Horse Behavior Chat

Complete Equestrian Saddlery 1 Fletcher Road, Bedford, MA, United States

Come for a casual chat on the porch at the Complete Equestrian Saddlery, in Bedford, Massachusetts. I'll get the discussion going, talking about horse ethology (the study of animal behavior in the natural environment.) There is new and insightful research into horse ethology that can help every owner better care for and train her horse. Find out what … more >

Training Horses with Rewards, a Porch Chat

Complete Equestrian Saddlery 1 Fletcher Road, Bedford, MA, United States

How do you reward a horse?  Have you heard the terms “positive reinforcement,” “clicker training,” “pressure and release,” and “natural horsemanship?” What about “respect,” “dominance,” “compliant” and “cooperative?” They’re not the same! Terry Golson from The Cooperative Horse, will lead the discussion. We'll delve into the science behind what motivates behavior and makes training sessions successful. Lemonade and cookies … more >

Free

Merrimack Garden Club

Merrimac Public Libary 86 West Main Street, Merrimac, MA, United States

I've been invited by the Merrimac Garden Club to discuss how to keep hens and  have a beautiful and productive garden. The talk is open to the public and will be held at the Merrimac (Massachusetts) Public Library. It's election day, so vote first and then come out to the event!

Winter Care for Your Flock

Chelmsford Agway 24 Maple Road, Chelmsford, MA, United States

I'll be talking about how to care for your flock in the winter at the Chelmsford, MA Agway on Nov. 7 at 11 am. This seminar is free!

Free

Holden Garden Club

Slide show and talk about integrating chickens into a productive and beautiful landscape.