tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post7881318336704602822..comments2024-03-28T00:16:36.539-07:00Comments on Thoughtful Equestrian: The positive reinforcement ponyCatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04116622774529856827noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-10536096875141585782017-01-04T16:22:14.970-08:002017-01-04T16:22:14.970-08:00There is so much good info in here! I do think a l...There is so much good info in here! I do think a lot more positive reinforcement makes a difference, but as you mentioned, not all horses can handle a food reward. In general though, a horse who has good behavior positively rewarded and confirmed seems to learn faster and be happier to learn things than a horse who is only punished for the bad things. Positive reinforcement with treats is something I use a lot on the ground, but my guy can get a little fixated, so I've been hesitant to do it under saddle for fear of exactly what your cartoon depicts. Lol. I'll have to think more on how to work it in.Heather - The Graduated Equestrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681676187300620940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-69296224743760684192017-01-03T03:18:40.439-08:002017-01-03T03:18:40.439-08:00Great reminder. Given that I drive more than ride ...Great reminder. Given that I drive more than ride my current horse there is a lot more negative reinforcement than positive in our work. It's hard to treat from the carriage :) I used a lot more formal operant conditioning and positive reinforcement with my last horse. I need to spend some time with my mare, she loves the game of +r. I use lower value treats with her than with some other horses as she will loose her manners if it's too exciting.Delhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109029912059316119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-15819405431033700622017-01-02T23:59:51.110-08:002017-01-02T23:59:51.110-08:00I do a lot of formal clicker training with my hors...I do a lot of formal clicker training with my horses and discuss this very subject with my students often: I want them aware whether they're using negative or positive reinforcement or if they're punishing a behavior. I also like to get them to think through ways of training the same behavior using different training methods... but I do love reading posts like this. Makes me very happy. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092098198949213494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-83384062113988407462017-01-02T19:03:26.513-08:002017-01-02T19:03:26.513-08:001. I completely agree. Positive reinforcement can ...1. I completely agree. Positive reinforcement can really get the horse excited to learn and overcome frustration.<br />2. THANK YOU SO MUCH for my blogger secret santa gifts! I love all of them! I couldn't find your email so I'm thanking you here. Hope you and Theo had an amazing Christmas!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15925650148327532110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-5959270613674698942017-01-02T16:42:18.782-08:002017-01-02T16:42:18.782-08:00At my first farm we were always required to wear f...At my first farm we were always required to wear fanny packs filled with treats (the barn provided fanny packs right along with helmets for lesson kiddos haha) and we gave treats to horses after the completion of every task. They certainly seemed to appreciate it! <br /><br />Anyway tho. I've used a lot of training techniques focused around negative reinforcement with horses, especially with regard to yielding to pressure. Particularly around the trailer. Tho I've stalled out a little with my current horse and am waiting for more help to further develop the right responses.... And in the meantime am using a feed bucket to get him loading. Which. Now that I think about it. Probably falls into the positive reinforcement category lol. Go figure. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-16692619345469997272017-01-02T15:27:54.114-08:002017-01-02T15:27:54.114-08:00I found this very interesting- I've been think...I found this very interesting- I've been thinking of doing this with Carmen and you have given me encouragement. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-54598461537606486482017-01-02T10:24:20.648-08:002017-01-02T10:24:20.648-08:00Yup - sugar cubes are always in my pocket!Yup - sugar cubes are always in my pocket!arteriolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14257564748066704707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-970175532394081922017-01-02T10:22:50.967-08:002017-01-02T10:22:50.967-08:00100% agree with your thoughts on treats. Judicious...100% agree with your thoughts on treats. Judicious use of cookies has been effective for me as well. I consider the cookie to be - if well timed - like a translational shortcut. I don't speak horse and he doesn't speak human, but when I ask for a behavior and he gives it - the reward confirms that fact instantly. <br /><br />Keep up the good work. I've really enjoyed following your progress. Best wishes to you and Theo for the New Year. :DCalm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-14796932029410212372017-01-02T08:55:01.163-08:002017-01-02T08:55:01.163-08:00I love positive reinforcement! It helped me so mu...I love positive reinforcement! It helped me so much when Stinker was totally panicked under saddle. I would literally shove a treat in his mouth because he would totally shut down and it helped him to understand that he wasn't in trouble. To each their own, but I firmly believe in always having treats available and having well established ground rules.EventingSaddlebredStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610596082916022402noreply@blogger.com