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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Home for Fin?Diane2Mar 19, 2004, 10:32 AM
CofH visit to Suffolk 2Mar 18, 2004, 9:04 AM
CT and gymnasticsCatherineB2Mar 18, 2004, 8:02 AM
Spending spree 11Mar 17, 2004, 3:12 PM
Sending awayPen4Mar 17, 2004, 2:59 PM
Equine Insights Symposium 2004Stanford Dee10Mar 17, 2004, 1:49 PM
Clicker Trained Rear 10Mar 16, 2004, 1:37 PM
UntitledMeera5Mar 16, 2004, 12:03 PM
Self-awarenessCatherineB-Mar 15, 2004, 1:06 PM
Mini conference in June 2004 -Mar 15, 2004, 8:22 AM
Ecotourism and stressCatherineB-Mar 11, 2004, 12:44 PM
Monkey CommunicationCatherineB-Mar 11, 2004, 11:19 AM
Confusion between old behaviours taught and newLaura6Mar 10, 2004, 2:10 PM
On the off-chance 1Mar 10, 2004, 1:14 PM
Help needed from you peeps !!! 5Mar 10, 2004, 1:04 PM
Hoof & Heel Advice Please 12Mar 10, 2004, 10:31 AM
End of tether....not quite but nearly 19Mar 10, 2004, 9:24 AM
Practical experience with horse behaviour 10Mar 6, 2004, 9:33 PM
Time delays 1Mar 5, 2004, 7:49 PM
Effect of sedation on future behaviour 5Mar 5, 2004, 7:32 PM
Training two cues at once.... 1Mar 5, 2004, 7:26 PM
Linda Pearson CT Magazine (free) 7Mar 3, 2004, 10:11 AM
Pain and EmpathyCatherineB1Mar 3, 2004, 10:09 AM
Clicker Games 2Mar 2, 2004, 2:24 PM
Who am I/Who am I not? 7Feb 23, 2004, 2:04 PM
Is flooding ever an acceptable training method? 3Feb 17, 2004, 5:01 PM
Counter conditioning 2Feb 17, 2004, 4:58 PM
Advice please on youngster leading out on roads??... thanksLaura11Feb 16, 2004, 1:55 PM
Raising criteria.. ideas??Laura1Feb 11, 2004, 2:38 PM
Social life of rattlesnakes -Feb 11, 2004, 12:51 PM
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