The Truth about Horses: Understanding and Training Your Horse by Andrew McLean

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Truth about Horses Guide: Understanding and Training Your Horse

Andrew McLean’s Truth about Horses guide explains how effective training aligns with the horse’s natural learning processes rather than human judgment. This approach uses scientific research into equine cognition, behavioral science, and operant conditioning techniques such as pressure and release.

Key Concepts in the Truth about Horses Guide

The guide emphasizes understanding how horses perceive training signals and behave instinctively. It debunks common myths about “bad” behaviors, highlighting that horses respond to consistent cues, not abstract ideas of right or wrong.

• Equine Cognition: Horses learn through consistent signals, not human-like reasoning.
• Behavioral Science: Explains horse actions based on science, moving beyond old assumptions.
• Operant Conditioning: Uses pressure and release to teach correct responses effectively.
• Myth Debunking: Challenges misunderstandings that cause training problems.
• Practical Training: Offers case studies and programs for riding and groundwork across disciplines.

This guide is valuable for riders seeking a humane, evidence-based way to train their horses and improve welfare.

Condition: Used, very good condition.