Do (she/her) is a Dutch reward based horse trainer and equine behavior coach with a passion for learning and sharing knowledge. She has a background in communication sciences and takes great satisfaction in breaking down information and presenting it in a digestible way. Her main focus is on improving communication between the horse and the rider, creating happy independent learners that love training and interacting together. 

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Both in her own training and in her teaching she focuses on active participation, giving her learners choice and control over the process. This holds true for all training and interactions but is especially essential in her husbandry training, achieving better and easier care procedures with a cooperative horse. She teaches online with students from all over the world.

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Do is a Fear Free Pet Professional and currently working towards certification by the IAABC as well as pursuing a diploma in Equine Behavior Science & Technology. Committed to lifelong learning she is always updating her knowledge by participating in relevant courses, attending conferences, reading up on the latest knowledge and developments in the field and engaging in discussions with colleagues. She follows a LIFE approach to animal training.

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In 2022 she launched the Reward Based Horse Academy, together with colleague Angelica Hesselius. With online courses, membership and coaching they teach students how to build a solid foundation with reward based training techniques.