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The Willing Equine
CONTENT GLOSSARY
On this page you will find a glossary of an ever growing list of content created by TWE to help you on your horsemanship journey.
If you're interested in learning more about training with a positive reinforcement approach, start at the beginning of the "Introductory Guide"section and work your way down. And please also take the time to check out the TWE training FAQ page!
Content Archive
General1
How I Got Here
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/01/How-I-Got-Here(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/01/How-I-Got-Here)
Clicker Training - How to Get Started
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/07/Clicker-Training-How-To-Get-Started(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/07/Clicker-Training-How-To-Get-Started)
The Basics
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/the-basics(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/the-basics)
The Power of Positive Reinforcement
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Power-Of-Positive-Reinforcement(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Power-Of-Positive-Reinforcement)
The Downside to Positive Reinforcement
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Downside-To-Positive-Reinforcement(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Power-Of-Positive-Reinforcement)
Myths That Lead to Punishment: Part One
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Punishment-Myths(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Punishment-Myths)
Myths That Lead to Punishment: Part Two
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Punishment-Myths-II(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Punishment-Myths-II)
How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Horse
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/IMPROVE-YOUR-RELATIONSHIP(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/IMPROVE-YOUR-RELATIONSHIP)
Clicker Training Starter Tips
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Clicker-Training-Starter-Tips(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Clicker-Training-Starter-Tips)
R+ Works for All Horses
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/R-Works-For-ALL-Horses(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Clicker-Training-Starter-Tips)
Why Use Target Training?
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Why-Use-Target-Training(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Why-Use-Target-Training)
Word Choice is Important
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Word-Choice-Is-Important(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Word-Choice-Is-Important)
But My Horse is Aggressive Around Food
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/My-Horse-Is-Aggressive-Around-Food(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/My-Horse-Is-Aggressive-Around-Food)
Can You Ride with R+?
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Can-You-Ride-With-R(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Can-You-Ride-With-R)
Dominance and Leadership
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Dominance-Leadership(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Dominance-Leadership)
What and Why? - Fear Thresholds
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/13/What-and-Why-Fear-Thresholds(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/13/What-and-Why-Fear-Thresholds)
Desensitizing - The Methods
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/02/08/Desensitizing-The-Method(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/02/08/Desensitizing-The-Method)
Corrections in Horse Training
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/02/28/Corrections-In-Horse-Training(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/02/28/Corrections-In-Horse-Training)
Desensitizing - Calm & Confident
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/03/15/Desensitizing-Calm-Confident(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/03/15/Desensitizing-Calm-Confident)
Want vs. Need
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Want-vs-Need(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Want-vs-Need)
Self Worth
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/self-worth(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/self-worth)
Clicker Training: Clearing Up Misconceptions
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/06/Clicker-Training-Clearing-Up-Misconceptions(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/06/Clicker-Training-Clearing-Up-Misconceptions)
Clicker Training - How to Get Started
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/07/Clicker-Training-How-To-Get-Started(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/07/Clicker-Training-How-To-Get-Started)
A New Adventure - Training at Liberty”
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/02/17/A-New-Adventure-Training-At-Liberty(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/02/17/A-New-Adventure-Training-At-Liberty)
Long & Low - Training Aids
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/03/04/Long-Low-Training-Aids(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/03/04/Long-Low-Training-Aids)
Training at Liberty - My First Lessons
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Training-At-Liberty-My-First-Lessons(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Training-At-Liberty-My-First-Lessons)
Lunging vs. Circling
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Lunging-vs-Circling(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Lunging-vs-Circling)
What and Why? - Bonding with Your Horse
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/What-and-Why-Bond(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/What-and-Why-Bond)
The Two Types of Softness
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Two-Types-Of-Softness(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Two-Types-Of-Softness)
Why I Don’t ‘Treat’ My Horses
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/I-dont-treat-my-horses(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/I-dont-treat-my-horses)
Think Smaller
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Think-Smaller(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Think-Smaller)
How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Horse
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/IMPROVE-YOUR-RELATIONSHIP(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/IMPROVE-YOUR-RELATIONSHIP)
Why Use Target Training?
