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An R+ Future for Sporthorses: Via Nova Plans a Young Horse Development Program
An R+ Future for Sporthorses: Via Nova Plans a Young Horse Development Program

What motivates a competitor? A great performance. Improving. Winning.

Often that comes at a real cost to the horse’s well-being, not because the rider or trainer doesn’t care, but because they don’t know any other way to get that kind of performance. So why would we be getting excited about plans for a Young Horse Development program at Via Nova aimed at high-level sporthorse competition in the future?

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We're Attending The ISES Conference 2024!
We're Attending The ISES Conference 2024!

This year’s ISES conference will touch on why a good life is necessary for horses, and whether it is possible? And What a good life is for a horse involved in sport and leisure? What do we know at present, and what more do we need to know?

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Workshop: Discover the Foundations of Positive Reinforcement Training
Workshop: Discover the Foundations of Positive Reinforcement Training

Want to learn how to practice Positive Reinforcement Training with your horse? Our mission at Via Nova is to introduce Positive Reinforcement (R+) training into the traditional equestrian world, so come join our Foundations workshop this May in Santa Fe, New Mexico!

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From articles and guides on positive reinforcement training to videos showcasing our techniques, our goal is to provide you with valuable resources to support your training endeavors.

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GETTING STARTED WITH R+

Pamphlet titled 'Talking to Horses: How to Grab Their Attention (In a Good Way)!' featuring a woman in riding gear walking with a horse inside a barn, with the Via Nova Training logo at the top.
A tri-fold brochure titled 'The Magic of the Marker' and 'The Science of Animal Behavior,' with images of a person working with a horse, a horse jumping over a hurdle, and a person grooming a horse in an indoor arena.
Brochure titled 'Demystifying Positive Reinforcement Horse Training' featuring a person riding a gray horse outdoors, with green and blue design elements at the bottom.
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We All Know THAT Pony …

ASK VINNIE

Vinnie is that pony we all remember from our time at riding school. He used to be the one we dreaded riding; the pony who wouldn't trot no matter how hard you kicked! However, with the introduction of positive reinforcement, Vinnie's attitude towards work has completely transformed. Now, he eagerly responds to cues and can't wait to trot when asked!

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Curious to learn more about Vinnie's journey with positive reinforcement training?
Watch his introduction video here, or feel free to ask him any questions you might have below!