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Dynamic Interplay Between Learned and Instinctive Behavior in Horses

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Horse training is a constant battle between instinctive and learned behavior and every interaction with a horse becomes a canvas on which these two types of behaviors paint a vivid picture, shaping the horse’s response to its surroundings, training, and human interaction. In this article, we embark on a journey through Ruger’s experience, a Tennessee […]

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Problems with Excessively Pampering Before Riding

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How To Set your Horse Up Mentally for the Task You’re Doing: Horses communicate primarily through body language and cues. They learn to understand and respond to your actions and signals during training and riding. When you engage in pampering activities that are more akin to play or relaxation, you will unintentionally confuse your horse

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The Power of Competition

Training Theory / Tim Anderson

Competition has long been a driving force behind human progress and achievement. Whether in personal pursuits or professional endeavors, the presence of healthy competition can be a catalyst for growth, pushing individuals to exceed their limits and reach new heights. In this blog article, we will explore the reasons why competition is essential for personal

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Striking Balance: The Importance of Negative Reinforcement in Horse Training

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When it comes to training horses, the use of reinforcement is a powerful tool in shaping their behavior. Positive reinforcement, which involves rewarding desired behaviors, is often favored for its gentle approach and ability to create a positive learning environment. However, solely relying on positive reinforcement and neglecting negative reinforcement can be detrimental to the

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How Lack of Respect causes horse behavior problems.

Training Theory / Tim Anderson

In the blog, horse issues separating symptoms from the root cause, the number 3 root cause that I talked about is lack of respect. I put a link to that blog here, if you’d like to go back and read it. In this blog, we’re going to talk about how a lack of respect shows

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How Lack of Training causes horse behavior problems.

Training Theory / Tim Anderson

In the blog, “Horse Issues, Separating Symptoms from the Root Cause”, the number two root cause that I talked about is lack of training. I put a link to that blog here, if you’d like to go back and read it. In this post I will expand on the #2 root cause which is a

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How Pain causes horse behavior problems

Training Theory / Tim Anderson

In the blog, “Horse Issues, Separating Symptoms from the Root Cause”, the number one root cause that I talked about this pain. I put a link to that blog here, if you’d like to go back and read it. In this blog, I talk about some of the ways that pain can be the root

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The Importance of Recognizing Disrespectful Horse Behavior

Training Theory / Tim Anderson

People who dismiss, ignore, and make excuses for disrespectful horse behavior are the reason there are dangerous horses. It is natural for people to do this because to acknowledge the disrespectful behavior would mean that people would have to admit that our childhood idealistic vision we have about horses is flawed and incorrect. The horses

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Horse Training Clinic To Help Get Horses Rehomed

Training Theory / Tim Anderson

Like many people I like to watch YouTube videos and many of those videos are agricultural and horse related. I found a channel that is called The Farm on Route 66. I binged watched as many of the episodes as I could. They seem like a great family doing a lot of good for a

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Horse Issues, Separating Symptoms from the Root Cause

Training Theory / Tim Anderson

When your horse is giving you issues, those issues are a symptom and just like when you are sick, symptoms have a root cause. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at those symptoms that our horses give us, and discuss the possible root cause. I hear people with issues with their horses’ like the

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Training Theory

Dynamic Interplay Between Learned and Instinctive Behavior in Horses

Problems with Excessively Pampering Before Riding

The Power of Competition

Striking Balance: The Importance of Negative Reinforcement in Horse Training

How Lack of Respect causes horse behavior problems.

How Lack of Training causes horse behavior problems.

How Pain causes horse behavior problems

The Importance of Recognizing Disrespectful Horse Behavior

Horse Training Clinic To Help Get Horses Rehomed

Horse Issues, Separating Symptoms from the Root Cause

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