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A Profound Loss—Positive Reinforcement Pioneer Alexandra Kurland

We stand on the shoulders of giants, and Alex was one of them. She brought R+ to horses.

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As Positive Reinforcement training gains recognition and acceptance in the traditional equestrian world, Alex Kurland’s work stands as a foundation for the future. She was one of the very first to use this training method with horses. She was dedicated to it, and contributed a vast foundation for us to build upon. To gain an understanding of what Alex meant to the world of Positive Reinforcement, please read the tribute Karen Pryor Clicker Training-Remembering Alex Kurland