R+ Education and Certification
Are you called to connect more deeply with yourself, with other people and with horses?
Do you want to feel comfortable and confident building authentic relationships with horses and other people?
That is what the Whole Horse-Whole Human program is all about.
As of 2026, the Whole Horse-Whole Human program will be a 6 month commitment.
Spring 2026 will run November 8th-May 8th. Click here to see the schedule.
Fall 2026 will run May 1st-October 30th. Click here to see the schedule.
Email us with any questions or download the Application and email it to us to get started.
We are happy to offer opportunities for Reno area locals to complete the WHWH program one week/module at a time. Email us to inquire about our module at a time offerings!
Haven Horsemanship created the first of its kind, hands-on, natural horse care, and R+ focused horse education and lesson instruction education and certification. The modules were initially created in 2019 and offered to the public. Participants have individually worked at HH in person to supplement their online work since the beginning. Our first small group, 4 week session was Spring 2024, and we're excited to continue offering WHWH sessions every year, as well as more schedule friendly versions and individual sessions.
Email us to inquire about reserving your spot!
About the Program
The HH positive reinforcement (R+) horse education and certification programs combines the knowledge and application for honoring horses and healing humans into one program. This course dives into science-based, holistic horsemanship, natural horse care, least intrusive-minimally aversive care, handling, training and tack choices, mental and emotional skill building, and the glue that holds it all together, interpersonal skills for more harmonious relationships between horses and people.
What is Positive Reinforcement (R+)?
R+ is a means to train behaviors without relying on pressure and release methods. Instead, we rely on a reward-based approach that motivates the horse to want to participate in learning, builds trust and creates a harmonious and mutually enjoyable relationship.
Honoring Horses, Healing Humans
The Whole Horse-Whole Human program is a unique endeavor that covers natural horse care, Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) principled horse handling and care, R+ focused training, and lesson instruction, as well as the mental, emotional, and practical skills needed to productively work with horses, work with people, and launch and maintain a business.
For this blended learning, certain online modules are required before the in-person work, while other modules will overlap with your in-person work. See the schedules linked to above for more details.
In-Person Work
- Five days per week (or two-three days per week for the module at a time option) of demonstration and coaching with Ari Krause at Haven Horsemanship.
- Participants have the opportunity to work with a rich variety of equines at HH, from HH horses that have 10+ years of experience with R+, to horses surrendered to Hoofbeat Heroes Equine Rescue who are new to R+ and in their rehabilitation process, to young horses who are growing up in an R+ focused environment here at HH.
The six month program is a total cost of $3000. Please contact us for pricing on the module at a time offering and the individual sessions.
Please contact us to discuss accommodations. Participants will be responsible for their food and transportation.
Payment can be made in full for the program at $3000, or we offer multiple payment options of $525/month for the 6 months, $400/month for 8 months, or $325 for 10 months. Payments must be completed prior to your in person work.
Email us with inquiries or to reserve your spot!
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