Hi Melissa, What a pleasant surprise to see you on this list. I am a big fan of Clicker Solution and recieved much help there over the years with my Rottie. ...
Elaine, How do I access the pictures? I'm hopping to see the pictures of Dini. Please wish him a Happy Birthday for me!!! Best, Ann Ann W. Firestone ...
Hi Inge, ... Yes I'd agree with that. What 'intent' does is drive the 'little changes' that occur. ... An excellent recommendation. :-) ... YES so much easier...
where are you Loni? we are accumulating a fine group, both Nationally and Internationally who are capable of showing up on your doorstep to lend a hand. Tam...
Hi Ann: As you are reading this.. look to your left, see the PHOTO button, hit it, then hit the button that says SEE ALL, then SCROLL down to the end of the...
Thank you Connie! I was wondering a little how to contain her kindly so that all the decisions could be hers. She has a run in barn. Maybe I could run a...
Hi, My Paso Fino puts his head down whenever he wants to check out the footing, like under water or when the rain has changed the color of the dirt since our...
Not to mention say thanks to everyone who responded to my question about when to click for canter departs. That problem is now gone! But best of all, my...
Hi Elaine the string test I've seen done goes from the point of the fetlock (ergot?), to point of the elbow: keep hold of this length, and then while keeping...
Hi all, Since I havent been able to find a trainer who is clicker oriented here in Co, I am going to write to the list in general.. I have a 16 y/o QH mare...
Hi Vicki: Thanks for the info, I will try this way tonight. The ergot is the horse's chesnut, that little (or in Dinis's case NOT)rubbery spot up from his...
Hi Sharon, Inge and everyone: In the new JL DVD's, John is very obviously not giving specific instruction on different cues we should use: ie body language,...
I've gotten so many good tips. THANK YOU!! I can't wait to put some of them to use. I'd go on and on right now with some thoughts, but I think I'd better just...
Dear Regina "When we got back to the road home, on the asphalt, he began to put his head all the way down to the road and stroll along with his lips on the...
Actually, the ergot is on the back of the fetlock joint. It is a little nub right at the back edge, highly annoying to get around when you are clipping. ;) The...
OOps you are correct...senior moment!! Chestnuts are chestnuts and ergots are ergots, mea culpa! Luckily Dini has very small ones, Brig hardly any..... but...
... stand on ... it ... Accept ... Is Velvet generally uncomfortable with being sprayed? If so, I wouldn't risk a positive association with the tarp by jumping...
... HI Deborah! WOoooooooooHooooooooooooo !! I do lots of work with tissues and things I think might spook my Cookie ! The other day my daughter was riding...
... back in the saddle. : - ) Teresa !!! THis is so awesome ! I didn't know you were back in the saddle. Wishing you oodles of success as I know you will...
Thank you Melissa! These are very sensible steps and I think you are correct about not messing up the positive associations with the tarp. I will put the...
Did I miss something here? When did you STOP riding? Last I knew Vegas was giving you problems going down the driveway, but you were still mounted. elaine...
<<THis is so awesome ! I didn't know you were back in the saddle. Wishing you oodles of success as I know you will be discovering so many wonderful things as...
... Melissa laid out a great training plan for you. And having a mare who can be a worry wart about things I wanted to offer a tip...with each baby step she...
Hi Elaine. No, I've been grounded with Vegas for over a year. I had started him with a traditional trainer in the summer of 2002 which went well and I rode...
... looking for a ... Tongue clicks are definitely the way to go when riding. Actually I had to switch very early on as I would often click at the wrong ...
Oh..OK, thanks,sometimes I think I am losing my mind!! It must have been Nacho; I must have been confusing the horses. Do you have any pics of Nacho posted....
<<But when my horse doesn't hear my click (which still can happen) I will usually click again so they will stop and take their treat. Does it seem that he...
