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Equine Clicker 101 Lesson #24 Clipping Can Be Fun for Your Horse

clicker clipper shy horse desensitization equine clicker 101 target training Oct 28, 2023

Using positive reinforcement we can teach our horses to not only stand quietly, but to actually look forward to the clipping process. We will utilize systematic desensitization and counterconditioning. They sound like big words but it is a simple and useful tool to have in your toolbox for lots of situations, beyond clipping.

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