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Equine Behaviour & Training
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 Learn
about different training methods, the science behind them (how they work)
and how to use different training methods to achieve the best
results with your horse. more info...
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Clicker Training
Natural\Traditional Horsemanship
Negative Reinforcement (R-)
Negative reinforcement is most commonly referred to as
pressure-release and is used exclusively by most Natural and Traditional
horsemen. Some like Mark Rashid, have learned how to include
negative punishments (timeouts) and others have included some positive
reinforcement (often a simple sugar lump reward).
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* Note the terms Negative and Positive do
NOT refer to good or bad. In behavioural psychology Negative simply refers
to 'removal of something' - usually pressure- and positive to 'addition of
something' - a reward.
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Attitude and willingness to perform can also be affected by the training
methods we choose to use. Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool that creates
a horse that wants to do whatever you ask it. A horse that wants to
impress you, rather than simply avoid discomfort or pain.There's much more to
clicker training than just target training and it can solve common problems or
be added to your current training methods.
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Key Benefits of Clicker Training
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Your
horse will learn how to learn quickly and be enthusiastic about your
training sessions.
- You learn how to teach your horse in a much more effective way, you
learn how to break down tasks into learnable chunks.
- The horse is never wrong, so Clicker Training is particularly effective
for previously abused or very sensitive horses.
- No force is required, just patience. Timid or new horse owners can overcome even
the most boisterous or bad mannered horse.
Learn more about Clicker Training...
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