HORSE BEHAVIOUR BLOG

'What the Textbooks Don’t Tell You About Negative Reinforcement' in Horse Training

Negative reinforcement is a commonly used technique in horse training. Known more informally as ‘pressure and release’ training, those...

Lauren Fraser, MSc, FFCP

Feb 29, 20243 min read

There is much confusion about punishment in the horse training world. For example, some say punishment is always abuse and it’s better to...

Lauren Fraser, MSc, FFCP

Jan 24, 20231 min read

Understanding how horses learn is important for anyone involved with horses.

Lauren Fraser, MSc, FFCP

Dec 11, 20222 min read