Equine
Wilde Child Horsemanship's
Training Principles
1) Connection Over Control
Focus on being your horse's partner rather than their boss
2) There's Always a Solution
Every challenge can be overcome and there are multiple solutions to every problem
3) You Get What You Give
If you only give the bare minimum, you cannot expect more than the bare minimum
4) Emotions are Natural
Emotions are part of being alive. They cannot be controlled, so accept them
5) Hard Work Deserves Payment
Rewards are deserved for a job well done
6) Equipment Doesn't "Fix" Anything
It's all in the training, not the equipment
7) Work w/ the Horse in Front of You
Every day is a new day with new challenges. Work with the horse you have today and don't compare yourself to other teams
8) Less Stress the Better
Calm environments are best for learning
9) Don't Teach What You Don't Know
If you do not understand, neither will the horse
10) There's Always More to Learn
There is no such thing as knowing everything
Training Quadrants of Operant Conditioning
Positive Reinforcement (R+)
The addition of a stimulus meant to increase the chances of a desired behavior being repeated
Negative Reinforcement (R-)
The subtraction of a stimulus meant to increase the chances of a desired behavior being repeated
Positive Punishment (P+)
The addition of a stimulus meant to decrease the chances of an undesired behavior being repeated
Negative Punishment (P-)
The subtraction of a stimulus meant to decrease the chances of an undesired behavior being repeated