All Discussions Tagged 'equestrian forum' - Barnmice Equestrian Social Community2024-03-29T06:06:29Zhttp://www.barnmice.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=equestrian+forum&feed=yes&xn_auth=noVeterans/PTSD/Horsestag:www.barnmice.com,2011-08-18:1773158:Topic:4860222011-08-18T17:09:48.328Zsteve critchleyhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/stevecritchley
<p>Good Day, I'm part of a program called Can Praxis which deals with Veterans/PTSD/Horses. We were about to kick off our pilot program for a number of serving veterans and their spouses. At the last minute the Canadian Department of National Defence Medical Staff shut the soldiers involvement down stating "there is no evidence that animals help people with PTSD". </p>
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<p>I have some documented research dispelling that myth. I need more information about horses providing documented…</p>
<p>Good Day, I'm part of a program called Can Praxis which deals with Veterans/PTSD/Horses. We were about to kick off our pilot program for a number of serving veterans and their spouses. At the last minute the Canadian Department of National Defence Medical Staff shut the soldiers involvement down stating "there is no evidence that animals help people with PTSD". </p>
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<p>I have some documented research dispelling that myth. I need more information about horses providing documented health benefits to people with PTSD. Any research programs, papers, studies that I can be made aware of is required.</p>
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<p>Thank you.</p> Equine Faciltated Learning and Coaching (EFLC)tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-08-10:1773158:Topic:4783312011-08-10T16:50:10.603ZMary Barretthttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/MaryBarrett
<p>I am a facilitator in EFLC. My clients experience important insights and changes in their lives, even after one session. It is transformative work. Horses are highly sensitive to human emotion and reflect the emotional state of the person with them and they also seem to know just what the person needs from them.</p>
<p>I can send more info on this work to anyone interested. I am available to offer EFLC at any barn that would like to host my work. Also, anyone can arrange for me to come work…</p>
<p>I am a facilitator in EFLC. My clients experience important insights and changes in their lives, even after one session. It is transformative work. Horses are highly sensitive to human emotion and reflect the emotional state of the person with them and they also seem to know just what the person needs from them.</p>
<p>I can send more info on this work to anyone interested. I am available to offer EFLC at any barn that would like to host my work. Also, anyone can arrange for me to come work with a small group they have gathered.</p>
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<p>Horses are masters at mindful awareness, always living in the moment. They have an expanded ability to sense their environment - what is congruent and what isn't. Just being in their presence can evoke a powerful response in a person.</p>
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<p>I think this is a great topic to discuss.</p> Best Stallion Management Coursestag:www.barnmice.com,2011-07-21:1773158:Topic:4618892011-07-21T14:03:17.208ZCeline Hutchisonhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/CelineHutchison
<p>There seem to be various short courses (certificate programs) offered in the US. </p>
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<p>However, I don't want just a standard course, I'm looking for something geared towards the experienced horse breeder and offering the latest by way of AI collection methods, evaluation, shipping as well as products (e.g. extenders etc.) and also the "how-tos" on fresh, cooled and frozen. The courses that I'm finding seem to be limited to vets and vet techs. is there a place that offers such a…</p>
<p>There seem to be various short courses (certificate programs) offered in the US. </p>
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<p>However, I don't want just a standard course, I'm looking for something geared towards the experienced horse breeder and offering the latest by way of AI collection methods, evaluation, shipping as well as products (e.g. extenders etc.) and also the "how-tos" on fresh, cooled and frozen. The courses that I'm finding seem to be limited to vets and vet techs. is there a place that offers such a course for breeders?</p>
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<p>Anyone taken such a course for example those offered by Ohio, Colorado, Florida? </p>
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<p>We are in the process of building our collection station/stall. I'm wondering if anyone has any dos or don'ts they would like to share.</p>
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<p>We are wondering about distances from walls. Our stud is trained to not approach the phantom until he is ready. So we'd like a "waiting" area that is very close to the phantom. </p>
