How to Motivate your Horse - Office Hours with Tik Maynard

Today on Dear Horse World, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of our exclusive NF+ Office Hours sessions - where we connect our community with top experts to gain practical advice and deeper understanding. In this recorded session, renowned horseman Tik Maynard breaks down the motivational pyramid of horses, a powerful tool to help you better connect with and understand your horse, alongside our NF+ Community Director Kylie, who is also a skilled horsemanship expert and clinical counselor. Here’s what you’ll discover: The five core motivators that drive your horse’s behavior. Why safety always comes first and how curiosity shapes learning. Practical ways to use comfort, play, and food to build trust. This is just the tip of the iceberg of all the incredible resources we have available on NF+ so if this episode resonated with you - we'd for you to discover more.  Start your free trial of NF+ and gain access to a network of world-renowned horse experts and world-class equestrian content, designed to meet you wherever you are - no matter where in the world you’re tuning in from. Head to noellefloydplus.com today to start your journey. 

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Dear Horse World is a podcast for every horse lover, brought to you by NOËLLE FLOYD. Join Noëlle each week, as she embarks on a journey to explore the vast and diverse world of horses, delving into the many sub-communities and cultures that shape our shared passion. This podcast is about more than just riding styles or training techniques; it's about celebrating the deep connection between humans and horses, and understanding the common threads that tie us together. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, you'll find inspiration, knowledge, and a sense of belonging in every episode of Dear Horse World. Subscribe or follow, wherever you get your podcasts with episodes dropping weekly.