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Ep # 69, Dr Stephen Peters, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - Horse Brain Science, part 2

Ep # 69, Dr Stephen Peters, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - Horse Brain Science, part 2

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In this episode of the Talking About Horses podcast, Patrick King welcomes back neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Peters to explore the biological intersection of horse training and brain science. The conversation dives deep into the concept of allostasis—the horse's ability to adapt to arousal during learning—and emphasizes why "rest and digest" periods are neurochemically essential for consolidating new information. Dr. Peters explains how handlers can move beyond just "shaping behaviors" to effectively "reshaping the brain" by understanding nervous system states, utilizing the power of the pause, and providing horses with agency to create lasting, positive habits.

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