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Clarity, and Communication in Force Free Horsemanship
Can we still have clarity, and communication when the horse has the freedom to choose to participate?
Leslie Rohr
Oct 284 min read


The last bit I’ll ever own.
Bitted vs. bitless, is a hotly debated topic. For me going bitless was the catalyst for my journey to force free horsemanship.
Leslie Rohr
Jun 282 min read


Taking it slow? Or getting stuck?
It’s easy to accidentally get stuck with our training.
We have to find the balance between taking things slow, without becoming stagnant.
Leslie Rohr
Jun 242 min read


Self Regulation in Horses & the lack thereof in the modern equestrian world.
Discussing the common issues of meeting horses who struggle with self regulation, the causes and solutions.
Leslie Rohr
Jan 33 min read


“Pressure” and Release vs R+ “Pressure” cue
Why is a pressure cue, used in positive reinforcement training not the same as pressure and release?
Leslie Rohr
Nov 6, 20243 min read


The importance of a Marker Signal
Often one of the first questions I get from my students is "do I need to use a clicker?" The answer is "no!, but you do need a marker...
Leslie Rohr
Jan 3, 20243 min read


Why Pressure & Release and Rest is not Positive Reinforcement.
Something that I’ve noticed is becoming increasingly common, are trainers, organizations and barns who use almost exclusively Natural...
Leslie Rohr
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Myth Busting: Reinforcing Fear
Let's talk about why the idea, that you can make your horse more spooky or "disrespectful" by allowing them to react fearfully is wrong!
Leslie Rohr
Dec 27, 20232 min read


Let’s stop hitting horses for nipping
Hitting horses as a response to lipping, nibbling, nipping, biting etc. is quite a hotly debated topic. Unfortunately, it’s still a very...
Leslie Rohr
Dec 12, 20223 min read
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