Re: [IceHorses] Using the clicker to start ground driving

2007-03-04 Thread Wanda Lauscher 
On 04/03/07, susan cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> That boy will do anything for the clicker!  It
> makes the whole process so easy and positive and he
> craves doing good so he can get his click and treat!
> I think we can graduate to the longer lines tomorrow
> and I can fade back a little farther with him.

Way to go!!that's what you want.  A horse that enjoys training and
plays an active role in it.  These horses are so smart...we have to
let them participate in the process.

Wanda

[IceHorses] Using the clicker to start ground driving

2007-03-04 Thread susan cooper 
I took Andi for his walk down the road today, and in
addition to the lead line, I attached a set of reins
to either side of his halter.  It was a little tough
at first to get him to walk with me at his girth line,
but a few steps and clicks, and he quickly caught on. 
At that point, we started steering to either side of
the road, click/treat.  He learned whoa, smooch to go,
and ended up doing figure 8's all with me at his
girth.  That boy will do anything for the clicker!  It
makes the whole process so easy and positive and he
craves doing good so he can get his click and treat! 
I think we can graduate to the longer lines tomorrow
and I can fade back a little farther with him.

He is shedding so much, it looks like snow on the side
of my trailer where I groom.  The spot on his neck
where the vet shaved when he was sedated for his
gelding is a rich gold!  I can't wait till his winter
white is gone and he is a golden dapple palomino
again!

Susan in NV

Happy High Desert Trails 

Susan in NV
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