You Can Train Your Horse To Do Anything

If you have ever wished you could get your horse to consistently perform to the best of his ability, On Target Training is for you. This effective new method combines the basics of clicker training (widely used on marine mammals and dogs) with a step-by-step target system that assures training success for any breed or any age horse. The Karraschs explain reward reinforcement training in a way that makes it easy to learn. They guide the reader through all the basics, including teaching the "bridge signal" (using the clicker) and employing hand-held and stationary "targets"; they then cover aspects of training horses both on the ground and under saddle. Training advice is provided for: specific riding disciplines: jumping, Western riding, dressage, and trail; behavior problems; trailer loading; working with young horses; and last of all, just for fun, teaching tricks. Shawna Karrasch is a ten-year veteran marine mammal trainer for Sea World; she now specializes in horse training with her husband, Vinton, a Grand Prix show jumper. They operate their On Target Training facility in Maryland.