Resources
If you want to surround yourself with more force free vibes, this page is for you!
Below is a table of several non-traditional, horse-first, anti-dominance theory equine professionals who truly understand horse behavior and the horse-human connection. I aim to keep this table up to date as often as possible, but feel free to message me if you see that I'm missing anyone! Remember, when reaching out to professionals, that even if we may not agree on every aspect of horse care or training, we all need to have major respect for each other! It's hard enough to go against the norm with our training practices and ideals; we don't need to hear negativity from our peers. Some of the people listed below are well-known pioneers of +R or energy-based horsemanship, while others are new or operate on a smaller scale. I hope this helps all of you fellow horse lovers soak up some new information!
More Resources
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Podcasts
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"Come Along for the Ride" with Tracy Malone​
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"In the Spirit of Horse" with Mosie Trewhitt
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"The Humble Hoof" with Alicia Harlov
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"Straight From the Horse Doctor’s Mouth" with Springhill Equine Vet Clinic
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"Feed Room Chemist" with Dr. Jyme Nichols
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YouTube Videos
- Training the Aggressive, Disrespectful, Dominant Horse by Jill Treece (it’s not what you think!)
- The Case Against Dominance/Pack Theory (applies to horses as well)
- Dominance and Leadership in Horses by Fair Horsemanship
- The 5 Love Languages by Warwick Schiller (yes, this applies to horses!)
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How To Clicker Train for Horses by Jill Treece (starting from square 1)
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Clicker Training // How To Get Started by Adele Shaw (from square 1)
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Literature
- Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses by Rachael Draaisma
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Humane, Science-Based Horse Training by Alize Veillard-Muckensturm
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Recognizing the Horse in Pain II by Joana L Robson, DVM
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Equine Behavior in Mind by Suzanne Rogers
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Known Your Horse: A Guide to Equine Learning, Training, and Behaviour by Emma Lethbridge
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Understanding Horse Behavior by Lesley Skipper
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Equitation Science by Paul McGreevy +3 others
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The Equid Ethogram by Suzanne Rogers
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Equine Behavioral Medicine by Bonnie V. Beaver BS, DVM, MS, DACVB
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Horses in Company by Lucy Rees
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Equine Behavior by Pay McGreevy
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Understanding Your Horse’s Behavior by Sue McDonnell PhD
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Equine Welfare by Marthe Kiley-Worthington
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Equine Behavior: Principles and Practice by Daniel S Mills & Kathryn J Nankervis
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The Equid Ethogram: A Practical Field Guide to Horse Behavior by Sue McDonell
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The Horse’s Mind by Lucy Rees
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The Art and Science of Clicker Training for Horses: A Positive Approach to Training Equines and Understanding Them by Ben Hart
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Behavior Modification for Horses by Patti Dammier & Wendy Peabody
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The Mind of the Horse by Michel-Antoine Leblanc
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Feed Your Horse Like A Horse by Juliet M. Getty
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Misc.
- Equitopia
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Learning to ride with a neck rope: Unbridled Wings
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Learn about saddle fitting: Saddle Fit 4 Life