Teach Your Horse How to Paint

What will you learn in this unique painting course?

Sandra will break down the painting process using a combination of trick training and positive reinforcement methods to encourage your horse to unlock their hidden artistic talents.

Every horse learns on their own timeline so you will have lifetime access to the course after the live component is over.

Enjoy learning with a group of like-minded equestrians who are creative and want to have fun with their horse(s)!

Course Includes:

  • Private Facebook Group to ask questions and discuss challenges directly with Sandra

  • Monthly Q & A Calls

  • A Private Coaching Call

  • Lifetime Access to the Training Videos

Coming in 2023!

Training Videos

  • Horse Personalities 101

    Does your horse have what it takes to become an artist? Each horse will have their own timeline to learn the different tricks and develop the confidence to paint.

  • Trick Training Basics

    Review the basics of positive reinforcement training and correct timing of the aids. Sandra will discuss a variety of techniques that you can apply with your own horse.

  • How to Pick up an Object

    Begin the process to teach your horse how to hold a paintbrush. Sandra will share all of her knowledge and creative solutions to master this particular step.

  • How to Touch on Command

    Begin teaching your horse how to touch an object on command. This will help your horse learn how to touch the canvas with the paintbrush during later stages of training.

  • How to Say Yes/Smile

    This is a fun trick by itself to teach your horse how to smile and say yes. Training the upward lift will help your horse with his/her brushstrokes. This trick can also lead into the Kiss.

  • Art Basics

    Sandra will show you how to make a paintbrush for your horse, what she uses for paint, canvases, easels, and how to create a painting space for you and your horse.

  • Putting it All Together

    How to start combining Pick Up, Touch, and Yes to take the first steps towards your horse’s their first brushstroke on canvas. Sandra shares special insights from her journey with Douwe and Rovandio.

  • Advanced Art Concepts

    Take your horse’s artwork to the next level. Sandra discusses how to add texture, tips to present and sell your art, and how to develop your horse’s unique style.

  • Advanced Training Concepts

    How to paint at liberty, ways to position your horse for better brushstrokes, and performance tips if you would like to paint for an audience.

About Sandra

Sandra has been drawing horses since she was 7 years old. She gravitates towards abstract design and loves to think outside the box and have fun with her horses.

When her Friesian horse Douwe was retired due to unsoundness, she experimented with activities that they could do together for many years to come. He already knew a variety of tricks so learning how to paint was a fun challenge for both him and Sandra.

After Douwe passed away in 2020 she began painting with her other horse Rovandio (shown left). He required more patience and experimentation but once he figured it out he really began to shine! He continues to excel as an artist with expressive brushstrokes who loves to perform for an audience.

Sandra is passionate about helping people who want to be creative with their horses. She knows what it feels like to lose interest in competition and serious training. Sometimes you just want to have fun and desire a close bond with your horse. Creating that special connection is what motivates her every day.

“My reason for contacting you is to thank you for inspiring me to paint with my miniature horse, Pepperoni. One of your videos with Rovandio came up at just the right time. My mini was recovering from a traumatic injury and I was looking for a way for us to reconnect. Your video gave me the idea to teach him to paint. It has been a wonderful experience for many reasons. Thank you for all that you give.”

— Instagram @Notaponypepperoni