Planning for Success with Racehorses and Children

6/12/2013

Since there is uncertainty about outcomes , any new learning experience is often scary for both children as well as young racehorses. I have found planning for success in any learning activity involves an understanding of the unique temperament and needs of either the child or the young thoroughbred. One training plan does not fit all children or young horses.
I believe attachment provides a strong foundation for the child as well as the young racehorse and reaffirms the importance of establishing a relationship to develop trust and motivation to learn.

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Dr. Brenda E. Abbey

6/30/2013 08:43:42 am

I have been attending the racehorse kindergarten training sessions for my 2 year old homebred filly ,AVONLY over the last few weeks.
I am grateful to have experienced horseman , Gord Smith doing this important foundation learning with this young horse. Gord and I often discuss this learning process for my filly from both the equine perspective as well as my cognitive psychology viewpoint in relation to brain response.
By treating her learning in the same context as any child who is experiencing new task demands, I am seeing the importance of building on success and having each session as a positive building block. Less is MORE in these sessions so as not to overwhelm !!

Lois Winters link

7/22/2013 08:50:31 am

Even though I have no experience with race horses I have found that there is definitely a correlation between trust, attachment and learning. I have had the benefit of working with children and young horses and I believe there is a similarity in the way mentioned above as we always want to end our time with both on a positive note and yes sometimes the sessions are short all depending on the child or horse and the day. As relationship building and trust progresses the child and foal seem more willing and eager to learn. I look forward to more discussion on this subject.

Anonymous Hookups Tennessee link

12/16/2022 07:24:24 am

Thannks great blog post

Dr. Brenda E. Abbey

Planning for Success with Racehorses and Children

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