>>> Well, the more I see that this isn't working for us the more I'm thinking of the clicker. On the Parelli list it was worded as 'bribery' when I was feeding carrot chips and holding the stick.
I'm going to take an unpopular stand, at least on this list. I simply don't care for the clicker as a primary training method. I've used a clicker in a few situations for a few horses, with ok results. I may use it again sometimes - sparingly. I'm sure that some people can do it better than I can. But, I have not seen a horse yet who's been extensively clicker trained who's not overly treat-oriented - many even rude. I like for a horse to be motivated to learn, but that is certainly achievable with other training methods. Ultimately, I do think clicker training has at least an element of bribery to it. Maybe that's ok sometimes, but I'd just rather not go there if I don't have to. Ok - I said it...and I mean it. Sometimes, I think it's ok to wing it for a while when you are uncertain, without using ANY method. Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
