The tools you will need for Clicker training a horse is a Clicker and a Target. The clicker is a small plastic box with a metal strip that makes a very distinct sound when pushed. I always recommend that people use a clicker to start out with because the sound is unique, later…
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…
Listed below are some exercises to help with balance for riding a horse. So many times I see articles on the ground manners of a horse and how important it is to have these in place because it transfers to when you get on their back. I do agree that ground manners are important and…
I’ve been thinking about this for awhile now and thought I would post some thoughts on noticing the little things when working with horses such as: When you feed your horse if they paw, put their ears back or kick the stall do you still feed them right away? Did you know that you are…
