Effectief Trainen

Effectief Trainen is a horse-training practice led by Ananja, a behavioural therapist, horse trainer and animal scientist. Its approach centres on working with horses without force, using food rewards to encourage desired behaviour and placing the horse’s welfare first. Rather than addressing problem behaviour only at the surface, Ananja looks for its underlying causes and draws on current insights into horse-friendly training.

The practice is for people who want to build a cooperative relationship with their horse and enjoy training together, including those who have concerns about conventional riding or a horse’s past injuries. Effectief Trainen offers lessons, an introductory meeting, a basic course and a follow-up programme. Visitors can also explore the training schedule, articles and publications, and request a free introductory conversation to discuss their horse’s story and possible next steps. A free guide introduces successful training with food rewards and offers support for people considering this approach. Through these resources and services, Effectief Trainen helps owners explore practical, welfare-conscious ways to train and collaborate with their horses.