The heart of Centerline Equestrian Center
Erin M. Curran
- Owner, and Manager of CEC and
life-long equestrian.
- Current student of Classical Dressage with Carol Lynn McArdle and +R training with Destiny Miller.
CarolLynn McArdle
- On-site Master Teacher & Clinician specializing in Classical Dressage and In-Hand work.
- Carol Lynn teaches riders to help their horses be all they can be. She preserves the cheerfulness and positivity in both her equine and human students and helps people from all disciplines improve their riding and training.
Destiny Miller
Destiny Miller
- Destiny is our on-site trainer who specializes in Positive Reinforcement "R+" training that in horse training means rewarding a horse with something they find pleasant, like a treat or a scratch, immediately after they perform a desired behavior, which encourages them to repeat that behavior in the future; essentially, training a horse b
- Destiny is our on-site trainer who specializes in Positive Reinforcement "R+" training that in horse training means rewarding a horse with something they find pleasant, like a treat or a scratch, immediately after they perform a desired behavior, which encourages them to repeat that behavior in the future; essentially, training a horse by giving them positive incentives instead of using pressure or punishment to achieve a response.
Key points about positive reinforcement in horse training:
- Adding something positive: Unlike negative reinforcement (R-), which removes an unpleasant stimulus, positive reinforcement adds something the horse wants, like a treat or verbal praise, after they perform the desired behavior.
- Clicker / Target training: Often used in conjunction with positive reinforcement, a clicker or target acts as a "marker" to signal to the horse that they've done something correctly, followed by the reward.
- Benefits: Positive reinforcement can build a strong bond between horse and rider, promote trust, increase motivation, and reduce stress compared to traditional training methods that rely on pressure or punishment. Destiny focuses on proper biomechanics and equine wellness influenced by her background as a vet technician and body worker.