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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Christmas ReadingCatherineB4Dec 21, 2006, 2:25 PM
Ears forward and 'happy faces' 4Dec 20, 2006, 4:46 PM
In the Womb....CatherineB1Dec 20, 2006, 1:12 PM
'Let Horses be Horses' by Lesley SkipperHelen10Dec 18, 2006, 12:26 PM
APBC Workshop 25.11.06 36Dec 15, 2006, 10:53 PM
Extinction Bursts 17Dec 15, 2006, 5:58 PM
Weekend Reading...CatherineB-Dec 15, 2006, 4:19 PM
FAO CatherineSam1Dec 15, 2006, 2:08 PM
Recent articles....CatherineB5Dec 14, 2006, 2:58 PM
Karen Pryor's Newsletter - Reinforce Every Behaviour?CatherineB-Dec 14, 2006, 2:24 PM
Alexander NevzorovCatherineB4Dec 12, 2006, 12:26 PM
Books for children ?Rach5Dec 11, 2006, 2:44 PM
Universal LanguageCatherineB-Dec 11, 2006, 2:37 PM
Avian RapCatherineB-Dec 8, 2006, 2:40 PM
What's natural for a horse??Cath O'Neill33Dec 8, 2006, 10:54 AM
Tennessee Walking Horses and welfareCatherineB3Dec 4, 2006, 3:38 PM
Help! Need info on working horses from grass 11Dec 4, 2006, 12:05 PM
Horses vs dogs/seals w clicker 3Dec 4, 2006, 11:38 AM
Weekend Reading MaterialCatherineB6Nov 26, 2006, 7:37 AM
Mongolian horses - talk -Nov 24, 2006, 3:44 PM
First attempt at science of Join Up?Francis Burton7Nov 21, 2006, 12:18 PM
Classical Horsemanship and c/r 6Nov 20, 2006, 3:45 PM
Has anyone read.....CatherineB5Nov 20, 2006, 2:27 PM
Horse rescue -Nov 20, 2006, 12:19 PM
Disturbing article about slaughter of race-horsesCatherineB15Nov 18, 2006, 5:49 PM
What do you look for in a trainer?CatherineB5Nov 16, 2006, 5:18 PM
Next few articles...CatherineB3Nov 14, 2006, 4:52 PM
Starting a young horse bitless - best halter/bridle? 13Nov 14, 2006, 2:35 PM
Karen Pryor Newsletter - The Limited HoldCatherineB-Nov 14, 2006, 2:26 PM
Pair bonds? 13Nov 14, 2006, 1:29 PM
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