All Discussions Tagged 'training horse' - Barnmice Equestrian Social Community2024-03-29T08:08:10Zhttp://www.barnmice.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=training+horse&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNegative Reinforcementtag:www.barnmice.com,2011-07-11:1773158:Topic:4571612011-07-11T16:29:10.964ZLindsay Gricehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/LindsayGrice
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<p><span>Taking away something that the horse dislikes in order to reward a desired response. Giving the horse relief or escape when he makes the correct choice.</span></p>
<p><span>For example, removing leg pressure as soon as the horse yields sideways. Softening the pressure on the lead rope for a forward step when teaching a foal to lead. Quieting a clucking noise as…</span></p>
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<p><span>Taking away something that the horse dislikes in order to reward a desired response. Giving the horse relief or escape when he makes the correct choice.</span></p>
<p><span>For example, removing leg pressure as soon as the horse yields sideways. Softening the pressure on the lead rope for a forward step when teaching a foal to lead. Quieting a clucking noise as a horse lengthens his stride on the lunge.</span></p>
<p><span>Can you see how timing is critical? As an experienced riding instructor having an eye on the ground helps until they develop a feel for it themselves.</span></p>
<div><span><br/></span></div> Positive Reinforcementtag:www.barnmice.com,2011-06-22:1773158:Topic:4427272011-06-22T18:16:11.835ZLindsay Gricehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/LindsayGrice
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<p><span><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059332230?profile=original" target="_self"></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059332230?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059332230?profile=original" width="373"></img></a> <br></br>Adding a reward for a correct response. Something the horse desires. A treat, pat or voice command, for instance. Treats are a highly motivating and are used a lot in the training of marine mammals and dogs, but not as much in horses. Something to…</span></p>
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<p><span><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059332230?profile=original"></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059332230?profile=original"><img class="align-center" width="373" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059332230?profile=original"/></a><br/>Adding a reward for a correct response. Something the horse desires. A treat, pat or voice command, for instance. Treats are a highly motivating and are used a lot in the training of marine mammals and dogs, but not as much in horses. Something to consider: Can feeding treats to horses open up a can of worms – a whole new set of problems? Or is it the timing of the treat delivery? Do horses consider patting really rewarding? What about a vocal reward? I’ve got some thoughts on these things that I’ll cover in future discussions.</span></p>
<p><span>Next week – negative reinforcement – it’s not what you might think. Until then, let’s be thinking riders!</span></p>