Description:   Introduction to Clicker Training for the Horse

 This course runs for 6 weeks.

 Designed For:

Those who would like to advance their teaching of the horse with positive reinforcement
utilizing little to no restraint and no force. Learn to develop a mutually respectful
and willing partnership with your horse using very simple and easy and FUN program.

 Objectives:

Introduce the base elements of Positive & Negative Reinforcement through the use of Clicker Training the horse.

 Assessment Method:

Participation in online class discussions, weekly and course hands-on projects, essays, reading assignments as well as written assignments completed online.  

 Topics of study:

CT100: Introduction to Clicker Training

--Understanding Clicker Training 
--Looking at the Natural Horse & Targeting
--Phasing out Clicker Training & Working with Feet
--Offering Behaviors & Backing on Ground
--Disengagement of Hindquarters
--Head Down Task

CT101: Advancing in Equine Clicker Training

--MOVING THE FOREQUARTERS OVER
--CIRCLING
--Working with Flags and Tarps & other
--Flexion
--Flexion Continued - Bits
--Trailer Loading
--Ropes Cantering On-line Groundwork
--Saddle & Tying your Horse
--Riding

 Course Prerequisites:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent,
or at least 18 years of age.

 Materials:

All materials provided online for access at any time.

 Other:

For more info:

Contact: Gwenyth Santagate
Phone: 508-476-1317
E-mail:caballus@charter.net