies to help them and make your coaching experiences more rewarding.

The second phase focuses on training horses and understanding how to influence the horse and then teaching others how to do it.

How much does the program cost?

Phase 1 Teaching People to Work Horses enrolment is $1200 (AUD) or $150 (AUD) per month for 10 months.

Phase 2: Stage 1 Reboot Program enrolment is $1099 (AUD) or $112 (AUD) per month for 12 months; and Stage 2 Mentorship Program enrolment is $500 (AUD) upfront and then $200 per month subscription.

How do I get more information?

Contact Dr Shelley Appleton for more information admin@calmwillingconfidenthorses.com.au

RECOMMENDED EDUCATORS list

The following people have successfully completed Phase 1 “Teaching People to Work with Horses” course. These people are trainers, coaches and individuals who are passionate about being effective and compassionate educators and supporters of equestrians. There names and contact details are listed below. Note: These contacts are not recommended trainers or coaches of Dr Shelley Appleton’s courses; however, many of them are trainers in their own methods, approaches or areas of expertise.

Disclaimer: These are individuals people and businesses and not employees or associates of Calm Willing Confident Horses. They are individuals who have successfully completed the “Teaching People How to Work with Horses” course. Please contact the individuals to confirm services, credentials and insurance details).

AUSTRALIA

Zoe Baty

Services offered: Horse training, including breaking in; coaching.

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Contact details: (Mobile) 0409 751 582 & (email) zoegbaty@gmail.com

FIONA BROWN

Services offered: Confidence building with horse and rider.

Location: Grafton, New South Wales

Contact details: (Mobile) 0409 449 522 (email) contacthorseharmony@gmail.com (social media) Facebook: @horseharmonyfiona and Instagram: @horseharmony_fiona

KATHRYN CHRISTIESON

Services offered: Hoof care, horse training and coaching.

Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Contact details: (email) firenzapark@gmail.com (website) www.firenzapark.com.au (social media) Facebook: Firenza Park Equine Services Instagram: @firenzapark

SAMANTHA FITZPATRICK

Services offered: Foundation training, float training and groundwork

Location: Perth and Southern suburbs, Western Australia

Contact details: (mobile) 0402 622 287 (email) samantha.c.fitzpatrick@gmail.com (social media) Facebook: TradiE Questrian Instagram: @tradiequestrian

ANKE HAWKE

Services offered: Lessons, clinics, training, spelling and selected agistment.

Location: Midcoast, New South Wales

Contact details: (mobile) 0408 882 730 (email) anke@balanceddressage.com.au (website) www.balancedressage.com.au (social media) Facebook: Anke Hawke Balanced Dressage

Nienke (Nynka) Lucas

Services offered: Lessons, experienced eyes on the ground and stable management advice.

Location: Bywong (near Canberra), New South Wales

Contact details: (mobile) 0487299539 (email) nynka@yahoo.com

JODIE LUCK

Services offered: Equine Foundations by Almazaan “Building Connections for success in the saddle”

Location: Birdwood, South Australia

Contact details: (mobile) 0409 637 131 (email) almazaanponies@gmail.com (website) www.almazaanstud.com.au

RENA MACFARLANE

Services offered: Wellness focused instruction for riders in the saddle and on the ground. Offering instruction for individuals, groups and clubs in metropolitan and regional Western Australia. Neuro-inclusive safe space.

Location: Southern Hills region, Western Australia

Contact details: (mobile) 0492 278 443 (email) silkpurseranchAU@gmail.com (social media) Instagram: @silk_purse_ranch_au

JACQUI SELF

Services offered: Occupational therapist - Equine and Human Connections enables me to provide guidance, support and mentoring in equine and human relationships in the form of 1:1 sessions and small group workshops to horse enthusiasts, therapists, educators, cares and anyone interested in creating connection.

Location: Hills region, Western Australia

Contact details: (mobile) 0424 032 355 (email) EandHconnections@gmail.com

TRACY STEWART

Services offered: Coaching

Location: Lakes Entrance, Victoria

Contact details: (email) tracyarabians@gmail.com (social media) Facebook: Classical Horsemastership Training Centre

DEBBIE SUMMERHAYES

Services offered: Coaching

Location: Queensland

Contact details: (email) debbie@horseloversonly.com

KAREN TILLEY

Services offered: Coaching

Location: Western Australia

Contact details: (email) savvy4u@live.com.au

Lauren Walker

Services offered: Help with building a strong connection with your horse through conscious horsemanship, focusing on groundwork, liberty training and foundation riding skills for general riding or classical dressage.

Location: Oakford, Western Australia

Contact details: (Mobile) 0411 105 141 & (email) lauren95walker@gmail.com

HELEN WATSON

Services offered: Horse training, coaching, Equine Learning Facilitator, Emmett Practitioner and hoof care.

Location: Rawson, Victoria

Contact details: (mobile) 0400 331 874 (email) helenswatson1965@gmail.com

Sue Williams

Services offered: Clinical hypnotherapy for athletes and sporting teams, specialising in overcoming equestrian riding fear and anxiety. Accredited Diploma in Sports Psychology, Psychotherapy and Body Healing Coaching; Quantum counselling. Equine body work, Animal reiki, TFT/EFT.

Location: Tyabb, Victoria (Hypnotherapy services are world wide via Zoom)

Contact details: (mobile-text only) 0401 211 630 (email) sue@sporthypnotherapy.com (website) www.sporthypnotherapy.com

NEW ZEALAND

Rae Gunn

Services offered: Assessment of horse behaviour; horse handling, ground training; float training; and transferring ground training into the saddle.

Location: Napier, New Zealand

Contact details: (Mobile) 02129559668 (email) rae@tuai.co.nz

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

JENNIFER KAYE

Services offered: Western riding instruction/coaching, horsemanship skills instruction.

Location: Yuma, Arizona

Contact details: (Mobile) 928 923 3362 (email) a2zhorses@gmail.com (website) www.a2zhorses.com