Tag Archives: negative reinforcement

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

Crime and punishment

Posted on August 15, 2015 by liascott

I often start several drafts of posts at one time – sometimes they make it in, sometimes I go back and have lost the original inspiration. This one was drafted several months ago … and I had forgotten just how … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsemanship, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged bad behavior, crime, horsemanship, negative reinforcement, positive reinforcement, punishment, reward | Leave a comment

Do not eliminate the negative!

Posted on January 24, 2015 by liascott

You’ve got to accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative Johnny Mercer That advice may be very sound for living your life – but it’s not so valid when it comes to horse training.