Hoof Beats Monthly Webinar: The Dark Side of 'Clicker' Training?

R+ can be a powerful modality, and it can slip into pressure with a pretty label. In this straight-talk webinar we’ll explore the messy middle: when “choice” isn’t really a choice, how rate of reinforcement and criteria create (or relieve) pressure, where luring, time-outs, and poisoned cues creep in, and why not all R+ looks or feels kind to the learner. We’ll chat openly about common critiques of R+ and traditional pressure methods, and outline practical safeguards: reading consent/stop signals, building real control for the horse, managing frustration, and balancing welfare with safety. Expect nuance, tools you can use tomorrow, and an honest Q&A. Pro-R+… and pro-critical thinking. We can't wait to chat with you.