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How To Click With Your Horse

Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding & Problem Solving by Georgia Bruce

- 344 Pages, Large A4 Sized Manual,

- Over 900 Step-by-Step Photos & Diagrams

- $79.95

Comes with a Free Clicker!

How to Teach your horse Tricks - With Clicker Training
By Georgia Bruce

Step Guide for introducing your horse to clicker training, and using it to teach your horse tricks. Tricks include: Smile, Carrying things, Fetch, Counting, Shake Hands, Spanish Walk, Bow, Soccer, Rear, Lying Down and more!!

Clear step by step photos and instructions makes learning easy and fun for both you and your horse.

Comes with a Free Clicker

Natural Rope Halter
made with rope from USA.

$31.50
Size: Standard, Colour: Black

Our rope halters are hand-tied and the knots are balanced in strategic places. The loop for attaching lines hangs below the horse's jaw and acts as a hinge. Our halters are made from a high quality 1/4inch yachting rope, (imported from USA) that offers the ultimate in softness and strength making them an ideal halter for natural horsemanship training.

12ft Lead Rope with Brass Snap

Made with rope from the USA.

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Featuring a sturdy swivel brass snap, which prevents twisting of the rope. Made from high quality yachting braid that is smooth, resistant to sweat. The rope is weighted well so that it communicates clearly to the horse. Also has a leather popper, which is useful to help move the horse along.

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How To Click With Your Horse

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"How t o Click with Your Horse"

Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding & Problem Solving

By Georgia Bruce

- 344 Pages, Large A4 Size Manual

- Over 900 Step-by-Step Photos and Diagrams

Order Now and Recieve a Free Clicker

- See the Table of Contents

- Read Reviews and Testimonials

-This is the most comprehensive manual you will find anywhere about Clicker Training Horses.

Train Your Horse to Be Calm, Light and Responsive
Solve Problem Behaviours - Groundwork and Riding
Teach Your Horse Difficult Movements with Ease
Feel the Thrill of Winning Your Competition or Event
Dressage, Jumping, Eventing, Showing, Cutting, Reining, Western, Trail Riding, Barrel Racing etc...
Makes Trick Horse Training and Liberty Work Easy...Even For Beginners
Allow Your Horse to Fulfill their True Potential!
Stand Out from the Crowd With Your Soft, Responsive, Willing Horse
Enjoy Training Your Horse with Confidence and Success

This Comprehensive Horse Training Manual Will Teach You:

The Behavioural Science Behind Horse Training - Written in Plain English that is Easy To Understand! (Finally a book that Explains this Clearly and Thoroughly!)
The Nature of Horses and The 3 Ways Horses Learn (Understanding This Will Really Supercharge Your Horse Training Results!)
How Clicker Training Works and Why it is So Effective with Horse Training
How to Set Training Goals for Your Horse and Achieve Them!
How to Catch a Young or Wild Horse and then Teach Them to Lead
How to Introduce Clicker Training to Your Horse
A Step by Step Training Plan for Training Your Horse from the Ground Up (How To Turn Your Young, Wild or Problem Horse into Your Dream Horse!)
Extensive Groundwork Exercises with the Clicker
How to Make Your Horse Bombproof, Unflappable, Quiet and Calm
Train Your Horse to Load and Unload Calmly from a Horse Float or Truck (4 Methods for Solving Problem Loaders - No More Float Problems - Guaranteed!)
Train Your Horse To Have Their Feet Picked Up and Filed (Cure Kicking!)
How to Prepare Your Young Horse for Riding
Starting Your Young Horse Under Saddle (A Calm and Quiet First Ride!)
Teach Your Horse to Go, Stop, Turn and Yield in Response to Super Light Aids
Horse Training in The Saddle with the Clicker
Step By Step Riding Program to Create a Soft, Responsive, Obedient Horse
Liberty Horse Training (Training Your Horse With No Strings/Ropes Attached!)
How to Solve Problem Behaviours and Retrain Your Difficult Horse
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE.....This book is like a Horse Training Encyclopedia!!

"How t o Click with Your Horse"

Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding & Problem Solving

By Georgia Bruce

- 344 Pages, Large A4 Size Manual

- Over 900 Step-by-Step Photos and Diagrams

Order Now and Recieve a Free Clicker

- See the Table of Contents

- Read Reviews and Testimonials

Clicker Training Facts

Clicker Training is based on Proven Behavioural Science
Clicker Training is "the" most Effective and Gentle Training System for All Animals...Especially Horses!
Clicker Training is used in Zoo's and Marine Parks around the World.
Clicker Training Uses Positive Reinforcement
Clicker Training is Used for Horse Training by Professional Horse Trainers as Well as Olympic and Paralympic Riders
Clicker Training is successful with people and horses of All Ages. Even Training Foals and Older Horses
Clicker Training is Fun for You.. AND Your Horse!

