Training your horse to Park

"the one Simple thing I wish I could teach all horse owners around the world"


Training your horse to Park

"the one Simple thing I wish I could teach all horse owners around the world"

“You owe it to your horse to understand how their brain works, what motivates them, along with what confuses them and dysregulates their nervous system. Training your horse to not follow your feet is an absolute game-changer"

— Jody Hartstone

Discover the secret to creating a calm, cooperative partnership with your horse by teaching them to “park” in hand. In this free guide, "Teach Your Horse to Park in Hand," we explore the simple, science-based methods to train your horse to stand still and relaxed—without relying on dominance or outdated concepts of "respect."

Plus, watch a free video demonstrating how to easily integrate this skill into your training routine!

Thank you for signing up for my freebie - I hope you enjoy the challenge of teaching your horse to Park and enjoy all the benefits it brings you both! - Jody

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Why Download This Guide + Watch the Video?

Relaxed and Predictable Training

Learn how to create a predictable environment that helps your horse relax and regulate their nervous system. A calm horse is a safer horse to handle and ride.

Resolve Persistent Behavioral Problems

Teaching the horse to park in hand can quickly and effectively solve a range of issues from pawing, biting, pushing on to the hander, lack of concentration, and generalised anxiety.

Welfare Friendly, Science- Based Approach

This training is NOT based on the outdated and non-welfare friendly Dominance Theory, but instead uses the scientific principles of Learning Theory which takes the blame away from the horse and allows you, the handler, to take responsibility to help the horse understand what is required in order to be calm and obedient

What you will discover inside:

Whether you’re facing training challenges or seeking to deepen your understanding of how horses learn, this free PDF and Video is a great place to start your journey.

  • What Does It Mean to Park in Hand?

    Learn how training your horse to park teaches them to relax and

    remain still, bringing predictability to your interactions and preventing

    them from following your every move.

  • Why It’s Not About Dominance:

    This training method focuses on creating clarity and calmness, showing that a horse’s cooperation isn’t about dominance or "respect," but about clear communication and training.

  • Step-by-Step Instructions

    Follow an easy guide to teaching your horse to park, with welfare-friendly techniques that prioritize the horse’s well-being and comfort.

  • Building a Relaxed Partnership

    See how training your horse to park makes handling them safer and more enjoyable, improving your connection while reducing anxiety.

Its simple and its free to learn!

Thank you for signing up for my freebie - I hope you enjoy the challenge of teaching your horse to Park and enjoy all the benefits it brings you both! - Jody

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