Positive Horses : A Positive Method for Training Horses Using Behavior Modification – Patti Dammier, PhD

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Positive Horses approaches horse training as a structured learning process rather than a collection of techniques or quick solutions.

Drawing on her background in psychology, education and horse training, Patti Dammier explains how principles of behaviour modification can be applied to everyday work with horses. The emphasis is on understanding how behaviour is learned, identifying exactly what we want to teach and creating a clear, consistent path towards that goal.

Positive reinforcement plays an important role throughout the book. Dammier discusses the use of rewards to develop meaningful cues and encourages trainers to consider both the timing of reinforcement and the behaviour they are actually rewarding.

The practical sections begin with fundamental responses such as coming when called, standing, walking forward and halting. These basic skills help create safer and clearer communication on the ground and provide a foundation that can later be transferred to ridden work and different equestrian disciplines.

Individual horses and their needs remain central to the approach. Rather than applying the same programme to every horse, readers are encouraged to establish realistic goals, evaluate progress and recognise when a training strategy is not producing the intended result.

Case studies illustrate how behavioural principles can be used in real training situations and help connect the underlying theory with practical horsemanship.

A useful resource for horse owners and trainers interested in positive reinforcement, learning theory and a systematic, evidence-informed approach to horse training.

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Author: Patti Dammier, PhD
Language: English
ISBN: 9781532081835
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 152
Publication year: 2019
Publication date: 25 September 2019
Publisher: iUniverse
Dimensions: approx. 152 × 229 mm