New for 2020 the IHSGB is running a series of webinars with an online presentation followed by a Q&A, members can join online or dial in by phone. We’re still working on the full schedule, but new webinars will be announced via our eBulletin, website and Sleipnir magazine as they’re added. Please note, these webinars are organised by the IHSGB and intended as a forum to promote thought and discussion but do not necessarily represent the views of the society.
Webinar schedule
When – 7:30pm, 26th March 2020
Hosted by – Mic Rushen
Get some valuable insights into the process of importing an Icelandic horse.
When – 7:30pm, 9th April 2020
Hosted by – Mic Rushen
When – 7:30pm, 30th April 2020
Hosted by – Mary Concannon
WHAT IS PRT? PRT simply means that the animal, Horse, Dog or even Human, is rewarded for desirable behavior. In clicker training we add a marker signal, which tells our horse exactly when they have done the behavior we want and we offer them a reward. It’s a little like the game many of us played as children where you were directed to an object by someone telling you that you are HOT, meaning you are heading in the right direction, or COLD, going the wrong way. These simple cues helped us to be successful.
Rewards can vary, marker signals can vary and we can set up our learners for success. But ultimately our horses are reinforced for getting the right answer and are therefore, highly motivated to repeat the desired behavior.
We will look at a little of the science behind positive reinforcement training and the basics of how to apply it to you and your horse in a learning situation.
Register at least 48 hours beforehand with Thalia at leisure@ihsgb.co.uk
When – 7:30pm, 14th May 2020
Hosted by – Mary Concannon
Horses are extremely body aware. One small flick of the mare’s ear and watch the gelding in the same area scurry away! They are also aware of our bodies and how we are standing and feeling. This will be an active webinar where I will introduce you to how to check out your own balance and teach some simple techniques to become much more grounded.
Have you ever asked yourself what it feels like to be your horse on the other end of the leadrope? See if you can grab a partner for this bit. Also we will look at how the horse’s emotions can affect how and what they feel down a lead rope.
Please register 48 hours before at leisure@ihsgb.co.uk
FAQ
How do I join a webinar?
Just email leisure@ihsgb.co.uk at least 48 hours before the event to register for a webinar, you’ll be sent your joining instructions and a link via email.
What if I miss it or want to watch it again?
All our webinars are recorded and will be available online in the members area on our website. To access the members area you’ll need the password on the bottom of your ebulletin email, or just message communications@ihsgb.co.uk for a reminder.
I have an idea for a webinar!
Great! We’d love to hear your suggestions for topics and hosts – just send them to leisure@ihsgb.co.uk . If you don’t have a speaker in mind, but there’s topic you’d really like to hear more about, we’d still love to hear it.
