Forceful horse training methods are so outdated

Forceful horse training methods are so outdated

As an equine vet and cooperative care trainer, I´m a huge advocate of modern, ethical horse training & handling techniques. The other day, someone commented on my social media post, saying: "Forceful training techniques are so yesterday." And that´s exactly what they are. Now that we know better, it´s time for us to do better. Enjoy listening. Also, see my website dedicated to equine cooperative care https://vetcaretraining.com/ Learn more about the Human-Equine Cooperation Framework™ I created: https://vetcaretraining.com/p/about Want to train your horses to cooperate in their care? I can help you: https://thecooperativeequine.teachable.com/p/cooperative-care-intensive-course

S2E1 Forceful horse training methods are so outdated

Now that we know better, it´s time for us to do better. In this podcast episode, I´m going to talk about human-equine cooperation & what steps are leading to it.Enjoy listening!

Big news, big changes

This project is going through a massive transition right now. When I started VetCareTraining in 2018, my goal was simple: To help horse owners and equine professionals handle their horses more safely, more easily, and more ethically during veterinary and husbandry procedures. What started as a niche project about getting horses (and other equines) ready for vets and farriers has grown into something much bigger.The way of what I teach and how I teach it has evolved so much that I decided to rebrand and rename my whole project. I ´ll tell you more in this short intro to season 2. Enjoy listening!

E10: Gaining confidence in cooperative care training with Mahnoor Raja

In this episode, I am interviewing another one of the Cooperative Care Kick-Start graduates, Mahnoor Raja. In her review of this program, Mahnoor wrote that it helped her overcome her fear of cooperative care training. In this episode, we talk about what she was worried about in the beginning and how Cooperative Care Kick-Start helped her. We also dive into consent-based care itself, talking about different start buttons she uses to communicate with her horses now. Enjoy listening! Are you new to Equine Cooperative Care & want to learn the principles? Start with this free course: https://vetcaretraining.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-equine-cooperative-care Do you want to start practicing cooperative care with your horses (equines) and get support and feedback on your work? Then join the next round of Cooperative Care Kick-Start: https://vetcaretraining.teachable.com/p/cooperative-care-kick-start

E9: Listening to the horse´s subtle "no" changed it all - with Jessica Mikels

In this episode, I´m interviewing one of my Cooperative Care Kick-Start graduates, Jessica Mikels. Jessica talks about her journey with her horse Penny and how Penny didn´t like pressure and would say "no" to being touched. Jessica also shares her breakthroughs in the Cooperative Care Kick-Start program. Enjoy listening! Another cohort of Cooperative Care Kick-Start opens in September 2026. Check it out & join the waitlist to enjoy a better price & special bonuses: https://vetcaretraining.teachable.com/p/cooperative-care-kick-start New to equine cooperative care? Learn the basic principles in this free online course: https://vetcaretraining.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-equine-cooperative-care