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Animals are our fellows, FAE strives to guide human-animal pairs toward peaceful harmony and two way connunication in and out of training. 💗 - Aspiring multi-species behavior pro with a background in equines and dogs - fellowanimal.com

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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Fortunately I carry anti-anxiety meds for my dogs that are safe more my equines in an emergency but frankly I shouldn't have to do that. It's really tough getting equine vets on board for behavioral meds unless it's part of post-op care and it's so sad!
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
In case you've ever wondered what it's like being empathetic toward and mindful of equine emotions in a world that's very Not, I requested trazodone for my horses' travel and my vet called me interrogating me about why I'd even consider asking for trazodone.
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
I never post on here and only post on my personal bluesky. 🙈 Here's a little update!
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Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary @farssanctuary.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Animals form & value friendships ❤️ Our guys are the living proof, of course 🐑🐗🤗
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
A snippet of a piece I'm writing right now ❤️‍🔥
Fellow Animal Empowerment abbreviated logo in maroon over a pink background. The logo shows "FAE" in all caps with a horse approaching a crouched human in the grass above it. There's a fancy divider between the logo and the blog post snippet which reads: 

"Between gear to force postures and movements appealing to our own eyes, damaging to our horses' intricate bodies, and the laundry list of busted myths we choose to continue following, traditional horsemanship problems have deep-seated issues that align with the ways in which our society functions. We say the horse is a willing and happily engaged participant, a dance partner in a routine we choreographed collaboratively with them, but we taught the dance through knotted halters, thin and sharp, strategically placed on sensitive areas, flailing ropes, which peak their eyelids and show off their sclera, and lashing whips, causing them to kick up their heels, flap their tails, and be laughed at for being “silly.” The training practices commonly used then, and still today, rely heavily on intimidation, oppression, punishment, an unfair power dynamic, control and coercion, and placing ourselves at the top of the superiority chain; pushing horses below us. Inferior. Small. Unimportant in comparison to us."

