This is a little bit different video than I normally do for this channel. But I thought you guys might like to see some of my favorite "behind the scenes" moments from December 2021. Plus, I wanted to leave you guys with one last video for 2021 before going away for the holidays. I'm so looking forward to returning in January and creating new and fresh content for YouTube! Have a wonderful holiday season everyone. You are so loved and appreciated. ❤️❤️ Thank you for supporting me via engaging with this channel and in every other way that you do. You guys are the best! See you guys in 2022! 🥂🎊🎉 www.thewillingequine.com

If you think giving horses food in training is bribery, listen to this. Not too long ago I posted a video talking about inviting horses to participate in the training session, rather than "catching" them. This video went over well on Instagram and YouTube, but TikTok got quite upset with me for giving my horses a few hay pellets when they came to me! Many people called it bribery and fake horsemanship. Basically saying that the horses should do it "just because". They did not offer an alternative option that was as low stress or as positive for both humans and horses... Just said food was bribery. I also got a lot of comments about how dangerous it was to hand feed! How it created pushy dangerous horses. This video is my response! And I thought I would share it here in case any of my lovely followers here have their doubts or get these questions/criticisms too. Oh an of course, I just HAD to share my new www.woofcultr.com sweater and tshirts. Use code TWE15 at checkout! www.thewillingequine.com @thewillingequine on all social media platforms!

Relationship building begins when you first arrive. When your horse first acknowledges your presence. This is where I first offer my horses a choice. They can choose to participate or not, and this sets the foundation for the rest of the experience we have together. To learn more about training this way, check out The Willing Equine Academy. www.thewillingequine.com/academy The Willing Equine offers courses, memberships, consultations, clinics, internships, lessons, and private training. We are based in Spicewood, TX.

Rest in peace my beautiful Tiger. We miss you every day. Thank you so much for sharing with me, and with the world, all that you had to give. You were such a blessing to all who knew you. From the first time I met you, I knew we were meant to be. Nothing could change my mind. We had a bumpy start it's true. But you filled a hole in my life I didn't know exsisted. You made me a better person, and you inspired a whole generation of horse people. You made the world a better place, and you probably didn't even realize it while you were here. I love you, we love you, rest in peace my sweet Tiger.

Tessa joins me to share with you guys a little about herself, her horsemanship journey so far, and her future goals. Together we talk about recommendations for people exploring changing their horsemanship goals, and what those first couple of months/years can look like when exploring R+/clicker training. Tessa has also written a guest blog post for The Willing Equine Blog, which you can find here https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/the-switch

Happy birthday to my baby! I can't believe you're already four years old. There's never a dull moment when you're around. You're smart, gorgeous, talented, have endless faith in me, playful, extremely social, brave, adventurous, and everything I could ever want in an equine companion. It's been a long couple of years, with many ups and downs, but every step of the way has been worth it. Through depression (both of us at different times), multiple surgeries, pregnancy, a new born baby, learning to regulate our emotions and be resilient even in the face of unknowns, and so much more we have grown stronger together. From that first time I met you out in the pasture, untouched and wild kept, up to today when you let me sit on your back for the very first time.. every moment has been pure magic.

The Willing Equine’s Foundation Course offers a unique, in-depth introduction to training your horse with positive reinforcement. In this comprehensive three month program you will be immersed in Adele’s process of introducing clicker training to any horse, and you will learn how to create a foundation of communication with your own horse that will set you both up for a lifetime of success. Highly informative and supportive, the Foundation Course focuses on empowering each individual with thorough educational content and personalized feedback that prepares participants to continue to reach new achievements in their training well after the course has ended. www.thewillingequine.com/foundation

This is kind of a long video, but I wanted to share with you guys where her playlist went! I've had quite a few people ask, so I thought it was only fair to explain. PLUS, I talk about future plans with River, whether or not I'm going to document starting her under saddle, things I've learned, and upcoming exciting things for TWE! www.thewillingequine.com www.thewillingequine.com/blog www.instagram.com/thewillingequine www.facebook.com/thewillingequine www.twitter.com/willingequine www.anchor.fm/thewillingequine (podcast)

This is a short clip from my online TWE student membership program, where I was teaching how to train self haltering from start to finish. Contact me at info@thewillingequine.com if you're interested in learning more about becoming a TWE student. www.thewillingequine.com instagram.com/thewillingequine facebook.com/thewillingequine thewillingequine.com/blog twitter.com/willingequine