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The Willing Equine
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Equine behavior, communication, training, and the partnership of your dreams 🐴❤️
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👩🎓TWE Academy for community and coaching
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Episode 80 // Meeting Your Horse's Needs at a Boarding Facility
For many equestrians, owning a horse means keeping them at a boarding facility. Boarding facilities allow owners to meet their horse's needs without having to own the land to do so. And while this opportunity is a fantastic arrangement for many, it can sometimes create challenge when it comes to training and keeping our horses in a way that isn't considered traditional.
In this episode, I share some practical strategies on how you can meet your horse's needs at a boarding facility, and how you can continue training with R+ while setting your horse up for successful handling by the boarding facilities staff.
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In this episode, I share some practical strategies on how you can meet your horse's needs at a boarding facility, and how you can continue training with R+ while setting your horse up for successful handling by the boarding facilities staff.
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Episode 79 // What's Holding You Back from Trying R+? Part 3
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In this week's episode, we dive back into the series, "What's holding you back from trying R ?" I posed this question to my social media followers several months ago and can't wait to dive into the answers with you! There are many legitimate concerns and doubts when it comes to switching over to using positive reinforcement to train your horses. In this series, I'll offer my suggestions and per...
Helping Your Buddy Sour Horse
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Herd bound/buddy sour/separation anxiety…. It’s all the same thing, and a hassle to deal with! However, it’s perfectly normal and not a bad thing. Even if it feels like it sometimes when you just want to spend some 1:1 time with your horse 😩 Is your horse buddy sour? Something that can really help with buddy sour horses is making sure that they are happy and healthy. I have a free resource for ...
Episode 78 // What's Holding You Back from Trying R+? Part 2
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What's holding you back from trying R ? I posed this question to my social media followers several months ago and can’t wait to dive into the answers with you on my podcast! There are many legitimate concerns and doubts when it comes to switching over to using positive reinforcement to train your horses. In part 2 of this series, I’ll offer my suggestions and perspective on how you can overcome...
Episode 77 // What’s holding you back from trying R+? Pt. 1
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In this week's episode, we dive into another series. This time, we're talking about 'What's holding you back from trying R ?' I posed this question to my social media followers several months ago and can't wait to dive into the answers with you! There are many legitimate concerns and doubts when it comes to switching over to using positive reinforcement to train your horses. In this series, I'l...
Episode 76 // Riding with R+
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Have you ever wondered if it's possible to ride with positive reinforcement? Maybe you're confused about how to train tactile cues without using pressure, or wonder whether it is possible to compete with an R trained horse. In this episode, I answer common questions, doubts, and myths about riding with positive reinforcement. Support this podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewillingequin...
Episode 75 // Proprioception, Movement Science, Driving, & Genetics: An Assortment of R+ Myth Bus...
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Remember my social media post where I asked you all what *couldn't* be trained with R ? Thank you to everyone who commented, sharing their take on behaviors they believed would not lend themselves well to an R -based approach. I decided to go through the comments on my podcast, diving into some myth-busting and explaining how I might teach the behaviors mentioned with R . The answers might surp...
Episode 74 // Relationships, Release, & Relaxation
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Remember my social media post where I asked you all what *couldn't* be trained with R ? Thank you to everyone who commented, sharing their take on behaviors they believed would not lend themselves well to an R -based approach. I decided to go through the comments on my podcast, diving into some myth-busting and explaining how I might teach the behaviors mentioned with R . The answers might surp...
Episode 73 // Panicked, Over-threshold horses : Is R+ Effective?
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Remember my social media post where I asked you all what *couldn't* be trained with R ? Thank you to everyone who commented, sharing their take on behaviors that they believed would not lend themselves well to an R based approach. I decided to go through the comments on my podcast, diving into some myth busting and explaining how I might go about teaching the behaviors mentioned with R . The an...
Episode 72 // Can R+ Be Used With Aggressive, Dangerous, & Explosive Horses?
