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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 1H 9M

"Does Positive Reinforcement Lead to Biting Horses?"

from Dangerous at Both Ends, Tricky in the Middle

In this episode, Jen and Barbara revisit a conversation that’s come back into the spotlight, one that clearly still needs to be had. We’ve reimagined our original pilot episode and asked the big question again: does positive reinforcement lead to biting in horses?While the original pilot is still available, this episode takes the discussion further. We dive much deeper into what actually causes biting in horses, unpacking the difference between correlation and causation, and clarifying why positive reinforcement itself isn’t the culprit it’s often made out to be.This reimagined pilot is packed with new insights, updated perspectives, and fresh examples. You can absolutely listen to the original pilot and this episode together, they complement each other beautifully and offer plenty of new and interesting takeaways.Enjoy the conversation.Voice note your questions on WhatsApp to +353 85 143 8688 to have your questions answered on the Podcast. Meet Your HostsBarbara Hardman (Bright Horse Equiation)www.brighthorse.ie📧[email protected] ☎️+353 85 143 8688 Jen Nash (The Equine Method)www.theequinemethod.co.uk📧 [email protected] ☎️+44 7902920923

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In this episode, Jen and Barbara revisit a conversation that’s come back into the spotlight, one that clearly still needs to be had. We’ve reimagined our original pilot episode and asked the big question again: does positive reinforcement lead to biting in horses? While the original pilot is still available, this episode takes the discussion further. We dive much deeper into what actually causes biting in horses, unpacking the difference between correlation and causation, and clarifying why p...

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