Behavioral Horsemanship, LLC

19/12/2024

Evening sessions🌙✨

12/12/2024

Sensitivity—a Superpower

Sensitivity often gets a bad rap, especially when it comes to horses (or people) that might seem overly reactive or emotional. The common advice is to toughen up, to “grow thicker skin.” But what if sensitivity isn't the issue? What if the real problem lies in how we are programmed to interpret ...

11/12/2024

C**t-starting with Ling-Ling (Sterling). This is his 2nd ride. No actual round pen has been used. My process involves what I’ve coined, “Reformed Round-penning” and doesn’t require a round pen. And just like a pilot, I run simulations from the ground to develop and teach the skills necessary to have a predictably safe ride. Well done Ling-Ling!💙

11/12/2024

Finn—wow. First time anyone has been on him. Spectacular💙

09/12/2024

Fun time!

09/12/2024

A special moment with Gabby at the seminar on Saturday. Thank you for the picture Kylie!

05/12/2024

Starting Sterling. I got to work with this sweet boy this summer and now he’s back to be started. This is his 1st time carrying a person.

04/12/2024

Essie’s trailer session started with some brilliant exuberance, 😂 Oh Essie ❤️

04/12/2024

Got to spend some liberty time with Vix—she started offering higher energy without leaving. So lovely. I also must have taught her to sit at some point—either that or she learned it quickly today 🤣. Good girl Vix!

01/12/2024

Moxie went home with Karen today and she will continue his education. They are on a good path and will make a great team!

30/11/2024

We have one spot open to take a horse for full-time training. Weekly rates. We also do haul in lessons!

Problem solving
Manners
C**t starting
Liberty

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30/11/2024

If they are struggling to solve a problem, create an easier version. Their confidence will grow as they acquire the skills necessary to solve the more difficult one. This is one way to find compassionate starting points.
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27/11/2024

Here’s some more food for thought 🙂

Let’s talk about reinforcement. In a previous blog post we talked about the “save button.” In horse training, the save button is pressed the moment the situation improves from the horses’s perspective. When the save button is pressed on a behavior, we are more likely to see that behavior aga...

25/11/2024

Moxie and Karen connecting ❤️

24/11/2024

Sweet Moxie 💙