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<p>Our phatom has a built in AV slot and then can be lowered to be gravity fed. The phantom as well can be adjusted as it will be on hydraulic jacks…</p>
<p>We are in the process of building our collection station/stall. I'm wondering if anyone has any dos or don'ts they would like to share.</p>
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<p>We are wondering about distances from walls. Our stud is trained to not approach the phantom until he is ready. So we'd like a "waiting" area that is very close to the phantom. </p>
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<p>Our phatom has a built in AV slot and then can be lowered to be gravity fed. The phantom as well can be adjusted as it will be on hydraulic jacks along with the stand.</p>
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<p>We are also considering allowing the phatom to be rented to outside stallions - again experiences with this and dos or donts would be appreciated. </p>
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<p>Thank you!</p> Negative Reinforcementtag:www.barnmice.com,2011-07-11:1773158:Topic:4571612011-07-11T16:29:10.964ZLindsay Gricehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/LindsayGrice
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<p><span>Taking away something that the horse dislikes in order to reward a desired response. Giving the horse relief or escape when he makes the correct choice.</span></p>
<p><span>For example, removing leg pressure as soon as the horse yields sideways. Softening the pressure on the lead rope for a forward step when teaching a foal to lead. Quieting a clucking noise as…</span></p>
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<p><span>Taking away something that the horse dislikes in order to reward a desired response. Giving the horse relief or escape when he makes the correct choice.</span></p>
<p><span>For example, removing leg pressure as soon as the horse yields sideways. Softening the pressure on the lead rope for a forward step when teaching a foal to lead. Quieting a clucking noise as a horse lengthens his stride on the lunge.</span></p>
<p><span>Can you see how timing is critical? As an experienced riding instructor having an eye on the ground helps until they develop a feel for it themselves.</span></p>
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<p>I really would like to address the video that I watched on your website. I'm deeply disturvbed that no one thinks that this animal was all right. I call attention to the bandage on the animal's right knee. Also, if you watch again - you will notice that the poor animal sticks his left hind into the ground pretty hard on several occasions. If that horse could get his head up...I think you would find that he is lame, I do not ride reining horses. But my ex-husband does. So does my…</p>
<p>I really would like to address the video that I watched on your website. I'm deeply disturvbed that no one thinks that this animal was all right. I call attention to the bandage on the animal's right knee. Also, if you watch again - you will notice that the poor animal sticks his left hind into the ground pretty hard on several occasions. If that horse could get his head up...I think you would find that he is lame, I do not ride reining horses. But my ex-husband does. So does my former brother-in law. I have competed at the Congress and the World here in the U.S. I have two World Championship titles in All Age Jumping ( from eons ago I admit) I have WATCHED a lot of reining horses go. There is absolutely nothing acceptable about what is going on in that video. That rider should have been reprimanded, and suspended from competition for what he was doing.</p>
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<p><span><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059332230?profile=original" target="_self"></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059332230?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059332230?profile=original" width="373"></img></a> <br></br>Adding a reward for a correct response. Something the horse desires. A treat, pat or voice command, for instance. Treats are a highly motivating and are used a lot in the training of marine mammals and dogs, but not as much in horses. Something to…</span></p>
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<p><span><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059332230?profile=original"></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059332230?profile=original"><img class="align-center" width="373" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059332230?profile=original"/></a><br/>Adding a reward for a correct response. Something the horse desires. A treat, pat or voice command, for instance. Treats are a highly motivating and are used a lot in the training of marine mammals and dogs, but not as much in horses. Something to consider: Can feeding treats to horses open up a can of worms – a whole new set of problems? Or is it the timing of the treat delivery? Do horses consider patting really rewarding? What about a vocal reward? I’ve got some thoughts on these things that I’ll cover in future discussions.</span></p>
