The crew at the Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center discuss training horses with Positive Reinforcement, free shaping, protected contact, leadership myths and changing our personal thinking patterns.  

Equestrian Zen - Life, Learning & Horses

Changing Thinking Patterns & Control

More people are raising horses in a R+ based lifestyle.  Hear from the trainers at the Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center as they discuss some pitfalls of training young horses,

Training Young Horses with Positive Reinforcement

Delving into the world of trainers who work to reduce their horse’s stress by giving them Choice & Control.

The Power of Choice

We discuss the importance of giving up labels and concentrating on changing our horse’s environment to fix behavior problems.  We also discuss the ever present threat of ulcers and how to prevent them.   

Keeping Horses Happy & Healthy

Trainers & Instructors at the Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center use real life examples to help guide your own work with fearful and dangerous horses.  The challenges of training your own brain to accept new ideas plays a role in your training success.

Working with Fearful Horses

Instructors at the Balance Point Learning Center discuss the many ways horses teach humans as well as precautions therapeutic instructors can take to ensure the horses in their programs are comfortable working with people.

What Horses Can Teach Us

In this initial Equestrian Zen Podcast, Horse Trainers & riding instructors from the Balance Point Learning Center discuss the challenges and benefits of Positive Reinforcement Training after a history of traditional horsemanship.

Making the Switch to R+ Training

Teachers & trainers at the Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center discuss horses, training & the challenges of equestrian life.

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Equestrian Zen - Life, Learning & Horses

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