Reviews and Testimonials

Dear Georgia,
I saw you, and your clicker training demonstrations at Equitana in Melbourne several years ago. I bought your book and several clickers. I used the clicker training, as per your instructions with a horse that had been left at my friends place and which I took on. He was very afraid of people, difficult to catch, head shy, hard to bridle, never been rugged, etc, etc.The clicker training worked fabulously with him.He enjoyed his training sessions, it has always been progressive. Things have improved so much!!!Sometimes hard to believe where he was at, at the very start. Thank you very much for introducing me to this great way of training and for providing material that is informative and easy to follow. I started the riding side on and off last year and this summer have been doing alot more but have been encountering a lot of blocks. Then I remembered the clicker training and thought I would give it a go. Well I couldn't believe the response I got!The minute he heard the first clickhis face lit up and his focus was totally on me and working out what it was that got the click. Kind Regards, Susan Lavin

Hi Georgia,
My name is Chiara and I saw one of your amazing demonstrations at Equitana a few weeks ago. It was very inspiring and your book has proved to be a very useful tool for both my daughter (9 years old) and I.

Thank you again, it was amazing to see your work with Rumba. Chiara Perri, Melbourne

Dear Georgia,
I recently ordered your book through your website. I have a young horse that I was having trouble riding before I bought your book. I just wanted to tell you that my horse is now so responsive, soft and willing. Thank you!!
I would recommend anyone who owns or rides young horses should read this book.
Yours Sincerely, Rosalie Maver, Kurrajong, NSW

Hey Georgia,
I am really impressed with the new book. I have been using the exercises and steps you suggest in the book.
My dressage horse has really improved. He is much more soft and supple than he used to be. Plus he loves training now!... If anyone wants to know how well clicker training works with dressage horses just get them to ask me!!
I can't wait till the shows start up again, my horse Swifty and I are going to get out there and show them what we can really do. Thanks again. Kind Regards, Anne Silverton, Narre Warren North, Victoria

Dear Georgia,

my personal equitana highlight was one of your clicker training

performances. I have never seen a horse so happy, willing, eager to please and focused. you have such a relaxed and positive way to encourage and handle your horse, it's a special treat to observe the two of you! i guess it's everybody's dream to come so far. i have ordered your trick clicker book and can't wait to start doing it. i have started a few horses but would have been able to do it much faster and better by using the clicker. we also have two pony club ponies that my daughter has sadly outgrown. we would never sell them and now i have finally found something to keep them busy. thanks very much, best regards, Maja

"How t o Click with Your Horse"

Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding & Problem Solving

By Georgia Bruce

- 344 Pages, Large A4 Size Manual

- Over 900 Step-by-Step Photos and Diagrams

Order Now and Recieve a Free Clicker

- Read Reviews and Testimonials

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 - An Introduction to Clicker Training

Breaking tradition - Training With Rewards & Positive Reinforcement
What is Clicker Training - An Overview
Clicker Training and the Competition Horse
Teaching the Horse Table Manners

Chapter 2 - The Nature of Horses

Habitat
Defense Mechanisms
Living in Herds
Flight or Fight Response
Claustrophobia
Anatomy
Laterality - Right Brain/Left Brain
Right Eye/Left Eye
Transference of Learning from One side to another
Flight Distance
You are what you eat, How Diet relates to intelligence
Herd Structure
Herd Hierarchy
Wild Instincts and the Domestic Horse
How Horses Communicate
Examples of Body Language

Chapter 3 - The Attitude of a Trainer

Your Horse is Your Mirror
Timing
Self Control
Visualising What you Want the Horse to Do
Setting Training and Shaping Goals
Body Language and Energy
Focus
Feel
Time
Competition

Chapter 4 - The Science of Training

How Horses Learn
Habituation - Desensitizing
Learned Helplessness
Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Five Possible Consequences to a Behaviour
The Importance of Timing
Marker Signals - Conditioned Reinforcers and Conditioned Punishers
The Clicker as a Marker Signal
Shaping a Behaviour
Examples of Operant Conditioning in Everyday Life
Training with Reinforcement
Training with Punishment
Cautions in Using Punishment
Ways to "Get" and Behaviour so that you can click for it
Guidelines for shaping a behaviour
Rate of Reinforcement - Frequency of Rewards
Setting Training and Shaping Goals

Chapter 5 - Applying the Science

What you need to start training - Equipment
How much and What type of Reward
Length of Training Sessions
Steps to Introducing your Horse to the Clicker
Charging Up the Clicker
Look Away
Waiting for the Treat
Targeting
Back Away from a visual Cue
Back Off and Stay there
Groundwork the Foundation of training

