Gaia | Ethologist
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gaiaresmini.bsky.social
Gaia | Ethologist
@gaiaresmini.bsky.social
Provoking equestrians by asking horses for consent 🥕 Science & ethics based trainer
Chicken welfare and genetics researcher
I gave my horses so many carrots yesterday they didn't even bother with resource guarding them by the end of the day.

#equestrian #rewardbasedtraining
February 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The rough sketch of how I trained Pysen to participate in washing his mouth. Nearly two years ago now 😳

#consentbasedtraining
February 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
When life throws you carrots, eat them - The important life skills of the reward based horse.

#consentbasedtraining #rewardbasedtraining #equestrian
February 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Secret talent: separating mud from poop. Trivia, not even Jesus was able to do this.

#equestrian
January 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Some of the clearest signs of possible ulcers.

Sharing this relic from well over a year ago because it's still valid although I'm definitely more comfortable speaking nowadays.

#equestrian #horsewelfare
January 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I had the random opportunity to capture and reinforce Emil's sit, which he often does just before deciding to fully get up. I've always been just out of reach. I'd love to slowly build on this.

#clickertraininghorses #consentbasedtraining
January 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Ethical training practices build upon a sturdy ethological foundation. For horses the three Fs summarize it neatly: friends forage and freedom.

#consentbasedtraining #horsetraining
November 23, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Trigger warning, horse being fed during training.
November 23, 2024 at 11:52 AM