HORSE THINK
Training Before Schooling
WHAT'S INSIDE HORSE THINK:
Taught by Chris Irwin, legendary horseman and best-selling author of
Horses Don’t Lie. Horse Think – Training Before Schooling is the ultimate
equestrian development course. Horse Think dives deep into the science,
theory and practice of training horses. This course is the ultimate guide in
getting ready for Schooling, both on the ground and in the saddle.
OVER 8.5 HOURS OF VIDEO LESSONS
Horse Think is produced in stunningly beautiful, concise, thought provoking video lessons that inform, inspire, and exceed the expectations of horse industry professionals and highly educated equestrians!
ONLINE SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY
Every Horse Think student gains access to our online community for ongoing support from Chris, the Irwin Insights Coaches Cavalry, and like-minded Equestrians.
OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
Achieve Master Certification in Irwin Insights with Horse Think! Upload your videos for Chris to review!
INCLUDES THE PRIMER COURSE
Every Horse Think membership includes access to our Primer Course!
Horse Think combines masterfully produced HD video
lessons with an online community and real on going
support from the worlds best coaches to bring you the
BEST in equestrian education right to your phone,
computer screen, or tablet!
THE CURRICULUM
Course Introduction
WELCOME TO HORSE THINK (VIDEO)
WELCOME TO HORSE THINK (LETTER)
CERTIFICATION GUIDE
About Your Instructor Chris Irwin
How To Join The PRIVATE online community!
Horse Think: Training Before Schooling
Intro
Classroom Theory & Understanding (Ethos of Irwin Insights)
Natural Forces and Controlling Our Responses
Consistency
Empathy
Trust
Classroom Theory & Understanding (The Mechanics)
Frame of Body = Frame of Mind
Boundaries
The Common Denominator Among Disciplines
The Alchemy of Working Within Natural Laws
THE WHEEL PT 1 AWARENESS
THE WHEEL PT 2 ALIGNMENT
THE WHEEL PT 3 FORWARD
THE WHEEL PT 4 CONTACT
THE WHEEL PT 5 TIMING
THE WHEEL PT 6 RELAXATION AND BENDING
THE WHEEL PT 7 RELAXATION AND BENDING CONTINUED
THE WHEEL PT 8 TRANSITIONS/CHANGES AND COLLECTION
THE WHEEL PT 9 THE RIM
THE ARENA
The Language Of Horses
Bending
Bend, Hold, NEVER PULL
Misconceptions About Spurs
How To Use The Whip To Speak Horse
Getting Off On The Wrong Foot (Literally)
Human Body Language (Standing Beside Your Horse)
How To Catch (Not Capture) a Horse
How To Hold Your Horses
Loose Lead
The Wheel Barrow Walk
Loose Lead Lvl 1
Loose Lead Lvl 2
Loose Lead (Common Mistakes)
Loose Lead Into Box Stall
Leading In Hand
Leading in Hand (Halter)
Leading in Hand pt 2 (Bridle)
Leading in Hand pt 3 (Straightness and Contact)
Leading in Hand (Common Mistakes)
Cross Ties & Picking Up Feet
Cross Ties
Picking Up Feet
How to Catch the Horse
How To Catch The Horse
How To Girth The Horse
Lunge Level 1
Intro To Lunging
Lunge Lvl 1
Lunge Lvl 1 Pt 2
Common Mistakes In Lunging
Lunge Level 2
Lunge Lvl 2
Round Pen Work
Round Pen Work
Round Pen Work Common Mistakes
Long Lining
THE WRAP
Long Lining/Ground Driving
Common Mistakes When Long Lining
Riding Level 1
Mounting
How To Ride From The Seat of Your Pants
A Quick Demonstration on Halting Without Pulling
How To Bend Your Horse So The Nose Turns Last
Halting Without Pulling
How To Back Up A Horse
The Trot
Riding Level 2
Intro To Riding Lvl 2
Lengthen and Shorten Strides
Lateral Work
Canter Departures Loading The Bow
"An inexhaustible wealth of horse knowledge.”
- Dressuur Magazine - Netherlands
“Irwin is the evolution of natural
horsemanship.”
- How to sensitize yourself rather than desensitize your horse!
- Nuances and subtleties in body language for a deeper understanding and bond with your horse.
- New understandings into the psychology and behavior of horses.
- New and Improved understanding of the biomechanics of horses.
- New insights into the cause and effect of human biomechanics with horses.
- New understandings on how horse physiology is Frame of Body = Frame of Mind
- Learn a new method for catching instead of capturing your horse
- Discover how to prevent and/or solve problems with girthing/cinching a horse.
- Discover how to prevent and/or solve problems with picking up feet.
- Discover how to prevent and/or solve problems with haltering/bridling a horse.
- “Get off on the correct foot” with Round Pen, Lunge & Liberty training REDEFINED.
- Have your horse “In Good Hands” with Long Lining/Ground Driving REDEFINED.
- “Hold Your Horses” instead of pulling them with In-Hand training REDEFINED.
- “Ride The Waves” and go with the flow with Riding REDEFINED!
Knowledge is Power. Develop your Confidence with new awareness and competencies!
