Punishment vs. Negative Reinforcement
Camie Heleski, PhD, MS
April 5, 2020
What’s the difference between punishment and negative reinforcement, and how do they apply to learning theory? Dr. Camie Heleski explains.
What’s the difference between punishment and negative reinforcement, and how do they apply to learning theory? Dr. Camie Heleski explains.
Dr. Camie Heleski talks about what distinguishes welfare from rights and how the two concepts apply to caring for and training our horses.
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University of Kentucky researcher and leading equine parasitologist Dr. Martin Nielsen talks about his research and the future of equine internal parasite control.
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Dr. Karen Waite offers her advice on keeping your horse safe when riding in the snow.
Dr. Karen Waite shares her personal experience with serious injuries caused by ice and how to prevent them.
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Dr. Clair Thunes gives tips for feeding asthmatic horses and ways to reduce their exposure to barn dust.
Sometimes we as horse people get stuck in our traditions and habits or are influenced by mythology and marketing. But is there a better way? During this live event, we’ll investigate what “good welfare” means and discover what science says about making life better for our horses.
The owner of a navicular mule asks about possible cures, and Dr. Duncan Peters offers management options.
Patrick Reilly, chief of farrier services at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Services, describes techniques for trimming navicular syndrome horses to make them more comfortable.
How cold is too cold to ride? Does your horse need a blanket? What should your horse eat during frigid weather? Find out how to get ready for winter during our hourlong Q&A.
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