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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Simple Systems in South EastCatherineB3Feb 22, 2005, 11:02 AM
Key to intelligenceCatherineB1Feb 22, 2005, 10:50 AM
Singing PracticeCatherineB1Feb 21, 2005, 1:22 AM
Hand feeding treats 22Feb 18, 2005, 6:06 PM
Implications of animal emotionsCatherineB-Feb 18, 2005, 11:12 AM
Videos from USA : Help please 1Feb 14, 2005, 9:57 AM
Combined TherapyCatherineB-Feb 14, 2005, 9:53 AM
Friendly FoxesCatherineB2Feb 12, 2005, 10:44 PM
Off on a missionCatherineB1Feb 12, 2005, 10:27 PM
Man the hunter..... or hunted???CatherineB2Feb 12, 2005, 10:05 PM
Few articles....CatherineB1Feb 11, 2005, 10:22 AM
Crows and toolsCatherineB23Feb 10, 2005, 6:22 PM
John Jones Horse Listener Demo Day -Feb 6, 2005, 5:02 PM
anyone used hemp bedding 4Feb 4, 2005, 10:02 AM
Play FairCatherineB1Feb 3, 2005, 1:50 PM
Bird BrainsCatherineB1Feb 2, 2005, 12:54 PM
Hero WorshipCatherineB-Feb 2, 2005, 12:09 PM
Encyclopedia of animal behaviorCatherineB-Feb 2, 2005, 12:05 PM
Friendship in ungulates?CatherineB-Feb 2, 2005, 12:04 PM
2005 eventssuz-Feb 1, 2005, 9:46 AM
Perceptions of Punishment 7Jan 27, 2005, 12:35 PM
dancing with horses by Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling 4Jan 27, 2005, 12:23 PM
"What do you believe is true even though you cannot prove it?"CatherineB5Jan 26, 2005, 1:06 PM
Calling all lurkers....CatherineB14Jan 24, 2005, 8:32 PM
Training according to the animal needs or handlers preferences 3Jan 20, 2005, 8:48 PM
Pilates vs Alexander Technique vs Yoga (vs anything else?)CatherineB17Jan 20, 2005, 7:13 PM
treeless saddles 19Jan 20, 2005, 2:54 PM
Anyone want to submit an article? -Jan 17, 2005, 11:06 PM
Karen Pryor's January NewsletterCatherineB-Jan 14, 2005, 2:07 PM
Animal Earthquake Warning???CatherineB3Jan 14, 2005, 1:58 PM
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