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Curious about clicker training? Start with these two simple exercises

Clicker training is a method of positive reinforcement training, perhaps better known in the canine world, but equally applicable to horses. In this training article exclusive to H&H subscribers, clicker expert Lucy Chester outlines two straightforward exercises to introduce you and your horse to this technique
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    • Clicker training for horses relies on the concept of positive reinforcement. This method involves giving the horse something it enjoys – typically a treat or a scratch – after it performs a specific action, increasing the chances that the desired behaviour will be repeated. How to clicker train a horse requires great timing, and a few important bits of kit. It’s best to have a professional help set you on the right path, as – according to expert Lucy Chester – it’s “one of the hardest training methods to do well at the beginning”.

    Lucy prescribes two exercises for starting clicker training.

    How to clicker train a horse – the basics

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    Eleanor Jones
    Eleanor Jones

    H&H news editor
    Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.
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