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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That wasn't meant to happen!!! 9May 12, 2003, 12:44 PM
Leading questions 8May 12, 2003, 8:33 AM
Taken a While! 4May 8, 2003, 9:05 AM
Birds and toolsCatherineB-Apr 28, 2003, 4:19 PM
Unsheathing!Liz3Apr 24, 2003, 9:45 PM
Started CT today - odd problem 9Apr 22, 2003, 11:26 AM
Building Confidence 2Apr 21, 2003, 3:34 PM
Licking/chewing - what does it mean? 21Apr 21, 2003, 12:37 PM
Free Shaping a CircleCatherineB3Apr 17, 2003, 1:22 PM
Company of Horses Lecture Demonstration Evening 1Apr 11, 2003, 8:58 AM
certification as clinical animal behaviourist -Apr 9, 2003, 5:15 PM
ChimpsCatherineB-Apr 7, 2003, 10:44 AM
When not to use a clickerSam16Apr 7, 2003, 10:37 AM
Behaviour Chains 9Apr 7, 2003, 9:37 AM
What do you do if the Vet hits your horse???Dee8Apr 2, 2003, 12:35 PM
"Lazy" HorseDebbie10Mar 30, 2003, 1:48 PM
Clicker training 7Mar 26, 2003, 2:55 PM
7/8th & 10/11th November Centered Riding Clinics 8Mar 26, 2003, 12:38 PM
Karen Pryor's visit to the zooCatherineB1Mar 17, 2003, 9:43 AM
info on good web sites. 5Mar 14, 2003, 10:36 AM
Exercises that establish trust ? 15Mar 12, 2003, 6:51 PM
Learning from mistakesSam6Mar 12, 2003, 11:30 AM
Octopus Intelligence!CatherineB-Mar 7, 2003, 5:53 PM
Orangutan CultureCatherineB1Mar 7, 2003, 4:43 PM
Centered Riding Clinic 8Mar 6, 2003, 3:04 PM
A positive alternative?Sam12Mar 6, 2003, 2:03 PM
Science in the Service of Animal Welfare SymposiumDee-Mar 3, 2003, 9:57 PM
CT first stepJulie3Mar 3, 2003, 7:11 PM
Company of horses Workshop - IrelandDee-Mar 1, 2003, 10:32 AM
Mugging with Teeth!ChrissieW12Feb 28, 2003, 3:45 PM
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