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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Company of horses Workshop - IrelandDee-Mar 1, 2003, 10:32 AM
Mugging with Teeth!ChrissieW12Feb 28, 2003, 3:45 PM
THREE HORSES STOLEN -Feb 25, 2003, 9:03 PM
TTeam 9Feb 24, 2003, 12:44 PM
What do you use as rewards?LouiseT20Feb 24, 2003, 10:05 AM
Duchy CollegeCatherineB7Feb 21, 2003, 7:47 PM
Lowering head for bridle 6Feb 21, 2003, 2:07 PM
Trot at liberty 6Feb 20, 2003, 2:27 PM
Asking for CT?Sam7Feb 20, 2003, 12:50 PM
Lesley SkipperCatherineB1Feb 20, 2003, 12:31 PM
Does it really matter?Jan8Feb 18, 2003, 10:53 PM
Variable Schedules of ReinforcementSam48Feb 17, 2003, 6:36 PM
Cna horses think like us? 3Feb 14, 2003, 2:06 PM
Wild HorsesCatherineB-Feb 13, 2003, 6:06 PM
Mark Rashid 23Feb 13, 2003, 4:54 PM
G'day from Sydney 5Feb 12, 2003, 11:40 AM
Interesting articleCatherine47Feb 10, 2003, 3:54 PM
I've finally made it - a Question about nutrition 10Feb 9, 2003, 8:28 PM
Alexandra Kurland - Clicker Training Clinic in Oxfordshire Sept 2003 2Feb 8, 2003, 4:24 PM
Trailer clicker research 10Feb 5, 2003, 4:46 PM
Monkey LearningCatherineB-Feb 5, 2003, 10:53 AM
Has anyone else gone through this having seen the light?Sutton1Feb 5, 2003, 10:03 AM
Leading problemsSam5Feb 4, 2003, 11:48 PM
Herbs for circulation 6Feb 4, 2003, 1:34 PM
A question of money! 14Feb 3, 2003, 4:34 PM
WebsiteDee3Jan 31, 2003, 10:09 PM
This Forum is now Ad Free!Millie4Jan 31, 2003, 6:23 PM
How to inspire alazy horse to canter 6Jan 31, 2003, 5:18 PM
Reluctant to leadLouiseT8Jan 30, 2003, 8:34 PM
Data protection act scam...important!Pauhla Whitaker4Jan 30, 2003, 12:04 PM
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