This is a video I found yesterday that I really like. It’s a great example of a trainer setting the animal up for success and then patiently clicking successive approximations to the final goal. Horses are curious by nature and are usually interested in exploring new items in their surrounding. If we can reward even the tiniest try when they offer to explore their surroundings, we can improve the animal’s confidence and avoid the force and coercion that so much of the horse world depends on.
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Very neat stuff – I’ve just started using clicker and it’s fun for the horse and me. I have one horse I trained to do pedestal with soft pressure/release, and it did a lot for her confidence.
Sounds great, Kate.
It’s interesting how much horses really seem to like pedestals. It can really help to improve their confidence. Also, pedestal work is fun because you really get that light bulb moment when the horse figures out the puzzle.
Mary
There’s a sense of fulmillment, or accomplishment at the end of the video. Very true your appreciation on the rewards
I’m new to this idea but am very interested in it. I’m currentley making pedestals an would like training tips on the best ways of aproching this new training or if interested please contacted me at bigdoggy97504@Gmail.com
Thanks for the comment.
Check out some of the links in the resources section (http://stalecheerios.com/clicker-training-resources/) for more information about clicker training. I think you’ll find some good information to help you get started training!
Mary
Nice information 😉