Most of the time, when we hear reinforcement and punishment, it gives us ideas of either giving treats or giving lashes with a whip. One seems so positive and wonderful, and the other so awful. But what do these terms actually mean? Reinforcement is somehow rewarding for performing a desired behavior, while punishment is somehow [...]
With the growing awareness and concern over climate change, many farmers are turning to more regenerative practices. However, it is not exactly something seen a lot in the equestrian world, which is a shame considering how most equestrians are nature-lovers. Most of the time, the focus is on growing the best pasture with the fewest [...]
As horse owners, one of the best things we can do for our horses is become educated in their care. Luckily, in this day and age, there are many options for education, from university courses to YouTube videos. nouvelleresearch.teachable.com I wanted to give a shout-out to a new educational opportunity by Dr. Tom Schell, DVM, [...]
