Many people struggle with good ways to motivate their horse to go forward...to WANT to go forward when asked. In this lesson we discuss ways to help your horse go forward. By utilizing positive reinforcement we put something in it the the horse wants and values and this is a game changer. We will discuss how to use targets and liberty leading to get your horse to respond to traditional cues. The process will change your horse's association with this behavior. We will also discuss how to fade these tools so that your horse will happily respond to your cues.

Many people struggle with good ways to motivate their horse to go forward...to WANT to go forward when asked. In this lesson we discuss ways to help your horse go forward. By utilizing positive reinforcement we put something in it the the horse wants and values and this is a game changer. We will discuss how to use targets and liberty leading to get your horse to respond to traditional cues. The process will change your horse's association with this behavior. We will also discuss how to fade these tools so that your horse will happily respond to your cues.

Dr. Seamans talks about the anxiety-inducing Pre-Purchase Exam including what are true red flags and what are not when looking at ex-racehorses. Jen Roytz from the Retired Racehorse Project updates us on the planning for the Thoroughbred Makeover and how you can be involved in the magic! We have our #MyOTTBStory winner, Amy Lent, come on to tell us about her mare's transformation from the racetrack to her second career and our New Vocations Winners Circle - Adoptable Horse of the Week named Aldby Park. Listen in...

Dr. Seamans talks about the anxiety-inducing Pre-Purchase Exam including what are true red flags and what are not when looking at ex-racehorses. Jen Roytz from the Retired Racehorse Project updates us on the planning for the Thoroughbred Makeover and how you can be involved in the magic! We have our #MyOTTBStory winner, Amy Lent, come on to tell us about her mare's transformation from the racetrack to her second career and our New Vocations Winners Circle - Adoptable Horse of the Week named Aldby Park. Listen in...

Auditor Emily shares her experience taking her green horse to a recent Buck Brannaman clinic, we analyze the results of our Belmont Stakes picks, listeners vent their equestrian first world problems and our hosts weigh in on Santa Anita's decision not to close the current race meet early. Hosted by Glenn and Jamie and produced by Jenn.

Auditor Emily shares her experience taking her green horse to a recent Buck Brannaman clinic, we analyze the results of our Belmont Stakes picks, listeners vent their equestrian first world problems and our hosts weigh in on Santa Anita's decision not to close the current race meet early. Hosted by Glenn and Jamie and produced by Jenn.

The importance of pollinators and diversity of plants in pastures, the basics of keeping a pet parakeet, the healing qualities of Smectite clay and we investigate dogs watching TV.

The importance of pollinators and diversity of plants in pastures, the basics of keeping a pet parakeet, the healing qualities of Smectite clay and we investigate dogs watching TV.

Clementine Goutal comes on this week to talk with Sissy and Jess about her Upper Echelon Academy and their partnership with the EQUUS Foundation. Then Horse Linc Founder Misty Pleiness tells us all about the new Horse Linc app and how it can make managing your equestrian expenses easier. Plus, Sissy and Jess talk all things Devon and Upperville. Listen in!