This is a class demonstrating two basic skills, using positive reinforcement training, that can be used to teach nearly any behavior, from standing still for husbandry work to movement-based behaviors. After watching the video, you're invited to send me a short video of you working with your horse. We can then go over the video and you can ask questions or get advice.
Topics include:
- What is positive reinforcement training?
- Using food effectively (and safely!)
- Training tools
- Steps for training the two basic skills of "stand still, face forward" and "touch a target"
- Setting up a space for training and video
- Training in real life (when things go wrong, and when they go right)
40 minute video.