Lead a Horse to Water Podcast
1) Listening to Horses, in conversation with Nicky Ross
My Professional Horse Trainer Certificate Course is now open for 2026 and there is a scholarship place available with applications closing at the end of November.https://courses.understandhorses.com/c...Show More
2) In conversation with Irith Bloom
In conversation with-Irith Bloom certified professional trainer, behavior consultant and TAGteacher.I hope you enjoy the conversation I had with friend and colleague Irith about training and behaviour...Show More
3) Can we shape behaviour using negative reinforcement?
We often think of behaviour produced with positive reinforcement as the only behaviour that can be shaped but of course behaviour produced using negative reinforcement can be shaped too. In this episo...Show More
4) Can we build 'giving a break' into a reinforcer
As humans we might perceive many reinforcers in our world from edible delicacies to buying new clothes but often we feel limited with finding different reinforcers for our horses. This is a hypothetic...Show More
5) Podcast Postbag- Your questions answered with Katrina Per-Carruthers
We consider your questions on:Hunter training- balance and moreChoice vs Structure in trainingListening to horsesReinforcers failingTechniques we stole from dog trainersX-species training
6) World Horse Welfare Webinar Unanswered Questions
If you didn't catch the webinar you can do so at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd-rr-4HLVYThanks to those who asked some brilliant questions.
7) We all make mistakes
In my equine scent work session with Rum this week, I made a mistake that really highlighted the need for an errorless approach. He indicated on the wrong container, the blank without odour (in theory...Show More
8) The fix starts with you: in conversation with Katrina Per-Carruthers
In this episode my friend and colleague Katrina Per-Carruthers unpick some training fails and discuss solutions that are horse centred.Mounting block problems, fence refusal and unwillingness to go fo...Show More
9) Why clicker training might not be my go to with new equine clients
I don't always recommend clicker training as a first option when I start working with a new client. Why? Well take a listen as I talk through a specific example and explain ways that I might add some ...Show More
10) Male horses 'dropping' when training with food
The topic of male horses 'dropping' when training with food (clicker training) has reared its head again- I'm glad because it is a topic we need to consider. In this short episode I will explain (aga...Show More