Horse Think ~ Training Before Schooling
Ready for a deeper connection with your horse? ✅
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This behavior based science backed approach to working with horses is
leading an “eye-opening” revolution in Europe. From novice to Grand
Prix, European equestrians are in awe of the unprecedented insights
Chris Irwin brings to the horse-human relationship. With ethics and
empathy at the core of every insight Chris teaches how to develop a
deeper bond with horses and realize your greatest performance
potential!
Horse Think
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
Horse Think ~ Training Before Schooling (Life Time Membership)
Access to on going feed back and support from Chris and The Coaches Cavalry
Over 8.5 hours of HD video lessons
Access to the private online community exclusively for Horse Think Members:
Upload videos for feedback
Engage with like minded equestrians
Ask questions for support
Certification opportunities and MORE!
Sofie Deburchgrave: Belgium
"I really LOVE the course!"
Amy Gaddis: USA
"I’ve have had this horse for 2 years and he's never followed me around like this. Thank you so much for helping me to connect in this way!"
Catherin Calderone: USA
"I Just went out to the barn and tried it with one of my horses with great success! So excited!!! See this is EXACTLY why I love this system so much! There is so much nuance and subtlety, and always something else to try in a creative dance, rather than just stubbornly doing the same thing over and over in a kind of dominance/submission battle until the horse finally gives in. I LOVE this!!!
With this one issue I feel I've already gotten my money's worth from this course. Apologies for all the gushing but I'm just so thrilled right now! Thank you!!!"
Lauren Marlborough: Canada
"During the day I work for an equine supplement company and in the evenings I am an equine bodyworker. I truly believe with the help of my coach and this course, that I can have a better appreciation and understanding of the horses' mind and body, not only for my mare but for the clients I treat."
Jill B Strain: USA
“If not for Chris, I'm not sure where Tuvia and I would be. Tuvia lacked ground manners and I lacked the knowledge to help him. We are truly blessed that Chris and our lives crossed."
Floortje Nelissen: Netherlands
"Such a kind and loving way to handle horses. My horse Delta bowed for the first time ever! First 1x, later a few times in a row. This happened during lunging. I really had to share this!"
Cynthia Pedersen: USA
"I had graduated from an equestrian school and had trained lower level Dressage and Combined Training horses in my younger years. Chris has filled in many gaps in my understanding.
If not for Chris, I would have been very unsure of my ability to properly handle this horse, as he is both fearful and challenging while also being hyper-vigilant.
I have had to unlearn a whole lot of ingrained habits and training methods, but the results are astounding to me. I am actually able to make the horses feel good and to understand what they are thinking, so much better, thanks to Chris."
Ankie Heineken: Netherlands
…more fitting my feelings and far more polite to horses to me.
Roos van der Weert: Netherlands
"The best horsemanship training in the world! I’ve been riding horses since I was little and did so many disciplines, dressage, jumping, cross country, hunting, driving, western pleasure, reining, trail and hunter equitation. Mostly with young and/or difficult horses. I feel so blessed to have met Chris because it completely changed my attitude towards horses.
I have five horses now who all are doing great. But at this moment I’m the most proud of Bellona because she was always so stressed and scared of everything other than what she knew. So she has come a long way and I am now able to jump with her at other locations and she acts like a pro."
Linda van der Voorn: Netherlands
"I am an Equine Osteopath and have my own practice, so I work with horses every day. I have already learned a lot from Chris and benefit a lot in my daily life and practice. But always eager to learn more!"
Henny Jansen: Canada
"Chance was a rescue with an unknown history, and his trust in humans was pretty much non-existent. When I first met him, you could halter him, lead him and groom him, but that was about it. He was extremely shut-down, and would explode if too much was asked of him. You could not touch his feet or put a saddle/bridle/blanket on him. I started working with him using the principles I had learned from Chris, and he progressed quickly. Today he is much more confident. less anxious and will tolerate pretty much everything."
Kendy Dansby: USA
“So I've been pouring through these awesome theory lessons over and over and am loving this! So cool to listen to them on my phone while out and about running errands and such. I actually went to see Memphis yesterday and practiced the "How to Catch (Not Capture) a Horse" and she was so responsive. It works! She actually took a snoozer and yawned six or seven times. It was so inspiring."
Jan Woelffer: USA
"I have subscribed to Mind Your Horse. The instruction from Chris is excellent. I recommend Mind Your Horse. I like how the horse is not stressed and stays relaxed."
Chris Irwin
Chris is a best-selling author published in 5 languages, and the ultimate Trainer of Trainers. The FEI recognizes Chris as a world leader in equestrian sport due to his "outstanding international reputation as a trainer and coach." Chris Irwin's insights are taught in universities and colleges throughout North America and Europe. He is the world leader in Empathetic Horsemanship.
Empathetic Horse Sense
Chris Irwin redefines equestrianism with a perfect balance of science and empathy that horses truly understand and appreciate. This is the true mind of the horse. Horse Think is the evolution of horsemanship.
“Irwin is the evolution of natural horsemanship.”
- Horses All Magazine - Canada
“Chris Irwin has an incredible ability to develop courage and confidence in nervous horses.”
- Horses All Magazine - Canada