đ Finding It Hard to Stay the Course? Youâre Not Alone. đ
Feb 05, 2025
Letâs talk about the truth of R+ training with horses. Maybe someone told you:
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Youâre discouraged because youâre not doing it right.
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You havenât been doing it long enough or with enough repetitions.
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Youâre not a professional.
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Or... your horse is just âdifferent.â
Spoiler alert: most of them are. And while some of this may be true, Iâm here to tell you something importantâwhat youâre feeling might actually be a normal part of the learning curve.
If youâre out there doing this on your own without guidance or mentorship, itâs not surprising that it feels hard sometimes. Youâre not alone in doubting yourself or the process. Weâve ALL been there. Even those of us who have been doing this for yearsâand have seen firsthand the amazing, life-changing resultsâexperience doubt occasionally.
Hereâs the thing: just because itâs uncomfortable, unfamiliar, or challenging doesnât mean itâs not worth it. The juice is 100% worth the s...
When to Seek Professional Help: A Guide for R+ Horse Enthusiasts đ´
Jan 22, 2025
âShould I send my horse to training
Should I engage a professional to helpHow do I knowâ
Should I engage a professional to helpHow do I knowâThese are questions that I am commonly asked and for good reason. Your horseâs well being is involved and training can be the biggest source of enrichment and factor in determining quality of life for you both.
As compassionate horse enthusiasts, we are often involved in attempting to train our horses using positive reinforcement methods. While it's a wonderful approach that fosters a strong connection and a lot of clarity and mutual communication between horse and human, there may be times when we need additional support - not always an easy decision because of our emotional attachment and concern for our horses. Here's a breakdown of when to consider seeking professional help, lessons, or sending your horse to training:
When to Seek Professional Help 
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Persistent Behavioral Issues: If you're consistently struggling to shape a specific response or behavior, especially if ov...
