Sigourney Klaunig

Hi! Todays episode is focused on how to teach your horse A-Bs!! A-Bs are great to teach polework, freejumping and jumping under rider! Plus they're lots of fun too!

Our Instagram account that is complementary to this Podcast, where you can find additional information, videos and photographs as well as linked resources, can be found under this handle - @chroniclesoffinn

Here’s the episode breakdown:

• What A-Bs can be used for

• A run down of the different types of A-Bs (Shawna Karrash and Connection Training has great info on how to teach these!)

• The way I've decided to teach Finn A-Bs (Cone to Cone)

I hope you enjoy and see you again next week!

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast documents how I taught my horse Finn certain behaviours. I do not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injuries which may arise from reliance on information contained in this Podcast episode and the adjoining Instagram post.

Hi! Todays episode is focused on some ideas and techniques you can use to transfer cues taught from the ground to under saddle. This episode helps connect the groundwork episodes I've done so far, and the upcoming RIDING WITH R+ episodes.

Our Instagram account that is complementary to this Podcast, where you can find additional information, videos and photographs as well as linked resources, can be found under this handle - @chroniclesoffinn

Here’s the episode breakdown:

• Different resources I am basing my riding style on (LOTS of focus on seat aids etc.)

• A run down of three different techniques to transfer cues

• 1. Setting a Default

• 2. Around-A-Roundpen

• 3. Poles and Cone Patterns

• Examples of which technique works best for which type of cues

I hope you enjoy and see you again next week!

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast documents how I taught my horse Finn certain behaviours. I do not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injuries which may arise from reliance on information contained in this Podcast episode and the adjoining Instagram post.

Hi! Today's episode is focused on some groundwork, specifically how to teach your horse, or how I taught Finn, to move their hindquarters either away or towards you. This is a foundation piece to teaching (advanced) lateral work later on.

Our Instagram account that is complementary to this Podcast, where you can find additional information, videos and photographs as well as linked resources, can be found under this handle - @chroniclesoffinn

Here’s the episode breakdown:

• The methodology I am currently following with finn in terms of training (Anja Beran and classical dressage)

• The benefits of lateral work to the horse

• Some more resources where you can find other techniques and helpful tips

• A Step-by-Step breakdown of how to teach your horse to move their hindquarters out

• A Step-by-Step breakdown of how to teach your horse to move their hindquarters towards you

I hope you enjoy and see you again next week!

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast documents how I taught my horse Finn certain behaviours. I do not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injuries which may arise from reliance on information contained in this Podcast episode and the adjoining Instagram post.

Hi! Today's episode is focused on some groundwork, specifically how to teach your horse, or how I taught Finn, to move their shoulder out.

Our Instagram account that is complementary to this Podcast, where you can find additional information, videos and photographs as well as linked resources, can be found under this handle - @chroniclesoffinn

Here’s the episode breakdown:

• Why teach your horse to move their shoulder out

• Some more resources where you can find other techniques and helpful tips

• A Step-by-Step breakdown of how to teach your horse to move their shoulder out

• A little talk about the blurry line of R- and hints to give your horse

I hope you enjoy and see you again next week!

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast documents how I taught my horse Finn certain behaviours. I do not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injuries which may arise from reliance on information contained in this Podcast episode and the adjoining Instagram post.

Hi! This week marks the start of the new Podcast Series "Riding with R+". It is specifically aimed at those of us looking to retrain our previously "traditionally" trained horses, but can also be used for green horses. This series will not replace the normal episodes (groundwork, husbandry, despooking) but will simply be an addition to the podcast. Our Instagram account that is complementary to this Podcast, where you can find additional information, videos and photographs as well as linked resources, can be found under this handle - @chroniclesoffinn Here’s the episode breakdown: • Who this Series is for • The resources this series will be based upon • Tips and Tricks to keep in mind when riding using R+ • The differences between R+ riding and traditional riding • The importance of groundwork • The difference between internal & external cues • The importance of weight/seat cues • The difference between rates, variety and schedules of reinforcement • How these can be used and manipulated in R+ riding • Riding with the Clicker

I hope you enjoy and see you again next week!

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast documents how I taught my horse Finn certain behaviours. I do not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injuries which may arise from reliance on information contained in this Podcast episode and the adjoining Instagram post.

Hi! This week we talk a little about the head and neck positions of the horse and how to teach 3 different ones.

Our new Instagram account that is complementary to this Podcast, where you can find additional information, videos and photographs as well as linked resources, can be found under this handle - @chroniclesoffinn

Here’s the episode breakdown:

1. Discussing how positive reinforcement training can indirectly carry over to and benefit other training

2. Introducing more interactivity in this Podcast through the Instagram account

3. (10min. Mark) Why Neck + Head Positions are so important in training

4. Which head positions you should/can teach first

5. Teaching a lowered head position “Down”

6. Important things to note with the phrase “on/behind/in front of the bit”

7. Teaching vertical flexion of the neck “Collect”

8. Two techniques to teach lateral neck + Head flexion

I hope you enjoy and see you again next week!

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast documents how I taught my horse Finn certain behaviours. I do not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injuries which may arise from reliance on information contained in this Podcast episode and the adjoining Instagram post.

Hi! This week we talk a little about the importance of the emotional state of a horse during training and how to lay a solid foundation in impulse control. Here’s the episode breakdown:

1. Mistakes I’ve made with Finn (in terms of his emotional state)

2. The importance of impulse control and promoting relaxation in training

3. Three methods to implement in your training to work on improving your horse’s relaxation and emotional state

4. Inadvertently rewarding overexcitement

5. What I’m currently doing with Finn to counteract his over-excitement

I hope you enjoy it!

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast documents how I taught my horse Finn certain behaviours. I do not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injuries which may arise from reliance on information contained in this Podcast episode and the adjoining Instagram post.

Hello! I finally have an episode detailing real-life application of a behavior. This week we’re talking about matwork! It’s an incredibly useful behavior to teach and I hope you enjoy this episode and perhaps learn something from it or it inspires you to try something new. It’s starts a little slow, but stick with it! Here’s the episode breakdown:

1. The resources I used

2. Three potential uses for Matwork

3. Introducing the Mat to your Horse

4. Sending to and Staying at the Mat

Throughout the episode I also touch on some troubleshooting such as how to deal with pawing.

I hope you enjoy!

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast documents how I taught my horse Finn certain behaviours. I do not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injuries which may arise from reliance on information contained in this Podcast episode and the adjoining Instagram post.

Hey Everyone! In this episode I talk about some of the struggles Finn and I have had with specifically positive reinforcement training and just in general...the main one being overexcitement and not being able to balance a relaxed yet alert state. I also briefly talk about what we’ve been working on so far, what these small behaviors should hopefully add up to be (specifically with mat work and lateral flexion) as well as the importance of clicking both the horse’s desired Behaviour and a balanced mental + emotional state of mind.

I hope you enjoy!

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast documents how I taught my horse Finn certain behaviours. I do not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injuries which may arise from reliance on information contained in this Podcast episode and the adjoining Instagram post.

I thought it would be best, before we start our journey delving into the art of soft riding, to first introduce Finn and I. The episode will detail a little bit about myself and my previous riding experience, how finn and I met, our riding ambitions at the time and how we were introduced to clicker training. I also speak a little about HIT Active Stables and Paddock Paradises. I hope you enjoy! (This episode will be one of the few that’s so story-centered, I’m hoping future ones will be more educational and focused on practical application as well as inspiration for your positive reinforcement training).

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast documents how I taught my horse Finn certain behaviours. I do not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injuries which may arise from reliance on information contained in this Podcast episode and the adjoining Instagram post.