I don't always recommend clicker training as a first option when I start working with a new client. Why? Well take a listen as I talk through a specific example and explain ways that I might add some R+ based training without the pressure of the trainer carrying food and having to be great at timing and mechanics.

How do I square this with working inside a LIMA framework?

As always questions and comments are welcome!

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The topic of male horses 'dropping' when training with food (clicker training) has reared its head again- I'm glad because it is a topic we need to consider.

In this short episode I will explain (again) why I don't think we should brush this topic under the carpet!

Warning- I talk about penises in this episode.

If you want help with your horse dropping or over threshold when training with food- get in touch, [email protected] or www.equine.training

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In this final short episode on target training I delve a little deeper into how and when I use targets in my training.

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The third (hop back and listen to the first two if you haven't yet) in the clicker training targets mini series.

In this one I discuss when I use targets in my training from cognitive enrichment to training movement.

If you want to learn how to train in this way then join me on my accredited professional trainer course in 2025 ⁠https://courses.understandhorses.com/courses/horse-trainer-foundation-certificate⁠

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The second (hop back and listen to the first if you haven't yet) in the clicker training targets mini series.

In this one I discuss planning and setting up the behaviour- essential for all training.

If you want to learn how to train in this way then join me on my accredited professional trainer course in 2025 https://courses.understandhorses.com/courses/horse-trainer-foundation-certificate

Drop me any questions [email protected]

My Understand Horses Trainer's course https://courses.understandhorses.com/courses/horse-trainer-foundation-certificate

My IAABC Foundation course https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/equine-discomfort-ethogram/

My IAABC Foundation Journal article on targets

https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/target-training-for-horses-hit-or-miss/

In this episode I talk to Chess about her journey with Gambit her young Exmoor pony. I met them when she needed help with his behaviour and the two have been a real joy to work with.

My new accredited trainer course is now live at Understand Horses

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Check out my IAABC Foundation course here https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/equine-cooperative-care/