Rope halters, patience poles, and clickers, oh my! A recent discussion about the dangers of rope halters, patience poles, and other forms of restrictive training methods got me thinking. (Can …
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Can We Go Forward By Going Back?
Working on evolutionary biology and psychology, and I came across a paper on the evolutionary context of what we now call “ADHD”. In my graduate course on Animals & Society, …
My Vet Was Impressed
When the most sought-after veterinarian in your state comes to treat your horse, you call the horse in from the field, reinforcing her response with a bridge signal, and all …
Introduction to the Fly Whisk
First ride on Clarabelle after scoping clear, and first ride since January of this year! How does one go forward with a 5-year-old off-track thoroughbred whose recent health issues are …
And Then There Were Three
This is the brief story of how there came to be three horses at Hoo Hollow. In short, it just… sorta… happened. Here’s how I remember it: