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Addressing Over-arousal

Course Overview

 

Is Over-Arousal Affecting Your Horse’s Training?

 

Are you struggling with training problems and finding that your horse is too excitable or tense to respond effectively? The root of the issue could be over-arousal, a common yet often overlooked challenge in equine training. Whether you’re using clicker training or pressure and release techniques, over-arousal can manifest in various ways, making training frustrating and progress slow.

What is Over-Arousal?

Over-arousal refers to a state where a horse becomes too stimulated, which can lead to a breakdown in focus and communication. While it’s most commonly seen in positive reinforcement training, it also occurs with negative reinforcement, though the signs can be more subtle. Horses in this heightened state may display behaviours such as heightened sensitivity, difficulty calming down, or an inability to follow cues properly.

Why This Course is for You

In this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the science behind over-arousal and learn how it impacts training across various methods. We will guide you through the physiological and behavioural causes of over-arousal, helping you identify the signs before they escalate into bigger training problems.

We’ll also provide a range of practical solutions that you can apply directly with your horse to resolve over-arousal issues. From calming exercises to adjusting your approach to reinforcement, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to regain control and create a calmer, more focused horse.

Proven Results

Our diploma students have already experienced the transformative impact of these techniques. The exercises and strategies provided in this course have helped them tackle over-arousal head-on, leading to more successful and enjoyable training sessions.

If you’re struggling to make progress with either positive or negative reinforcement methods, enrolling in this course will offer you a new level of insight into your horse’s physiological responses and training challenges. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding and the ability to tailor your training sessions to prevent over-arousal, making your time with your horse more productive and stress-free.

Take Control of Your Horse’s Training Today

Don’t let over-arousal hold you back. Enrol today to unlock the solutions that will transform your horse’s training and build a stronger, calmer partnership.

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£60.00

“The key to being able to effectively and efficiently resolve over-arousal problems with horses during training is in understanding how over-arousal is developed and the physiological processes behind it. Only then can we train our horses from an informed position to reduce these issues”

What’s inside?

  • In this module, you’ll explore the key factors behind over-arousal in horses, whether you’re using positive reinforcement or negative reinforcement techniques. We’ll cover the causes and solutions for both training approaches, helping you recognise what triggers over-arousal and how to manage it effectively.

    You’ll learn to identify over-arousal as it happens and understand the physiology behind it—discovering how heightened arousal affects your horse’s behaviour and impacts your training. This module will equip you with practical strategies to create a calmer, more focused horse, enhancing your overall training success.

  • In this module, you’ll discover how to address over-arousal in your horse’s training, focusing on practical methods for calming and refocusing. You’ll explore the concept of reinforcement values and how they impact your horse’s state of arousal, helping you adjust your training techniques to reduce stress.

    We’ll guide you through a series of exercises designed to reduce and resolve over-arousal problems, as well as strategies for recognising and creating effective solutions during training sessions. By the end of this module, you’ll have the tools to create a calmer, more engaged horse, leading to more successful training outcomes.

Course Details

This course is an instant access course. Click the “Enrol Now” button and you will be taken to the checkout to process your payment.

Once you have completed the checkout, you will be sent your order confirmation and portal login details shortly after. If you have any questions or queries, please email [email protected].

There are no entry requirements for this course. The course is for anyone, owner or professional, who is looking to better their practice and expand their knowledge.  
We recommend you have experience with horses before taking this course, and would like to highlight that course involves technical language so being comfortable with written and spoken English will benefit your experience. 

For your learning and development, there are quizzes throughout the course to allow you to self-assess your knowledge at multiple stages. This course is a non-assessed course and therefore does not lead to certification.

This course is an informational course aimed at Owners to further knowledge and skills. Therefore, course is not accredited and does not provide certification.

This is a self study e-learning course, hosted on our bespoke learning platform. Once you sign up you will receive a login and access to the course, from there the lessons will be released weekly, allowing you to pace your learning however suits you best.

You will also gain access to the NAC Community App where all our students, past and present are able to discuss and debate course topics and ask the expert tutors questions. Whilst there is no direct contact with tutors for this course, they are active in the NAC Community and The NAC Team is also contactable through the Student Support box.

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