Reward | Leslie Horsemanship

Nov 63 min read

“Pressure” and Release vs R+ “Pressure” cue

Why is a pressure cue, used in positive reinforcement training not the same as pressure and release?

Jan 313 min read

Correct feeding practices

For the video version of this post check out this YouTube video! Correct feeding practices are essential to a effective and enjoyable...

Jan 33 min read

The importance of a Marker Signal

Often one of the first questions I get from my students is "do I need to use a clicker?" The answer is "no!, but you do need a marker...

Jan 22 min read

Why Pressure & Release and Rest is not Positive Reinforcement.

Something that I’ve noticed is becoming increasingly common, are trainers, organizations and barns who use almost exclusively Natural...

Dec 27, 20232 min read

Myth Busting: Reinforcing Fear

A myth that is frequently perpetuated in the horseworld is that you can make your horse more spooky or "disrespectful" by allowing them...