Why won’t my horse stand at the mounting block? Why is my horse hard to mount? Behavior problems during mounting are common and you’re definitely not alone. Mounting block problems are inconvenient, set you and your horse up for conflict from the get-go, and can be very unsafe. The good news? When a horse is […]
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With positive reinforcement training for horses becoming more mainstream, you might have heard the term “protected contact” before. So what is protected contact for horses? In this post, we’ll cover the basics of protected contact training and how this powerful training tool can help you and your horse. What Is Protected Contact Horse Training? Protected
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This awesome DIY mounting block is budget friendly, looks great, and is SO fast to build. You can put one together in an hour using reclaimed lumber and basic tools for an easy afternoon project. You’ll end up with a sturdy mounting block that’s great for your horse’s back and your wallet. Here’s how to
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Positive reinforcement – training your horse with rewards – is growing more and more popular in the equine community. Horse owners worldwide are turning to positive reinforcement as an effective and humane way to teach and communicate with their horses. Myths about reward-based training persist, however. Misunderstandings about what positive reinforcement is, and how to
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Looking for a way to improve your horse training? Ready to try positive reinforcement or horse clicker training and not sure where to start? The Horse Training Planner and Positive Reinforcement Calendar from Enriching Equines is the only equestrian calendar and journal made by positive trainers FOR positive trainers. UPDATE: The Horse Training Planner is
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I liked Squid Game except for one thing: it reminded me of clicker training. I’m an animal trainer, you see. I use positive reinforcement with horses. And the more I watched, the more comparisons I could draw between the show and the causes – and effects – of a careless clicker session. So if you’ve
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What is target training for horses and why is it great enrichment? If you’re looking for ways to build a strong relationship with your horse while teaching them a new skill, target training is for you. This simple behavior lets you get started with positive reinforcement training for horses in an easy way. Target training
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