6 steps to start riding with the clicker (6/6)

How to take positive reinforcement and use it in riding? I will share practical tips in other blogs, but let’s focus on preparation first. How can you make yourself successful?

Key Lesson for Riders #6: Accountability

Always, always, always find a way to make yourself accountable. That\’s the best way to keep developing yourself and keep moving forward!

We all have the best and most wonderful intentions until… we get stuck. If you have a back up plan, you get unstuck easily. An accountability partner (can be your mentor, riding instructor a dedicated friend) helps you succeed.

How do you think all successful riders manage? They don\’t do this all by themselves. Yes, they do the work, but without the support of a good team (can be a team of two people: you and your accountability partner) it wouldn\’t be possible. We ARE social animals! We need support. And knowledge. Two know more than one! You can\’t brainstorm by yourself. 😉

Tip 1

Once you\’ve set a goal, small or big, share it with someone else! Call your best friend, tell your spouse or post it in a Facebook positive reinforcement horse trainers group.

Tip 2

Tell them when you are going to practice. Be clear what you expect from them and ask them to ask you about your progress. In this way you have to take action otherwise you don\’t have to tell them anything. Set a date that they will call you and ask you about your training.

Tip 3

In order to feel successful assess your basement level first. The more honest you are, the better it is. It\’s hard, but it\’s also very motivating if you know for sure that you went from only half a track in canter to 1,5 track without falling into a trot or for just one click!

If you don\’t know how to assess your basement level, feel free to contact me. I teach this to my students and I can help you too.

Other blogs to get Started Riding with the Clicker

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6

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