[Ag-eq] Jody's horses

[Michelle Creedy]

Hi Jewel 

I have a question. I've got two minis and one of my little minis has a lot
of separation anxiety when the other leaves. She tries to run out the gate.
I don't at this moment in time have a reliable person to help me. I'd like
to start clicker training them but I'm scared to do it with both of them in
the same pen? What if one attacks me because she's not getting treats? On
the other hand, I'm stagnating because I can't figure out how to get her
over this without having another pair of hands to help.

Michelle


-----Original Message-----
From: Ag-eq [mailto:ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewel
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 4:05 PM
To: Agricultural and Equestrean Division List
Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Jody's horses

Nella!  Horses can be trained, very effectively, with click and treat just
as dogs can be.  Panda, Anne Edie's guide horse was trained, exclusively,
with c&t.

Put his favourite nibble:  pieces of carrot, apple, dates or what-have-you
into a paper or plastic bag and make sure that in getting his treat out, the
bag makes plenty of crinkle sounds.

       Jewel

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From: <nfoster at extremezone.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:50 AM
To: <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ag-eq] Jody's horses


hi Jody:

How are your horses settling in and what sort of adventures are you having
with them?

I haven't ridden my poor horse in almost a month, we've just done a little
ground work.  I'm trying to get him used to the sound of paper and plastic;
he doesn't like either one and will spook at the sound.  He also doesn't
like fly spray, so we are working on that too.

He has learned how to open almost every gate on the property, so now all the
gates have clips on them.  He's a very clever boy and I'm sure he's trying
to figure out how to get into the house.

On Sunday I will do another group lesson with him.  I'm sure we will work on
smooth turns and transitioning between his gaits.  I've got to start riding
him more, he's getting a little chubby and out of shape!

I look forward to hearing more about your ponies.

Nella
 


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