>>> Would it be OK to be consistently inconsistent?
>
> From: "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I use the complete other method, assuming that all horses are autistic and
> need structure and routine in their lives.
Hah-- Oh Nancy, I do so enjoy your posts!
I also strive to be as consistant with my horses as possible. I think
horses like to know what to expect and it gives them as sense of security it
things are predictable, including and expecially their humans' responses and
behavior -- not just about their feeding times. I also think never
knowing
what may or may not be coming next lends itself to stress in the horse
species (no scientific data here, just my own opinion). I also think
horses tend to
come to rely on and trust their humans the more consistant we can be with
them.
I personally don't like the variation of clicker training that varies giving
of the reward for the correct behavior because of this sentiment.
-- Renee M. in Michigan
