Jennifer Jones
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Jennifer Jones
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Training Horses with Scents
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The following is an online Master Class given by Jennifer Jones, Certified Natural Perfumer and horse training expert, Teacher and Member of The Teacher's Academy.
Introduction and Over-view of Course: Using Aromatherapy to Enhance Training and Communication with Horses In this masterclass, you will learn the blending equine behavior science, aromatherapy for horses, and practical training exercises. Jennifer Jones, won several Equestrian Elegance trophies thanks to the use of fragrances for dressage. She blends natural botanical perfumes with essential oils and resins native to Texas delving into how these creations enhance the bond between rider and horse in the art of Classical Dressage. Along with her husband, they transformed a 2-acre estate into a sustainable Eden of native flora and founded The Scents of the Texas Hill. She is a Certified Natural Perfumer, Aromatherapist, and lifelong equestrian skilled in Classical Dressage. Her dual passions for horses and natural scents have merged, deeply influencing her work with the horses, including the fragrances in her experimentations. Duration: 8 weeks Price: 895 euros including the IPF Certification Weekly Modules: Module 1 – Foundations of Equine Scent Perception • Lesson 1: How Horses Smell – Anatomy of the Equine Olfactory System • The vomeronasal organ and flehmen response • Why scent is a primary sense for horses • Lesson 2: How Scent Influences Equine Behavior • Linking smells to emotions, memory, and trust-building • Scent cues vs. visual or auditory cues in training • Practical Exercise: Observing natural scent investigation behavior in a relaxed environment Module 2 – Introduction to Aromatherapy for Horses • Lesson 3: Essential Oil Basics • How oils are extracted and their properties • Difference between therapeutic-grade and synthetic fragrance • Lesson 4: Safe Usage Principles • Dilution rates for equine use • Application methods: inhalation, topical, environmental • Practical Exercise: Setting up a “scent bar” for horses to self-select oils Module 3 – Scent Profiling and Individual Horse Responses • Lesson 5: Reading Horse Body Language with Scents • Signs of interest, pleasure, avoidance, or stress • Recognizing overstimulation • Lesson 6: Creating a Horse’s Scent Profile • Tracking preferred vs. disliked scents • Seasonal and environmental changes in preference • Practical Exercise: Using observation logs to document scent reactions Module 4 – Training Applications of Scent • Lesson 7: Scents for Calming and Focus • Oils that promote relaxation (lavender, chamomile, neroli) • How to use scents before farrier, vet visits, or trailer loading • Lesson 8: Scents for Motivation and Energy • Oils that encourage forward movement and alertness (peppermint, rosemary, ginger) • Lesson 9: Scents for Behavioral Conditioning • Associating a scent with a training cue (e.g., scent before mounting) • Using scent markers for liberty work • Practical Exercise: Pairing a specific scent with a groundwork cue Module 5 – Scent-Based Desensitization • Lesson 10: Introducing Novel Smells Safely • Avoiding sensory overload • Gradual introduction to strong or unfamiliar scents • Lesson 11: Rehabilitating Spooky or Anxious Horses with Scent • Counter-conditioning using pleasant aromas • Practical Exercise: Controlled scent exposure for a reactive horse Module 6 – Advanced Applications • Lesson 12: Scents in Competition and Performance • Helping horses relax before entering the arena • Maintaining mental focus during warm-up • Lesson 13: Tracking and Trail Work • Using scent to encourage curiosity and exploration • Practical Exercise: Designing a scent trail for a horse to follow Module 7 – Safety, Ethics, and Customization • Lesson 14: Toxicity and Contraindications for Horses • Oils and botanicals to avoid (e.g., tea tree, camphor, wintergreen) • Dosage control • Lesson 15: Ethical Use of Scents in Training • Avoiding dependency • Respecting horse choice and consent • Practical Exercise: Review of safety protocols, emergency response for allergic reaction Module 8 – Capstone Project • Final Project: Each student develops a personalized scent-based training plan for a specific horse, including: • Horse profile & goals • Chosen scents & rationale • Application method & safety measures • Progress tracking log This Master Class is an intensive program into Natural Perfumery Application certification program. This Master Class is Certified by the International Perfume Foundation . The class is intensive and suitable for horse trainers, horse cavaliers and horse owners. Length of the course: 8 weeks ( 1 module / week ) Each module has assessments. Price of the course: 895€ (including 200€ Certification) Possibility of paying in instalments. BOOK NOW TO MAKE SURE YOU WILL HAVE A SEAT
Very limited seats. The course will start in January. |
