Episode 82 // How R+ Training Improved my R- Training

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

about a year ago 45:56

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- How to skillfully and ethically apply negative reinforcement

- Why I choose to use positive reinforcement over negative reinforcement

- Real-life examples of how R+ training improved my R- training both personally and professionally

And more!

84 episodes

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Episode 82 // How R+ Training Improved my R- Training

The Willing Equine

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published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

- How to skillfully and ethically apply negative reinforcement

- Why I choose to use positive reinforcement over negative reinforcement

- Real-life examples of how R+ training improved my R- training both personally and professionally

And more!

84 episodes

#Sports #Adele Shaw, CHBC #Adele Shaw #Chbc

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Episode 84 // Are You Doing Enough? Part Two 34:24

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They say 'ignorance is bliss.' With education comes responsibility. When we begin to learn more about more ethical ways to care for our horses, it can feel incredibly overwhelming at first. Suddenly we're inundated with the newest research in holistic health, species-appropriate care, and ethical training methods. This shift can often come with a lot of guilt, and questions around whether or not we're truly doing enough for our horses. If these feelings are something you've struggled with, this episode is for you.…

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Episode 83 // Are You Doing Enough? Part One 32:51

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Episode 82 // How R+ Training Improved my R- Training 45:56

33 weeks ago45:56

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While I strongly believe that positive reinforcement-based horse training is the way forward, negative reinforcement is still prevalent in the horse world and is therefore worth discussing. I'm not here to judge or shame anyone for using one method or another, I simply wish to share my experiences and suggestions on how to ethically and mindfully apply negative reinforcement techniques. In this episode, I discuss: - How to skillfully and ethically apply negative reinforcement - Why I choose to use positive reinforcement over negative reinforcement - Real-life examples of how R+ training improved my R- training both personally and professionally And more!…

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Episode 81 // Meeting Your Horse's Needs at a Boarding Facility Part Two 22:36

35 weeks ago22:36

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For many equestrians, owning a horse means keeping them at a boarding facility. Boarding facilities allow owners to meet their horse's needs without having to own the land to do so. And while this opportunity is a fantastic arrangement for many, it can sometimes create challenge when it comes to training and keeping our horses in a way that isn't considered traditional. In part two of this series, I share some practical strategies on how you can meet your horse's needs at a boarding facility, and how you can continue training with R+ while setting your horse up for successful handling by the boarding facilities staff.…

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Episode 80 // Meeting Your Horse's Needs at a Boarding Facility 33:11

37 weeks ago33:11

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For many equestrians, owning a horse means keeping them at a boarding facility. Boarding facilities allow owners to meet their horse's needs without having to own the land to do so. And while this opportunity is a fantastic arrangement for many, it can sometimes create challenge when it comes to training and keeping our horses in a way that isn't considered traditional. In this episode, I share some practical strategies on how you can meet your horse's needs at a boarding facility, and how you can continue training with R+ while setting your horse up for successful handling by the boarding facilities staff.…

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Episode 79 // What's Holding You Back from Trying R+? Part 3 42:24

40 weeks ago42:24

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In this week's episode, we dive back into the series, "What's holding you back from trying R+?" I posed this question to my social media followers several months ago and can't wait to dive into the answers with you! There are many legitimate concerns and doubts when it comes to switching over to using positive reinforcement to train your horses. In this series, I'll offer my suggestions and perspective on how you can overcome your doubts and try a new way of training with your horse! In today's episode, I discuss: - The R+ community being divisive and exclusive - Perceived lack of choice (the horse just being in it for the 'cookie') - Lack of representation outside of groundwork (not many R+ trainers ride/show) And more!…

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Episode 78 // What's Holding You Back from Trying R+? Part 2 36:27

43 weeks ago36:27

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What's holding you back from trying R+? I posed this question to my social media followers several months ago and can’t wait to dive into the answers with you on my podcast! There are many legitimate concerns and doubts when it comes to switching over to using positive reinforcement to train your horses. In part 2 of this series, I’ll offer my suggestions and perspective on how you can overcome your doubts and try a new way of training with your horse! In this episode, I discuss how you can overcome doubts of: - Lack of knowledge - Information overwhelm - Fear of getting things wrong - Lack of accessible information And successfully begin your R+ training journey!…

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Episode 77 // What’s holding you back from trying R+? Pt. 1 24:33

45 weeks ago24:33

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In this week's episode, we dive into another series. This time, we're talking about 'What's holding you back from trying R+?' I posed this question to my social media followers several months ago and can't wait to dive into the answers with you! There are many legitimate concerns and doubts when it comes to switching over to using positive reinforcement to train your horses. In this series, I'll offer my suggestions and perspective on how you can overcome your doubts and try a new way of training with your horse! In today's episode, I discuss: - Whether or not it's even possible to successfully train a horse with R+ - What happens if the food runs out - How to go about transitioning to R+ training when your horse is already well trained Plus a super exciting announcement about TWE Academy! Listen to the end to find out more!…

