Trick Horse Training

Enlightened Trick Training

We use Trick Horse Training to develop the intelligence, adaptability and predictability of the Companion Horse.

Perhaps the most compelling aspect of Trick Horse Training is that it gives the horse an acceptable outlet for self expression and it gives the handler a way to solicit the individuality of each horse.

Yes, the moves that a horse learns with IAH Trick Training are amazing but even more amazing is the ability to focus, and the confidence that most horses gain.

Trick Training can begin very early in a horses life (see Enhanced Foal Training) or can begin well into a horse's mature years.

To begin Trick Training with a mature horse, Pedestal Training is the logical first step. Pedestal Training gives the horse a place to go to, a home base from which he can go on to learn many more moves while his feet are anchored. Quiet feet equal a quiet mind.

Shaping Behaviors is using behaviors that a horse does naturally (or has been taught) and building upon these. Shaping Behaviors deals with the ability of the trainer to recognize a horse's individual personality and then to develop it.

Liberty Training teaches a horse to work either separately or in unison with other horses as he executes tricks, high school moves or complex patterns without the support of a lead line.

Tricks of Trust include the Obesiance, Kneel, Bow and the Lay Down. In this case "Trust" means that the horse learns how to "agree to be agreeable" and be confident in his handler.

Tricks of Gait include the Spanish Walk, The Rear and Hindleg Walk and other "High School" moves.

For more information read Trick Horse Training Explained.