My little gelding is so enthusiastic about his bit and bridle that it can be overwhelming. So I simply taught him that when I produce the bridle that is a cue...
Oh wow! Reading what folks do and then seeing all the equines and platforms . . . This is amazing! I am now thinking about what sort of platform I could make...
Here is a couple of videos of Smoothie doing some pedestal work. Videos of training sessions sure help a person catch their errors. A few spots of bad timing...
Many thanks to all of you who offered so many helpful suggestions re: my question about how to approach the haltering and bridling troubles I have been having...
This is the link to the seller as this link is shorter than one directly to the 2 items. :) http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjvwimpyQQhtZ-1 These two auctions...
I've been a member for a while but just lurking and reading a bit. I just started leasing a few months ago a Danish Warmblood mare, 17 years old, great jumper...
Hi Sandy, Welcome out of lurking.. You can use the word "yes" if your tongue click is not very good, but I have found that in the long run, a tongue click is...
My name is Kinni. I've only recently started with the clicker, but I'm loving the results. A few months ago I purchased two horses out of bad situations....
**Can anyone tell me how long it took them to progress from ground training with the clicker to riding with it?** In a nutshell......It takes as long as it...
Kinni wrote: We always end on a high note. I'm really sold on clicker training now, but I'm pretty sure the other horse trainers are chuckling behind my back....
Hi Sandy, and welcome. Have you thought about starting a blog to chart your process on blogger? It's free, and you can upload as many photos as you like of...
1) Do you ever find you have to backpedal when working on duration? When I'm working on standing still with my Arab mare, I can make it to a count of ten and...
Hey Sandy. I was a little confused about carrying a clicker while riding, too. Then I found my Starmark Clicker on Amazon. It's shaped to fit in the palm of...
I think it's fine to stop at eight. Clicker training expert Alexandra Kurland always advises breaking things down into smaller and smaller steps, especially if...
Thank you for your reply. I have to say that I am flabbergasted, haha. Never would I have thought this issue was so common. It definitely describes the...
Dear Monkey Mama, Clicker training is the FUTURE. I would bet any moeny taht some time soon that those who are chuckling will soon be asking you for advice. ...
The vet came this morning, and Little Man received two shots and had a Coggins draw. They used a twitch on him for the blood draw, and I didn't fuss too much....
Nationally known clinician Alexandra Kurland, author of "The Click That Teaches", is coming to St. Louis for a 3-day hands-on clinic. We have room for one...
Hi ... I've been working on simple ground exercises. Namely, backing up and turning on the forehand/haunches. She's mastered them extremely well, but the last...
Hi Kinni, When you are working on duration, it is ok to go back to a shorter duration if the horse is having trouble. But if you find you are doing this a lot,...
This was posted on another list: Sarah Rodman Swift known to her worldwide following as “Sally Swift” passed away on April 2, 2009. Sally was less than...
... Amanda, Do you have any advice (or videos you can point to) about how to go about teaching this polite treat-taking behavior? My gelding is so mouthy I've...
Hi All, I thought I'd posted an update a few days ago but it now appears that I didn't. But if any of you are getting this twice my apologies. :) Sonny is...
Another little rule of thumb is....if you think you can get duration for 8 seconds, click on 7. That way your horse is set up for success. If they keep...
How sad! I had one of her books and probably still have it here in my
library of horse books. What a loss. Meg [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Thank you for letting us know, Delores. I happily made use of both centered and forward riding ideas, ..yet missed-out on knowing about Sally Swift's story....
Hi Elizabeth and everyone ... fault) is turn that horse into a monster who is likely to take off your hand looking for his treat! Like anything else, I'm sure...
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