Behavior Modification for Horses

About the Book

Unlock the myth and mystery surrounding the current horse training literature. Understand the reasons that make any horse training method work. Use the effective methods developed by research scientists that created the powerful tools of behavior modification that can help trainers and riders create successful horse performance. ○ Learn the power of behavior modification that allows any horse behavior or training method to be explained. ○ Create reasonable, achievable lessons for your horse. ○ Create rider aids and cues that truly reward the horse. ○ Increase desirable horse behavior while decreasing the undesirable. ○ Learn step-by step lessons to train horse behavior. Behavior Modification for Horses was written by a rider and trainer with over twenty-five years of experience working with the best riding masters in Europe. Patti Dammier brings the best expertise of both worlds: horse training and a professional background as an educator and researcher—an innovative approach that takes the work of scientists and explains behavior modification based on horses. It is time to move away from the trendy and quick-fix horse-training methods and learn the basic principles of behavior modification that teaches anyone to create a positive training environment and a method to obtain desirable behavior from horses.

About the Author

Dr. Patti Dammier provides extensive experience in horse training and professional research and education to offer an innovative approach that uses scientific evidence to teach basic principles of basic change. Besides her experience training horses, her degrees include a PhD in psychology and a Master’s in Education, specializing in curriculum development and teaching behavior modification programs to create optimal learning environments. Concerned about the lack of behavioral literature describing the training of horses Patti continues to collect data and write about the use of behavior science for training horses. Behavior modification brings the dependability of a consistent approach to develop a positive approach to learning and training environments. Horses need to have the comfort of knowing what is expected and the consistency of methodical training instead of the latest fad. Living more than half of her life in Europe afforded Patti the opportunity to study riding in the best schools in Spain, Portugal, England, and Germany. Not only does she have riding and training expertise, but the knowledge to use behavior modification to implement those skills. Quality education consists of knowledge and not a series of faddish shortcuts. Knowledge of the basic principles of behavior modification provides the groundwork to teach horses the behavior we want and make our relationships with horses positive. If you would like to know more about behavior modification for horses check the internet site at: http://www.gotcarrots.com Photo: Patti with Xerxio, a Portuguese Lusitano