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Dangerous at Both Ends, Tricky in the Middle

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In the world of equine behaviour and training, there's a vast sea of information, research, and opinions that can sometimes make your head spin. It can be challenging to sift through it all and distinguish fact from fiction.

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Our podcast is your guide to understanding and dissecting tricky, and potentially dangerous topics of equine behaviour and training. We approach these subjects with a commitment to science, compassion, and constructive dialogue.

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Dangerous at Both Ends, Tricky in the Middle

"How Can I Train My Reindeer for Santa?"

December 18, 2023 • Jen and Barb • Episode 5

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In this festive episode, we share the story of the time we were hired by Santa Claus himself to help with some behavioural modification for one of his reindeer!

This particular reindeer was having feelings about pulling the sleigh and when you’re part of a global overnight gift-delivery team, that’s kind of a big deal.

With Santa’s permission (he was very generous and fully consented to the case being discussed he loves education!), we walk you through:

What the behaviour looked like
How we assessed the reindeer’s emotional state and motivation
The training plan we developed
And how it all turned out on the big night ✨

It’s a light-hearted, cosy, story-style episode full of seasonal cheer, training insight, and a reminder that even magical animals deserve compassion, patience, and good reinforcement schedules.

Grab a hot chocolate, curl up, and enjoy this one it’s a Christmas treat. 🎅🦌💫

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Barbara Hardman (Bright Horse Equiation)
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Jen Nash (The Equine Method)
www.theequinemethod.co.uk

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