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Topics will include:
- The role of timing and consistency in reinforcement, and why it is often misidentified in practice
- Interpreting behaviour, including the importance of considering pain alongside training history, reinforcement patterns, and signal clarity
- Communication through aids (reins, seat, leg) and the importance of clear, distinct signals
- The application of equipment and aids, focusing on how they are used rather than what is used
- Translating learning theory from controlled environments to complex settings such as competition
- The rider’s role in welfare, including expectations, emotional regulation, and consistency
Jody Hartstone is a Grand Prix dressage rider, coach, international lecturer, and leading advocate for Equitation Science. Based in New Zealand, she teaches and presents globally, with experience across the UK, Ireland, Canada, Europe, and Asia. As a rider, she has won multiple New Zealand Grand Prix titles and achieved Prix St Georges International Derby victories in New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, giving her a strong practical foundation in high-level performance training.
One of the first coaches worldwide to graduate from the Equitation Science Associate Diploma, Jody is known for her clear, evidence-based approach to training and education. Through her platform, The Equine Catalyst, she delivers clinics, courses, and mentorship programmes that integrate learning theory, biomechanics, and ethical practice. Her work focuses on foundation training, retraining behavioural challenges, rider development, and applying science-led, horse-centred methods to performance horses.
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- The webinar recording post-session
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