When I was young and learned to ride in the local riding school, we sometimes were allowed to bring the ponies to the pasture. This came with a simple warning: \’Always turn your horse to the gate before you take the halter off, so they don\’t kick you.\’ I still use that advice and teach […]
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As positive reinforcement trainer you always want to train the opposite behaviour as well. So after writing a post about getting your horse out of the field (effortlessly), it\’s time to write about bring your back to the field (safely).
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I\’ve always wanted a horse that called me. The nicker**) they use is often so heartwarming and soft. A warm welcome to their human. My first pony Sholto whinnied to me in the field when he came cantering to me. Here is a video of Sholto cantering and whinnying when I wistle to call him. [youtube
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