A well-intentioned horse owner or trainer will search for the cause, and will not “blame” the animal alone if a horse surprises us with its reactions or its behavior. Yet, it is oftentimes difficult if not impossible to conclusively point out a specific...
It has often been a long, hard road for many of us to finally discover a piece of happiness. My piece of happiness is the discovery of positive reinforcement. I have subconsciously been longing for exactly this kind of communication with my horse for...
What are we doing with our horses; is it serious work, structured training or free play? In any case, the key elements are our horse’s emotions and the way we feel. We do not want to show “the one and only way” but we want...
Genuinely positive horse training happens when a human trainer really puts in his or her heart. So, what do we mean by saying somebody is doing something with all his or her heart? The term “courageous”, in the sense of brave and determined, traces its...
What is R+? What is here to explore, and where will the journey lead us? We are thrilled to finally share all our wonderful encounters and experiences with you. Over the past couple of years, we have been lucky to meet many of you in...