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Remember my social media post where I asked you all what *couldn't* be trained with R ? Thank you to everyone who commented, sharing their take on behaviors that they believed would not lend themselves well to an R based approach. I decided to go through the comments on my podcast, diving into some myth busting and explaining how I might go about teaching the behaviors mentioned with R . The an...
Welcome Back: 2024 Updates & 3 Behaviors That 'Can't' Be Trained With R+
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Welcome to season 5 of TWE podcast! After a long break from recording episodes in 2023, I'm so excited to be back. We kick off the first episode of season 5 by sharing some BIG life updates on the TWE herd, including moving homes, herd changes, and more! I also share my personal and business related goals for 2024. Then we dive into some myth busting! A while back I posted a photo on social med...
The Horses Are Home! What's Next?? (Part Two) + Tack/Feed Room Tour!
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3 weeks ago the herd & I packed up and moved home! You can learn more about the move in Part One: czcams.com/video/Bm5iRq5VKx8/video.htmlsi=rMC-u2vZa5GiSxLH It's been a whirlwind of unpacking, settling in, and of course a few surprises along the way. Follow along to see updates on the horses, a tour of my feed & tack room, and an inside look at the horse's feed time routine! This video also inc...
The Journey Begins: A New Home For TWE! (Part One)
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I can't believe It’s finally happened ! And I can’t believe it. (Hence all the exclamation marks haha). Join me on this grand new adventure with my herd as we move to a new home. Products mentioned in the video: Quietex II Horse Calming Supplement Paste for Horses - amzn.to/3E1toPZ (this one is an affiliate link, purchasing with this link helps fund these videos and support the TWE herd. I've u...
POV : R+ Horse Trainer Teaches A Clinic! (Behind the Scenes)
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POV : R Horse Trainer Teaches A Clinic! (Behind the Scenes)
Episode 68 // Helping Horses With Poor Social Skills
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Episode 68 // Helping Horses With Poor Social Skills
Bringing Home Sugar // A New Beginning
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Bringing Home Sugar // A New Beginning
Episode 66 // Beware of Flashy Marketing
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Episode 66 // Beware of Flashy Marketing
What's In My Training Pouch (The Food I Train With) // Positive Reinforcement
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What's In My Training Pouch (The Food I Train With) // Positive Reinforcement
Episode 65 // Senior Horses and the Non-Ridden Equine
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Episode 65 // Senior Horses and the Non-Ridden Equine
Episode 64 // Preparing for Unfortunate Events
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Episode 64 // Preparing for Unfortunate Events
Episode 62 // The Successful R+ Lesson Program
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Episode 62 // The Successful R Lesson Program
Episode 60 // Behavioral Medication For Equines
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Episode 60 // Behavioral Medication For Equines
Episode 59 // The Hoof's Impact On Behavior: A Conversation With Alicia Harlov
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Episode 59 // The Hoof's Impact On Behavior: A Conversation With Alicia Harlov
Hiking With Our Horses (plus, River gets stuck! 😱)
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Hiking With Our Horses (plus, River gets stuck! 😱)
Episode 58 // Grief & Shame in Horsemanship
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Episode 58 // Grief & Shame in Horsemanship
I thought celery was such a good idea but after trying several times even mixed with alfalfa pellets I don’t know if I should give up😭 my mare just instantly recognizes when the celery is in the mix and spits it out😔Have you encountered similar situations? Maybe I should just resign that she hates celery😆
I have a few that absolutely refuse celery 😅 but most of the time I can gradually work them up to accepting celery. I start with just a few very thin slivers mixed into the hay pellets and let them sit and “absorb” the hay flavor a bit. Then gradually you can add more very thin slivers (like think paper thin) and then over time allow them to be a bit thicker cuts … it may take a few weeks to a few months. Usually I’ll work up to and continue a 50/50 ratio from there. But a few horses love just straight celery!
