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Sorry, the academic in me has to step in! Dominance isn't a character trait as it can't exist in a vacuum. Basically no individual can...

100%. Training off ~*vibes*~ No thanks. Show your work! This simply isn't true. You are not up to date on the current research of...

Learning theory isn’t optional — it’s simply how horses, and all animals, learn. It's science, not opinion. Horses also don't see us as...

Can't stand him. He floods horses, it isn't training. They never learn what to actually do, just how to avoid punishment. I really find...

I will absolutely admit to using force when an animal is dangerous too but when he hit the lead rope in the video I was speaking about...

I've only watched the first few minutes of that video as no time or brainpower for more just now, but from what I can see, THAT is what...

I think it’s a scale of lameness with other factors to consider. I’ve seen some people (including friends) keep consistently and fairly...

Those pasterns though! 😳

What a horse! He looked like he could nip down to Badminton for a quick whizz round after that and still be bouncing.

Thought this was interesting, I’d love to have a ride around there. I think I’ve only ever seen one horse break the frangible on the...

Ok, it's very long video but well worth a watch

I understand why. I just don’t see it as particularly ethical training. Dressage especially is not getting leeway for trying to get...

I dont think people are better than they are, but I do believe we are all entitled to judge people for the choices they make. I'd bet...

SY is (in my opinion) frequently harsh and rushed tho.

I wonder how people would feel about this sort of training if they knew how delicate the structures around the face/poll/neck were. Any...