Positive Reinforcement Training Horses with Shawna Karrasch

Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast

An Interview with Shawna Karrasch

"Training Should Be Fun For You AND Your Horse!”

Shawna is a pioneer in the use of Positive Reinforcement Training with horses. Her powerful and humane behavioral training techniques are an eye-opening experience for equine professionals, competitors, and amateurs alike. She has produced books and videos, and traveled worldwide to teach the concepts of bridge conditioning and positive reinforcement for horses.

Shawna’s infectious enthusiasm, sense of humor, years of training experience and rapport with animals and humans makes her one of the finest positive-reinforcement trainers in North America.

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𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:⁠⁠

• Shawna’s first impressions of horses and how she connects this to her own trauma
• Transitioning from working with marine animals to horses and how it was different
• Common misconceptions with using treats in training
• Riding with positive reinforcement
• Shawna’s thoughts on negative and combined reinforcement
• How to get started correctly with positive reinforcement if you’ve never used treats before.
• The two general horse personality types that Shawna has identified
• The happy horse discussion!
• The importance of helping your horse learn to be a problem solver & the joy in the struggle of solving puzzles
• Shawna’s book recommendations & upcoming learning opportunities
• PLUS so much more!

Shawna is highly educated and experienced in animal behaviour both with marine animals and equines. She is a compassionate, humble, and open-minded trainer with a real passion for horses enjoying their training with humans.

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Find out more & connect with Shawna at https://shawnakarrasch.com/ or on Facebook by searching ‘Shawna Karrasch’

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube!

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