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Why-Use-Target-Training(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Why-Use-Target-Training)
Word Choice is Important
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Word-Choice-Is-Important(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Word-Choice-Is-Important)
But My Horse is Aggressive Around Food…
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/My-Horse-Is-Aggressive-Around-Food(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/My-Horse-Is-Aggressive-Around-Food)
Can You Ride With R+?
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Can-You-Ride-With-R(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Can-You-Ride-With-R)
When Can I Stop Giving Food?
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/When-Can-I-Stop-Using-Food(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/When-Can-I-Stop-Using-Food)
What If The Horse Kicks Or Bites?
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/What-If-The-Horse-Kicks-Or-Bites(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/What-If-The-Horse-Kicks-Or-Bites)
My Horse Doesn’t Like Treats
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/My-Horse-Doesnt-Like-Treats(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/My-Horse-Doesnt-Like-Treats)
Clicker Training Starter Tips
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Clicker-Training-Starter-Tips(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Clicker-Training-Starter-Tips)
Can We Train At Liberty Without R+?
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Can-We-Train-At-Liberty-Without-R(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Can-We-Train-At-Liberty-Without-R)
Re-Training with R+
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Re-Training-with-R(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Re-Training-with-R)
Training Can’t Fix
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Training-Cant-Fix(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Training-Cant-Fix)
What and Why? - Fear Thresholds
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/13/What-and-Why-Fear-Thresholds(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/2017/01/13/What-and-Why-Fear-Thresholds)
Desensitizing - The Methods
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/02/08/Desensitizing-The-Methods(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/2017/02/08/Desensitizing-The-Methods)
Corrections in Horse Training
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/02/28/Corrections-In-Horse-Training(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/2017/02/28/Corrections-In-Horse-Training)
Desensitizing - Calm & Confident
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/03/15/Desensitizing-Calm-Confident(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/2017/03/15/Desensitizing-Calm-Confident)
Q&A - Volume One
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Q-A-Volume-One(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Q-A-Volume-One)
The Lazy & Resistant Horse - Part 1
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Lazy-Resistant-Horse-Part-I(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/The-Lazy-Resistant-Horse-Part-I)
The Lazy & Resistant Horse - Part 2
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Lazy-Resistant-Horse-Part-II(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/The-Lazy-Resistant-Horse-Part-II)
The Lazy & Resistant Horse - Part 3
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Lazy-Resistant-Horse-Part-III(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/The-Lazy-Resistant-Horse-Part-III)
Q&A - Volume Two
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Q-A-Volume-Two(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Q-A-Volume-Two)
Q&A - Volume Three
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Q-A-Volume-Three(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Q-A-Volume-Three)
Horse Training is a Piggy Bank
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/08/08/Horse-Training-Is-A-Piggy-Bank(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/2017/08/08/Horse-Training-Is-A-Piggy-Bank)
The Mind - Rest
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Mind-Rest(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/The-Mind-Rest)
The Power of Positive Reinforcement
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Power-Of-Positive-Reinforcement(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/The-Power-Of-Positive-Reinforcement)
Body Language Analysis
https://www.thewillingequine.com/-post/body-language-analysis(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/body-language-analysis)
The Downside to Positive Reinforcement
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/The-Downside-To-Positive-Reinforcement(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/The-Downside-To-Positive-Reinforcement)
8 Myths That Lead to Punishment
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Punishment-Myths(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Punishment-Myths)
Eliminating Problem Behaviors
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Eliminating-Problem-Behaviors(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Eliminating-Problem-Behaviors)
Myths That Lead to Punishment - Part Two
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Punishment-Myths-II(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Punishment-Myths-II)
Fear vs. Panic
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Fear-vs-Panic(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Fear-vs-Panic)
Are You Listening? - Part One
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Are-You-Listening-part-one(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Are-You-Listening-part-one)
Are You Listening? - Part Two
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Are-You-Listening-part-two(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Are-You-Listening-part-two)
Are You Listening? - Part Three
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Are-You-Listening-Part-Three(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Are-You-Listening-Part-Three)
What Is R+ and How Does it Work?
