EXCLUSIVE MEMBER CONTENT: Join Sandra Poppema from Hippologic as she answers your most pressing questions about positive reinforcement training in this intimate Q&A session.
In this exclusive members-only video, Sandra challenges conventional wisdom about treat-giving, explaining why the equestrian industry's fears about creating "pushy horses" are often misguided. She shares touching insights about the powerful connection formed when hand-feeding treats, likening it to how humans naturally bond through sharing food.
Sandra addresses real member questions, including:
How to approach yard owners who prohibit hand-feeding treats
The biggest challenges horses and owners face today
Why the physical connection during treat-giving creates a unique bond
How to reframe treat-giving as "training" and "food reinforcement"
Sandra shares a moving story about a rescue horse who had never experienced the joy of taking food from a human hand, highlighting how this simple act of connection can help rebuild …
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