Thinking Horsemanship Forum


The Thinking Horsemanship Forum is for anyone (beginner, professional or somewhere in-between) who would like to understand more about the behaviour of horses (and other animals) and how they learn. We prefer to study the published science into learning and behaviour and its practical application to training than to follow any commercial methodology. In particular we aim to use positive reinforcement (sometimes although not always via clicker training) and increased motivation in order to train our horses, rather than the traditional methods of increasing pressure.

We welcome discussion on all topics within the areas of learning and behaviour and encourage lively debate over the various methods of equine training. But it should be made clear that no personal attacks or criticism will be tolerated and such posts will be edited or removed. We would also like to make it clear that we are not qualified experts offering advice and are not affiliated to any such experts or commercial organization. We are purely interested individuals who would like to learn more for the benefit of our horses.

Useful Threads and Links
Admin.: Posting Photos, Who are we?
Recommended Reading: Recommended Reading, EBF reading list, CoH reading list
CT Help: CT First Step, CT in the South East,Variable Schedules of Reinforcement,Which Behaviours?
Barefoot: Barefooters, Barefoot Trimming, Barefoot for Soundness
Horses getting over-enthusiastic about treats: Mugging with teeth!, Is size important?
Learning from Mistakes: Learning from our mistakes, Bad timing of the click
Favourite Quotes: A quote that I just found and like,
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Tennessee Walking horses again - a step forward?Rita7May 22, 2012, 8:32 AM
How would you assess learning without a 'measurable outcome'? 6May 15, 2012, 5:08 PM
High profile CTCatherineB5May 9, 2012, 2:23 PM
AltruismCatherineB2May 1, 2012, 8:09 PM
Empathy - Frans de WaalCatherineB4May 1, 2012, 11:37 AM
Moon Blindness 6Apr 28, 2012, 4:11 PM
FacebookCatherineB2Apr 20, 2012, 12:01 AM
Petition against equestrian sportRita59Apr 16, 2012, 8:43 AM
please help -I need your brains! Harraway Where Species Meet 7Apr 11, 2012, 4:39 PM
Horse rescues another from drowningFrancis Burton-Apr 6, 2012, 7:18 PM
Don't laugh but ... 14Apr 4, 2012, 11:09 AM
Dog resourcesAnonymous1Mar 31, 2012, 10:53 PM
YouTube Video showing Hoof MechanismJo Mitchell-Mar 29, 2012, 10:52 AM
ZebrasRita1Mar 23, 2012, 10:55 PM
Spanish electionsRita1Mar 23, 2012, 8:45 AM
Premarin horsesRita1Mar 18, 2012, 5:39 PM
Catching up with Marc Bekoff's articlesCatherineB5Mar 15, 2012, 9:22 AM
Some recent researchCatherineB5Mar 15, 2012, 9:16 AM
Bekoff on DominanceCatherineB-Mar 14, 2012, 11:41 PM
Status of the average horse 8Mar 13, 2012, 4:43 PM
The language we use about animals...Suz6Mar 7, 2012, 9:18 AM
Simply Sound HorseJo Mitchell1Feb 29, 2012, 4:08 PM
Few Other Bits and PiecesCatherineB5Feb 27, 2012, 5:07 PM
Mongolian horse herdersRita2Feb 2, 2012, 10:10 AM
Equine Behaviour Questionnaire 2Jan 28, 2012, 9:18 AM
Another Christmas!Rita4Jan 24, 2012, 11:55 PM
Horses in cages videoSuz1Jan 18, 2012, 10:14 AM
Human-horse relations research groupRita-Jan 17, 2012, 8:36 AM
Lots of behaviour events! 1Jan 16, 2012, 9:17 PM
Carriages in Oxford?Rita2Jan 8, 2012, 6:56 PM
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