Having a horse that understands the "Stay and Wait" behavior can make a world of difference.? In this edition, we're excited to spotlight Jenn Foust, one of the winners of Compassionate Horse Click's recent Teaching Challenge. Jenn has generously shared the process of training this behavior including the steps, insights, and experiences from our CHC positive reinforcement horse training course and online coaching with Melissa. ? Unlocking the Stay and Wait Behavior Discover the practical strategies and heartfelt motivations behind teaching your horse the invaluable "Stay and Wait" behavior. Je ..read more

? Discover the Game-Changing Insights from our CHC Online Coaching Participant! ? We're thrilled to share with you an unedited excerpt from one of our CHC Online Coaching participants, who has uncovered a game-changing insight that's transforming the way she interacts with her horses and creating happier equine companions. Watch the video for Training Tips and nuggets of insight!  Including:    Focus on observing and reading her horse’s countenance, feeding presentation How she presented the food - not always by hand Importance of dialing in volume and value Understanding ..read more

We're thrilled to share with you an unedited excerpt from one of our CHC Online Coaching sessions, who has uncovered a game-changing insight that's transforming the way she interacts with her horses and creating happier equine companions. Watch the video for Training Tips and nuggets of insight!  Nuggets:  Focus on observing and reading your horse’s countenance, Improving feeding techniques: timing and presentation How she presents the reinforcers - not always by hand Importance of dialing in volume and value - specific to your horse Understanding how to affect your horse’s em ..read more

? Are you struggling with a horse who can't resist the lure of lush green grass, making walks or training sessions a constant battle of wills? You're not alone.  (Now is the time to prep for Spring Green Grass.) Grass grabbing is a common behavior among horses, deeply ingrained in their natural instincts. But fear not, fellow equestrians, because I'm here to share with you an unusual yet effective solution that can help transition your grass-grabbing equine companion into a willing partner who walks with you over the tastiest morsels. Now, before we dive in, let me address the elephant in ..read more

? Discover the truth about +R training, debunk common myths, and unravel the secrets to creating effective training plans.  Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or just starting your journey, there's something special in this talk for many our members! ?  Join us in busting myths around Positive Reinforcement, exploring training plans, and diving into the playful realm of mounted pony games! ? The welfare guidelines of Mounted Pony Games are a breath of fresh air in the world of competitive riding. The podcast explores how we can use +R in he ..read more

Obstacles aren't just for DE spooking… Under Saddle or In Hand - Obstacle training done well can build connection, confidence and resilience!  The techniques I’ll be guiding you through during this clinic using Positive Reinforcement are sure to foster your horse’s curiosity and produce results that you’ll enjoy for a long time to come.  Research proves that horses with greater resilience tend to be happier, less apt to be triggered and spook. And they have less intense responses than non-resilient horses. Whether you are a clicker trainer or conventional horse person, there will be ..read more

Every year we award a prize to the person who has been in our +R community/working with me, Melissa Deal, reinforcing their horses, themselves, and the greater equestrian community. This year one of our longest standing participants is receiving the award as she hits her 6-year anniversary of working with me in +R Horse Training and being an ambassador for +R. I am soooooo excited to announce, the prize of Lifetime Compassionate Horse Click (CHC) Online Community Membership goes to… Sharon Worona, a CHC Level 1 Mastery Graduate.  How’d she take her beloved horse Hershey from Scary to ..read more

SHORT SWEET FREQUENT SESSIONS ARE BEST FOR SUCCESS!  Your invited to our Connection through Consistency 4 week equine Challenge.  Experience positive +R for you and your horse.  Created to help inspire and motivate you get you doing what you crave with your horse  you experience the positive changes that can come from accountability, community and coaching! Learn why consistency is important to horses on many different levels...  Break out of the winter doldrums this spring by joining us in committing to Connection through Consistency while interacting wi ..read more

 When it comes to our horses, goals can be motivating, helpful or dangerous - if we pursue them without an awareness of what is really happening from our horse’s perspective. I’ve been known in the past to vacillate from one end of the spectrum to the other. How about you?   2 Kinds of Thinking Today’s discussion is going to address how we can use the 2 parts of our minds to stay connected to our horses and our hearts when it comes to making progress using goals and intentions.  From my perspective, we each have 2 parts of our thinking:  The analytical logical side th ..read more

Have you ever felt impatient with the progress your horse is making or rather the lack of it? I mean who hasn’t felt this way at one point or another? Despite our very best efforts to do all the things right in our relationship with our horses and to stay positive and be grateful for what is going well, we sometimes find ourselves mourning our never-ending attempts to do things with our horses that seem like they “should” be simple. Even though we love and appreciate every minute we spend with our horses, it can be easy to fall in the trap of “why can’t we…” and end up in a puddle of disappoin ..read more