When – 7:30pm, 26th March 2020
Hosted by – Mic Rushen

Get some valuable insights into the process of importing an Icelandic horse.

When – 7:30pm, 30th April 2020
Hosted by – Mary Concannon

WHAT IS PRT? PRT simply means that the animal, Horse, Dog or even Human, is rewarded for desirable behavior. In clicker training we add a marker signal, which tells our horse exactly when they have done the behavior we want and we offer them a reward. It’s a little like the game many of us played as children where you were directed to an object by someone telling you that you are HOT, meaning you are heading in the right direction, or COLD, going the wrong way. These simple cues helped us to be successful.

Rewards can vary, marker signals can vary and we can set up our learners for success. But ultimately our horses are reinforced for getting the right answer and are therefore, highly motivated to repeat the desired behavior.

We will look at a little of the science behind positive reinforcement training and the basics of how to apply it to you and your horse in a learning situation.

Please register 48 hours before at leisure@ihsgb.co.uk

When – 7:30pm, 14th May 2020
Hosted by – Mary Concannon

Horses are extremely body aware. One small flick of the mare’s ear and watch the gelding in the same area scurry away! They are also aware of our bodies and how we are standing and feeling. This will be an active webinar where I will introduce you to how to check out your own balance and teach some simple techniques to become much more grounded.

Have you ever asked yourself what it feels like to be your horse on the other end of the leadrope? See if you can grab a partner for this bit. Also we will look at how the horse’s emotions can affect how and what they feel down a lead rope.

Please register 48 hours before at leisure@ihsgb.co.uk

When – 7:30pm, 11th June 2020
Hosted by – Harriet Bye

Our IHSGB member Harriet Bye will talk through her own experiences. Going back to basics to flying high. We often focus too hard on work under saddle; but we’re asking our horse to trust at a level we maybe haven’t yet earned. ‘Pace’ yourself to establish manners, building your way to a better riding relationship using poles in different ways.

Please register 48 hours before at leisure@ihsgb.co.uk

When – 7:30pm, 25th June 2020
Hosted by – Harriet Bye

Our next webinar is hosted by our IHSGB member Harriet Bye. Join us as we Tölt into the mythical world of Showing. A light hearted look at preparation, including tips and tricks, in the ring showing off your best assets. And also a Judge’s insight into what they’re really thinking. Both Harriet and her mother have years of Showing Icelandics, Big Horses and Dogs, so a wealth of knowledge to tap into.

Please register 48 hours before at leisure@ihsgb.co.uk

When – 8pm, 22nd July, 5th August & 13th August 2020
Hosted by – Karen Milne & Fi Pugh

Calling all event organisers & potential event organisers!

A three part online course on how to organise Icelandic Horse events. Cost will be between £15-20 depending on final numbers. If we can’t compete much this year at least we’ll be organised for next! And remember IHSGB offer grants to members to help towards gait training events.

Please contact Karen Milne on stripyowlsocks@gmail.com to register.