Ultra Sporthorses

We have a lot of updates to catch up on. . .

Zeppelin was purchased by the end of last year as a yearling. He’s smart, is built soo nice and he has some ultra fancy gaits. There is no doubt about is athleticism either! He’ll be making his way to Cincinnati this spring. We are excited for him and paiges journey. She is committed to making sure he’s developed to his full potential! All while being pampered, loved, and at the center of Paige’s world. 🌎

Ultra Zeppelin
2023 C**t
Half Arabian / Warmblood
By Gemini Mr Solo, out of Majik Marcqessa

2025 stud c**t out of a $ earning daughter of Banjo Whiz. All the greats are on his papers, including A Sparkling Vintage, Hollywood Dun It, Topsail Whiz and Paddys Irish Whiskey. Dark bay, Homozygous black (Aa/EE) and DNA disease panel negative via parentage. He will be NRHA nominated. You won't find a better bred, nicer built or better minded c**t out there at this price point. Mid 4s. Located in Tooele, UT.

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Congratulations to Sophie on her purchase of Ultra Dunit N Rein aka Dunnie!!

Half Arabian Buckskin C**t
By Littleblackreincloud (A Sparkling Vintage)
Out of LS Baja Bey

Congrats to Loni & Ken on your purchase of our AQHA foal Ultra Poco Valentino!

By Littleblackreincloud (A Sparkling Vintage)
Out of Sequins and Sangria

Saturday at noon Mocha finally delivered her foal. A palomino, Half Arabian/Welsh c**t. Delivered at day 371. It was a long wait for this little guy! 💛

Ultra Java Jo (Majik Tribute X Mt Ridge Jamocha

Horses, being social creatures, have a natural affinity for touch, and allogrooming, the act of grooming each other, promotes bonding.

This bonding isn't limited to just their own kind. Research shows that when humans spend time gently rubbing or scratching a horse at the base of its withers, they can create a strong connection with them too.

This gentle act of touch not only helps to build a bond, but it can also make interactions and training with them more effective.

But how effective is touch when teaching horses new behaviours?

In the past, studies have shown that social interaction between horses and humans can act as a kind of reward, or "reinforcer," during training.

However, some trainers argue that tactile interaction (patting, rubbing, or scratching) isn't as effective as food rewards.

A recent study by the University of Texas examined whether touch, like wither scratching, could be used as an effective reward in training two horses and mules.

The process started with teaching each animal when they could expect a reward and how to respond to it. After that, a series of steps (known as "shaping") were followed to determine if touch could help them learn two new behaviours: "stay" and "come."

Across all cases, the horses and mules were able to learn the commands "stay" and "come" with touch as a positive reinforcer.

This shows that touch can be used as an effective reinforcer when training equids.

However, the study also suggests trainers keep in mind how and when the reward is delivered, as this can play a significant role when touch is used in this way.

For the full story check out the paper: Equines do not live for grass alone: Training equines using social interaction as a reinforcer.

Authors: Maasa Nishimuta, Jesús Rosales-Ruiz, Sean Michael Will, Mary Hunter https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jeab.786