About Amanda

Amanda Martin (BSc, MSc, CAP 2, HAAT) trains extensively with Alexandra Kurland, and internationally renowned clicker training experts, to gain a superior knowledge of Clicker Training Horses and advance her knowledge of Classical Dressage.  Amanda is the only Approved Instructor for Alexandra Kurland’s “The Click That Teaches” Clicker Training in the UK.

Her Bachelor´s degree in Physiology has helped Amanda to assess horses from a physiological perspective.  Her Master´s Degree in Forensic Science (which requires superior attention to detail), her ever-expanding knowledge of learning theory, equine behavioural training and extensive experience of clicker training animals have all combined her to develop an expert  eye for balance and cadence in horses.

Specialising in problem horse behaviours Amanda has had her skills tested to the limits and has managed to help many more horses as a result.

Amanda knows how to teach good balance and cadence through positive training that engages the horse creating a willing and enthusiastic partnership.  Applying her dedication to understanding the detail and ability to search for the truth at every level of horsemanship she brings you the best training possible.

Amanda is an Approved Instructor for Alexandra Kurlands “The Click That Teaches” Clicker Training.

What makes Amanda particularly special is far more than can be said on paper. She can help and inspire you, build confidence in horse and handler and so much more.  Whether you’ve been clicker training horses for years or it’s your first tentative day clicker training your horse Amanda is able to help you advance your training.

Amanda has featured in Horse Scene Magazine (August 11, September 11, October 11) and Horse Hero.

Continued Professional Development

Continued Professional DevelopmentTo ensure she can bring the best to the horses emotionally and physically Amanda continues to develop and deepen her knowledge of many topics; classical dressage, learning theory, neuroanatomy and so much more.

Among a long list of professional and personal development courses Amanda has undertaken courses in Equine Behaviour, attends Alexandra Kurland courses throughout the world and also attends ClickerExpo, ‘Hogwarts’ for Clicker Trainers, each year.  She is a certified Canine Clicker Trainer (CAP 2, Learning About Dogs), is starting Clicker Training Clinics for Camelids and is currently the only approved instructor for Alexandra Kurland’s “The Click That Teaches” Clicker Training in the UK.  She is also a certified First Aider, is certified for Child Protection in Sport and is a BHS Welfare Representative.

Just some of the trainers Amanda has worked with are; Alexandra Kurland, Kay Laurence, Karen Pryor, Elaine Herbert (Sylvia Loch), James Shaw, Natural Animal Center and more.

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