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Equine Empowerment: A Guide To Positive Reinforcement Training
– Jessica Gonzalez
Science based training is not just a way of modifying behavior, but an entire way of living with animals. A solid understanding of our species' natural history helps us best meet their needs and bring out their fullest potential. With an understanding of learning theory and behavioral science we can really begin to influence our companion's choices in the kindest way possible. Positive Reinforcement techniques allow us to develop a strong bond based on mutual understanding, empathy, and compassion. With the help of ethology, biology, and neuroscience, we can better understand how our horses think and feel. Using all this objective, science-based information, as well as our desire to be kinder to horses, we can reshape the horse-human connection.
This book dives deep into the sciences behind how horses behave, learn, and feel with many custom designed charts and diagrams for visual learners to enjoy. There are over 70 instructional worksheets for you to apply this information to real life situations and individual equines. In these, we've detailed how to train a wide variety of ground and mounted behaviors as well as how to address emotional and behavioral problems.
Equine Empowerment Workbook:
The Art and Science of Positive Horse Training
Partnership begins with understanding how horses feel, learn, and experience the world.
This interactive, relationship-centered workbook is designed for families, camps, lesson programs, and horse lovers of all ages who want a thoughtful, science-informed foundation for working with horses.
Inside, you’ll explore:
• Horse anatomy with practical, real-world applications
• Welfare needs through checklists and scavenger hunts
• Body language and emotions with coloring pages and observation activities
• How horses learn, explained through engaging behavioral science games
• Training session planning, including guidance and ready-to-use plans
• Problem-solving common training challenges using positive reinforcement
This isn’t just theory - each section includes field practice exercises, end-of-section review games, and hands-on activities that bring learning off the page and into real-life experience.
Whether you are introducing young riders to ethical horsemanship or strengthening your own understanding, this workbook provides a structured, compassionate approach to building confidence, trust, and true partnership.
Empowered Equines offers positive reinforcement horse training webinars, equine behavior education, and handmade treat pouches. Every purchase supports our Maine-based horse rescue and sanctuary.