Margie & Rachel discuss the importance of getting good Positive Reinforcement support as you deal with backlash from people espousing traditional horse training and treatment.

"Why Isn't This Working?" Part 2

May 6th, 2022 24m 10s

Continuing our look at common training challenges and solutions with a few special guests.

"Why Isn't This Working?" Part 1

May 4th, 2022 18m 27s

Common Problems encountered when using Positive Reinforcement Training Horses, Part 1.We take a look at common challenges encountered by people learning to train their horse with positive reinforcement and what to do to prevent them in the futu

Readjusting Thinking Patterns with Positive Reinforcement

Mar 25th, 2022 37m 48s

Positive Reinforcement can help us be more mindful of what is going right in our life as well as help our horses be less reactive. We learn to identify subtle cues about what is causing our learners anxiety.

Establishing Training Routines to help Horse & Human

Mar 5th, 2022 27m 14s

Routines can be a basis for communication.

The Benefits of Using Positive Reinforcement with Fearful Horses

Feb 28th, 2022 32m 6s

The Balance Point Equestrian crew discuss the challenges of rehabilitating horses after they have experienced extreme stress and trauma, comparing Natural Horsemanship methods to Positive Reinforcement training. Compassion for people making t

What Horses Can Teach Us

Feb 28th, 2022 31m 35s

The Balance Point Equestrian Crew discuss the improvements in learning and understanding horses that comes along with switching your equestrian programs to a Positive Reinforcement based training program. (Feb. 2018)

Changing Thinking Patterns & Control

Jul 18th, 2019 34m 20s

The crew at the Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center discuss training horses with Positive Reinforcement, free shaping, protected contact, leadership myths and changing our personal thinking patterns.

Training Young Horses with Positive Reinforcement

Jun 14th, 2019 17m 33s

More people are raising horses in a R+ based lifestyle. Hear from the trainers at the Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center as they discuss some pitfalls of training young horses,

The Power of Choice

Apr 18th, 2019 26m 8s

Delving into the world of trainers who work to reduce their horse’s stress by giving them Choice & Control.

Keeping Horses Happy & Healthy

Apr 15th, 2019 22m 1s

We discuss the importance of giving up labels and concentrating on changing our horse’s environment to fix behavior problems. We also discuss the ever present threat of ulcers and how to prevent them.

Working with Fearful Horses

Apr 3rd, 2019 32m 4s

Trainers & Instructors at the Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center use real life examples to help guide your own work with fearful and dangerous horses. The challenges of training your own brain to accept new ideas plays a role in your tra

What Horses Can Teach Us

Mar 29th, 2019 31m 32s

Instructors at the Balance Point Learning Center discuss the many ways horses teach humans as well as precautions therapeutic instructors can take to ensure the horses in their programs are comfortable working with people.

Making the Switch to R+ Training

Mar 22nd, 2019 29m 51s

In this initial Equestrian Zen Podcast, Horse Trainers & riding instructors from the Balance Point Learning Center discuss the challenges and benefits of Positive Reinforcement Training after a history of traditional horsemanship.

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