Clicker training is a proven method that uses Positive Reinforcement. What is positive reinforcement? It is simply rewarding the animal for a behavior that you want. It was first introduced to marine mammals and if they were unwilling to learn they could swim away. By using clicker they were conditioned to a sound. The sound…
In my opinion positive reinforcement (clicker training) is the most powerful communication tool for training that is out there. I’ve seen some amazing results with all of my horses plus my clients horses. I’ve used positive reinforcement training successfully with horses that were frightened, abused, had behavioral issues and with those that did not have…
This is one of the most amazing holistic products I’ve used to stop bleeding and is a product I will not be without in my first aid kit! TMC or Trace Mineral Concentrate has stopped bleeding in several horses I’ve worked with. This topical holistic product helps to stop bleeding immediately and is made up…
So you want a horse or a pony, well there are several factors to consider before rushing out to make the purchase. #1 – What are you planning on doing with your new equine partner? Trail riding, driving competition, show ring competition or a safe pony for the kids and remember ponies are not just…
For the last 3 months I’ve been working with a client’s dominant and aggressive two year old filly. This filly went into season a few days after she arrived for training and her disposition got worse as she would pin her ears charge at the fence and rear up at me. I also noticed that…