<p><span>Next week – negative reinforcement – it’s not what you might think. Until then, let’s be thinking riders!</span></p> Who lives in PA or NJ?tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-15:1773158:Topic:4357032011-06-15T15:16:33.748ZMary Barretthttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/MaryBarrett
<p>Hi Everyone - I live in MA and want to eventually move to PA or NJ to be near my sons. One lives in Brooklyn and the other on Philly. I am an Equine Reiki Practitioner and in training with Kathy Pike (Hope From The Heart of Horses) in Equine Facilitated Learning and Coaching. As I am in training here I am beginning to build a business. My plan or goal is to make connections in PA/NJ with horse farms that are open to the work I do and would be interested in having me work with them. I would…</p>
<p>Hi Everyone - I live in MA and want to eventually move to PA or NJ to be near my sons. One lives in Brooklyn and the other on Philly. I am an Equine Reiki Practitioner and in training with Kathy Pike (Hope From The Heart of Horses) in Equine Facilitated Learning and Coaching. As I am in training here I am beginning to build a business. My plan or goal is to make connections in PA/NJ with horse farms that are open to the work I do and would be interested in having me work with them. I would make visits to give free sessions to anyone interested so they could experience the work. In order to move I really need to have a community of like minded people or it just won't work for me. But I believe that it is possible and so I am going ahead with that optimism.</p>
<p>I am 59, divorce recently from a 30 year marriage and beginning a new life for myself. It is very important for me to be near my sons for the sense of family and home that I have lost - and of course because I love them dearly!</p>
<p>So, I would be happy to hear from anyone from those areas and anyone with comments, suggestions or ideas.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Mary</p> Reinforcementtag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-05:1773158:Topic:4251452011-06-05T19:58:05.729ZLindsay Gricehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/LindsayGrice
<p><span> Reinforcement: An outcome a horse receives which increases the likelihood that a response will occur again.</span></p>
<p><span>Following a behaviour with a reinforcer (an outcome or a payoff) will cause it to happen again. Do it again and a habit is born. Something to consider: We can intentionally or unintentionally back up a horse’s action if he receives a payoff for it. A good trainer will make sure that every correct answer results in reinforcement so it’ll happen again.…</span></p>
<p><span> Reinforcement: An outcome a horse receives which increases the likelihood that a response will occur again.</span></p>
<p><span>Following a behaviour with a reinforcer (an outcome or a payoff) will cause it to happen again. Do it again and a habit is born. Something to consider: We can intentionally or unintentionally back up a horse’s action if he receives a payoff for it. A good trainer will make sure that every correct answer results in reinforcement so it’ll happen again. Hmmm…think of the ways novice or distracted or misinformed riders can reinforce bad behaviour…</span></p>
<p><span>Next week I’ll talk about the types of reinforcement we use. Until then, let’s be thinking riders!</span></p>
<iframe frameborder="0" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QKNJi4fA-Jg" height="349" width="425"></iframe> Learned Helplessnesstag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-02:1773158:Topic:4223382011-06-02T01:52:41.518ZLindsay Gricehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/LindsayGrice
<p><strong>Equine Behaviour Term of the Week: Learned Helplessness</strong></p>
<p>Individuals learn to be helpless to avoid a negative experience.<br></br> They believe they have no control over their unpleasant or harmful conditions, and their actions are futile, so they lose motivation or their “want to".<br></br> Have you ever seen this happen to a horse being trained for the show ring? <br></br> Do you think people can experience situations where they feel helpless too?</p>
<p><span><b>“Let’s be…</b></span></p>
<p><strong>Equine Behaviour Term of the Week: Learned Helplessness</strong></p>
<p>Individuals learn to be helpless to avoid a negative experience.<br/> They believe they have no control over their unpleasant or harmful conditions, and their actions are futile, so they lose motivation or their “want to".<br/> Have you ever seen this happen to a horse being trained for the show ring? <br/> Do you think people can experience situations where they feel helpless too?</p>
<p><span><b>“Let’s be thinking riders!”</b></span></p>
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