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Feeling like you’re failing with your horse’s training? You’re not alone, and we’re here to help.

We explore the science behind habits, discuss the importance of consistent routines for both horses and their owners, and provide practical tips to overcome common barriers to habit formation. With insights from key research and real-life success stories, we'll guide you through setting realistic goals, tracking progress, and staying motivated.

Plus, we answer listener questions about training routines, improving behaviour, and maintaining positive habits. (Email 📧barbara.j.hardman@brighthorse.ie or 📧 Info@TheEquineMethod.co.uk with your questions)

Join us as we navigate the challenges of training and help you and your horse build a foundation of positive habits for lasting success.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to Barbara and Jen at the links below. We'd love to hear from you!

Research Papers Discussed:

• Lally, P., van Jaarsveld, C. H., Potts, H. W., & Wardle, J. (2010). How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world. European Journal of Social Psychology, 40(6), 998-1009.
• Lally, P., van Jaarsveld, C. H., Potts, H. W., & Wardle, J. (2011). How habits are formed: The concept of automaticity in behavior. European Journal of Social Psychology, 41(10), 101-108.
• Lally, P., van Jaarsveld, C. H., Potts, H. W., & Wardle, J. (2011). How habits are formed: The role of environmental and contextual factors. European Journal of Social Psychology, 41(12), 120-128.
• Gardner, B., & Rebar, A. L. (2019). Habit formation and behavior change. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, 26, 15-20.
• Jog, M. S., Kubota, Y., Connolly, C. I., Hillegaart, V., & Graybiel, A. M. (1999). Building neural representations of habits. Science, 286(5445), 1745-1749.
• Judah, G., Gardner, B., & Aunger, R. (2013). Forming a flossing habit: An exploratory study of the psychological determinants of habit formation. British Journal of Health Psychology, 18(2), 338-353.
• Walesh, K. (2007). Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks. Journal of Adult Learning, 8(2), 123-134
• McMullan, M., Endacott, R., Gray, M. A., Jasper, M., Miller, C., Scholes, J., & Webb, C. (2019). Teaching old dogs new tricks: Challenges of faculty development in simulation. Simulation in Healthcare, 14(3), 211-217.
• Garborg, K., & Bretthauer, M. (2012). Can Old Dogs Learn New Tricks? Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 15(1), 36-44.
• Pawlina, W., & Drake, R. L. (2015). Old dogs, new tricks: Ultrasound imaging in anatomy laboratories. Anatomical Sciences Education, 8(5), 453-460.
• Greenberg, D. L., Grünbaum, A., & Winslow, R. (2018). “Old Dogs” Can Learn Ultrasound. The Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, 46(8), 503-508.
• Francis, T., & Job, V. (2018). Lay theories of willpower. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 75, 210-220.
• Jeffrey, R. W., & Christensen, A. J. (1975). Behavior therapy versus "will power" in the management of obesity. Behavior Therapy, 6(3), 409-420.
• Job, V. (2016). Implicit theories about willpower affect self-control and goal striving. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 42(3), 406-414.
• Ainslie, G. (2020). Willpower with and without

Meet Your Hosts

Barbara Hardman (Bright Horse Equiation)
www.brighthorse.ie

📧barbara.j.hardman@brighthorse.ie ☎️+353 85 143 8688

Jen Nash (The Equine Method)
www.theequinemethod.co.uk

📧 Info@TheEquineMethod.co.uk ☎️+44 7902920923