This is the first set of lesson plans for Gold Level in the unmounted HorseCentered Levels curriculum, containing 10 lessons for teaching advanced equine behavior and training theory. Set #1 – Partnership dives deep into equine behavior and training theory, encouraging students to practice empathy and use increasingly subtle body language.
Lesson plans begin with an introduction to teaching Gold Level theory and skills, with safety precautions and suggestions for modifications. Students will explore how to read and affect the horse’s emotional state along with training concepts such as cue pairing and two-way communication. Many of these lessons can be taught indoors during inclement weather.
Includes 10 lessons:
- Partnership Pledge
- Emotion in Motion
- The Final Straw
- Safe Space
- The Sound of Silence
- Start Now
- Chain Reaction
- Step by Step
- Grab and Go
- Strategy Session
Each lesson plan has 2 pages of information:
- A list of required equipment, including notes on pre-lesson preparation.
- A suggested breakdown of instructional content presented over the course of an hour. (Note that rest breaks are not written in; make sure to include these as needed!)
- Ideas for games and modifications when teaching private and group lessons.
- Additional thoughts and cautionary notes covering scenarios you may face during the course of the lesson.
If this is your first time using our HorseCentered lesson plans, please make sure that you download and read:
HOW TO TEACH HORSECENTERED LEVELS USING OUR LESSON PLANS
OTHER TEACHING RESOURCES YOU MAY FIND HELPFUL:
- Case Study Cards - Gold Level
- HorseCentered Training Plan Worksheet
- How to Teach HorseCentered Levels Using Our Lesson Plans
- HorseCentered Curriculum
- Horse of a Different Color Certificate - HorseCentered - Gold Level
- Progress Sheets - HorseCentered
- Progress Booklet - HorseCentered
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