Carrots & Sticks: How Horses Learn and How to Teach Them Positively($19.99Value)

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With insight based on practical experience, author Priscilla Tooley invites readers to explore the science and soul of how horses learn. Drawing from behavioral psychology and years of firsthand application, she offers a new lens for training: one rooted in curiosity and clarity rather than fear or force. Through real stories and grounded explanations, you’ll learn how emotion, cognition, and movement intertwine to create true learning. Recognize what your horse’s body and behavior reveal about their internal state, and what strategies create emotional safety allowing a shift into curiosity and connection. - Use positive reinforcement (clicker training) combined with play and traditional aids by understanding what actually motivates your horse and how to use it strategically. - Create longevity and durability of behaviors through scientifically backed techniques, intrinsic motivators, and correct movement patterns. Carrots & Sticks bridges traditional horsemanship and modern behavioral science, showing that effective training doesn’t mean choosing between kindness and clarity. It’s about learning to listen and finding harmony where emotional, mental, and physical balance meet.