Psychology of Horses when you train them (What They're Thinking)

#equinepsychology #horses #horsemanship #horsetraining #equinebehavior #animalscience #equestriallife #horselovers Every time you train your horse, you have a plan. Your horse has absolutely none of that. They don't know what "a training session" is. All they know is that a human is by their side doing things, and that every one of those things creates a sensation. And those sensations are recorded. With a depth and duration that most trainers can't even imagine. In this video: what your horse's brain is really processing while you train them, why a single second of delay in pressure release can ruin an entire session, how 15 minutes of positive interaction changed a group of horses' perception of humans for months, the difference between a truly calm horse and one that has simply given up, and the exact moment within each session where everything can change for better or worse. If this changed how you see everyday life with your horse, like and subscribe. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 Studies and topics mentioned in this video: Objective pressure measurement with algometry and progressive response to lighter cues — Ahrendt, L.P., Aarhus University (Denmark), 9th ISES Conference Rein tension and conflict behavior in young horses — Christensen et al., Equine Veterinary Journal, 2011 (Aarhus University) Incorrect use of pressure as a primary cause of training failure — McGreevy, P.D., "The Advent of Equitation Science", The Veterinary Journal, 2007; ISES First Principles Positive reinforcement training in 21 ponies: less stress, more voluntary contact, effect maintained for 5 months — Sankey et al., "Reinforcement as a mediator of the perception of humans by horses", Animal Cognition, 2010 Long-term positive memory in 23 young horses: retention 6-8 months, generalization to unknown humans, non-reward group showed 4-6x more negative behaviors — Sankey et al., "Positive interactions lead to lasting positive memories in horses", Animal Behaviour, 2010 Long-term conceptual memory: retention of learning up to 10 years without practice — Hanggi & Ingersoll, "Long-term memory for categories and concepts in horses", Animal Cognition, 2009 Horses trained with pressure experience more negative emotions than those trained with rewards, even with similar performance — Briefer Freymond et al., Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2014 Proportion of horses sent to slaughter due to behavioral problems — Holcomb et al.; Weiss et al., Animals, 2017 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not replace an evaluation by a veterinarian, equine physiotherapist, or qualified equine behavior professional. If your horse shows signs of pain, stress, or behavioral changes, consult a specialist.