Stimulus will be followed by a response, we can define what that is.

The more a particular stimulus leads to a predictable outcome, the more likely cognitive relaxation (reduced mental & physical load) will be the persistent state for the horse. Increased frequency of periods of uncertainty lead to persistent and chronic stress states in the horse which result in physiological adaptations in the entire horses body that are focused on short term survival & coping mechanisms. This is one of the key area's of focus when it is advised that horses with chronic stress related metabolic issues such as EGUS of the Glandular Ulcerative, type have one handler, one trainer and only 4 days of training work a week.

Modelling the horses periods of stress stimulus on this template reduces the frequency of variability in stimulus related to one desired outcome, and increases the likelihood of consistency from the signals they are experiencing from the humans around them. Improving the way we train, and how we communicate this training to the humans around us & the horses we impact is in reality the only truly sustainable approach to reducing stress induced coping states that result from confusion in the horse. #horsewelfare #equinewelfare #equestrian #horseridersofaustralia #horseridersofinstagram #horsetrainersofinstagram #rjequine #confusionfreehorsetraining #robertjayneequine #horsetraining #horsesofintagram #horselearning #horsesofinstagram #horsebehaviour #horses #setthemupforsucess #equineethology #horsesoffacebook #equinewellbeing #equinebehaviour #equinescience #setthemupforsuccess #equinebiomechanics #BiologyMatters #learningtheory #equitation