It's About Time For Reform // Changing the Industry
This week I discuss patterns of change in the animal behavior industry and what they can predict for change in the equestrian industry. I talk about how other animals are trained with pressure/release and how that training differs from horses, as well as how training methods have evolved over time. I also discuss the amount of interconnectivity equestrian cultures have, thanks to the internet, and how that same connectivity is allowing more viewership, assessment, and judgment from people outside the equestrian community. Finally, I touch on my thoughts about where the sport is headed, how we can make stronger relationships and communities, and ways I'm working to help better my own equestrian community on a local & global scale.