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#11: What to do About that Spook!
Horses are by nature, neophobic...this means they find new sights, smells...
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#10: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Enthusiasm?
Develop a calm and relaxed problem solver and improve your relationship in the process. Hi all…
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#9: Understanding Behaviorism vs. Cognitive Learning: A Holistic Approach
There has been a lot of debate surrounding behaviorism versus cognitive learning. However, it is...
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#8: How to be the Lone R+ Crusader in Your Barn
Hello, Jessie here. My dad used to tell me, "you catch more flies with honey, than with vinegar"...
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#7: What Does Being Present with Your Horse Look Like?
I just found this video of Henley after she had just gotten done showing at the Young Horse...
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#6: The Importance of "Play" in Your Training
Teaching our horses to enjoy playing the game of training, includes teaching them to be relaxed...
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#5: The Body, Brain, and Emotions Are All Working Together
Emotional bonds ARE influenced by reinforcers. But behavior and emotions are a much bigger picture...
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#4: From Whales to Warmbloods
My animal training skills were developed during my 10 years of training marine mammals. It was a...
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#3: Is Your Horse Doing This Just for the Food?
Do you think your horse is only doing it for the food? Many people find their way to positive reinforcement...
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#2: Does the Emotional State Matter and How Does it Apply to Building Boldness?
Did you ever think that if you could get a young horse who didn't have emotional baggage, then I...
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#1: Focus on the Emotional State to Create Confidence
This is a fun little video of Henley at about a month old. She was fiercely independent even as a...
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