[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…
[audio:https://passionatehorsemanship.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ExtingushBehaviorsMary.mp3|titles=Extinguish Behaviors] Recently I was asked this question “I taught my horse to back for treats and he’s been backing away from me ever since! I had to ignore backing and treat him for coming forward. Lately I taught him to pick up his feet on a hand signal, only now he’s picking his feet up all…
Going over a jump is one of the obstacles in the Horse Agility competition. The handler has the option to jump with the horse or they can go along side of the jump. The handler and the horse should pass over the jump at the same time. To prepare your horse for jumping In-hand you…
If only I could fix this one problem with my horse. I’ve seen this so many times where people say I want this one problem fixed with my horse then everything will be ok. What they don’t realize is if there is not a foundation in place their problems are only beginning. I have to…
A horse that is on stall rest can get bored easily and may possibly develop habits you don’t want. To help them out why not channel that energy and keep their mind busy using Clicker Training as it is a great tool. I read where someone said that “Clicker Training is one of the…
