Erickson Miniature Horses
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Does anybody clicker train their horses? Have you had a good experience with it? is it worth while? How is it different from clucking your tongue?
I'm still newbie-surfing the forum and found this topic. I have used clicker training for dogs, cats, and even birds. I do wild bird rescue, and my pet starlings -- I have three that couldn't be released, wound up imprinted, and they talk up a storm. Yes, English -- have responded very well to clicker training.I use it for certain things, not for all training. I've found it extremely effective for most horses, not effective for some. I have not had any problems with nipping - buut havingsaid that I really studied it prior to starting, and was very careful in how I started and what I used it for. I agree with Reignmaker, either study it carefully, and take your time starting (really paying attention to what you are doing, when you are clicking, and how you are rewarding) or find someone to help you. Alexandra Kurland's book is "The Click that Teaches" is excellent if you are doing it on your own. I read it through twice and really studied it before starting with my horses.
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