Classical dressage and Clicker training Classical dressage is a guiding principle in my training. Even though we are miles away from achieving the high level of this equestrian art, it is still important to know where we want to go. In order to highlight good movement with a marker signal you must be able to recognise … Read more
I love riding. The joy of sitting on a horse, that allows me on his back, responds to my thoughts and moves with ease and pleasure, is the most wonderful experience I can imagine. And I have a passion for dressage. Yet, I did not exactly buy a dressage horse. When I got Asfaloth, he … Read more
By Alexandra Kurland Alexandra Kurland wrote this excellent article about how she defines Clicker Training. It summarises her work and gives a very clear description about her philosophy in general and how she applies to a training. The original article is published on the Online course website http://www.theclickercentercourse.com/what-is-clicker-training.html I have translated the article into German … Read more
Some equine clicker trainers are convinced that clicker training and riding a horse using a bit are incompatible. For them, bits are aversive per definition. Their arguments are mainly based on personal preferences and anecdotes. The science There is considerable research on rein tension in competition horses and, no doubt, many kilos are often pulling … Read more