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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Lazy horse.. 3Jan 29, 2003, 4:48 PM
Clicker catCatherineB8Jan 29, 2003, 4:40 PM
Are horses Selfish?Rach12Jan 29, 2003, 11:29 AM
Horse Years?rach5Jan 28, 2003, 6:48 PM
Minor Technical HitchSam8Jan 28, 2003, 4:17 PM
Easy behaviours 5Jan 27, 2003, 6:20 PM
Picking up feetSam4Jan 27, 2003, 5:57 PM
Comparing horse and ownerCatherineB7Jan 23, 2003, 7:29 PM
DolphinsCatherineB6Jan 20, 2003, 4:48 PM
Equine Learning review articleCatherineB6Jan 20, 2003, 1:16 PM
Chimps...CatherineB3Jan 17, 2003, 5:43 PM
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