Offering science-based training and barefoot trimming for equines
We’ve launched our very first webinar!
This one covers the basics of clicker training and introduces a few basic skills to teach. From right now until June 3rd, use code QBE for 10% off!
Go to www.quietbridgeequine.com/webinars to check it out!
Getting Started with Clicker Training
New blog post! It’s actually not new, but it’s freshly edited and never-before posted!
My experiences training and trimming intersect perfectly for the specific (but important!) topic of setting your horse up for successful hoof care.
For routine care as well as emergency situations, your horse should be confident having their hooves handled in a way that is comfortable and safe for everyone.
Read it here: www.quietbridgeequine.com/blog/successful-hoof-care
Super excited to share that in addition to R+ training, I am now opening my schedule for barefoot trimming! I am a dealer for Scoot Boots as well so I can size & fit scoots for horses who need extra support.
I will travel up to an hour away from Centreville, MD.
PM me for more info or fill out the client intake form below and I’ll get you on the schedule 🙂
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I’ve been thinking about how we nickname our horses, so I wrote a new blog post about it! (Also my Nathan For You fans out there will appreciate this one)
We call our horses a lot of unkind things, which I feel leads us to treat them with less empathy. I’ve found we create a lot of self-fulfilling prophecies for them.
Check it out at www.quietbridgeequine.com/blog/power-of-suggestion
Want to learn to work with your horse at liberty or learn some new skills together? Positive reinforcement-based training can help you take your horsemanship to a whole new level.
I am based in Centreville, MD and will travel a reasonable distance to work with you and your horse. We can work on confidence-building, ground manners, cooperative care, under saddle work, tricks & games, and so much more!
PM me for more information or to get on the schedule 🙂
New blog post is up! This one’s about classical conditioning. I’d argue that classical conditioning has a lot more pieces than operant conditioning, but truthfully you can’t really have one without the other. I have a lot of thoughts on both!
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Want to build a stronger relationship with your horse? Feel like there are holes in your horse’s training? I would love to help!
I use positive reinforcement based methods to help equines figure out what we DO want to see and to help them become confident problem-solvers. It’s fun for everyone involved!
Reach out to book a session!
Based in Centreville, MD
Want to learn something new and fun for both you and your horse? Struggling with a specific task or general issue? Science-based, positive reinforcement training might be the missing tool in your tool belt!
Message me or check out www.quietbridgeequine.com/services to get started! Not quite sure if this is for you? Book a free consultation call 🙂
Based in Centreville, MD - I travel to you!
First blog post is up on the website! It’s a simple starting point- just an explanation of operant conditioning and some food for thought. More specific thoughts coming soon 🤩
Very excited to announce that I’m officially available for R+ training services! I’ve seen amazing results with clicker training in my horses and I am ecstatic to share this skillset with others. I’m based in Centreville, MD and I am flexible with my travel.
Go to quietbridgeequine.com/services to schedule a consult or to get on the schedule 🙂
PS I am insured!
New clicker training design!
Simple and species-neutral, this comes on many different items (including f***y packs and bucket hats 🤩)
https://quiet-bridge-equine.myspreadshop.com/we+just+click?idea=65332183e60e0357d768f307
It is a gorgeous day to take a nap with a buddy!
Fun fact: horses can sleep standing up, but they can only get to REM sleep when they’re lying down.
Day 2 of working on Grimora’s separation anxiety using R+
Pardon the gate in the way, but a huge part of her anxiety revolves around physical barriers between her and other horses so it’s the perfect setup to work on this.
This session totaled about 10 minutes. I like to work with her at breakfast time because the resource guarders are secured in their stalls (with their own food). She can still see them, and the gate it open so she can go interact with them as she sees fit. The other horses are basically right behind the camera, one eating his food loose (you can hear him clomping around towards the end 🤩)
In this clip, I take quite a few steps away and ask her to target my hand. You can see her look at the other horses, think a minute, then decide that she still feels safe enough to engage with me. I knew this was a big choice for her so after this she got a jackpot and we kept working on hand targeting a bit closer to the others.
Investigations are still going on to find out who knocked that cone over
I think I’ve been laughing about this long enough to share it. Not only have I launched some merch, I’ve created this brilliant masterpiece. Just in time for Halloween 🎃
https://quiet-bridge-equine.myspreadshop.com
This is a snippet from one of Shawna Karrasch’s clinics where she is helping Tik Maynard teach his horse to bring his head down under saddle. It’s this horse’s first session working on this skill - pay attention to when the click happens! This is one of the many skills that can be taught using positive reinforcement.
Shawna Karrasch Equine and Jessie Hillegas will be in Centreville, MD on October 28 & 29 to teach one of these awesome clinics. You can audit, bring your own horse, or partner up with a resident horse. PM me for more information or to sign up!
This splash pad has perhaps become my favorite thing to set up for the horses. It’s fun to watch them check out the water and cool themselves off. Petey is also under the impression that this is simply the most delicious beverage.
Providing enrichment items like this encourages horses to investigate at whatever distance they feel comfortable with. It’s great for getting their brains working at a level below their fear threshold. You can benefit too - personally, I like to stand in this sprinkler just as much the horses do 🤩
It’s going to be amazing! I have some fun (but not spooky) Halloween-themed ideas for this 🎃
Centreville, MD
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Want to learn to work with your horse at liberty or learn some new skills together? Positive reinforcement-based training can help you take your horsemanship to a whole new level. I am based in Centreville, MD and will travel a reasonable distance to work with you and your horse. We can work on confidence-building, ground manners, cooperative care, under saddle work, tricks & games, and so much more! PM me for more information or to get on the schedule 🙂
Day 2 of working on Grimora’s separation anxiety using R+ Pardon the gate in the way, but a huge part of her anxiety revolves around physical barriers between her and other horses so it’s the perfect setup to work on this. This session totaled about 10 minutes. I like to work with her at breakfast time because the resource guarders are secured in their stalls (with their own food). She can still see them, and the gate it open so she can go interact with them as she sees fit. The other horses are basically right behind the camera, one eating his food loose (you can hear him clomping around towards the end 🤩) In this clip, I take quite a few steps away and ask her to target my hand. You can see her look at the other horses, think a minute, then decide that she still feels safe enough to engage with me. I knew this was a big choice for her so after this she got a jackpot and we kept working on hand targeting a bit closer to the others.
Investigations are still going on to find out who knocked that cone over #oops
This is a snippet from one of Shawna Karrasch’s clinics where she is helping Tik Maynard teach his horse to bring his head down under saddle. It’s this horse’s first session working on this skill - pay attention to when the click happens! This is one of the many skills that can be taught using positive reinforcement. Shawna Karrasch Equine and Jessie Hillegas will be in Centreville, MD on October 28 & 29 to teach one of these awesome clinics. You can audit, bring your own horse, or partner up with a resident horse. PM me for more information or to sign up!
This splash pad has perhaps become my favorite thing to set up for the horses. It’s fun to watch them check out the water and cool themselves off. Petey is also under the impression that this is simply the most delicious beverage. Providing enrichment items like this encourages horses to investigate at whatever distance they feel comfortable with. It’s great for getting their brains working at a level below their fear threshold. You can benefit too - personally, I like to stand in this sprinkler just as much the horses do 🤩
