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Agility…Right from The Start !
SMAART Horses are delighted to be hosting an agility workshop weekend with Eva Bertilsson, co-author of Agility, Right From the Start and ClickerExpo (Karen Pryor) faculty. This will be a fantastic weekend that will cover dog agility. However, the information … Continue reading
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My Horse Is Terrified of the Wormer Paste!
The yard was unusually busy and filled with anxiety when I arrived. Amongst the chatter I managed to glean that not long before lunch one of the livery horses had collapsed and been rushed to the vet school. Her life … Continue reading
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What Makes Someone a “Clicker Trainer” ?
What makes someone a clicker trainer as opposed to someone who trains with a clicker in their hand? Let me start by giving a definition of clicker training (as defined by Karen Pryor, KPCT); “Clicker training” is an animal training … Continue reading
Behaviour fundamentals: Filling the Behaviour Change Tool Box
Behaviour Fundamentals: Filling the Behaviour Change Tool Box Susan Freidman, Dept. of Psychology, Utah State University, Journal of Applied Companion Animal Behaviour, 3(1), 36-40 Click below Behavior Fundamentals, S. G. Friedman
What kind of trainer are you?
A blog from canine clicker trainer, John McGuigan on how different trainers describe their training method “Positive reinforcement, traditional, balanced, non punitive. These are all terms dog trainers and behaviour consultants use to describe their styles. I use the terms non-aversive, progressive … Continue reading
Alexandra Kurland; Horses Mugging for Treats
This is Part 1 of the email from Alexandra Kurland published in her Yahoo Group and in her blog, Dec 2012 The question about mugging is such an important one because clicker training is only fun when the food issue … Continue reading
Clicker Training Share – Lanarkshire Group
Clicker Training Share – Lanarkshire Group At last these events are back on the calendar – the next clicker training share is on 30 Dec at 7pm. Each month we get together and chat about what we are doing with … Continue reading
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15% off Selected DVDs !
***15% off this DVD*** For a limited time only ! The Horses Are Talking-Are You Listening? Training and behavioral issues can be caused by pain issues in the horses head, mouth, neck, body, legs and feet. You can fix this. … Continue reading
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Christmas Gift Vouchers
Don’t struggle with knowing what to buy your horsey friends for Christmas,buy them a Gift Voucher for our Online Shop. The vouchers can be redeemed against any item in the shop, including Simple System Feeds, Biovorm Equine Care Products and … Continue reading
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Tagged amanda martin, clicker training, clicker training clinics, clicker training courses, clicker training horses, clicker training videos, horse clicker training, horse clicker training courses, horse clicker training videos, horse training, horse training by video, learning about clicker training videos, the click that teaches, video consultations for horse trainers
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Keep Yourself Motivated Through the Winter Months
Find out more about Video Consults Contact Amanda Find out more about our distance education courses http://www.smaarthorses.co.uk
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Simple System Central Scotland
SMAART Horses: Simple System in Central Scotland LucieBrix & MeadowBrix – Horse Feed of the Month December 2012 When grazing is in short supply, bring grazing into the stable with our Brix. These compressed 1 kg blocks of forage should … Continue reading
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Tagged feed merchants lanarkshire, horse feed south lanarkshire, horse feed suppliers in central scotland, horse treats, linseed meal, low calorie feeds for horses, lucerne for horses, Simple System, simple system horse feeds, vegan horse feeds, vegetarian approved horse feeds
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Simple System Central Scotland
SMAART Horses are now the supplier for Simple System in the Central Scotland area. Simple System products bring you the very best forage feed diet for your horses. Simple System pride themselves on taking a full holistic approach to feeding … Continue reading
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Tagged feed merchants lanarkshire, horse feed south lanarkshire, horse feed suppliers in central scotland, horse treats, linseed meal, low calorie feeds for horses, lucerne for horses, Simple System, simple system horse feeds, vegan horse feeds, vegetarian approved horse feeds
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Clicker Training Lessons UK
We have added lots of new events to the calendar for Jan and Feb 2013. See our calendar, or email amanda@smaarthorses.co.uk, for more details on each event. ****SPECIAL OFFER**** £10 off 1h lessons with Amanda within a 30 mile radius … Continue reading
Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 8
Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 1 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 2 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 3 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 4 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 5 … Continue reading
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Tagged alexandra kurland, amanda martin, clicker training horses, clickertraining, horse clicker training, mouthy horses, positive reinforcement training, problem horse behaviour, smaart horses, teaching a horse not to bite, teaching a horse to eat from your hand
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Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 7
Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 1 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 2 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 3 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 4 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 5 … Continue reading
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Tagged alexandra kurland, amanda martin, clicker training horses, clickertraining, horse clicker training, mouthy horses, positive reinforcement training, problem horse behaviour, smaart horses, teaching a horse not to bite, teaching a horse to eat from your hand
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Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 6
Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 1 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 2 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 3 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 4 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 5 … Continue reading
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Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 5
Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 1 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 2 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 3 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 4 This is Part 5 of “Clicker Training and … Continue reading
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Tagged alexandra kurland, amanda martin, clicker training horses, clickertraining, horse clicker training, mouthy horses, positive reinforcement training, problem horse behaviour, smaart horses, teaching a horse not to bite, teaching a horse to eat from your hand
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Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 4
Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 1 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 2 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 3 This is Part 4 of “Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses” by By Alexandra Kurland, 3 Oct … Continue reading
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Tagged alexandra kurland, amanda martin, clicker training horses, clickertraining, horse clicker training, mouthy horses, positive reinforcement training, problem horse behaviour, smaart horses, teaching a horse not to bite, teaching a horse to eat from your hand
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Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 3
Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 1 Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 2 This is Part 3 of “Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses” by By Alexandra Kurland, 3 Oct 12 “While you are reloading, you will be … Continue reading
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Tagged alexandra kurland, amanda martin, clicker training horses, clickertraining, horse clicker training, mouthy horses, positive reinforcement training, problem horse behaviour, smaart horses, teaching a horse not to bite, teaching a horse to eat from your hand
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Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 2
Read Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses; Part 1 This is Part 2 of “Clicker Training and Mouthy Horses” by By Alexandra Kurland, 3 Oct 12 “Bone rotations are an important part of food delivery. As you explore the rope mechanics … Continue reading
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Tagged alexandra kurland, amanda martin, clicker training horses, horse clicker training, mouthy horses, positive reinforcement training, problem horse behaviour, smaart horses, teaching a horse not to bite, teaching a horse to eat from your hand
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