Raelene wrote, " If I can see my horse is stressed when working him, should I ask for HD so that he learns to offer HD as a way of telling me he is stressed?...
Melissa wrote I wouldn't say HD is a default for her, but she does come up with it on her own when she's stressed/scared sometimes. Thanks Melissa, That's what...
Tam wrote: If he can give you hd when stressed he is still in a "thinking" mode and will try. Hi Tam, and thanks. I was worried if I get him to do HD when he's...
Hi everyone: Yesterday was a sunny and VERY windy day here in Pennsylvania. That's the weather condition Vegas is mostly to spook under. I seem to remember...
Raelene: I know for Finnegan that he offers HD on his own in stressful situations if I'm around. I notice if he is worried about something in the field his...
WOW- i finally got Alex's book, and after working with targeting, we moved on to clicking for other things. i thought her idea of lifting the feet and keeping...
... I think Vegas and I have developed the spook in place the same way. Although, I haven't worked on HD for a long time, w e have worked a TON on relationship...
Wow Ally: This is great to hear, I love to hear how the new clicker trainer and horse are doing. This is so cool to hear how she is seeking you out - a sign...
... Maybe he just doesn't want to get too far from the vending machine? It may be a subconscious feeling on his part, that if he spooks sideways, or out in...
... I have all kinds of confidence in the idea that they're not trying to get us off when they spook. I think they're simply trying to save themselves,...
Kris wrote:>Maybe he just doesn't want to get too far from the vending machine? It probably is something like that. I'll take it, whatever the reason. ... ...
... --Good question! I'd vote for the second option. My Brittany mare is an HD queen--she has HD on cue and she can and often will offer HD herself if...
... --Oh, please, do reply right here! this is an interesting topic and when I checked out the website, was frustrated to find so little actual information....
WHOOOO HOOOOO TERESA, I have total empathy with you and know exactly how you feel. Isn't it a great feeling after you feel them calm down and you get your...
Pam, ... but ... was just ... Wow. You guys are really coming along. A bike flying by from behind is a huge test. Vegas got over it right away too. But,...
This is a big deal to me because I've been anticipating this with dread for months. Now I know we can survive it. Teresa & Vegas Good for you Teresa, that's...
... and horse ... sign of a ... She is such a willing and active participant now- not to mention VERY amusing with the whole foot up and tracking thing....
ok- i am very new to this clicker training stuff...but i have noticed a problem i am experiencing. It isn't to do with my horse, just myself LOL. How do you...
<grin> Yes, you can feel like an octopus. Treats I manage with a treat pouch. I can just reach in and grab a tiny bit after I click. Most horse people switch...
... I had this same problem just going from front left to front right. My horse thought the cue was "She touches any leg and I lift the front left." It...
... I remember feeling this way. Most people on this list use the tongue click. Do you know how to make the clip clop clip clip sound of horses feet with your...
... I never did either. I even got pretty good at riding with it. Only dropped it one time. But, it can be a hassle to have to find one. Or sometimes I...
Another post. Thanks to clicker training, Faith let me dress her up. She was a box of crayola crayons (made out of felt so it was like a warm/ heavy but...
... right. My ... front left." I have solved that problem by just moving to the side we're working on. although, when i'm not paying attention to her, she'll...
Hi Buttercup (the *Princess* Buttercup? <gg>) I don't use a tongue click much; I don't feel I can make it loud enough to be heard consistently, even tho' I...
