The Nature of Natural

The Nature of Natural
Podcast Description
Tim McGaffic and the Nature of Natural team work together to highlight Behavioral Science Principles in the 3 disciplines of Horses, Stock Dogs and Stockmanship. In The Nature of Natural Podcast, you’ll meet the team, learn more about philosophy and methods, while hearing stories of decades of horsemanship from some of the Masters of Horsemanship of our time. During the first several episodes, listeners will learn the 10 principles of training developed as guidelines for better training and ethical care of horses. You'll also hear the stories of a generation of horsemen and women who shared a common goal of working from the inside out.
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The podcast explores themes around behavioral science as it relates to horses and stock dogs, with episodes highlighting foundational principles like trust in training, combined reinforcement strategies, and practical applications in the field. Examples include conversations about Tim McGaffic’s experiences with mentors, horse clinics across the country, and the documentary project 'Get the Mind and the Feet Will Follow.'

Tim McGaffic and the Nature of Natural team work together to highlight Behavioral Science Principles in the 3 disciplines of Horses, Stock Dogs and Stockmanship. In The Nature of Natural Podcast, you’ll meet the team, learn more about philosophy and methods, while hearing stories of decades of horsemanship from some of the Masters of Horsemanship of our time. During the first several episodes, listeners will learn the 10 principles of training developed as guidelines for better training and ethical care of horses. You’ll also hear the stories of a generation of horsemen and women who shared a common goal of working from the inside out.
In this conversation, Tim and Ginny discuss their recent experiences at the International Society for Equitation Sciences Conference in Colorado. They delve into the screening of the film 'Get the Mind and the Feet Will Follow,' which also includes the work of their late friend John St. Ryan. The conversation covers audience reception, the importance of equitation science, and the need for collaboration in the field, including the honor of meeting Temple Grandin on site! Shannon St. Ryan was also an integral part of the team during the conference, having played such a major role in creating the film and editing footage.
Tim also reflects on the significance of understanding horse behavior and the basics of horsemanship, emphasizing the importance of education and communication in the equestrian community.
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