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In this week's episode, I discuss how I taught Zoë to hip target, important things to remember, and some troubleshooting! Have a listen and enjoy!

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In this week's episode, I answer questions you guys asked on Instagram! From what’s up with Zoë, my thoughts on -R, what the Retired Racehorse Project is all about, how I got started eventing, Mac’s history & much more!

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Music: "Endless Motion" from Bensound.com

In this week's episode, I explain (to the best of my amateur ability) how to get started with clicker training by describing the two most important skills — in my opinion — as well as the dos & don'ts of your first sessions.

Be sure to check out the blog post for an in-depth (more organized) version! https://www.equitheory.com/blog/how-to-start-clicker-training-with-r

Best of luck & happy clicking lol I'm never saying that again. Have a listen and enjoy! Let me know your thoughts & be sure to leave a positive review for me(: 

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Music: "Endless Motion" from Bensound.com

In this week's episode, I discuss getting on Mac, my RRP project, for the first time! At first try, cinching the girth resulted in some warning nips. But, after treating for ulcers, he's a different horse! With +R we worked through all of the nitty gritty details until I was sitting on a brilliant & comfortable horse(: Have a listen and enjoy! Let me know your thoughts & be sure to leave a positive review for me(: 

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Music: "Endless Motion" from Bensound.com

In this week's episode, I discuss the procedure I use to bridle  Mac, my RRP project. At first try, bridling seemed like a monumental task that I wasn't sure we'd ever get through in the way I'd like. But! This young horse continues to surprise & challenge me in the best way! Have a listen and enjoy! Let me know your thoughts & be sure to leave a positive review for me(:

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Music: "Endless Motion" from Bensound.com

In this week's episode, I discuss a few of the behavioral issues that I encountered with Mac, my RRP project. He was shut down, jumpy, and afraid, so instead of punishing for the undesirables, I changed the question and environment. I offered more control to a horse who previously had none, and in doing so, worked through some very common behavioral problems without resorting to the normal means. I focus on "girthy" horses, biting the halter, biting at people, and head/ear shyness. Be sure to give it a listen and let me know what you think! Do note that I am an amateur, so take my explanations with a grain of salt! Best(: Let me know your thoughts & be sure to leave a positive review for me(:

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Music: "Endless Motion" from Bensound.com

In this week's episode, I detail my experience, thoughts, and acquired knowledge from an Alexandra Kurland clinic! Unfortunately, I didn't get to work with Mac as he & Zoë couldn't bear to be apart during the weekend, so Alex worked with Mac and I worked with Zo. Anywho, that's all the description you're getting, so tune in to this week's episode, & don't forget to check out the videos from the clinic on my YouTube channel! Let me know your thoughts & be sure to leave a positive review for me(:

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Music: "Endless Motion" from Bensound.com

In this week's episode, I discuss my daily goings-on in a different format. This topic was highly requested, so I thought I'd take a stab at it. There's not much else to say other than... sit back, relax, and enjoy! Let me know your thoughts & be sure to leave a positive review for me(:

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Music: "Endless Motion" from Bensound.com

In this week's episode, I'm stepping out of my scientist/dictionary shoes and into my storytelling ones. I discuss the events that led up to Zo becoming mine and how we got to where we are now! There's not much else to say other than sit back, relax, and enjoy! Let me know your thoughts & be sure to leave a positive review for me(:

Read Zoë’s full story here — https://www.equitheory.com/blog/zos-story-so-far

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+R trainers often use clickers or a specific sound to “mark” a behavior.

The marker, or bridge signal, bridges the gap from the behavior to the reinforcer. The click becomes a secondary reinforcer because the horse knows that his reward is coming. Trainers use bridge signals to make the training more precise and communicate information to the horse that the behavior he was performing at the time of the click earned him the reward & that that reward is on its way!

The use of a clicker tool or a tongue click (not to be confused with a “cluck” as for most horses that is a move-your-feet cue) is important for more complex behaviors. By using a bridge signal, you don’t have to try to feed the moment the behavior is offered. Doing so would be ineffective & unclear to the horse — especially with behaviors like piaffe, or trotting. The clicker buys the trainer time and keeps training clear.

For more explanation on the clicker — https://www.equitheory.com/positive-reinforcement/glossary

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Music: "Endless Motion" from Bensound.com