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the concept:

Are we punishing horses for being in pain?

As owners, trainers and veterinarians share their experiences and frustrations, you will witness how horses that are labeled disobedient under saddle improve their demeanor and performance after pain is eliminated.

A production of Padma Video in partnership with the Train With Trust Project.

PADMA Video

Padma Video creates educational, marketing and documentary films specializing in the human-animal bond. Padma Video’s mission is to illuminate the strong, beautiful and often complicated relationships between humans and animals. Padma Video excels in making science relatable and entertaining by breaking information down into understandable graphics and animation. Padma Video founder, videographer, and editor, Kathryn Lauritzen, spent 30 years on the air as a radio D.J. in five major U.S. markets. Her experience in audio broadcasting and production naturally led to her passion for making films. Through Padma Video, Kathryn has produced hundreds of videos, including a commercial television series for HRTV, and the documentary short “Don’t Shoot the Zebra Pony,” which won Best Equine Educational Film at the Equus International Film Festival in 2018.

the Train with trust project

The Train with Trust Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing equine welfare through behavior education that is enlightening as well as empowering.

We have made this film available for free because our mission is to offer behavioral information to owners and professionals directly caring for horses on any topics that will enhance equine welfare and the human-horse bond.

 If you learned something from this film, please consider a donation to The Train with Trust Project. With your support, we’ll create more educational films and resources to inspire positive change for horses and people:

All donations are tax-deductible in the U.S.