I hate horseriding because of bits ps did you know I dropped out of the riding lessons Adele shaw because I was required to ride a horse with a bit I wasn't allowed to ride bitless in riding lessons when i was taking riding lessons i told people i was dropping out of riding lessons i was no longer having fun with a horse this is why i dont want to become a horse trainer its too advanced for me im out
I’m glad you stood up for what you felt was right. There are many wonderful programs out there that treat their horses very well and you could work towards becoming a more ethical professional yourself so you can be the change you want to see 👍
@@TheWillingEquine hell no wtf did I say about me not wanting to train horses you're not listening to me I don't want to be a horse trainer I want to be come a dental hygienist and you won't let me do anything I want to do I don't think i like horses anyway I was forced to ride horses when I took riding lessons with bits I'm not going to get horse Im sorry for hurting your feelings I was forced to put a bit in a mouth of a horse this I why I don't like horses you can't force me to do anything I don't want to do against my willingness I'm not smart enough to be a horse trainer I don't like it you do I'm out I want to take my own life
@@TheWillingEquine no thanks I rather become a dental hygienist because it's pays more I love dental hygiene not horse training
@@TheWillingEquine Rick Gore does not like bits have you watched his videos Adele shaw because against bits whips spurs and loves horses and he cares about them alot and speaks out against horse abuse because they deserve better just we do dont we ?
@@DariaHarruff I have. We have some differences of opinions and approaches to helping horses and people but I respect the overall desired outcome
SHE SAID BIRTHING STALL" LOL....INSTEAD OF " FOALING STALL".. I DONT KNOW WHY THIS I FIND THAT SO FUNNY.... OH AND "WALK-OUTS" INSTEAD OF "PADDOCKS" ...AHHH..IM AMUSED I GUESS..
The birthing stall is funny I didn’t catch that. But here we call those walk outs. Paddocks are much larger.
My mustang took to this right away, and now asks for it, a LOT! In a way that makes sense to me in hindsight, it has also helped with trailer loading!
It works! You just have to be patient and rinse and repeat! Thanks
Ok I just wanna say you have beautiful family members right there❤
😊 thank you
I'd say your method works. Please know I'm not a "horse" person per se. Sure love watching videos involving them though. Nicely done😊😊
Thanks!
Your girls are beautiful paints (pintos?)
Paints :)
Also where did you get your great "Train without Pain" sweatshirt!?
From woofcultr.com use code TWE15 for a discount!
Love the little supplement containers to add to soaked hay pellets! I may need to start doing this! And I love that you helped a client with their horse who had trouble about loading. I have been there & there is nothing better than an extra positive helping hand!
i guess thats why my horse hates being caught cuz i leave him in a stall but i mean i tried leaving him out and he ran away
Really not into the whole "click" thing. I feel that any consistent reward/action would have the same result.
The click improves the timing and provides clarity. There’s a lot of research as well as experience by professionals out there that prove it’s effectiveness
Start @ 1:54 minutes
Do you have anything on teaching horses to stand still at the Mounting Block?
I teach this in my course “saddle up”. Information on my website www.thewillingequine.com/academy :)
Totally agree with NOT hiding the halter/lead rope. I cringe every time I see someone do it. Horses aren't dumb, and it doesn't take long for them to feel tricked, and react accordingly.
1:16 What kind of hackamore do you have here? I've really been needing one like this <3 Also, what if you have a horse like mine who is not treat driven?
Hey! For food motivation, check out my podcast episode 38 // When Horses Don’t Like Food Reinforcement czcams.com/video/iNP0r796hpg/video.htmlsi=fUewo3iIEP4kpQvG The hackamore is the Orbitless deluxe bitless attachment on a Weaver leather Texas Star headstall. :)
Nice video! Was there any particular reason that you approached this more as a shaping exercise (with the touch cue as a hint that it involved foot movement) than a targeting exercise? I could see using a mat to anchor the rear feet with a nose target to get the reach.
