{"id":4173,"date":"2014-07-21T20:57:36","date_gmt":"2014-07-21T10:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=4173"},"modified":"2024-11-18T14:32:58","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T03:32:58","slug":"can-train-horse-anything-target-training-clicker-training-beyond-shawna-vinton-karrasch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalhorseworld.com\/stage\/can-train-horse-anything-target-training-clicker-training-beyond-shawna-vinton-karrasch\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Train Your Horse To Do Anything \u2013 On Target Training"},"content":{"rendered":"
Clicker training and beyond by Shawna Karrasch.<\/h5>\n

\"ShawnaKarrashBook\"Everyone involved with horses wants them to consistently behave well and perform to the best of their ability. But as is all too well known, many horses do not cooperate, and this is because they are not motivated to do so.<\/p>\n

Shawna and Vinton Karrasch are co-founders of the On Target Training program<\/a> \u2013 a revolutionary method that combines the basics of \u2018clicker training\u2019 widely used on marine mammals \u2013 killer whales, dolphins, and sea lions \u2013 as well as dogs, with another reward reinforcement program known as \u2018target training\u2019.<\/p>\n

Shawna trained marine mammals at Seaworld in San Diego, California, before joining up with Vinton who had years of experience riding grand prix show jumpers. Together they have developed this highly successful system of training horses.<\/p>\n

Clicker training initially motivates a horse to perform correctly, because the handler rewards him every single time he does what is required. Later the horse comes to associate the sound of the clicker with an up-coming reward, so a rider can tell the horse that he has performed correctly without having to stop and give a pat or a treat.
\nThis frees the rider to continue the movement he is performing while communicating to the horse that he is doing it right.<\/p>\n

Target training takes reinforcement of correct behaviour to a stage further. The \u2018target\u2019 is a tool \u2013 either fixed to a stationary object such as a fence or held in a trainers hand \u2013 that the horse learns to focus on completely.
\nBecause the horse is motivated to perform well to gain his reward, he can be trained to happily follow the person holding the target.<\/p>\n

The On Target Training method is easy for both horse and trainer to learn. There are dozens of practical applications covering every area of horsemanship, from stabling and handling issues to groundwork, and on to riding. And, just for fun, the Karrash\u2019s show how to teach horses entertaining \u2018tricks\u2019 such as \u2018bowing\u2019 to an audience, spinning, and smiling.<\/p>\n

A good attitude is paramount for progress, safety and results. Using this system horses are happy to interact with their riders and handlers, the learning process accelerates, and there is less frustration involved.<\/p>\n

This 200-page book with lots of quality colour photographs is an easy read and explains everything you need to know about enhancing your horse\u2019s education in a very positive way. It motivates the reader to want to get out and try it \u2013 just to see if it works\u2026. and it does.<\/p>\n

By using positive reinforcement techniques such as clicker training, we can bring out our horse\u2019s heart and desire which is often suppressed by the removal reinforcement or negative reinforcement we use to communicate with.
\nYou can find out more by visiting Shawna Karrash’s website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Clicker training and beyond by Shawna Karrasch. Everyone involved with horses wants them to consistently behave well and perform to the best of their ability. But as is all too well known, many horses do not cooperate, and this is because they are not motivated to do so. 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