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ASKHQ: POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

Q: Is it safe to train my horse with positive reinforcement? Lots of people at my yard say it is dangerous and makes horses pushy. A: That’s an excellent question, and one many riders are asking right now. In short: yes, positive reinforcement can be safe and highly effective when used correctly, but it does require…

BylizzieDecember 13, 20250Comments

ASKHQ: HOW CAN I DEAL WITH MY HORSE REFUSING JUMPS?

Q: How can I deal with my horse refusing jumps? A: To avoid refusals or deal with them when they happen, try the following: Use a stepwise approach to increase the challenge of a fence or obstacle bit by bit. Don't fight with your horse. Sometimes horses are just too frightened, or something hurts. These…

BylizzieFebruary 12, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How Lifestyle News Updates

LORETTE KNOWLES-TAYLOR IN CONVERSATION WITH CAROLINE MALAN

By Caroline Malan Photography: Denford Studios How is 2019 treating you personally so far? Injuries; challenges; etc Life is generally a challenge ? 2019 is no different - you just need to hold your head up high and keep fighting! How is 2019 treating your string thus far? I have a lovely string of horses and touch wood, they are…

BylizzieAugust 7, 20190Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

Trick training

The bow is difficult to teach and requires a lot of flexibility on the horse's part [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are loads of different methods when it comes to teaching horses how to do tricks. Trick training can be a fun form of mental stimulation for your horse and can also have benefits towards schooling and groundwork. This month we…

BylizzieOctober 18, 20160Comments

ASKHQ: POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

ASKHQ: HOW CAN I DEAL WITH MY HORSE REFUSING JUMPS?

LORETTE KNOWLES-TAYLOR IN CONVERSATION WITH CAROLINE MALAN

Trick training

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