Dangerous at Both Ends, Tricky in the Middle

In this festive episode, we share the story of the time we were hired by Santa Claus himself to help with some behavioural modification for one of his reindeer! This particular reindeer was having feelings about pulling the sleigh  and when you’re part of a global overnight gift-delivery team, that’s kind of a big deal. With Santa’s permission (he was very generous and fully consented to the case...

In this episode, we take a closer look at how to recognise what’s normal horse behaviour and what may be a sign that something is off. We talk about how horses communicate stress, comfort, curiosity, pain, and emotional wellbeing and why context is everything. From subtle posture changes to bigger behavioural patterns, we explore how to observe horses with curiosity rather than judgement. Understa...

In this episode, we break down Learning Theory, what it is, why it matters, and how it shows up every day in our interactions with horses (whether we realise it or not). We explore the core principles behind how animals learn, including reinforcement, punishment, shaping behaviour, and emotional associations. Most importantly, we talk about how understanding these concepts can make us clearer, kin...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most important questions in horse training: How can we set our horses up for success? We talk about what “success” actually means from the horse’s perspective, how environment and emotional state shape behaviour, and the small training adjustments that make a big difference. From clear communication to thoughtful reinforcement, we share practical ways to su...

Welcome to our very first episode! The audio is a little rough around the edges (we were still finding our sea legs), but the conversation is a good one. In this episode, we explore a big question in the horse training world: Does positive reinforcement lead to biting? We dig into what the research says, where the concern comes from, and how training approach, timing, and clarity can shape behavio...