Many people start out clicker training their horse to do tricks or resolve a specific problem, then find this such a fun and easy training method, they begin to "piggyback" clicker training with every part of their horse training.
Solve problems with bridling, shoeing, mounting, etc.
Great method for those not comfortable with "cowboy" type methods.
Build confidence with your horse
Improve your relationship - Find out how smart your horse truly is.
Lead or lunge "at liberty" (no ropes)
Teach your horse fun tricks using positive reinforcement
Below are books and videos by Alexandra Kurland. In my opinion, she is the mother of equine clicker training. I don't know where I'd be with my horses without her and these products. I've resolved problems with this methed ranging from serious shoeing problems to de-spooking and rebuilding my own confidence. I now consider myself a horse trainer - before clicker training I was just a rider.
This book is great for someone just getting started in horse clicker training:
The book covers:
* background information on clicker training and operant conditioning
* a step-by-step guide on introducing your horse to the clicker
* goal setting and how to develop a lesson plan
* basic handling and problem solving
* overcoming fear issues
* a large section on foals
* ground manners for the older horse
* dressage for the clicker horse
* a guide to handling aggressive horses
* riding with the clicker
* trailer loading
* the training game and much more
This book is packed with over 600 photos. This comprehensive training guide will take you from clicker basics to advanced training. Even if you are a novice handler, you’ll find these step-by-step lessons easy to follow. And for the experienced clicker trainer, you will enjoy finding the “clickable” moment in the training sequences. Develop your timing, develop your eye with these step-by-step lessons.
Wonder about riding with the clicker? This book was written to answer all those questions.
Riding with the Clicker gives you a training manual for the life of your horse: from clicker basics and getting started under saddle, to solving training problems and creating a safe fun horse to ride, to developing spectacular performance that promotes good health in your horse - Clicker training brings out the best in your horse!
"Lesson 1: Getting Started with the Clicker" is a two hour video presentation packed full of information. Excellent for the beginner getting started with equine clicker training.
Orig:
$39.95
Sale:
$34.95
Lesson 2: Ground Manners (DVD) 2 hour DVDThis lesson shows you how to combine pressure and release of pressure on the ground with the clicker.
$29.95
Lesson 3: Head Lowering (DVD) 2 hour DVD If you have a nervous horse, a pushy horse, a reactive horse, or you are a timid, fearful rider, this is a must have DVD. Head lowering is covered in both books, but this is the main reference for teaching this all important lesson.
Why Would You Leave Me? Game (DVD)
This DVD could easily be included with the other foundation lessons. It teaches loose leash leading and shows you a very easy way to introduce your horse to lateral flexions.
