Equitopia Offers Complimentary Video on Topic

Equitopia’s latest video, “Training Without Fear,” explores the physiological and psychological impact of fear on a horse’s capacity to be trained with a renowned horse trainer, a veterinary specialist in neurology, and an expert in equine behaviour.

The video raises the question of whether a horse can learn if it is afraid of the three, including legendary horse trainer John Lyons who weighs in on optimal mental states when training and discusses how to avoid heightened states of arousal.

Director of the Comparative Neurology Research Group at University of California at Davis, John Madigan DVM, MS. DACVIM, DACAW, discusses what part of the brain is affected by stress, the hormonal consequence of stress, and when learning becomes virtually impossible.

Certified Equine Behavior Consultant Jody Ambrose shows how to recognize subtle signs of fear and how to increase the horse’s ability to process scary objects.  

Available on YouTube, the Training Without Fear video, the is produced by Equitopia Center in keeping with the non-profit’s mission to provide free online and classroom education to expand universal knowledge about horses, and to teach better understanding of how to work in harmony with equine partners.

Equitopia’s vision is to positively impact the lives of horses and their humans by providing a non-judgmental, supportive learning environment that delivers tangible results for its participants.

By the careful selection of industry professionals and supportive services in agreement with the basic guidelines for the care and welfare of horses and humans, Equitopia strives to become a groundbreaking leader in promoting a “Whole Horse and Rider” wellness and training program.

In addition, Equitopia raises funds to help with the rescue, rehab, and re-homing of sport horses deemed dangerous or suffering from undiagnosed physical problems and, as a result, are for sale or discarded. Scholarships are available to those struck by financial hardship who are struggling to care for their horses.

Visitors to YouTube are welcome to post and share the link the Training Without Fear video. Permission is not granted to re-edit or alter the video content in any way. 

For more information visit Equitopia online.