shawnakarrasch
@shawnakarrasch
Shawna is a former Sea World animal trainer (whales, dolphins, sea lions) who took these techniques and introduced them to the equestrian world. A degree in psychology is not required to train animals. It is, however, helpful. All of the work we do as animal trainers (with horses too) is based in psychology. Whether we are aware of it or not. The more you understand about these proven priciples the better you are as a trainer. That is the focus of my training is helping people to gain a better understanding of behavioral psychology and the benefits of positive reinforcement in regards to horse training. I chose to make the move to horses partly due to the lack of positive reinforcement being used with horses. I recognized that horses were not trained the same as the marine mammals. I also saw that the training we implemented at Sea World would be a huge asset to the horse world. A lot of horse people, including professionals, don't know much about the proven principles of behavioral psychology. So I see a bigger need in helping horse folk to further understand the principles that govern the relationships we build with our horses.. It is really fun to see the light come on!!
Teaching a slow trail horse to be more responsive.
10 years ago
Helping a horse who is grabby about food.
10 years ago
Busting the Hand Feeding Myth, Training Mini Donkeys and Side Bucket vs. Bum Bucket ?
10 years ago
Can you Teach a Horse to Jump with Better Form?
10 years ago
Using Positive Reinforcement to Overcome Horse's Separation Anxiety
10 years ago
Abused pony who can't think past the food
10 years ago
Suggestions for Helping a Horse to Correct a Mounting Issue
10 years ago
Can you get an Olympic level piaffe or passage using the clicker?
10 years ago
Relaxation is key for a horse who gets nervous/jigs on the trail
10 years ago
Horse with mounting issues…counter conditioning your way to calm
10 years ago
How to help mother and foal with separation anxiety
10 years ago
Horse who is looking for something spooky and who disengages.
10 years ago
Cues, confusion and enthusiasm with the training
10 years ago
Helping a horse who rushes into the canter.
10 years ago
Helping a horse who is hung up on the stationary target.
10 years ago
Encouraging a filly to be bolder...but to too bold
10 years ago
Changing a horses's attitude about transitions from aggressive to calm
10 years ago
Helping a horse who has become sour to being in the arena
10 years ago
Solutions for a horse who tosses his head and bolts
10 years ago
Horse is slow to respond to cues…is pressure the way to go?
10 years ago
Training strategies for a horse who is losing her eyesight.
10 years ago
Positively influencing a who horse is balky under saddle (but great on the ground)
10 years ago
Teaching a horse to get along with other horses in arena and paddock.
10 years ago
Overcoming an abused donkey's issues with trust
10 years ago
Teaching a young horse healthy boundaries using positive reinforcement
10 years ago
Question about a horse who is spooky on the trail
11 years ago
Question about control with curb chain...or lack of control.
11 years ago
Aggressive, fearless horse. Also, issues with touching his head.
11 years ago
Helping a horse to enjoy moving forward during arena work.
11 years ago
Helping a horse who has developed a fear of trailer loading.
11 years ago