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Behavior Modification for Horses: A Positive Method for Training Horses

by Patti Dammier

A behavior-based framework for horse training

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A behavior-based framework for horse training

Patti Dammier presents horse training through the principles of behavior modification, linking desired responses to lessons, rider aids, cues, and reinforcement. The book is organized around explaining why training methods work and translating those principles into step-by-step instruction for shaping horse behavior. Its stated approach emphasizes building achievable lessons, rewarding the horse through clear cues, increasing wanted behaviors, and reducing unwanted ones. Positioned against quick-fix training fashions, the guide frames positive training as a practical system grounded in behavioral research and adapted specifically to horses.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Horse trainers seeking a behavior-modification approach
  • Riders interested in developing clearer cues and training lessons
  • Horse owners wanting structured guidance on encouraging desirable behavior

Themes

Horse trainingBehavior modificationPositive reinforcementRider cuesTraining plans

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Book overview

Unlock the myth and mystery surrounding the current horse training literature. Understand the reasons that make any horse training method work. Use the effective methods developed by research scientists that created the powerful tools of behavior modification that can help trainers and riders create successful horse performance.

· Learn the power of behavior modification that allows any horse behavior or training method to be explained.

· Create reasonable achievable lessons for your horse.

· Create rider aids and cues that truly reward the horse.

· Increase desirable horse behavior while decreasing the undesirable.

· Learn step-by step lessons to train horse behavior.

Behavior Modification for Horses was written by a rider and trainer with over 25 years of experience working with the best riding masters in Europe. Patti Dammier brings the best expertise of both worlds: horse training and a professional background as an educator and researcher. An innovative approach that takes the work of scientists and explains behavior modification based on horses. It is time to move away from the faddish and quick fix horse training methods and learn the basic principles of behavior modification that teaches anyone to create a positive training environment and a method to obtain desirable behavior from horses.

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