Tag Archives: operant conditioning

Flymasking the Un-halterable, Headshy Horse

Posted on June 14, 2009 by admin

You remember the story of belling the cat. We were handed a similar scenario… The challenge: To put a flymask on a horse who is not halter-trained and is known to be headshy. The solution: Clicker Training to the rescue! … Continue reading →

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Saturday Afternoon With Grace

Posted on January 24, 2009 by admin

Grace has spent the week hanging over the fence watching me work clients’ horses.Â “Am I next?” she seemed to ask continuously.Â Despite the bitter chill, Mark and I brought her out today for some quality family time. While I … Continue reading →

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Study Supports Clicker Training

Posted on March 7, 2008 by admin

A French study recently reported that use of food rewards in training horses leads to faster results and a better relationship with people.

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Tag Archives: operant conditioning

Flymasking the Un-halterable, Headshy Horse

Saturday Afternoon With Grace

Study Supports Clicker Training

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