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MagsnDan
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« on: August 13, 2010, 05:10:59 PM »

Jack responds really well to CT iv done it the past so am thinking of changing his schooling to be based mostly on CT. I guess its the instant reward for a try that gives him confidence

Id be interested to hear others experiences of training mostly with CT  thumbs
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2010, 05:46:50 PM »

Me Cheesy

I do pretty much everything with clicker from groundwork, in hand to ridden. It has transformed madam's attitude to such an extent that I can't see me using anything else.  It lets them know that they doing the right thing and encourages them to try as they're not getting punished for not performing or having to figure out what we want through escape learning.

I used to be sceptical of it but, having learned more about learning theory, am converted Cheesy

 
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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2010, 05:48:59 PM »

Me! Although I am still a complete beginner with it!
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2010, 06:43:09 PM »

Me too!  I always use it around the barn, with in-hand work, longeing and under saddle work.  I think giving treats from the saddle while at the same time encouraging a correct neck flexion is invaluable, as well as doing it that way on the ground.

I also use it when I'm grooming them, or asking for a pelvic tuck, or a back raise, so that they know that I'm not just doing those things to annoy them!  Bridling, haltering, backing up when I go in to feed, moving away from me if I'm leading them, staying back, whatever.  I don't use it all the time, just as reinforcement after I've taught the new behavior to them. 

When longeing, I click when I get the right posture, regardless of gait.  It's lovely to see them come to a screeching halt when they hear the click!  I'll give a second click if they drop their pelvis to do so!

I use it when the vet, bodyworker, farrier, etc., are working on them and they do what we ask.  I find it especially useful when they relax, lick and chew when working through a tension problem, either physical or mental.  VERY useful!

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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2010, 07:13:01 PM »

Me too - I am using it primarily with our new boy and its working wonders  thumbs thumbs  The older two are more established in their training and are happy so I tend not to use it for them, but never say never!

I am a newbie to all of this though - as I was a scpetic up until a few months back!
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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2010, 07:53:13 PM »

Yes I use it for pretty much everything except ridden. I mostly use shaping.  nod nod
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« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2010, 09:04:16 PM »

Me - I live and breathe clicker... incorporate it to absolutely everything I do, and wouldn't change it for the world. It's opened up a whole new world for me, and the transformation in my mare is hard to believe. My youngster is clicker trained since 8 months old, and I must say in many ways it's a lot easier to start that way than to transition a horse as there's so much unlearning to do and often baggage from previous training. So it's taken a bit longer for her to really get 100% motivated and enthusiastic, but well worth it in the end - the work she's doing this year is wow.
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« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2010, 09:23:05 PM »

So it's taken a bit longer for her to really get 100% motivated and enthusiastic, but well worth it in the end - the work she's doing this year is wow.

Would love to see your mare in action  thumbs  nod
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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2010, 10:52:11 AM »

Postitive all round then  thumbs

I dont do anything now with jack without clicker with me. Though we are downhill atm having not been able to catch him last two days. We never have a catching issue now with him coming to me but someone is feeling well on their new ERS pellets and just runs round bucking  wallbash rear
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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2010, 10:59:40 AM »

I do for most things on the ground; I would not know how to do it any other way. I have been a bit slower to use it for lunging and ridden work, but starting to more, now.  With Del, who has been here for just over a year it has taken a while to get him used to taking treats politely, and to start with I was horrified to see my hand disappear into his mouth as he lunged for the treat.  But he is much improved.  Osian, who can be a bit of thug, takes them so politely that I have been able to offer treats from my lips Embarrassed  


I too love the way it impacts on the relationship.

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« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2010, 12:26:55 PM »

I'm learning how to use it with everything. I started with it for clipping etc and then when I was having real trouble handling Cirrus due to my feebleness I got Jenni Nellist in to help, and its made the difference between being able to keep him and not - we are bringing it in for riding now as well and its already made a massive difference - he's far more forward and responsive and we have far less trouble with spooky things. I also feel far more in control - this is with an 11yo horse who is green as grass due to such a random ridden schedule.

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