When Clicker training a horse do I have to use a clicker? I always start all of my horses out with a clicker because it make a distinctive sound which is very important in the beginning. Later on you can use a tongue click or another distinctive sound if you choose to. Be sure…
[audio:https://passionatehorsemanship.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ClickerSound1.mp3|titles=Clicker Sound] This is not uncommon as I too have experienced this with one of my horses. Every time I clicked for him touching the target he jumped back. He was a pony that had not had much handling so the clicker sound and introducing the target at the same time was too much for…
Clicker training a horse, these are the tools you need to get started. You will need a mechanical clicker, treats, a target and a treat bag. The treat bag is optional as you can put the treats in your pockets. I choose to use a treat bag because it is easier to get the…
I was reading a blog today and came across the following statement, “I’ve worked in a lot of show and performance horse barns and when you’ve seen as many dead-eyed horses as I have, it begins to eat at your soul.” This really hit home with me because I’ve seen the same thing which ate…
I recently had the opportunity to work with a foal getting him used to the halter using positive reinforcement (clicker training). For clicker training I usually give a treat after the click but he was not at the point of eating grain well as he is still very young but he loved to be scratched…
