Eternal Sun Stable -clicker training

"Even the journey of a Thousand Miles
must begin with a single step." Lao-Tzu

What is Clicker Training ? by Alexandra Kurland

Getting Started : What should I teach my horse to do ?

First you will start with the foundation exercises detailed below. Targeting is what
will teach your horse what the click means. Targeting is a very useful behavior,
actually almost everything that we or our horses do could be considered a targeting
behavior!

There are no time limits to teaching any of these steps. Each horse and their person
will need to take the time necessary to teach and understand. And don't worry, if
you move to fast or skip a step in the training....your horse will let you know !

Once your horse masters the 3 foundation exercises of targeting, head lowering and
backing, you can explore in-hand lateral work . Everything you do will positively
enhance your riding and mentally and physically benefit your horse.

What can I use for treats ?

Basically anthing that is safe for a horse to eat. Keep it small, they only need
a small piece like a coin size piece of carrot or a tsp of grain as a treat.

Click here for a really good list by Regina featured on
Katie Bartlett's web site.

We are in the process of putting this section together...
Please check back often !

Targeting

Foundations exercises lead to
everything else. Master these, and the
road to a high performance horse is a
happy trail !

Head Lowering

Backing

Giving to the Bit

Disengaging the hindquarters

Getting Control of your horse's body parts

Taking it undersaddle !

Hip Shoulder Shoulder

Basketball for Horses

Laying Down

Free Jumping

Canter

Stress-Free Trailer Loading

The Pose

These articles by Cheryl Sutor describe great exercises to help you
solve your problem. Cheryl's site : www.equusite.com
By adding the clicker you will claify and motivate your horse.

Rearing while Riding by Cheryl Sutor

Bucking while Riding by Cheryl Sutor