Positive Reinforcement in Practice
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
January 31, 2026
By focusing on positive training tools, veterinarians can help horses see health interventions as less threatening.
By focusing on positive training tools, veterinarians can help horses see health interventions as less threatening.
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