One on One Coaching
Murphy - Shawna Karrasch Equine- Certified Professional
About Murphy
Excellent trainers have an innate ability to take a massive goal (like a flying lead change or trailer loading for example) and break it into tiny, digestible micro-steps. They never ask the horse to take a leap; they create building blocks. They find the smallest try and reinforce before the horse recognizes they are learning something difficult. There is an artistry to this science and Murphy excels at marrying the two.
Murphy has spent the several years immersed in science-based positive reinforcement training, emerging with far more than a professional certification. She brings an eye for detail, a talent for shaping behavior with clarity, and a grounded kindness balanced by a "you don't know if you don't try" mindset. She does so with enthusiasm and her witty and fun personality makes training fun for both horse and human.
Training Philosophy
Her core belief is that slow, well-supported expectations using positive reinforcement create the best outcomes for both horse and human. Murphy specializes in helping horses learn through thoughtful communication, creative approximations, and dopamine-friendly clarity. Whether coaching owners through small but meaningful wins or building solid behavioral foundations from the ground up and into the saddle, she offers a calm presence, a curious mind, and a steady belief that progress happens when time and understanding are part of the plan.
For Murphy, positive reinforcement isn't just an approach she chooses - it's how she understands horses, people, and the relationship between them. She is committed to helping this way of working become the standard rather than the exception.
Achievements
- SKE- Professional Certification in Positive Reinforcement Training
- Specializes in building confidence alongside skill in both horses and their owners
- Recognized for her ability to translate complex training concepts into clear, actionable steps
- Possesses a unique ability to problem solve through even the most challenging training situations.
Training Video
Watch Murphy in action as she demonstrates her positive reinforcement techniques and effective communication with horses:
Get in Touch
For more information about online and in-person training sessions, visit her coaching website:
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Murphy lives in Michigan with her husband, their children, five horses, and an unreasonable number of chickens.