I did this a long time ago and would do it differently now. I decided not to take down the video but updated the text below it. At least until I have a new one to replace it. I would now do it with a target and probably a mat
How do you handle situations where the horse can't really say no? Do you still use start buttons and just hope they say yes? If they don't do you do it anyways? (Like for example with the dentist or something, idk about anyone else but we can't afford to have the vet come out without getting their teeth done, so if they said no to the needle we'd really just have to do it anyways...). Edit: Idk if I made it clear but like obv we would prepare them for the dentist and practice with multiple people, having the crush around, all that stuff...but if it comes down to it the whole point of the start button is that they CAN say no, right? So there's always a possibility they'll say no in a situation where...they can't, where they HAVE to have it done. So what do you do in that situation?
Excellent question! The goal is to prepare in such a way that the horse doesn’t ever feel the need to say no. That they will be excited to participate and we aren’t running that risk. However, reality happens sometimes. Either the horse is very stressed, something goes wrong, etc etc First thing we try is to take a break and try again after a quick evaluation of why the horse may be saying no. Sometimes changing the set up, standing in a different position, changing the value of the reinforcer, having a different person do it, bringing a companion near by… these are some different ways we can help improve the experience for the horse and increase the likelihood of the horse saying yes. Second thing we do (and we try and avoid this when possible, but sometimes it’s truly urgent/an emergency and so we must) is switch to a more “tolerance training” approach. Meaning we don’t offer the start button, and we just make it as low stress and pleasant as possible to get it done. Tolerance training is an acceptable approach for many situations without ever pursuing start buttons, even in non emergency (like if your horse is “okay” with being bathed but doesn’t love it, but if you give them some alfalfa they will tolerate the bath and since you only do it once or twice a year it’s just not a big deal to take that route kind of thing) . However in a situation where it’s been necessary to teach a start button/cooperative behavior or you’ve already established that dialogue and understanding with the horse… we try our best to stay consistent with that and not take away the choice. Hopefully this helps answer your question!
@@TheWillingEquine It does, thank you!!
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Im out
I want something like this. Especially with stall/pasture turnout where the horses can come in/out at will.
I know this is an old video but it came into my homepage at the right moment I needed to hear this advice! Thanks so much for your highlights, super inspiring. And I can confirm that in just a couple of session my horse's behavior towards me has completely changed! Do you know when your membership/teaching programm will open again this year??Thanks in advance for sharing 🙏
I'm so glad! Thank you for sharing. And yes! Right now we are preparing for an early May 2024 relaunch! We are very excited. Jump on the email list on the website to be notified first of when it’s available.
Im want out of horses thry forced me to ride them im done with people who like horses
Im done with horses im out
love your barn ! it is very elegant thanks for sharing
I'm going to get out of horses I'm sorry
I have one question...why? Why teach a horse to put more weight on the forelimbs? Why teach a horse to pitch forward when most equestrian endeavors require him to lift his forehand up? Like jumping for example. Long and low is not good for horses. I worked seven years in a huge equine hospital as their rehab specialist...more injuries were caused by this trend than I care to remember. This is NOT the way to develop an equine athlete.
A couple of thoughts. 1. Too many people believe collection comes from lifting the head. This is not the case. 2. Forward down/long and low is not the same thing as “round and deep” or forcing the head down or going with the nose down without core and hind end engagement. How it’s done is important. At first yes there’s more weight on the forehand but they are not supposed to stay here for long, it’s only about getting that initial engagement of the core and hind end with the topline and neck relaxed, then starting to show them how to keep the hind end and core engaged while the forehand comes up too. 3. This is an older video that I’ve chosen to keep available because it’s a good alternative for people who were thinking about using auxiliary aids or gadgets (like the Pessoa system) to achieve “collection” , but I do now recognize that there’s “too much” long and low and the science as updated as well since this video. I now prefer to encourage forward/down and paying more attention to balance and core/hind end engagement rather than the head just being down. I plan on updating the video in the near future but haven’t had time yet. In the meantime I’ve updated the description to reflect that this is an older video with older information. Hope this helps clarify :)
Giving them a choice has been instrumental in helping me bond with the herd where I volunteer. Especially the ones people claim are grumpy. And treating them gently when removing burrs and such, no one likes having their hair ripped out at the roots.
