Punishment is ineffective and can even be counterproductive when dealing with aggressive behaviours
I believe most humans use punishment with horses because of their own fear and/or anger in a given situation. Any training technique based in our own negative emotions like fear and anger can lead to very negative consequences.
I believe most humans use punishment with horses because of their own fear and/or anger in a given situation. Any training technique based in our own negative emotions like fear and anger can lead to very negative consequences.