RE: motivating my fjord

This message is from: "Sharon" Michelle wrote <   I know that if I have to get out there and push, push, push with my legs I won't be looking forward to it either! > Hi Michelle, There's another way to look at this. Who's responsibility is it to keep walking (or trotting or cantering) ? The

Re: motivating my fjord

This message is from: Katie Tessie used to wear my legs out too, but we've started clicker training her while riding and the difference I'm seeing is between night and day. I have reinforced her moving away from my leg and for downward and upward transitions. I waited for awhile to go back to th

RE: Motivating My Fjord

This message is from: Cindy B Giovanetti $)C<< I would try the food avenue, with a click. >> If you'd like to learn about clicker training, I have just started a blog about clicker training my new Fjord"> , whom I've had just 11 days. He is already trained under saddle (120 days under sad

RE: Motivating My Fjord

This message is from: Gail Russell I would try the food avenue, with a click. Maybe, put him in a round pen and ask for a trot or canter. As soon as he starts to trot or canter, click and then treat with a carrot or apple piece (small). Then put some kind of single item in the round pen