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SMAART Horses Clicker Training Clinic Report – 9 Oct 10
Clinic Report by Philippa Gort-Barten Gosh what a wonderful day – AND the first clinic I’ve ever attended in which I can remember what happened AND how to have a go myself at home! Despite being excited and bedazzled this … Continue reading
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Clicker Training – Law 10 of Shaping Behaviour
Once you are underway with clicker training (positive reinforcement) you can teach your horse anything. However, there are some keys to training that are key to successful teaching of clicker training. These rules or laws were defined by Karen Pryor … Continue reading
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Clicker Training – Law 9 of Shaping Behaviour
Law 9: If behaviour deteriorates, “Go back to kindergarten.” Quickly review the whole shaping process with a series of easily earned reinforcers. Continue reading
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Clicker Training – Law 8 of Shaping Behaviour
Once you are underway with clicker training (positive reinforcement) you can teach your horse anything. However, there are some keys to training that are key to successful teaching of clicker training. These rules or laws were defined by Karen Pryor … Continue reading
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Clicker Training – Law 7 of Shaping Behaviour
Once you are underway with clicker training (positive reinforcement) you can teach your horse anything. However, there are some keys to training that are key to successful teaching of clicker training. These rules or laws were defined by Karen Pryor … Continue reading
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Clicker Training – Law 6 of Shaping Behaviour
Once you are underway with clicker training (positive reinforcement) you can teach your horse anything. However, there are some keys to training that are key to successful teaching of clicker training. These rules or laws were defined by Karen Pryor … Continue reading
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Clicker Training – Law 5 of Shaping Behaviour
Once you are underway with clicker training (positive reinforcement) you can teach your horse anything. However, there are some keys to training that are key to successful teaching of clicker training. These rules or laws were defined by Karen Pryor … Continue reading
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Horse Tricks, and more
I wanted to share some pictures of Classic playing with a pedestal, a pole maze which required lots of lateral flexions (Classic’s favourite past time) and some single rein riding……
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Teach Your Horse to Stop when You Let Go of The Lead Rope
Clicker Training Ground Tying SMAART Horses
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Alexandra Kurland Books and DVDs
The S.M.A.A.R.T. Horse Company Ltd are pleased to be UK Suppliers of Alexandra Kurland Clicker Training Books and Clicker Training DVDs at Discount Prices SAVE on Shipping by buying in the UK Check out the web site for more details … Continue reading
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Clicker Training Kits
Horse clicker trainers no longer need to make do with dog treat pouches, fishing vests or DIY belts for treats. There is now a range of treat pouches specifically designed for us. Continue reading
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Clicker Training – Law 4 of Shaping Behaviour
Once you are underway with clicker training (positive reinforcement) you can teach your horse anything. However, there are some keys to training that are key to successful teaching of clicker training. These rules or laws were defined by Karen Pryor … Continue reading
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Stand on Your Mat
Clicker Training – Stand on Your Mat SMAART Horses
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Clicker Training – 2nd and 3rd Laws of Shaping
Once you are underway with clicker training (positive reinforcement) you can teach your horse anything. However, there are some keys to training that are key to successful teaching of clicker training. These rules or laws were defined by Karen Pryor … Continue reading
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Teach Your Horse About the Bit with No Fuss and No Force
Clicker Training – Acceptance of the Bit for a Young Horse SMAART Horses
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Rope Reins from SMAART Horses
Rope Reins from The S.M.A.A.R.T. Horse Company The S.M.A.A.R.T. Horse Company has been working hard on creating a unique set of rope reins primarily designed for clicker training rope handling, and we are going to be bringing these to you … Continue reading
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Clicker Training – The First Law of Shaping Behaviours
Once you are underway with clicker training (positive reinforcement) you can teach your horse anything. However, there are some keys to training that are key to successful teaching of clicker training. These rules or laws were defined by Karen Pryor … Continue reading
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Horse Clicker Training – Bribery or Reinforcer ?
With my treat pouches packed full of low calorie treats, and usually a few tasty mints as well, I head out to the barn to play with the horses. My horses see the full pouches and recognise their cue that it’s training time. They are already eager to show me what new things they want to offer today. Am I bribing them to perform for me, or are they working because they enjoy the learning the process (the mental stimulation)? Continue reading
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Enrich Your Horses Environment
Horses are naturally inquisitive and enjoy exploring their environment. Being stabled removes these natural behaviours however, we can take measures to return the ability to perform these natural behaviours by enriching their environment. Continue reading
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