#imprint training

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Imprint Training Foals: Critique

This is a paper I did for an Equine Behaviour class through Guelph University, hope you enjoy! Imprinting is the idea that there is a special category of learning during a very sensitive period early on in an animal’s development, most commonly thought of in reference to birds when they learn to fol

Heres an article I did on Imprint Training.

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Foal Training: Practice Makes Perfect

Just like humans have to practice to become good at something, successful foal training commences from day one. Right after birth, the so-called imprint training is started. This is crucial to establish a peaceful community and to get to know each other.Imprint training is a method by which the newly born foal gets to know the humans who live with him. Thus, the first step in foal training is actually touching the little newborn foal to establish a relationship. The next couple of days are dedicated to make the foal familiar with the head-collar and how to raise his hoof. This is important so that the first visit at the blacksmith runs smoothly.