Do i have to have a horse later in life its too much work and money so im out
If you think its to much work then you're not the right person to own a horse. Don't get a horse for the horses benefit. They need someone who is dedicated and you clearly are not.
IDC I don't like the activity I'm not passionate about it anymore I'm sorry youri don't want to be there with horses I was given a chance to do that for everyone else I had to to make everything happy or else I gotten in trouble for being rude for not wanting to ride a horse
If i were to have a horse do i have ro ride it all the time if so im out
I love horses if they're allowed to be horses not forced into training by humans against their will
Nice
I cant because i live too far away i live in USA
I tried to ride horses im sick it because bits
Just shut the water off after a few days he will be easy to catch.
Congratulations!! Love how prepared you are! I don’t have land or my own horses yet but i am wanting to have everything figured out before hand. Do you have a track system ( paddock paradise)? If not what is your opinion on them or what is your layout/the best? Thank you!!
I don’t but I have many clients who do. They are an excellent option when designed well. Especially if you live in an area with lots of grass and if you have metabolic horses.
This has been so exciting to watch! I'd love to see a video on scent work. My mare has a bloodhound nose and that would be excellent enrichment but I don't know where to start!
Lookin' sooooo good ! You can honestly say everyone is now HOME ...and all together!
I’m obsessed with your feed/tack room 😍
Me too!!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who has to tote water over to the horses. We built a little trailer with a 100 gallon tank and a small water pump. Works great, a lot better than walking 5 gallon buckets 1/2 a mile every day! Glad Sugar is okay! Thanks for sharing this process as I’m about to go through the same thing soon (just with a few less horses! 😂)
I never thought this was possible ! I love how R+ can help with a lot of situations ! :) Thanks for the inspiration ! :)
Once again, you manage to raise the bar on building out your own horse property 😳🤨. I feel like such a slacker loser right now, but at the same time super inspired 😁🙏🤸🏼
Also, your feed prep room might be nicer than my actual house 🤷🏼♀️. I’m very much hoping you’ll include farm stuff (not *just* horse training) on this channel because I love it / need it 🙏❤️
My heart sank when I saw Sugar caught in the fence. Glad she's okay. Nice to see all the horses settling in.
Mine did too. Thankfully she got herself free and with minimal injury.
It is all coming together so great. The horses are settling in nicely. Love the photos on your buckets and drawers. Tack and feed room organization are goals! Happy for you to have them home, nothing like seeing them first thing in the morning! Congrats on everything running so smoothly, your hard work is really paying off now that all are together in the same location. Well done😊!
Thank you! It really went so well and I’m very thankful
Way to go! Moving farms is a massive undertaking (I’ve done it twice-ugh, never again!), and you’re doing great! 💕 Be kind to yourself, sister! 😊
It’s definitely been so much work but so worth it! I hope to not do it again for a very very long time 😆
I love it!
Thank you!
Your setup is SO perfect and cute, I love it so much.
Thank you ❤️
absolute feed/tack room goals!
Thank you!! I’m in love ❤
This is awesome! We are moving my horses to my house in 2 weeks. It’s been a long time coming but we finally have the property livable for them and will build out more after they are here. I moved 2 hours from where I boarded my horse and I’ve had to make the trek back and forth for 2 years. So happy to have him in my back yard soon. I am also using Quietex for the trailer ride and my TB will be on ulcer prevention for a week prior and 3 weeks after. I’m anxious but excited. Congrats! Can’t wait to see more.
Congratulations!! Sounds like a very similar journey to what we have been on. Fingers crossed it’s super smooth for you guys. 🤞
@@TheWillingEquine thank you! I will definitely refer to some of your tips/tricks. I’ve moved him once before from a boarder barn to another boarder barn but never to my own place, that wasn’t already set up for horses so we will learn along the way. I’ve been watching your 2nd part today. I will definitely keep an eye out for sleepiness, etc. I am taking some days off work to help them settle in and get myself used to the new routine.
I like, trust and experienced this smart and sweet method, thx 😊