ProHorse Training

03/24/2026

Don’t miss this! Dr. Shacker is our Vet/Chiropractor we use here at ProHorse Training and there is so much you can learn! It‘s all online and you can just lean back and learn 😍

🥃 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀

THIS Wednesday!

Join us and Dr. Kelsey Shacker as we dig deeper into alternative therapies.

Understanding how they fit into your horses wellbeing and fitness programs and how they are used.

As a vet herself, Kelsey is a wealth of knowledge that has added to her skillset of both Chiropractic and Acupuncture making her very well rounded and ready to share with us!

Can’t make it? No prob. Webinars are recorded and shared with registrants.

03/20/2026

✨ Liberty Communication Clinic ✨
A One-Day Crash Course into Connection, Science & Freedom

🗓 Sunday, March 29th
💲 $225 + GST per participant
🎟 Auditors welcome: $50

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Short on time but still want to dive into liberty?
This one-day clinic is designed as a crash course for those who can’t commit to a full weekend—but still want to experience what true liberty training feels like.

Discover a whole new way to be with your horse.
Learn how to communicate through body language, not ropes or force—and create a connection where your horse wants to be with you.

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🧠 What You’ll Learn:
• The basics of liberty communication—no halter, no pressure
• How to read and use your horse’s body language in every situation
• Brain- and evidence-based horsemanship principles
• How horses actually think, learn, and respond

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✅ What’s Included:
• A group theory session to understand the “why” behind the training
• Two private liberty sessions with your horse
• Your own round pen—just you and your horse, no sharing

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This clinic is perfect for anyone wanting to get started with liberty or build a stronger, more willing partnership in a short amount of time. You’ll walk away with practical tools you can immediately apply—and a whole new perspective on your horse.

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📍 Rocky Six S Ranch, Madden, AB
📩 Spots are limited—secure yours now!

03/09/2026

What an incredible weekend!

We had the honor of being clinicians at the Michigan Horse Expo alongside some amazing horsemen and women, including Wendy Winn, The Lyons Family, The Three Cowboys, and Brandt Clark. It was truly a pleasure meeting everyone, exchanging ideas, and sharing different philosophies about horsemanship.

I learned so much throughout the weekend and hope I was able to share a little insight into the way we approach Liberty. ♥️

A huge thank you to everyone who came to watch the demos and stopped by our booth—it was wonderful meeting so many of you! I’m also incredibly grateful for my amazing team, who made this entire experience possible.

And the biggest thank you goes to my partner for the weekend, Sturgis—a talented 3-year-old Gypsy Vanner owned by Heidi Lenz from Strides Equestrian Therapeutic Center—who kindly allowed me to work with him during the demonstrations. I’m so proud of this little guy!

03/05/2026

See you tomorrow Michigan!! We are excited!! 🥳

03/03/2026

Most rope halters have one problem:
The knot pulls tighter and tighter… and suddenly you need two hands to open it or constantly adjust it.

Here’s how we tie ours 👇

✔️ The knot does not pull tight
✔️ It stays exactly where you place it
✔️ It’s always easy to loosen
✔️ It doesn’t slide or shift

Because good equipment should make handling easier — not more complicated.

And our ProHorse Halters are designed differently on purpose:

– Built-in rings to attach reins
– Designed to sit comfortably without squeezing the horse’s head
– Stays stable without sliding
– Won’t move up toward the eyes

Secure without being tight.
Clear without being harsh.

Shop here 👉 https://shop.prohorse.ca

02/20/2026

Slowing Down Isn't Doing Less—It’s Teaching Smarter

Have you ever felt like you’re repeating the same cue over and over, but it’s just not "clicking" for your horse?

The secret to faster progress might actually be doing less.
Horses don't learn while they are doing; they learn while they are processing. Here is how to hack your training for better results:

1. The Power of the Pause
Equine neuroscience shows that brief pauses help the brain move a new experience into long-term memory. When we stack "questions" too fast, the brain hits sensory overload.

2. The "Dopamine Release" Secret
Watch for the lick and chew. When your horse does this after a task, it’s a physical sign of a dopamine release—the "Aha!" moment.
If you see this: Leave them completely alone. * No petting.
Why? Because once that dopamine hits, a horse’s brain can "replay" the successful pattern up to 20 times internally. If you interrupt them to offer praise or move to the next task, you break that cycle. By letting them sit in peace, you’ve essentially just done 20 repetitions without moving a muscle!

