
70 episodes

The Willing Equine Adele Shaw, CHBC
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Welcome to the official The Willing Equine podcast, with your host Adele Shaw. A podcast dedicated to improving the horse/human relationship, encouraging science based and ethically minded horse training, and a species appropriate way of keeping horses. www.TheWillingEquine.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewillingequine/support
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Episode 70 // Best of 2022
Season 4 of The Willing Equine Podcast has been filled with so many wonderful discussions and interviews. I'm so grateful for everyone who joined me as a guest on the podcast, and for the thoughtful conversations that we shared. And of course, thanks to my listeners for following along!
In this episode, we're taking a ride through some of this season's most popular episodes. We hope you enjoy!
Show Notes:
4:45 - From Episode 55 // Mistakes As Learning Opportunities
15:59 - From Episode 57 // A New Outlook on Equine Assisted Therapy with Julia Alexander, LCSW
24:22 - From Episode 59 // The Hoof's Impact on Behavior : A Conversation with Alicia Harlov
35:00 - From Episode 60 // Behavioral Medication for Equines with Janna Dewey
43:05 - From Episode 63 // Bringing New Horses Home
Podcast Transcript:
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/ep-70-best-of-2022
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Episode 69 // Kids & Horses
Have you ever wondered if R+ trained horses are safe around kids? Maybe you're concerned that if you give your horse a choice, they'll become dangerous around children! In this episode, I address these concerns, and discuss how R+ trained horses are actually safer around children!
I share some personal anecdotes from my own experiences with horses and children, talk about some of the reasons why traditionally trained horses may be more prone to explosive and dangerous behavior, and share my process for helping horses be comfortable, confident, and safe around kids.
Podcast Transcript:
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/episode-69----kids-and-horses
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Episode 68 // Helping Horses With Poor Social Skills
In this episode, I answer a listener's question about introducing a horse that has poor social skills to a herd
I talk about the importance of being proactive with our weaning practices and foal management, addressing gut health and physical discomfort, how to set up your pastures to minimize resource guarding, and so much more
Podcast Transcript:
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/episode-68-helping-horses-with-poor-social-skills
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Ep 67 // R+ Is Not A Method
In this episode, I dive into operant and classical conditioning, and explain how positive reinforcement itself is not actually a 'method.'
I talk about the importance of being flexible in our training styles, how every horse and human is an individual with a unique learning history, and how different training styles work for different learners.
Podcast Transcript:
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/ep-67-r-is-not-a-method
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Episode 66 // Beware of Flashy Marketing
In this episode, I share some tips on how to sift through all the media and marketing that we consume.
I talk about how social media can't share the whole story, the importance of being educated on the latest research, and how to spot red flags in marketing.
Episode Transcript:
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/episode-66----beware-of-flashy-marketing
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Episode 65 // Senior Horses and the Non-Ridden Equine
This episode is dedicated to my gelding Cash, who passed away recently. I share his story and how he was a shining example of just how valuable a non-ridden horse can be.
Podcast Transcript:
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/episode-65----senior-horses-and-the-non-ridden-equine
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