Words with Horses

Here is our end of year reflection and intentions for 2023! To connect with me reach out, wordswithhorses@gmail.com

Welcome! How did you find this podcast? Also, would you like some pony kisses?

Vacation recap, Lira talks about mandarin oranges, celebrity exposure ok Instagram and considering a button giveaway! Please reach out to: wordswithhorses@gmail.com

I joined the PNW Clicker Training Horses group for a conversation on Saturday May 29th. We had a great conversation about how to use buttons as well as the ethical implications of learning more about our horses' thoughts and feelings.  The video is posted on Youtube and I am sharing the audio here in the podcast.   Youtube Video https://youtu.be/oPhJRZseOeA My Linktree with recommended buttons, books and social media links https://linktr.ee/wordswithhorses

Lira presses a new button for the first time! Also, more plans for making use of my new TikTok popularity. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithhorses

A new word, a new model of button, and a new focus. Thanks for listening! Check here for my link to buy buttons or to visit my other social media: https://linktr.ee/wordswithhorses. Comments/questions welcome: wordswithhorses@gmail.com

Work with Lira on a "no" head shake. Also, I'm switching the podcast to a monthly format. Comments welcome wordswithhorses@gmail.com

I have many stories to share in this episode. First, a novel button use by Lira. Second, introduction of a new button. Third, some early progress on using Equine Sign Language to say Yes! Find more resources and videos on my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wordswithhorses

Anna French Equine on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annafrenchequine?utm_medium=copy_link

Lira's reluctance to press buttons, some thoughts around social media, and a deep dive into Lira's request to go for a walk! wordswithhorses@gmail.com

Book reference: How Stella Learned to Talk by Christina Hunger .... Email: wordswithhorses@gmail.com

Lira is doing much better, but we may have polluted the meaning of the Ouch button. Does she really mean that? Obviously she needs more buttons! But which?

My plans for improvement in podcasting and horse husbandry. Also, Lira presses two buttons! As I post this episode, she is doing much better today.

How I chose and introduced Lira's first 10 communication buttons. Here is a link to the buttons we use: Learning Resources Recordable Answer Buzzers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HT5HBMO/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_8D9TQJH6QQMAG7XNBNSA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Welcome! In this episode you'll hear why I started the podcast, and how I got into using communication buttons with my horse.  Please reach out to wordswithhorses@gmail.com with any questions or feedback.   You can find me on TikTok @SheHorse and Instagram @liralearns   Also check out the Words with Horses Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336018984669865 Links and references from this episode:  Applied Animal Behavior Science Horses can learn to use symbols to communicate their preferences https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159116302192?via%3Dihub  I Am Bunny on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whataboutbunny/?hl=en Christina Hunger SLP, Author, How Stella Learned to Talk https://www.hungerforwords.com/