> The point is that Sina figured out "the game" and wanted to learn,
and I've
> seen the same reaction with other horses since her, horses trained
with
> varying types of gentle, stimulating training. I'm certainly not
opposed
> to giving treats - we've given plenty - but I don't think that the
food
> reward is the point to focus on, no matter what training program we
elect to
> use.
Right Karen. The one thing that has bothered me about the clicker
training is the focus on the food rather than the game. The other
thing(oops that's 2) is that the feedback from the horse is not as
helpful.
When I started handling Ofeig (I can't honestly call it training
since I have 19.3 years less experience than yo) she let me know when
I got it wrong. A good session and she wanted to stay with me when I
released her into the paddock. A not so good session and there was
just a trail of dust. Now of course she wants to continue anyway for
the treat.
Young horses love to play games. Corrie is a different horse
altogether. She forgot how to play long ago. She responds to treats.
Maybe we will rediscover the playfull filly inside.
Sue UK