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/How-Does-It-Work(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/How-Does-It-Work)
Are You Listening? - Part Four
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Are-You-Listening-four(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Are-You-Listening-four)
Killer Horses
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Killer-Horses(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Killer-Horses)
Dominance & Leadership
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Dominance-Leadership(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Dominance-Leadership)
Training Is Manipulation
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Training-Is-Manipulation(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Training-Is-Manipulation)
R+ Works For ALL Horses
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/R-Works-For-ALL-Horses(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/R-Works-For-ALL-Horses)
Trustworthy
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Trustworthy(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/Trustworthy)
Confidence When Separated
https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/herd-bound(https://www.thewillingequine.com/single-post/herd-bound)
Taking the Time
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/30/Taking-The-Time(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/2017/01/30/Taking-The-Time)
Why I’m Not a Natural Horsemanship Trainer
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Why-Im-Not-A-Natural-Horsemanship-Trainer(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Why-Im-Not-A-Natural-Horsemanship-Trainer)
Bringing Home Cash
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Bringing-Home-Cash(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Bringing-Home-Cash)
Motherhood and Horses
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Motherhood-Horses(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Motherhood-Horses)
Lemons & Lemonade - River’s Knee Surgery Part 1
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Lemons-Lemonade(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Lemons-Lemonade)
The Big Day - River’s Knee Surgery Part 2
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/thebigday(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/thebigday)
Stories About the Past - Part 1
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Stories-About-The-Past-One(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Stories-About-The-Past-One)
Stories About the Past - Part 2
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Stories-About-The-Past-Two(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Stories-About-The-Past-Two)
Stories About the Past - Part 3
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Stories-About-The-Past-Three(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Stories-About-The-Past-Three)
Stories About the Past - Part 4
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Stories-About-The-Past-Four(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Stories-About-The-Past-Four)
Stories About the Past - Part 5
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Stories-About-The-Past-FiveH(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Stories-About-The-Past-Five)orses Are Not Dogs
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Horses-Are-Not-Dogs(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Horses-Are-Not-Dogs)
Competition & The Autonomous Horse
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Competition-The-Autonomous-Horse(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Competition-The-Autonomous-Horse)
Or Else
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Or-Else(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Or-Else)
Horses Are Too Dangerous
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Horses-Are-Too-Dangerous(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Horses-Are-Too-Dangerous)
Confidence
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Confidence(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Confidence)
Want vs. Need
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Want-vs-Need(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Want-vs-Need)
Take A Moment
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Take-A-Moment(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Take-A-Moment)
Self Worth
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/self-worth(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/self-worth)
Our Behavior Makes A Difference
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Our-Behavior-Makes-A-Difference(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Our-Behavior-Makes-A-Difference)
Alternative Treatments - Not Just a Luxury
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Alternative-Therapy-Not-Just-A-Luxury(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Alternative-Therapy-Not-Just-A-Luxury)
The Mythical Barefoot Horse
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Mythical-Barefoot-Horse(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Mythical-Barefoot-Horse)
The Underweight Horse
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Underweight-Horse(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Underweight-Horse)
The Basics
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/the-basics(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/the-basics)
Working With Professionals
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/How-To-Work-With-Others(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/How-To-Work-With-Others)
Book Review - Recognizing the Horse in Pain II
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Book-Review-Recognizing-the-Horse-In-Pain-II(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Book-Review-Recognizing-the-Horse-In-Pain-II)
Guest Blogger - The Journey
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Guest-Blogger-The-Journey(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Guest-Blogger-The-Journey)
Guest Blogger - A Tale of Two Minis
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/A-Tale-Of-Two-Minis(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/A-Tale-Of-Two-Minis)
Horses May Not Give Each Other Treats…
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Positive-Reinforcement-In-The-Herd(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/Positive-Reinforcement-In-The-Herd)
Guest Blogger - The Switch
https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Switch(https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/The-Switch)
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