Equine Behavior and Education
Stall and Stable has always been about ‘Happy Horsekeeping’, investigating and promoting practices that are in the best interest of horses’ physical health and emotional health, while still allowing plenty of room for us to enjoy them as athletic partners and companions.
This website (and our podcast) is devoted to science-based knowledge about horse behavior, learning, and training. Their welfare depends on our understanding of what is intrinsically important to the horse, what motivates horse behavior, and how we can work with their nature instead of against it.
So what does this entail?
- Horse behavior consulting for handling, husbandry, and learning.
- Applying equine behavioral research to athletic training (Equitation Science)
- Business coaching for equine professionals whose business models depend on the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of the horses in their care.
Equine Behavior Consulting
Helena Harris has shifted from a primary role as a barn and business management specialist to an equine behaviorist. After 15 years helping horse owners and professionals design barns and properties that meet the needs of horses and humans, it became clear that many of the obstacles to success and long-term sustainability in the horse industry were due to a lack of understanding of equine cognition and behavior.
Helena is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Animal Welfare & Behavior at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. This evidence-based approach to the wellbeing of horses, combined with her experience as a positive reinforcement trainer, means Helena can provide insight to your horse’s wellbeing and performance by using scientific behavioral evaluations. And, if necessary, can help you and your horse overcome challenges in their learning, handling, and athletic endeavors.
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Hoo Harris Group includes a focused business coaching component of our services. We offer horse professionals high-level business coaching and products that improve profitability and work-life balance without having to compromise the wellbeing of your horses, boarders, or client horses. If you run a boarding or training business, ride professionally, teach, or provide services like hoof care or body work–bookmark this page. Our mission is to support you as an equine entrepreneur. We are always ready to sit down and solve problems together–online or in person!
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