Under Saddle


Equine Clicker 101 Lesson #44: Taking Collection Under Saddle

We have discussed how to begin introducing collection in the last lesson.

This lesson will move into taking those exercises under saddle using positive reinforcement to create a great association.

 

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Equine Clicker 101 Lesson #32 Take Your Horse From Liberty to Under Tack

As we begin training we often teach behaviors with our horses at liberty. This gives them a choice and provides us with a lot of information. But how do we move from liberty work to utilizing equipment while still giving our horses a voice? In this lesson, I will discuss the different ways to transition to traditional equipment and cues.

 

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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 #17 Teaching Your Horse to Go Forward, On the Ground and Under Saddle

Many people struggle with good ways to motivate their horse to go forward…to WANT to go forward when asked. In this lesson, we discuss ways to help your horse go forward. By utilizing positive reinforcement we put something in it that the horse wants and values and this is a game-changer. We will discuss how to use targets and liberty leading to get your horse to respond to traditional cues. The process will change your horse’s association with this behavior. We will also discuss how to fade these tools so that your horse will happily respond to your cues.

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Equine Clicker 101 Lesson #11 - Using the Clicker While in the Saddle

How to introduce the clicker for ridden work. Using positive reinforcement(R+) and feeding while mounted seems complicated but it is actually quite simple and straight forward. R+ is great for addressing all sorts of under saddle issues but in this episode we will work through the early steps. More to come in upcoming episodes! Listen in…

 

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