Words with Horses

15 - Words of Reflection

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

14 - Words of Affection

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

13 - Words of Variety

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

12 - Words of Sharing

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...

11 - Words of Disgust

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

10 - Words of Priority

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

09 - Words of Declination

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

08 - Words of Want

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

07 - Words of Warmth

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

06 - Words of Hesitation

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

05 - Words of Conversation

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

04 - Words of Uncertainty

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?

Words of Guilt

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.

02 - Words of Intention

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

01 - Words of Welcome

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 preferen...

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