Flexion with targeting

Posted on March 21, 2012 by andrew

Using Clicker Training to teach a young horse Laterial Flexion. Starring Angel and Leslie Pavlich author of Clicker Training: Colt Starting the Natural Horse. Get a Copy at www.clickhorse.info from amazon.

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clicker training camels

Posted on March 14, 2012 by andrew

The first clip in a series on clickertraining animals. In this clip we are introducing camels to clickertraining. We start by introducing them to a target, and the comments in the clip explains what we are doing. (have the sound on!) More information about clickertraining animals as well as other training clips can be found on www.ellenofstad.com

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Piaffe and Passage at Liberty

Posted on March 1, 2012 by andrew

Rumba the Wonder Horse performing the Grand Prix Dressage movements Piaffe and Passage at Liberty. (No ropes or reins attatched). Continue reading →

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sour in the arena but loves trails?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by andrew

Don’t worry, this is a natural thing – I mean, do you really look forward to going to work each day?

The arena generally means work, it means schooling and exercise and thought; while the trail is often a relaxed walk/trot/canter just enjoying being out. Simply: the arena means pressure, the trail means no pressure.

Mix it up!

Christine & Sorchia riding Macca & Storm out on Dragonfly Park

Go for a trail ride first, and do lots of transitions, suppling exercises, lateral work, circles, serpentines, etc. while out on the trail. When you come home, head to the arena, treat it as your trail ride; relax and just wander around.

Pretty soon your horse will figure both work, and relaxation, can occur anywhere with you and the relaxing wind-down always follows work.

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Rabbit clicker training

Posted on February 18, 2012 by andrew

Teaching Bertie the basics. Clicker training reinforces good behavior and actions. It can be used for a wide range of behaviors, tricks, and training. They decided to introduce it to Bertie to keep him fit, help his back, which has some arthritis, and keep him occupied. He has learnt this in just 5 days. Info & help on Clicker training your bun at: http://www.clickerbunny.com

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Sponsoring 2012 Cooma Rodeo

Posted on February 13, 2012 by andrew

Relaxed Horsemanship are proud sponsors of the 2012 Cooma Rodeo.

Andrew and Christine at Cooma Rodeo

The day was a huge success, despite the rain turning up late into the evening program. It was great to get our name out and about in the region to promote a more relaxed way of working with horses.

Christine also took her QH Macca into their first Barrel Race on the Sunday – not competitive but an excellent first rodeo outing for him. Good things await both!

 

 

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Clicker Training a Foal to Halter and Lead

Posted on February 10, 2012 by andrew

Kim demonstrates how she taught her 8 week-old filly, Tempo, to halter and lead using an aspect of clicker training known as “targeting.” For more information go to www.claritycanine.com.

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Clicker training Giraffes

Posted on February 1, 2012 by andrew

drsophiayin.com presents a video that shows how a giraffe is trained to enjoy having his hooves trimmed. The trainers here are shaping the giraffe to first step on a board, then to remain on the board while his feet are touched.

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Lukas – world’s smartest horse… clicker trained :)

Posted on January 26, 2012 by andrew

Simply amazing – and from Karen’s website “Karen Murdock has been training animals for over 30 years using a combination of shaping techniques, a specialized clicker system and positive reinforcement. ”

For more info, visit http://www.playingwithlukas.com

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Float loading with positive reinforcement

Posted on January 22, 2012 by andrew

Trailer loading through positive reinforcement with trainer Debra Olson Daniels.

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