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,
Not logged in | Login | Create AccountSearch    Chat!    New Thread
Message TitleAuthorRepliesLast Post
WebsiteSuz-Jul 10, 2006, 4:01 PM
Karen Pryor's July NewsletterCatherineB-Jul 7, 2006, 3:22 PM
Fly repellent study -Jul 6, 2006, 1:01 PM
Mice show empathy - article -Jul 6, 2006, 12:48 PM
Ben Hart - Evening Lecture-Demo in DevonCatherineB-Jul 6, 2006, 10:17 AM
KC La Pierre lecturefrankiie wynne1Jul 5, 2006, 4:48 PM
Acceptable or Unacceptable , you decide?Rachel4Jul 5, 2006, 4:48 PM
New foal 2Jul 5, 2006, 4:30 PM
Dogs and CatsCatherineB-Jul 4, 2006, 10:39 AM
UnfaithfulnessCatherineB-Jul 4, 2006, 10:35 AM
Evidence for empathy in miceCatherineB-Jul 4, 2006, 10:34 AM
Brilliant Web SiteRachel1Jun 27, 2006, 3:25 PM
Children and NatureCatherineB-Jun 27, 2006, 11:52 AM
Global warming pushes polar bears to cannibalismCatherineB-Jun 27, 2006, 11:43 AM
Scientists Pinpoint Baboon StressCatherineB-Jun 27, 2006, 11:40 AM
Voices For HorsesCatherineB2Jun 23, 2006, 6:36 PM
Belly slapping 11Jun 23, 2006, 9:12 AM
Thoughts on horsemanship evening with Ben Hart 1Jun 22, 2006, 11:12 AM
FAO Jo MCatherineB-Jun 22, 2006, 10:50 AM
Electric shock riding boots 5Jun 21, 2006, 4:43 PM
Has anyone done any training with Dan Franklin?Helen1Jun 21, 2006, 11:02 AM
The conscience of a carnivoreCatherineB1Jun 21, 2006, 7:48 AM
Aaaargh! Bloody vets!!!! 3Jun 21, 2006, 7:23 AM
Pony with Prosthetic LimbCatherineB-Jun 20, 2006, 11:37 AM
No Longer a Mind of Our OwnCatherineB2Jun 19, 2006, 12:50 PM
Ethology and BioethicsCatherineB-Jun 19, 2006, 11:56 AM
When chimps outsmart humansCatherineB-Jun 16, 2006, 10:47 AM
Pete Ramey workshop in YorkshireCatherineB-Jun 15, 2006, 2:35 PM
buttercups in paddock 2Jun 15, 2006, 1:06 PM
Empty CagesCatherineB18Jun 15, 2006, 11:37 AM
 << Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48   Next >> 

Visitors in this forum in the last 10 minutes: 2 Visitors
2 guests