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Episode 76 // Riding with R+ 46:03

48 weeks ago46:03

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Have you ever wondered if it's possible to ride with positive reinforcement? Maybe you're confused about how to train tactile cues without using pressure, or wonder whether it is possible to compete with an R+ trained horse. In this episode, I answer common questions, doubts, and myths about riding with positive reinforcement.…

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Episode 75 // Proprioception, Movement Science, Driving, & Genetics: An Assortment of R+ Myth Busting 30:22

52 weeks ago30:22

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Remember my social media post where I asked you all what *couldn't* be trained with R+? Thank you to everyone who commented, sharing their take on behaviors they believed would not lend themselves well to an R+-based approach. I decided to go through the comments on my podcast, diving into some myth-busting and explaining how I might teach the behaviors mentioned with R+. The answers might surprise you! In this episode (part five of this series), I dive into how whether or not R+ can be used in the following situations: Proprioception training & building self-awareness Movement Science & Intrinsic Motivation Cart driving Training behaviors in situations where genetics & breed predispositions present challenges Make sure you catch all 5 parts of this series! Check out the following videos for examples of R+ being used to train horses to pull a cart. https://youtu.be/4x_CebxLCYE?si=G__Sr8gdvemZFW1e https://youtu.be/4x_CebxLCYE?si=bkzZQHbQOZEP4NI1 https://youtu.be/qmCmrcQM53o?si=HpdAq7XiyIfv4-us https://youtu.be/4oM1AQxZJxI?si=olrupX6bExj4TuGc https://youtu.be/RnkvIfsF7iA?si=jaroamIV7sZoB-m8 Monty Gwynne: Equispeak.com Peggy Hogan: ClickerTrainingHorses.com…

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Episode 74 // Relationships, Release, & Relaxation 20:50

1 year ago20:50

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Episode 73 // Panicked, Over-threshold horses : Is R+ Effective? 29:08

1 year ago29:08

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Remember my social media post where I asked you all what *couldn't* be trained with R+? Thank you to everyone who commented, sharing their take on behaviors that they believed would not lend themselves well to an R+ based approach. I decided to go through the comments on my podcast, diving into some myth busting and explaining how I might go about teaching the behaviors mentioned with R+. The answers might surprise you! In this episode (part three of this series), I dive into how whether or not R+ can be used in the situations of: Horses coming off of stall rest Panicked, over threshold horses Trailer anxiety Be sure to stay tuned for part 4 of this series! And if you missed parts 2 & 3 be sure to head over and give them a listen. Part One Part Two…

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Episode 72 // Can R+ Be Used With Aggressive, Dangerous, & Explosive Horses? 46:19

1 year ago46:19

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Remember my social media post where I asked you all what *couldn't* be trained with R+? Thank you to everyone who commented, sharing their take on behaviors that they believed would not lend themselves well to an R+ based approach. I decided to go through the comments on my podcast, diving into some myth busting and explaining how I might go about teaching the behaviors mentioned with R+. The answers might surprise you! In this episode (part two of this series), I dive into how you can safely implement R+ with: Aggressive horses Horses with severe food anxiety Foals/young horses Horses who display dangerous/explosive behavior (bucking, rearing, bolting, etc.) And more! Be sure to stay tuned for part 3 of this series! And if you missed part 1, be sure to head over and give it a listen here .…

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Welcome Back: 2024 Updates & 3 Behaviors That 'Can't' Be Trained With R+ 38:26

1 year ago38:26

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Welcome to season 5 of TWE podcast! After a long break from recording episodes in 2023, I'm so excited to be back. We kick off the first episode of season 5 by sharing some BIG life updates on the TWE herd, including moving homes, herd changes, and more! I also share my personal and business related goals for 2024. Then we dive into some myth busting! A while back I posted a photo on social media, asking commenters to share behaviors that they believed COULDN'T be trained with R+. In this episode and the one that follows, I'll be sharing my take, which is that R+ works for ALL behaviors! I'll discuss how you can go about teaching your horse that specific behavior using R+, and share some tips and tricks along the way. In this episode, we evaluate 3 behaviors. - Long duration ridden behaviors (dressage tests, jump courses, trail rides, etc.) - High school dressage movements - Tactile cues (Cues that look like traditional R- cues) So tune in to see just how you can teach these behaviors with R+! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewillingequine/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewillingequine/support…

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Episode 70 // Best of 2022 55:44

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