Liberty Training with an Ethological Approach and Positive Reinforcement with David Lichman

David Lichman is a 5-Star Master Parelli Professional with a specialty in Liberty Horses. He teaches worldwide, helping students find a better relationship with their horses, and the relaxation and posture fundamental to all riding.

David has performed with his three-horse act, which includes bridle-less riding and riding to music. He is the creator of the DVD set Liberty Outside the Round Pen, enabling students to play at Liberty with exuberance in large open areas. David lives in California with his wife, two children, nine horses, four dogs, four cats and dozens of chickens, pigeons and canaries.

In David’s words: “I don’t see them as horses, I see them as friends. They have names, desires and needs – as do I. Friends help fulfil each other’s needs and desires.”

In this episode, we discuss:

• David’s horsemanship journey and how he came to use a mix of positive and negative reinforcement in his training with horses
• The common objections for both reinforcement styles and David’s thoughts on those and why he uses both
• Some of the incredible things he has been able to achieve with multiple horses at liberty
• How to give your horse a happy life beyond the basic needs.
• Insights from discussions David has had with other famous trainers such as Katja Schumann, Frederic Pignon, and Bent Branderup plus who else he would like to have dinner with!
• Handy tools that David uses get his horse’s itchy spots, and prevent hock sores
• Plus all the usual fun horsemanship breakthroughs questions!

Enjoy the show!

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Find out more about David here:

Website: https://davidlichman.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.lichman.7/

Davids Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LibertyWithDML/

Here are links to the videos he references in the show:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/d6l22jk4gz92abl/3%20Horse%20Carousel%20HorsExpo%202021%20Saturday.mp4?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR3myZGO7ujY033VSEtPI6PHBKnbkeKkoTa3xk6UXrFm7qul0n7JZWj6wRI

https://vimeo.com/327407521?share=copy&fbclid=IwAR3Lt1zRWLTHesRDkSSjMc7UmcS5sz0wHWgU6IVCH_eJvUPL8k4S5IMRefA

https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/399766331/f2d8d75f21?fbclid=IwAR2i7U9gc83mlO7wwCPfy-6b-2Y4SEDgQCaDXaWo78xQFckVKKpgJm_dDeY

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