In this episode of the Daily Ride podcast, Morgan discusses the transformative power of trick training in building a deeper relationship with her horse, Trueheart. She emphasizes the importance of communication, trust, and understanding a horse's personality in the training process. She walks the listener through how she trains some example tricks and shares how her horse has added her own interpretation sometimes. Through positive reinforcement and engaging activities, Morgan shares how trick training has not only enhanced their bond but also contributed to both her and True's mental well-being.

Key Episode Takeaways:

• Trick training enhances communication between horse and owner.
• Building trust is essential in horse training.
• Understanding a horse's personality is crucial for effective training.
• Positive reinforcement is key to successful trick training.
• Trick training can improve a horse's mental health.
• Engagement in training leads to a stronger bond.
• Trick training can be a fun and rewarding experience.
• Horses can understand cues and language through training.
• Creating a safe environment is important for both horse and trainer.
• Trick training can be done safely with protected contact.
• Trick training is for every horse/human duo
• Tricks can be useful for husbandry and aren't just frivolous fun!

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In this episode of the Daily Ride Podcast, Morgan Downey explores the fascinating world of equine sensory perception, comparing it to human perception. The discussion covers various senses, including hearing, smell, taste, and vision, and delves into how horses process sensory information differently than humans. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding these differences to enhance the bond between horses and humans, particularly in training and therapeutic contexts.

Books Mentioned:

Horse Brain Human Brain : https://a.co/d/4NkWke1

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(Part 2/2) So much of dog training applies to horse (and human) training, too! In this conversation, Morgan and Brian discuss the evolution of dog training, focusing on the shift from compulsion-based methods to positive reinforcement techniques. Brian shares his personal journey into dog training, highlighting the importance of understanding dog behavior and the emotional aspects of training. They delve into classical conditioning, the significance of building positive associations, and the role of environment in shaping behavior. The discussion also covers managing client expectations and the importance of empowering animals through freedom of choice.

They discuss the impact of human emotions on animals, share memorable success stories, and highlight the significance of communication in training. The discussion also addresses common myths in dog training, the benefits of allowing dogs to express their natural behaviors, and practical advice for dog guardians facing challenges. Brian's insights into dog body language and the emotional dynamics between dogs and their owners provide valuable guidance for fostering a positive training environment- that applies to other species (and their humans) as well!

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Books Mentioned:

Behavior Problems in Dogs: https://a.co/d/esdkqox

The New Better Behavior in Dogs: A Guide to Solving All Your Dog Problems: https://a.co/d/06m5lYp

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training: https://a.co/d/3WcNQ5V

To support True Heart Healing, visit us at www.the-daily-ride.com

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