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06-The Benefits of Horse Agility

06-The Benefits of Horse Agility

FromAnimal Training Fundamentals with Barbara Heidenreich


06-The Benefits of Horse Agility

FromAnimal Training Fundamentals with Barbara Heidenreich

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Special guest Animal Training Coordinator of the Copenhagen Zoo, Annette Pedersen shares how transitioning from riding horses using traditional training techniques to training for agility with positive reinforcement has made a tremendous difference in animal welfare. Learn about the easy to make apparatus the zoo uses to give horses the opportunity to use different muscles and practice balance. Behaviors have been trained specifically to maintain excellent physical condition. The horse training program has shown how training based in positive reinforcement can result in an exceptionally well-trained horses, eager to participate, well-behaved and willing to stop on a dime! Can horses be successfully trained with positive reinforcement? You bet! Take a listen and learn more about transitioning from traditional methods.
Released:
Oct 5, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (43)

From rabbits to rhinos! Have fun with practical application and get mental with behavior science. Animal training expert Barbara Heidenreich helps you solve your behavior problems and reach your training goals.