>>>> From reading, it says that when the horse clues in what the click means, their expression lights up in understanding. So, if clicker was used consistently and correctly wouldn't the horse begin to trust because they've figured out the method of communication?
I think that's without doubt. But, horses can also light up with other methods too - even with the old generic "common horse-sense" method. I've seen horses have "light bulb moments" even before Parelli or Lyons or clicker training. I'm sure horses had those moments before I was born, before Parelli or the Dorrences were born. That part doesn't have to be tied to any method, and I think it's what most of us want: an eager horse, a happy horse, however we get there. At least, that's what I want with my horses. Any method is nothing more than a means to that end. Sina has had plenty of light bulb moments using the Parelli Games. But then, she's a bright, eerily perceptive horse. I think she'd be lighting bulbs no matter what I did with her. :) It's really hard to express, especially via e-mail, but I think Tivar and I had a couple of significant "light bulb moments" just hanging out, when we realized we could trust each other. Deeply trust each other. No method involved...it was just an understanding that we arrived at by getting to know each other. Karen Thomas, NC -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.10/720 - Release Date: 3/12/2007 7:19 PM