Below this block of text is a divider with horses galloping in the same color as the logo on top.
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
fellowanimal.com/blog/f/a-let...
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A Letter to the Muzzled Mare
You didn't deserve it. For years they used your body against you, nothing but a broodmare. For years you unknowingly and against your own will fed their egos and maybe even their wallets. Their succes...
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Whenever I see people working with horses using R+ my heart feels so full; I could actually drop a few tears. Your horse trusts you, feels safe with you, and heard by you, and that's so beautiful! Not all horses are so lucky.
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Hot take: training that operates off of fear, pain, or intimidation isn't real training. All you're really training or teaching the animal is to be on edge and have a pessimistic outlook on life.
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Last summer getting masks on both these boys was a struggle, if not impossible. They were NOT fans of having things covering their adorable little faces! Got them on yesterday and it took some time but FAS was minimal and flies are out of the eyes 🪰
Bay welsh pony with a blaze and white/silver ticking across his body, he wasn't roan last year but almost looks it this year? He wears a zebra print fly mask and behind him is a palomino overo in an all black fly mask with generous ear room so the tips flop over lol
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
end! Things have slowed down a bit so I'm hoping to have some blog posts to share shortly and finally will be giving my time and energy to my upcoming, revised Equine Essentials course. I will be shifting focus to creating more virtual services and spaces for the time being. 💓🦄
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
food-independent and off the grid; we love the planet and all of its critters and want to honor that. 🌻 For now, we have some temporary living options available to us and are putting a heavy focus on trailer loading practice, barn organization, and pasture clean-up, hence the extra inactivity on my
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
moving plans are underway. Currently eyeing up a property in Washington with hopes of landing there. This move would provide the critters with more space and a more species-appropriate lifestyle, Corbyn and their partner with a more welcoming community, and a crucial step in our goal to become
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
I think I may have dropped hints about our upcoming move but have yet to say anything formally on any of my business social media/site soooo that announcement comes today! 🎉 Fellow Animal Empowerment (Corbyn and the whole crew) is embarking on a new journey, destination TBD but the farm is sold and
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Today I learned that on Chewy you can select clicker training as your discipline with your horse. Good job, Chewy 💓🦄
Chewy app on the "edit pet" page, there's a drop down under "primary disciplines" in which I checked "clicker training"
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
I believe the rescue is open to offering out of state transportation! No worries if you're not interested though 😊
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Oopsies lol!
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
I have no idea why I said Hackney, he is in fact a Welsh Pony. 😅 Blaming morning brain and the general state of the world.
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Shoot me a DM if you want more info, Mar! I can send the link to his adoption plea post from the rescue on FB and his adoption fee has been waived. 💓
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
He's a reverse round pen FIEND, absolutely loves movement based work and needs a high ROR currently for slower, more relaxed work. He's never been ridden or driven but with consistent training and exercise, I don't think it's out of question!
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Possibly! Seems like he would meet most requirements (minus breed) ✨️ Hotshot is aged around 14-18yrs based on teeth and surrenderer's info, I would guess around 14hh, and a hackney pony. He currently lives out with two geldings and a donkey stud full time on a track system.
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Kirby Conrod @kirbyconrod.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
maybe we start clicker-training dems. give them a little treat any time someone says the word impeach and just see how long it takes
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Judy Lalingo @judylalingoptgs.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
"Legend" 8" x 10" oil on canvas panel, sold recently at the "Horses & Hounds" Show @ Manor Mill, Monkton, Maryland. #percheronhorse #drafthorsepainting #animalart #horseart #traditionalpainting #oilpainting #equineart #horsepainting #horses #traditionalart #contemporaryrealism #blueskyart
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Friends with standard donkeys, Send me your fave halters for these guys and their funky heads. Currently using a small horse halter but want something that'll really fit the new guy's sweet face and sweeter personality. 💓
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Tzar @pulsetzar.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Still thinking about how people pit the idea of science and empathy against each other. They are both required SIMULTANEOUSLY to create a better world.
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Just had a stellar sesh with a new client - loved meeting this mini duo and their guardian and looking forward to more farrier-focused and frustration tolerance based work. 🌸💓
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
We need to stop viewing training as this task that can be completed, constantly seeking perfect performance, and instead view it as a tool to guide and support our animals in a human-centric world, and to build strong, healthy relationships with them.
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
The horse who changed everything for me. 💓
Big chesnut gelding sporting his winter fluff. He has a bright star on his forehead and hind socks. He's wearing a colorful halter with a geometric pattern on it, it's mostly cyan, pink, and yellow, attached is a rainbow lead rope. His ears are pricked forward and his eyes are soft as he takes a step toward the camera. Similar photo but he's now actively walking so his head has dropped and relaxed
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
It was warm enough to swap out some broken temp fencing recently and our track is looking way less sketch 😂
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Trying to show people that food can (and should) be used in training, especially with horses, is honestly one of the most exhausting things. Even wilder is when they don't listen to folks like you two who also use trad methods and can like "relate" more to these people lol.
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
I've been so grateful for the nicer weather - I hope this means spring is here, I mean c'mon, even the donk is shedding now!
Standard donkey, Winston standing in very short and grazed down grass pen. He looks calm and soft in his body.
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
First hay pick-up of the year today, pray for my arms, lungs, and throat (allergic)
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
So glad I opted for "fine" instead of the regular one, man this this is SHARP. I wont lie though, its it's a treat and my job is much easier now 👌
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Isn't it? 😂 Omg yes, the splitting...
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Wren Brier @wrenegade.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Do u ever get the urge to yell across the street to someone that their dog is beautiful
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
It did hurt, of course, after I noticed it because that's how brains work lol but ugh the knuckle is the worst spot, too mobile 😭
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
I honestly didn't even notice until well after I was done when I was prepping the arena for training, not sure ouchie thankfully but omg that thing is SHARP. Will be exploring heavier duty glove options 😅😅😅
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
We keep a super short trim cycle which helps too, but I hardly even needed to touch my nippers. That thing definitely "eats feet" 😂
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Nicked a knuckle on my Cody James rasp THROUGH my trimming gloves. Owie.
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Oh yes, I've had experience with some of those guys. You learn dog body language quickly when handling those pups lol!
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Truffle loves to pounce on and squeak toys to soothe when we take too long. Sage barks and goes for arms but has been really good about redirecting to toys 💗
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Happy belated bday to your dude! 💙
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Absolutely!
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
It honestly scares me a LOT and is super unsettling the lack of education in horsemanship. This isn't even like "throwing shade" I fell for it too but it's wild that the misinformation and disinformation is so loud and rampant. I wish people would hear scientists over TV stars with big egos.
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
So easy to confuse the absolute heck out of the horse!
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Is the treat a reinforcer or is it easing your guilt from using aversives? 😉🤔
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Anecdotally I've been able to do it pretty well for my last job (EAT) but on the rare occasion that I mixed, my R- was SO light. I definitely think it gets confusing and causes conflict- best to avoid it altogether imo!!
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c + the ponies🚀 @dinodressage.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
opening a few commission slots to help cover unexpected vet bills! any coat color/pattern & markings, and happy to discount for more than one horse🫶🫶 www.caitboblittmedia.com/equine-art/p...
Two crocheted ponies stand side by side. On the left is a bright copper chestnut with a white star/stripe snip combo. On the right is a black horse with a star and snip plus three white socks. The socks are mottled with black spots along the coronet band. She also has a purple ribbon tied to the end of her braided mane.
Andy, a liver chestnut mare, stands with her head over a metal gate. She has a big white star above eye level and her ears are perked. She looks bright and he coat is shiny in the golden hour light. Behind her is a dirty palomino pony.
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Mostly only "clicker trainers" (balanced or even punitive lol), I think we are a very tiny bunch...
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Corbyn (They/Them) @fellowanimal.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
The change in body language 💯💯💯
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