Leadership to Partnership
with Horses: Course 1
In any discipline, to become great you must first master the fundamentals.
This course is full of them.
Turn knowledge into action with hands-on skills, a step-by-step plan, and daily habits needed to build a lasting partnership with your horse.
The Problem Most Riders Face
Many riders feel stuck. They know how to ride but struggle with real communication—the kind their horse understands.
Sound familiar?
- Your horse ignores or resists your cues
- Simple tasks are a battle, like catching, leading, or loading
- You feel frustrated when training doesn’t stick
- Your horse is spooky, pushy, or unpredictable
- You’re not sure what’s missing, but something isn’t working
- You're overwhelmed with an abundance of information and don't know where to start or what to do
- You long for a partnership with your horse - one where your horse wants to be with you
- You know you can be better for your horse
Most horse owners learn to ride—but few learn to communicate in a way that makes sense to the horse. Without that, horses rely on their instincts instead of trusting their rider.
Bits and pieces won’t get you there.
You need feel, timing, leadership, and a plan to build real trust and responsiveness—enabling you to positively influence your horse's behaviour.
Horses are "masters in waiting."
When you know better, they do better.
You have two choices:
1. Keep doing the same thing, hoping for different results or...
2. Take action - join Leadership to Partnership: Course 1 to gain the understanding and skills to build the partnership with your horse you’ve always dreamed of.
I'M INTERESTEDLeadership to Partnership: Course 1
This course is about more than just riding.
It’s about understanding your horse and gaining the hands-on skills, step-by-step plan, and daily habits needed to build a lasting partnership with your horse—both on the ground and in the saddle.
Whether your horse is resistant, spooky or unpredictable, this course gives you the step-by-step framework to build trust, gain respect and enjoy safer, more rewarding rides.
This course is for you if…
- You want to be better for your horse
- You’re ready to invest in your own skills to make a real difference
- You're looking for a step-by-step path forward
- You take responsibility for your horsemanship and your learning
- You can't attend a live, in-person event with Jonathan
- You've taken a previous clinic with Jonathan but struggle to remember all that you learned
- You're keen to study and practice from the comfort of home
This course isn’t for you if…
- You’d rather blame the horse
- You’re looking for a quick fix
- You want someone else to do the work for you
- You're not interested in learning to improve your own skills
For 25 years, people have come to me because they want the skills to do it themselves.
If you want to improve, progress, build a real partnership, AND have a strong piece in your horsemanship toolkit to build a lasting relationship with your this course is for you.
Training only works if you build the skills yourself.
I'M READYThe Best of Both Worlds:
A Hybrid Course for Maximum Impact
This isn’t just another online course—it’s a hybrid learning experience.
You’ll receive hard-copy materials plus digital resources, all easily accessible through your JF learning portal on your phone or computer.
Your course arrives in a box, ready to use, with instant digital access to the video lessons. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to follow a clear, structured path to better horsemanship.
And because the digital side can be updated over time, you’ll always have access to the latest course improvements and additions.
You’re part of this for the long haul.
What’s Included in Your Hybrid Course:
Hard Copy Materials (Shipped to You):
- 98 page full-colour comprehensive Workbook: Reinforces key lessons
- Step-by-Step Roadmap: A guide to help you stay on course
- Course 1 Overview Barn Poster: Full-color reference for your barn
- Training Scale Chart: Visual breakdown of the training progression
- Special Edition Horsemanship Flag
- Training Log & Scoring System: Track progress and measure results
Digital Resources (Instant Access):
- 35 Detailed Training Videos: Step-by-step demonstrations to follow at home
- Lifetime Course Access & Updates: You’ll always have the latest lessons and content
- 3 months access to Zoom In Live events with Jonathan for virtual coaching opportunities
- 3 months access to the JF Community for support
- Free Jonathan Field Horsemanship App: Convenient mobile access - take the lessons with you to your horse
- BONUS: The Showcase Program to challenge your skills with a fun and progressive purpose (a $149.95 value)
What Students Are Saying . . .
Sue M.
Quality materials, demos, and information is well organized and laid out making it easy to follow and progress with your horse.
This course has kept me motivated and very busy while having fun with my horse!
Tabitha C.
"The more solid your foundation is, the better your relationship will be and the higher you can go. The JOURNEY in learning together is an addiction that has me wanting to know more!"
Elan H.
"This course will be valuable to anyone wanting to build a better relatioship with their horse, and build their skills both on the ground and in the saddle to be safe and have fun in whatever they want to do with their horse!"
Meet Your Instructor: Jonathan Field
Jonathan Field is an internationally acclaimed horseman, clinician, headlining presenter, mentor, and published author passionate about helping people become better with horses.
With his uniquely diverse equestrian background, exceptional teaching skills, and commitment to transformative change, Jonathan is a highly sought-after clinician and presenter at top industry events across North America.
For over 20 years, his proven live and online programs have empowered thousands of students across many disciplines to transform their horses through communication, confidence, and connection.
His hands-on approach simplifies horsemanship, turning frustration into trust and real progress.
As a foundation specialist, Jonathan’s program focuses on developing feel—the ability to read and respond to the horse—whether on the ground, under saddle, or at liberty.
Emphasizing correct training that supports healthy movement, his approach is steeped in classical principles, prioritizing the horse’s mental and physical well-being.
It’s the foundation every horse and horse person should have—for any discipline or activity.
Jonathan’s methods go beyond teaching techniques—they inspire a ‘way to be’ that leads to transformational change for horses and riders of all levels.
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What You’ll Learn
By completing Leadership to Partnership with Horses: Course 1, you’ll know how to diagnose problems, improve your own skills, and train your horse effectively.
- Understand Horse Psychology – Work with their instincts, not against them
- Use Clear & Effective Communication – Precise cues and timing for responsive movement
- Build Trust & Confidence – Groundwork skills that transfer directly to riding
- Provide Leadership in Motion – The Horseman’s Dance: leading, guiding, and earning respect
- Problem-Solving & Progression – Step-by-step tools for overcoming challenges
These lessons are the foundation for EVERYTHING.
It's what every horse and horse-person should know - no matter what discipline you aspire to.
Why This Course Matters
Paying $100 an hour to watch a trainer work your horse might get results—but when your horse looks up the lead rope and thinks, Oh, it’s you. I don’t have to listen, you’re right back where you started.
By the end of Leadership To Partnership: Course 1, you’ll have the skills, a plan, and daily habits to create real progress with your horse—on the ground and in the saddle.
Build trust, connection, communication, and responsiveness that lasts. This is unlimited access to the learning—all for a fraction of the cost of training for your horse or an in-person clinic.
Confidence. Connection. Change.
"I appreciate the reminder of how to handle the situation of a 'looky horse' - a good tool to use when out on the trail."
Jeannie A.
"This is clear precise learning. All those little details that make a difference. Excited to go through the lessons and check these fundamentals with my horses - and myself!"
Mady L.
