Posts Tagged ‘ big green ball ’

Horse Initiated Desensitization

Dec 23rd, 2009 | By Mary Hunter | Category: Horse Training

Here’s a simple pattern Shiloh and I were playing with at liberty on Sunday afternoon
1) Shiloh approaches me and targets an exercise ball I am holding. Once he touches it with his nose, I click and give him a treat.
2) As I feed the treat in front of him, I move to his shoulder, ending [...]



Rosie Meets the Big Green Ball

Oct 16th, 2009 | By Mary Hunter | Category: Horse Training

Rosie and I recently started playing with a big green ball. It’s not quite as big as some of the ones marketed by natural horse trainers, but it’s still pretty big! The ball is actually an exercise ball I bought at a sporting goods store. I just hope it will be strong enough for the [...]