Discipline | Task | Type of learning process | Task complexity |
---|---|---|---|
Racing (all types) | Loading into the starting gate. | Habituation and operant conditioning (negative reinforcement) | Low |
Racing (all types) | Increased or decreased speed of gallop in response to aids (bridle, leg and crop) | Operant conditioning (negative reinforcement) | Low |
Racing (National Hunt) | Jumping | Motor-coordination | None |
Show jumping | Increased or decreased collection in response to aids (bridle, leg and crop) | Operant conditioning (positive and negative reinforcement) | Medium |
Show jumping | Jumping | Motor-coordination and operant conditioning (positive and negative reinforcement) | Medium |
Dressage | Specific dressage moves ranging in complexity from collection to piaffe | Operant conditioning (positive and negative reinforcement) | Medium-high |