KK Équitation Éthologique

13/11/2024

The term anthropomorphism means labelling and describing animals as if they were humans.

Horses are not humans and there is no evidence for suggesting that some may be 'stupid' or hold ulterior motives.

What we do know is that some things (like food, comfort, socialisation or tactile rewards) motivate horses in different ways and in different contexts and further, that there is considerable variation between horses and their motivational tendencies and preferences.

Whilst it is tempting to describe problem behaviour in horses in terms of mental states, it is also misleading and inaccurate. If you want to efficiently analyse behaviour, you should begin with only what you can directly observe.

This is an excerpt from Modern Horse Training Volume 2, by Dr. Andrew McLean which will be released this weekend at Equitana Melbourne.

06/11/2024

Before training any horse, it can be very useful to gather a training history, informally or formally.

It might take the form of a simple question and answer or a written document.

This may reveal that one or some of the horse's hard-wired needs are not being fulfilled.

Isolated, confined or under/over fed horses are likely to be compromised in their ability to engage in training.

Another often unconsidered or 'unseen' factor may be that the routinely isolated horses will not be properly rested as they are lacking companions to stand sentry while they sleep, and the security that group housing provides.

Recent research into sleep in horses shows that they will have less REM sleep if they cannot see other horses. Further evidence shows that REM sleep is important for learning and laying down long term memories.

Therefore, it is an advantage to trainers to provide optimal sleep conditions for horses, including social housing.

This is a sneak preview from MODERN HORSE TRAINING, Equitation Science - In Practice, Volume 2, Training In-Hand and Under-Saddle, by Andrew N McLean which will be available at Equitana later this month.

28/10/2024

06/10/2024

If dressage is the highest expression of horse training, dressage judging should be a transparent and systematic system for de-constructing that training. Equation science teaches that horse training should prioritise obtaining clear control of the horse's mobility through light aids to protect the horse from strong or constant pressures.

This is old classical training and ideology – legs first, then frame; in other words, the head and neck posture is a consequence of training the legs to respond to our aids.

Problematic head carriages almost always reflects major training holes in lightness to either leg or rein aids or both.

All dressage movements are based on just four mobility responses. “These basic responses, which have to be trained in all gaits, are the basic responses that horses learn and are reflected in the lower level dressage tests.

In training, the rider first achieves a basic attempt of these four responses. By applying learning theory correctly, the horse then learns to respond immediately and from a light aid every time.

This is what behaviourists call stimulus control, which in equitation may be better understood as ‘obedience’ – an immediate response to a single light aid.

Once these basic responses are installed and once the horse develops the physical strength required, the responses can be chained together one after the other (not at the same time preferably as it could confuse the horse) in cascades of responses to produce the more advanced and complex movements.

For example, half pass is a composite movement consisting of a turn response and a yielding the hindlegs response.

Shoulder-in is a turn of the forelegs off the line, while travers is an indirect turn on the line followed by a yielding the hindlegs response.

The quality of these higher composite responses depends on the quality of the basic responses.

These first steps of basic attempt and stimulus control should be added to the FEI training scale before rhythm. There is no slot in the FEI scale for basic attempt and stimulus control.

It is instead assumed, probably because in the early days when dressage was first introduced as a sport, the horses, which were mostly military mounts, were trained and had already achieved rhythm level for the required movements.

We can’t assume that anymore today. Horses may perform at competitions when they are only beginning to learn shoulder...

- Andrew Mclean for 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞

For the full story click the link below - https://horsesandpeople.com.au/boost-your-dressage-scores-part-1-the-equitation-science-training-scale/

06/10/2024

A thorough understanding of your horse's vital signs is essential for assessing its health and fitness levels. By familiarizing yourself with these vital signs, you will be able to distinguish between what is considered 'normal' and 'abnormal' for your horse. This foundational knowledge equips you to swiftly identify signs of injury, illness, or metabolic distress while effectively monitoring your horse's training regimen and recovery rates following exercise.
The vital signs discussed in this article will assist you in conducting a physical examination to evaluate any changes in your horse's demeanour, respiratory and cardiovascular health, and body temperature, as well as to identify indicators of metabolic stress, such as dehydration.
Thanks to Horses and People for the great article
https://horsesandpeople.com.au/your-horses-vital-signs-part-1-of-2-2/

01/10/2024

Le sourire 😊 est une clé qui ouvre les portes d'un mindset positif. Garder une attitude positive, même face aux défis 💪, peut transformer votre expérience en équitation 🐴 et dans la vie 🌟.

28/09/2024

TUNNEL DE VENTE 🎯🚀🔥Paris 2024 Destination réussit Merci 🙏 .rigottier .bergein

24/09/2024

Vous vous êtes déjà demandé pourquoi certains cavaliers semblent avoir un lien indéfectible avec leurs chevaux ? 🌟 Le secret réside dans l'éducation du cheval approchée scientifiquement et avec compréhension. Découvrez comment nos méthodes d'équitation éthologique, combinées à l'importance du mindset du cavalier, peuvent transformer votre relation avec votre compagnon équin. 🐴❤️

20/09/2024

Christiane Feigs interessant oder ?! 😄

University of Surrey researchers recently found that a thoroughbred's gut bacteria composition at one-month-old may be a good indicator of its future performance.