3. Regulation = Retention
A horse in a "fight or flight" state cannot learn. A regulated nervous system—indicated by calm breathing and relaxed posture—is the only state where true progress sticks. Tension is a literal roadblock for the brain.

The Takeaway:
Instead of drilling, try asking once and then waiting. Give your horse the space to think, search, and understand. You’ll be rewarded with a more confident partner and progress that actually lasts.

02/03/2026

A tiny detail that makes a huge difference.

We all know to bend our horses left and right to create softness.
With cookies or without 😉

But what really changes this exercise is what you do right after.

Add softness in the poll.

That small moment is what teaches your horse to softly lean onto the outside shoulder — where true balance and real softness actually come from. Instead of just giving the head and popping right out of the exercise, they start to stay in it, understand it, and relax into it.

Try it.
And then add it in forward motion too — on the ground or under saddle.

You’ll feel the difference almost immediately.
A softer horse is always a more relaxed horse.

Video (c) Joel McDowell
**tstarting

01/27/2026

We don’t train with emotions.

And we still get far.

This is Straight on competition day — a 3-year-old Quarter Horse I competed with in a 60-Day C**t Starting Challenge.

And we got there with No anger. No frustration. No fighting. No “he should know better.”

Here’s the truth most people miss 👇

Horses don’t understand emotions the way we do. Their brain is built for survival, not intention or judgment. They don’t have a developed prefrontal cortex like humans do — the part of the brain responsible for logic, intent, and doing something “on purpose.”

So a horse is never being rude, lazy, or disrespectful.

They literally can’t be.

What we often call bad behaviour is simply a horse trying something new to find release.

That’s it. No drama. No disrespect.

And if you know those facts - which I hope every horse trainer does - how do you get mad at them?

Our job is to explain to the horse — clearly, fairly, and consistently — which answer works. Not saying „he is disrespectful“ or „he is a bad horse.“ that needs to be fought!

Anything is possible in horse training — without anger or fighting them!

**tstarting

01/21/2026

Michigan!!! We are coming to the Michigan Horse Expo to teach you everything we know about Liberty!
So looking forward to seeing y‘all there! 🤗

01/18/2026

This horse has been under saddle for just 30 days.

And yes — this level of connection is intentional.

Starting a horse isn’t about “getting on fast.”

It’s about building understanding, trust, and communication from day one so riding becomes easy for both horse and human and not the main focus.

We documented every single session with this horse inside our Online Academy at prohorse.ca — from the first session in Liberty to riding with connection.

Nothing hidden. Nothing skipped.

If you can follow a process, you can do this too — and we’ll show you how 🤗
Video (c)

**tstarting horsetok foryou

01/13/2026

A horse that can’t trust yet will run first.

Not because they’re “bad,” but because their nervous system is protecting them.

At liberty, we don’t chase connection.

We create safety, space, and clarity… and we wait.

When the horse is ready, they choose to follow.

That’s real partnership.

No force. No pressure. Just understanding.

Let me show you how 🤍

**tstarting

01/12/2026

*************CLINIC ALERT***********

I’m excited to announce another clinic this May 2nd and 3rd with Carola Sossdorf - Prohorse Training.

Carola brings over a decade of experience as a brain-based horse trainer and is a Certified Equine Canada Coach. Her mission is simple: to teach humans how to build relationships that are truly pro-horse.

She specializes in brain-based horsemanship, applying it to liberty training, c**t starting, problem solving, and performance horses. With over 100,000 international followers across social media, Carola is passionate about educating and inspiring the next generation of equine professionals.

When I wanted to deepen my communication with my own horse, I attended one of Carola’s clinics. What stood out was how understanding a horse’s way of thinking created a profound shift in how I interacted with my partner. By grounding her teaching in brain-based science, Carola not only explains the why behind equine behaviour, but also translates it into meaningful, practical interactions you can apply immediately.

Every moment with your horse is a learning opportunity, and much of that learning happens on the ground. This clinic will guaranteed improve your relationship with your horse and provide you with the tools to be the leader you are!

Cost: $475 (includes Saturday night dinner)
Overnight boarding available (indoor/outdoor)

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE - deposit required to secure spot