In this episode, Gen and Chloe discuss several topics including Chloe's experiences in their new R+ horse training mentorship, Gen's experiences trying out lessons riding a mechanical horse, and more. Happy training!

Gen and Chloe are back! In this episode, they talk about how to create movement or higher energy behaviors using R+. Happy training!

In this episode Gen and Chloe continue their conversation about myths- well, it's supposed to be about myths but naturally got off topic lol. They talk about clicker trainers feeling pressured to be perfect, "partnership" in traditional training feeling more like a battle, behavior sandwiches and more! Just a reminder that moving forward, episodes will be published more casually due to life and schedule changes for both Chloe and Gen. Happy Training!

In this episode we continue talking about myths... It seems like myths within the horse world, and even with a more broad lense; animal behavior, are never-ending. There will be a part 4 next week! Ps. This is raw audio so there will highly likely be unnecessary uhms, buts, and ands, and potentially some dog noise. We've been very bad about staying on top of the podcast due to our lives getting busier! Hope you enjoy, happy training 💗

In this episode, Gen and Chloe continue discussing common myths and misconceptions in the horse world, including that horses need a job and/or that horses don't feel physical pain from common training "aids" and care practices. Happy training!

In this episode, Gen and Chloe revisit an earlier topic: common myths and misconceptions in the horse world. Myths discussed in this episode include stereotypes about chestnuts, mares, ponies, and stallions, and the idea that a horse wouldn't do something if they didn't want to/you can't force a horse to do something. Happy training!

This week Gen and Chloe continue their conversation about ruling out pain, switching gears to topics like how to handle harsher professionals and what to do when you haven't prepared your horse for something. Ps. You may hear some Truffle barks and wonky audio on Chloe's end- bored hound dogs and audio recordings don't mix... Happy Training!

Gen and Chloe discuss whether or not we can ever truly rule out pain, making the mistake of assuming an issue is behavioral without thoroughly checking over a horse, and more. Stay tuned next week for the rest of the conversation. Happy training! 🐴

Gen and Chloe continue their discussion of food reinforcers. Topics include willingness to participate/take treats as a sign that things are going well, whether some individuals need higher value reinforcers, and more. Happy training!

Does clicker training mean your horse is doing it only for the treats? Can you ever stop using food rewards and/or stop feeding your horse every 10 seconds? Gen and Chloe answer these questions plus discuss conditioned reinforcers/alternate reinforcers besides food, food as a bonding tool for both humans and horses, and more. Happy training!