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LYes we can use R+ to reinforce wanted behaviours. Learning theory shows that from woodlice upwards, a behaviour that gives a positive...
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LLois Lame reacted to P.forpony's post in the thread How would I go about getting into dressage without a horse? with
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And pausing before writing ' bloody hell, wtf, good lord, what was that?' verbatim to give the judge a chance to rephrase appropriately... -
LLois Lame reacted to Gloi's post in the thread How would I go about getting into dressage without a horse? with Like.
A good thing to do would be to go to local competitions and write for the judge. Start unaffiliated and you learn a lot of useful...
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LBut how.much would it cost to get the trt chap out to help in person? An absolute tonne I think. I do think there's a clash between...
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LI' sure he would do as many sessions as people want if they were prepared to pay for several days but, taking into account his...
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LIt was just a few years ago I was asked if I wanted a whip to force my pony over jumps. Turns out she had sore hocks and that’s why she...
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LPeople are finding these things tho. I'm sure it was exhausting for horses 30 years ago to just be expected to hack for 3 hours with all...
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LSorry guys!! 🤣🤣 Here he is!! (Not the best photo!!) 🤎🤎
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LUPDATE! Seller accepted 5 stage vetting, which was completed today and horse passed with flying colours. I guess some things are just...
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LLois Lame reacted to Carrottom's post in the thread Making the decision to PTS when objectively a situation could be improved with Like.
I agree with others that pts is the kindest course of action for the horse. I would try to arrange it as soon as possible.
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LLois Lame reacted to Cragrat's post in the thread Making the decision to PTS when objectively a situation could be improved with
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I agree with all the above, and misst gives good advice re: cracking on with it quietly. Great if the owners are supportive, but it... -
LLois Lame reacted to misst's post in the thread Making the decision to PTS when objectively a situation could be improved with Like.
Another who would advocate for PTS but I know it is not always that easy to actually do. I hope the yard would be supportive but if you...
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LLois Lame reacted to Peglo's post in the thread Making the decision to PTS when objectively a situation could be improved with Like.
It really must be a constant stress on you knowing she’s so unhappy. I think PTS would be a very sad relief for you both and definitely...
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LLois Lame reacted to Pearlsasinger's post in the thread Making the decision to PTS when objectively a situation could be improved with Like.
As a very once said "euthanasia isn't a welfare issue but it can be a cure". Your mare sounds unhappy, even though you have done the...
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LLois Lame reacted to Gloi's post in the thread Making the decision to PTS when objectively a situation could be improved with Like.
Both you and the horse sound unhappy. It is never an easy thing to do but it sounds the best thing for both of you. You will be free to...