Embracing Low-Stress Husbandry Equine Training with Adele Shaw (CEBC)

Worry Less, Wag More: The Behavior Vets Podcast

In this episode, Adele Shaw shares her journey in horse training and teaches us how to get started with low-stress husbandry for horses. We discuss:

• Adele's journey from traditional to reward-based training
• Letting go of perfection and accepting mistakes for better welfare
• Finding a supportive community
• The value of building trust with horses
• Low-stress husbandry exercises to start with

Adele's bio:
Adele Shaw (Certified Equine Behavior Consultant) is an internationally recognized horsemanship mentor, behavior consultant, and trainer focused on creating a positive relationship between horse and human through science-based training and care practices. Drawn to horses labeled as “trouble makers” and “lost causes” from an early age, Adele has always had a passion for understanding the “why” behind behavior and a deep desire to help horses find their way back to wellness. This holistic approach examines the horse’s environment, lifestyle, and physical and mental soundness to ensure that the horses are not simply surviving, but truly thriving in their life and relationship with their human caretakers. As a teacher, Adele is supportive and understanding of both horse and human, and tailors her lessons to provide the most personalized, accessible, and ethically minded coaching possible. Her approach goes beyond method: by offering flexible training and care systems, the wellbeing of the horse and the empowerment of the student always remain the primary goals.

In addition to her hands-on work with specialized rehabilitation cases at her ranch in Texas, Adele maintains an active role in the equestrian community through her clinics, online student programs, courses, blog, podcast, and social media outreach. As she connects with students across the globe, Adele remains dedicated to making information on behavior science, positive reinforcement, LIMA principles, the humane hierarchy, and species appropriate care practices accessible and achievable for every horse owner through The Willing Equine.
Janna Dewey's bio:
Janna works at Behavior Vets of Colorado as a Behavior Consultant and therapist, specializing in those having difficulty living or working with the animals in their lives. Janna earned a B.A. in Psychology and a Minor in Theatre from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL. She also holds a Master’s in Counseling from Regis University and is also a Certified Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner through University of Denver. Janna is a Certified Professional Bird Trainer (CPBT-KA) through the International Avian Trainers Certification Board.
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