Explore how horses learn and how we can use that knowledge to create clear, thoughtful and cooperative interactions. These articles look at learning principles, training methods, motivation, communication, consent and cooperative care, and how training can support both learning and the horse-human relationship.
Why Is Everybody Talking About R+ in Horse Training — And What Are We Doing Now? If you spend any time around horse people lately—at the stable, on social media, at clinics or in training forums—you’ve probably noticed one phrase…
We’ve all heard the labels: stubborn, lazy, naughty, dominant.But what if your horse isn’t any of those things?What if they’re just trying to make sense of a world that doesn’t make sense to them? At Equithink, we believe horses are…
When I look at my horses, I don’t “just see animals”—I see family. They each have their own personalities, preferences and quirks. Just like us, they have good days and bad days, moments of confidence and times of doubt. That…
We often hear that horses are incredible mirrors of human emotions and behavior. Equine-assisted therapy is built on this very concept—horses respond to what we project, reflecting our energy, emotions, and intentions. But if we truly believe that horses mirror…
Why Giving Your Horse a Choice Matters Imagine if every moment of your day was decided by someone else – when you eat, where you go, what you do, and how you’re handled. For many horses, this is their daily…
Redirecting Unwanted Behaviours Without Punishment When it comes to training horses, many of us have been conditioned to think that the best way to deal with unwanted behaviours is through punishment or correction. However, positive reinforcement (R+) offers an alternative…
Puzzels voor paarden lijken misschien een luxe extraatje, maar ze vervullen een diepere behoefte in het leven van onze paarden. Net zoals we onze honden mentale uitdagingen geven met hersenwerk, kunnen paarden ook enorm profiteren van het oplossen van puzzels…
Have you ever watched a horse figure out how to get the most out of a puzzle? It’s fascinating to see their minds at work! Our horse, Plato, recently demonstrated an impressive example of patience and strategy with our Spinner…
Yes, really—every minute of the day, everything he sees, hears, and experiences shapes his behavior. Are you aware of what you’re teaching your horse every day? If you are, and if you think about it, you can use it to…
Wist je dat je paard altijd aan het leren is? Elke minuut van de dag, alles wat hij ziet, hoort en ervaart, vormt zijn gedrag. Ben jij je bewust van wat je je paard elke dag leert? Als je je…