Gut bacterial diversity at 28 days old was found to be predictive of future athletic performance, with higher bacterial diversity at one month positively associated with better racing performance.

Specifically, higher abundance of Anaeroplasmataceae bacteria was linked to higher official ratings, while increased levels of Bacillaceae at 28 days old were associated with better race placings.

Lower bacterial diversity at 28 days old was associated with increased health risks and foals with lower diversity had a significantly higher risk of developing respiratory disease later in life.

Interestingly, low diversity was also linked to increased risk of soft-tissue and orthopedic issues later in life.

The study also found that antibiotic use in the first month of life had long-term impacts:

- Foals treated with antibiotics in the first 28 days had significantly lower bacterial diversity at that age.

- These foals won significantly lower prize money in their racing careers.

- They also had a significantly higher rate of developing respiratory disease after 6 months of age.

The researchers believe these health impacts may be related to immunological priming in early life, though the exact reasons are not fully understood.

Work is currently underway to develop novel probiotics that will enhance the gut health of foals in early life and to investigate how antibiotics can be used whilst preserving gut health.

University of Surrey. "Bacterial gut diversity improves the athletic performance of racehorses." ScienceDaily, August 2024.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-64657-6

17/09/2024

🧠✨ Le mindset fait toute la différence. ́rieure ́quitation" Merci PINA tu es la plus belle🥰

12/09/2024

🎓✨ Une nouvelle flèche à mon carquois ! ✨🎓

Je suis ravie de vous annoncer que j'ai obtenu mon diplôme en entraînement mental avec la mention très bien ! 💪🌟

Cette nouvelle compétence me permet d'ajouter une dimension encore plus riche à mon approche, et je suis prête à l'utiliser pour aider encore plus les femmes et les hommes du cheval à développer leur mindset et à améliorer leur relation avec leurs chevaux 🐴❤️.

Je suis impatiente de mettre à profit ce nouvel apprentissage pour vous accompagner dans votre parcours, que ce soit face aux défis personnels ou dans la relation avec vos chevaux, ou simplement pour un meilleur équilibre au quotidien 🌱💡.

Merci à tous ceux qui m’ont soutenue dans cette aventure, ce n’est que le début d’une nouvelle étape enrichissante ! 🚀

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10/09/2024

✨ "L'amour est une source d'énergie inépuisable." - Denis Diderot

Je crois fermement que la compréhension, l'éducation et l'amour sont les clés pour établir une relation harmonieuse entre le cheval et son cavalier. Des études montrent qu'une relation affective positive favorise le bien-être des chevaux et facilite la communication.

Mon approche repose sur ces valeurs, en tenant compte des besoins émotionnels et physiologiques de chacun. Ensemble, nous transformons notre lien avec nos compagnons équins en un véritable partenariat épanouissant. 🐴❤️

06/09/2024

C'est ce soir ! 🚀 Vous êtes les bienvenus à ma masterclass en ligne sur la gestion du stress du cavalier et de son cheval. Venez découvrir des techniques pour améliorer votre relation avec votre compagnon équin.

📅 Date : Vendredi 6 Septembre 2024
🕒 Heure : 20.00
Le lien pour rejoindre sera dans les commentaires. À tout à l'heure ! 🐴✨

05/09/2024

Quand je regarde nos chevaux, je suis rempli d'un profond amour. 🐴❤️ Cette passion pour leur bien-être nourrit mon travail chaque jour.

La comprehension, la bienveillance, l'amélioration de la vie des chevaux et de leurs cavaliers - voilà ce qui me guide. ✨ C'est une philosophie, un engagement envers une équitation plus harmonieuse et juste.

Et toi, comment perçois-tu la relation cheval-cavalier aujourd'hui ? 🤔 Vos réflexions m'intéressent.



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04/09/2024

Tu partages ma fascination pour la relation unique entre l'homme et le cheval ? Alors rejoins-moi à l'exposition "Closer to them" chez Moksie ! Du 7 septembre au 7 octobre, plonge dans l'univers équestre à travers les clichés saisissants de Sam Wiggins.

Ses photos capturent l'âme de mes chevaux et la profondeur de nos liens. Chaque image est une invitation à ressentir cette connexion magique et respectueuse.

Le vernissage se tiendra le 7 septembre à Lagrasse, un des plus beaux villages de France, de 18h à 21h. Une performance unique t'y attendra, pour célébrer la beauté du cheval et notre complicité.

Viens vivre cette expérience immersive et te laisser toucher par l'émotion qui se dégage de chaque photo. Es-tu prêt à te rapprocher d'eux ? 🌟