Training & Education

Discover the practical training courses of Human & Horse Academy

Practical training as a trainer and instructor (10 modules)

Training to become a qualified Human & Horse Trainer and instructor
With your own horse or one of the school horses
In some countries our trainings are recognized by insurance companies as a basis for insurance
Also for horse lovers who do not want to become an instructor
Recognized training by Dutch CRKBO and access to STAP budget*

Do you want to work as an instructor? Learn all the ins and outs to teach the Human & Horse Method in a loving and safe way. This program is designed to take your practice to the next level. When the Human & Horse Method is practiced correctly, it contributes to a healthy, strong and happy life with your horse. As a certified trainer you can teach and guide others in the Human & Horse Method and change the world of horses with kind and loving training values.

The Human & Horse Training course consists of 10 modules spread over six months. The practical training is built up with the modules groundwork, lunging, work in hand, riding and teaching* (*not mandatory, but again mandatory for the STAP budget). After completing the practical training, it gives the opportunity to work as an insured instructor.

The training is given by Head Teachers Greetje Hakvoort & Ellen Fuld and our Assistant Teachers Conny Versendaal & Jet Van Der Greft (Team Human & Horse Academy).

This training is also available via STAP-Budget. * Stap-budget is accessible to people from the Netherlands who want to improve their professional skills.

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Therapist training Guasha, Anatomy & Care (7 modules)

Training to become a certified Guasha therapist
A complete practical training for treating humans and horses
With your own horse or one of the school horses
Also for horse lovers who do not want to become a therapist
Recognized training by Dutch CRKBO and access to STAP budget*

Greetje Hakvoort is the first worldwide to translate human Guasha Therapy into a beneficial treatment method for horses. Now you too have the chance to become a recognized Guasha therapist in a 7-day course. This training focuses on the well-being and health of both humans and horses. After your training you will also be able to treat yourself or, for example, your family. This training is also available via STAP-Budget.

*Stap-budget is accessible to people in the Netherlands who want to improve their professional skills.

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Human & Horse Teacher Training

Training days for graduated trainer & instructors
New modules and insights to develop in your instructors and trainership
Possibility of STAP budget
Extra support for passing your auditions

The Human & Horse Teacher Training is the next step in your development as a student, graduate or alumni. You bring your work as a trainer, coach, enthusiast to a deeper level and you come to further changes in yourself with your horse. This is to support the Human & Horse training and for further development after your training. It is possible to realize a tailor-made program on these days in coordination with Human & Horse Senior instructors Greetje Hakvoort and Ellen Fuld. These training days are also available via STAP-Budget.

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Coach training with Ingeborg Kiès

Certified trajectory to horse coach at different times of the year
A complete practical training, in which people are also treated
Full support for all your questions and challenges
In some countries our trainings are recognized by insurance companies as a basis for insurance
Also suitable for reintegration processes. Possibility of STAP budget

Ingeborg's training will help you realize your dreams and ambitions. We proudly present the program to develop as an individual (leadership), with teams, in coaching & guidance and systemic work. Do you want to develop further as an individual and as a leader? What do you want out of life, both at home and at work? Do you want to live the way you want? Do you want to work (together) effectively and efficiently and achieve business objectives? Ingeborg Kiès works as an independent trainer, coach and psychotherapist. She specializes in team development and individual coaching. During workshops and personal or team coaching, she deals with all common issues in the field of (personal) leadership. These courses are also available via STAP-Budget.

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Study via the STAP budget (only for Dutch Students)

€ 1000.- discount on your training to become an instructor, therapist & horse coach
Improve your job skills or grow into a new work position.

STAP stands for Stimulation Labor Market Position. The STAP scheme was set up by the Dutch government to help people develop in their careers. By following a course you can grow with your work, take steps in your career or retrain yourself for another sector. This increases your chances of keeping your job or finding a new job. The instructors, coaching and therapist training courses of Human & Horse Academy are suitable for STAP. In some countries our trainings are recognized by insurance companies as a basis for insurance.

Please note, STAP cannot be received for developing one's own skills (hobby), past training or training that has already started. For more information, please contact us.

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