Spooky Horse


Equine Clicker 101 Lesson #26 Under Saddle Tools For the Spooky Horse

Techniques for helping the spooky horse to focus under saddle. The key is that it is the horse’s choice to redirect his attention back to working with his rider. Often times we utilize equipment that controls a physical response, but the horses can remain in the same internal, emotionally charged state. When the horse chooses to focus, it really is the horse choosing to regulate his emotional response to the situation. It is a game-changer!

 

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Equine Clicker 101 Lesson #18 Dealing With Spooky Objects

Horses often times find unfamiliar things scary. In this lesson, we will discuss (and practice) how to help your horse to perceive new things as good instead of worrisome. Technically speaking, it is called systematic desensitization and counter-conditioning. It is a fantastic tool for all sorts of new objects, events, and situations.

 

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