Shutdown Horses

Shutdown Horses

Author: Chandra August 7, 2021 Duration: 49:22
I’m going to talk about what a shut down horse is, what causes a horse to do this, and how to prevent it. Resources for this episode include: How to Tell if Your Horse is Shut Down, article by Katie Boniface. What is Learned Helplessness and How it Can Make a Horse Shut Down, article by The Whole Horse.com. The Willing Equine Blog by Adele Shaw.

Chandra hosts Contemporary Horsemanship Podcast, a space dedicated to thoughtful conversations about working with horses. Rather than presenting rigid rules, this podcast explores the nuances of equine behavior and the practical application of modern training methods. Each episode feels like a candid discussion, breaking down why horses react the way they do and how we can build clearer, more trusting partnerships with them. You'll hear specific insights on interpreting subtle body language, refining groundwork, and applying riding techniques that prioritize mutual understanding over dominance. It’s for anyone who spends time around horses and wants to move beyond simple commands to a deeper, more collaborative connection. The focus is always on sharing accessible, useful knowledge that listeners can immediately relate to their own experiences at the barn or on the trail. By tuning in, you join a community curious about the evolving art of horsemanship, all delivered through Chandra’s grounded and relatable perspective. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about fostering a lifelong, rewarding dialogue with these incredible animals.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Teaching Head Down from the Ground -R [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:20
In this episode I’ll be explaining how to teach your horse how to lower his head on the ground using negative reinforcement. There are two main exercises I use to teach this. I then go over some common issues and how to…
Head Lowering R+ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:47
I am discussing the training of teaching a horse how to lower the head on cue using positive reinforcement.
Teaching Standing Still R+ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:02
This episode will discuss ways to teach your horse to stand still using positive reinforcement. Starting in protective contact and then building up the amount of time the horse can stand still. Then change positions, and…
Yielding the Hindquarters from the Ground Using R- [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:28
Yielding the hindquarters on the ground will get the horse more maneuverable when tacking up, grooming, and trailer loading. In this episode I will be talking about training this lesson with R-. I do have another episode…
Teaching the Horse to Stand Still R- [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:11
This episode is about training the horse to stand still in default. Default is what I want my horse to do when I haven’t asked him to do anything else. His default position would be to stand still and wait. This lesson i…
Equine Training Philosophy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:22
This is a summary of my training philosophy. I cover training theories, horse care, common problems, and problem solving. With this episode you can get an idea if this podcast is right for you and your horse.
R+ Yielding the Hindquarters on the Ground [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:10
In this episode I am discussing how to train the hindquarter yield on the ground using clicker training. I am splitting each lesson up into how to train the behavior with clicker training and negative reinforcement (natu…
Training a Horse to Touch a Target [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:26
Training a horse to touch a target will allow you to train all kinds of behaviors without chasing or putting pressure on the horse. I’m covering what kind of target to use, how to train the targeting behavior, solving co…

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