Who doesn’t want to produce a performance athlete who is less stressed, experiences fewer setbacks and enjoys improved welfare?  It has been shown that correct application of learning theory principles, starting from a young age, can clear the track. Learning theory explains how each horse acquires, processes, and remembers the knowledge they need to perform…

By Tanja Bornmann (MSc Equine Science, Academic Equitation) Why is it so important for equestrians to become educated about learning theory and its practical application? Because, knowingly or not, in each single encounter with horses we use learning theory tools from our training toolbox. Sometimes, equestrians pick the wrong tools from the toolbox, or do not know…