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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 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
Just for Fun !
We thought you might enjoy this video, just for a bit of fun. Although it is definitely about having fun with our horses, it also illustrates that ‘serious’ training can be fun. This horse is learning cues, he is learning … Continue reading
Stand on a Mat with Clicker Training
Amanda presents the next video in the Horse Hero video series about Clicker Training for Horses “Learning to stand on a mat has lots of benefits” says clicker trainer Amanda Martin. “The horse learns foot and body awareness, how to … Continue reading
April Battles: Holistic Horse Works
April Battles: Holistic Horse Works S.M.A.A.R.T. Horses are proud to add the April Battles, Holistic Horse Works, DVDs and workbook to the Clicker Training Equipment Shop. http://www.smaarthorses.co.uk http://www.clickertrainingcollege.com
Happy Endings Rescue Centre
Happy Endings Rescue Centre Open Day Clicker Report Happy Endings Rescue Centre had their annual open day on 1 July 2012. You might remember Happy Endings from 2011 when they featured in Peter Andre‘s TV show, Here to Help. Chris … Continue reading
SMAART Clinic Schedule
We have been adding new dates and venues to our schedule, including many more online training course (Clicker Training College) course dates. If you would like to book a clinic, enquire about a clinic or organise a clinic in your … Continue reading
Equine Clicker Conference UK
Amanda Martin is Presenting at the Equine Clicker Conference 23 Sept 2012, Richmond, North Yorkshire The most experienced group of equine clicker teachers brought together in one place, at one time. “Amanda is the only UK approved instructor for Alexandra … Continue reading
S.M.A.A.R.T. Horses Featured on Horse Hero
Horse Hero Features S.M.A.A.R.T. Horses We are very excited to let everyone know that the of the series of S.M.A.A.R.T. Horse Company videos has been published on Horse Hero. A short clip of the video is presented below on our … Continue reading
New Clinic Venue
We are delighted to share that we have a new clinic venue; Washington, West Sussex This venue is fantastic private yard with lovely accommodation for visiting horses. Our first clinic dates at this new venue are 25 and 26 Aug. … Continue reading
What Makes a Reward Rewarding?
This is a fantastic article by Kay Laurence about rewards. Although written about dogs all of what she writes is very applicable to horses. Enjoy ! Amanda S.M.A.A.R.T. Horse Company What Makes a Reward Rewarding? By Kay Laurence on 10/01/2011 … Continue reading
Clever Hans Revisited
THE OTHER END OF THE LEASH Clever Hans Revisited by Patricia McConnell You probably know the story of Clever Hans, the horse owned by a math teacher named von Osten who decided to teach his horse to do math in … Continue reading
Desensitisation or Counter Conditioning?
Desensitisation or Counter Conditioning By Amanda Martin, The S.M.A.A.R.T. Horse Company Ltd There are two different ways to deal with behavioural problems. One is to de-sensitise and the other is to counter condition. Usually, the hardest part of tackling a … Continue reading
The Click That Teaches Facebook Group
The Click That Teaches Facebook Group Facebook has so many useful resources available within it. One of those great resources for any clicker trainer is Alexandra Kurlands work. As well as her books and DVDs, her worldwide clinics and more, … Continue reading
Anatomy and Physiology: Of Blood and Breath
As a qualified physiologist I always like to remind myself of how our amazing horses function. My research is more often than not about how their minds are working, how they learn things and so on, so now and then … Continue reading
What is a Clicker Trainer ?
What is a Clicker Trainer ? What is clicker training? A question I am asked almost daily is “what is clicker training?”. It’s a fairly straight forward question, and as my experience, knowledge and understanding of clicker training and the … Continue reading
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Clicker Clinics with S.M.A.A.R.T. Horses, 2012
Clicker Training Clinics with S.M.A.A.R.T. Horses – 2012 Below is our list of clinic, lesson and distance education courses for the first part of 2012. If you would like to book on a clinic, or enquire about a clinic please … Continue reading
