More Clicker Training with Spencer

More Clicker Training with Spencer!

Today my daughter rode Spencer with the clicker and he did great!

Here is what she did!

1. Western Pleasure jog. He went around the arena very quietly and consistently. She 'clicked' and then kept him in the jog until she stopped and gave him a treat.

2. Western Pleasure canter. This is where the clicker is making the biggest difference. He picked up his right lead (he usually evades this lead until he is really worked) and cantered very slowly, flexed at the poll, and framed up perfectly! I was so proud of my daugher using the clicker and she really noticed the difference in his eagerness to pick up the right lead. She cantered him, clicked, and then kept him in the canter at least half the arena and then stopped and gave him the treat.

I think she is now sold on the clicker training. I will post a video on Friday of Spencer riding with the 'clicker.'



Here is what I did with Claire:

1. I put her in the sidepulls and took up the slack until she now travels carrying her head almost almost flexed at the poll. I was proud of her as she walked, trotted, and cantered without bucking out at me, or showing much resistance. She didn't really like it, but she learned to flex downward to escape the pressure. I am going to give her the day off tomorrow, and then put her in the sidepulls for one more day.

I will make a 30 day riding video on Monday showing what she has accomplished using the 'clicker' and 'release from pressure' riding method.

P.S. Thanks for new comments I have on my blog! It is so exciting to hear from other riders!