Tag Archives: arena sour

Don’t be a drill sergeant!

Posted on March 7, 2016 by liascott

I recently read two different pieces about horse learning/training that made a startling contrast to each other. As I read the two pieces, it was obvious to me which was horse-centric and considerate – yet the other piece was written … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out Loud | Tagged arena sour, bad training, behavior, behavioral scientists, correct training, horses, learning, negative reinforcement, pressure, The Horse magazine, understanding horses | 5 Comments

Do you hack?

Posted on April 6, 2015 by liascott

Still on the banged-up list, from my domino impression earlier this week, my only horse activities have involved carrots and curry combs (the latter at least is constructive, being smack in the middle of shedding season). But Spring has clearly … Continue reading →