Equine Behavior: Horse Communication, Body Language, Herd Dynamics & More

In this class, learners explore equine behavior by examining horse communication, body language, herd dynamics, and social structures. Each session encourages discussions on common behavioral issues, such as fear and aggression, while providing strategies for building strong relationships with horses. By understanding these aspects, learners enhance their ability to interact with and care for horses effectively. This approach fosters critical thinking and a deeper appreciation for the complexity of equine behavior.

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Week of July 8 - Body Language
Week of July 15 - Horse Communication
Week of July 22 - Social Structure in Horses
Week of July 29 - Fear and Aggression in Horses

Week of August 5 - Training and Behavior Modification
Week of August 12 - Handling and Grooming Behaviors
Week of August 19 - OFF
Week of August 26 - Feeding and Nutrition's Impact on Behavior

Week of September 2 - Identifying and Addressing Behavioral Issues
Week of September 9 - Building a Strong Relationship with Horses
Week of September 16 - Body Language
Week of September 23 - Horse Communication
Week of September 30 - Social Structure in Horses

Week of October 7 - Fear and Aggression in Horses
Week of October 14 - Training and Behavior Modification
Week of October 21 - Handling and Grooming Behaviors
Week of October 28 - Feeding and Nutrition's Impact on Behavior

Week of November 4 - Identifying and Addressing Behavioral Issues
Week of November 11 - Building a Strong Relationship with Horses
Week of November 18 - Body Language
Week of November 25 (Mon/Tues classes will meet) Thursday/Friday classes will have off - - Horse Communication

Week of December 2 - Social Structure in Horses
Week of December 9 - Fear and Aggression in Horses
Week of December 16 - Training and Behavior Modification
Week of December 23 - OFF
Week of December 30 - OFF

Week of January 6 - Handling and Grooming Behaviors
Week of January 13 - Feeding and Nutrition's Impact on Behavior
Week of January 20 - Identifying and Addressing Behavioral Issues
Week of January 27 - Building a Strong Relationship with Horses

Week of February 3 - Body Language
Week of February 10 - Horse Communication
Week of February 17 - Social Structure in Horses
Week of February 24 - Fear and Aggression in Horses

Week of March 3 - Training and Behavior Modification
Week of March 10 - Handling and Grooming Behaviors
Week of March 17 - OFF
Week of March 24 - Feeding and Nutrition's Impact on Behavior
Week of March 31 - Identifying and Addressing Behavioral Issues

Week of April 7 - Building a Strong Relationship with Horses
Week of April 14 (week day classes will meet, Sat/Sun classes off) - Body Language
Week of April 21 - Horse Communication
Week of April 28 - Social Structure in Horses

Week of May 5 - Fear and Aggression in Horses
Week of May 12 - Training and Behavior Modification
Week of May 19 - Handling and Grooming Behaviors
Week of May 26 - Feeding and Nutrition's Impact on Behavior

Week of June 2 - Identifying and Addressing Behavioral Issues
Week of June 9 - Building a Strong Relationship with Horses
Week of June 16 - Body Language
Week of June 23 - Horse Communication

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This class is on a loop schedule. Drop in/out as you please and still get the entire course. Parents are required to keep track of the students loop so as not to repeat lessons. Refunds will not be given for repeated weeks. Some learners do like to stay and review. 
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Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 


Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.