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Shaping Can Make You A Better Horse Trainer
Shaping is the act of reinforcing small steps that progressively lead towards an end goal. The end goal of shaping can be relatively...
Lauren Fraser, MSc, FFCP
Jul 22, 20153 min read


Imprinting Foals
Is Imprinting Foals Necessary? Is your mare due to give birth, and you're wondering if you need to 'imprint' the foal? Imprinting - in...
Lauren Fraser, MSc, FFCP
May 10, 20153 min read


Horse Myth #9 - 'Don't Pet a Frightened Horse, You'll Reinforce His Fear'
“Don’t pet your horse when he’s afraid. You’ll just reinforce his fear!” A classic! This myth is also said about dogs and kids, and...
Lauren Fraser, CHBC
Oct 29, 20142 min read
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