Chapter 5 - Catching Your Horse

Catching your Horse
Facing Up - With the Halter and the Clicker
Facing Up at Liberty
Starting From Scratch - Catching the Wild Horse
The Drive Line
Teaching the Wild Horse to Face Up
Teaching the Horse to Come towards you
Following you
Standing Near the Horse
Touching the Horse for the First Time
Rubbing the Horse with the Halter
Haltering
Wearing the Halter

Chapter 7 - Training with Touch Feel and Pressure

Training with Pressure Cues
Individual Pressure Sensitivity in Horses
Moving the Head and Neck with Pressure Cues
Indirect Rein - Neutral
Head Down
Backwards from a Light Pressure Cue
Stop Response and Problem Solving
Backing with Softness
Backing Circles and Figure Eights
Backing with the Head Down
Forwards From a Light Pressure Cue
Teaching Foals to Lead
Leading Forwards through Turns
Leading with Lightness
Forwards Beside Me from a Light Pressure Cue
Increasing the Speed of the Draw
Drawing and Leading at the Trot
Testing the Forwards Response to Pressure
Driving the Horse around a Tree
The Power of Hindquarter control
Yielding the Hindquarters from a Pressure Cue
Yielding the Shoulders from a Pressure Cue
Yielding Sideways from a Pressure Cue

Chapter 8 - Training with Visual Cues

Adding a Visual Cue
Head Down
Come To me From a Visual Cue - Drawing the Horse Towards You
Back Off from a Visual Cue
Forwards Beside Me From a Visual Cue
Backwards Beside Me From a Visual Cue
Halt Beside me from a visual Cue
Stand Still - Park - From a Visual Cue
Yielding the Hindquarters from a visual Cue
Yielding the Shoulders from a visual Cue
Walking "Through" the Horse
Walking "Through" the Hindquarters
Walking "Through" the Neck and Shoulders
Sideways with a Visual Cue

Chapter 9 - Basic Lunging

Cues for Different Paces on the Lunge
Yielding the Shoulders out onto the Circle
Circling at the Walk
Disengaging the Hindquarters - Transition to Halt
Circling at the Trot
Staying Inside the Halter - Shoulders Falling Out
Shoulders Falling In on the Circle
Circling at the Canter
Incorrect Leads and Disunited Canters
Improving Balance with Transitions
Fully Disengaged - Down Transition to Halt
Partially Disengaged - Down Transition to a Different Pace
Straight Down Transitions
Walk to Canter Transitions
Squeeze Between you and a Fence
Squeeze Under, Over, Through Obstacles -Ditches, Logs, Bridges, Puddles
Leading Out on the Road or Trail

Chapter 10 - Desensitizing and Bombproofing your Horse

Habituation
Approach and Retreat
Flooding
Desensitizing the Horse to Ropes
Desensitizing to a Whip
Getting the Horse Used to Scary Objects
Desensitizing to a Tarpaulin
Desensitizing to an Umbrella
Desensitizing to a Flag
Changing Eyes with the Flag
Moving the Horse with the Flag
Circling with the Flag
Hosing and Washing your Horse

Chapter 11 - Handling Feet

Leading by the Foot
Lifting a Front Foot
Lifting a Front Foot and Holding it Up
Picking Up the Foot with Fingertip pressure
Holding the Leg Up for Longer
Adding a Visual and Verbal Cue
Putting the Front Foot on a Hoof Stand
Rubbing the Hind legs
Picking Up Hind Feet
Picking Up a Hind Foot and Taking it Out Behind
Picking Up a Hind Foot by Hand
Putting a Hind Foot on a hoof stand

Chapter 12 - Float and Trailer Loading

Preparation for Float and Trailer Loading
Leading Forwards and Backwards
Forwards from Whip Tapping
Forwards from a Visual Cue
Yielding the Hindquarters and Forequarters
Circling at the Trot
Squeeze Between objects
Head Down
Targeting
Some Rules about Transporting Horses
Introducing your Horse to the Float
Four ways to Teach the Horse to Load
Method one - Leading Driving onto the Float
Method Two - Comfort Zone
Method Three - Targeting
Method Four - Breaching Strap
Staying in the Float/Trailer
Backing Out of the Float/Trailer Slowly

Chapter 13 - Problem Solving with the Clicker

Eight Ways to Change a Behaviour
Changing the Motivation
Dealing with Aggression
Training an Incompatible Behaviour

Chapter 14 - Training Your Horse at Liberty

Hindquarter Control for Direction, Flexion and Engagement
The Draw/Come Cue - Trotting Towards You
Free Shaping - Clicking for Posture
Inside Flexion
Vertical Flexion

Chapter 15 - Saddling Up

Facilities
Groundwork
Circingle
Lunging Roller
Standing Still While Saddling
Girthing Up
Girthy Horses
Stirrups

Chapter 16 - Preparation for Riding

The Blind Spot Behind The Horse and Changing Eyes
Sitting Above the Horse
Seeing Flags above Them
Jumping Up and Down Next to Them
Leaning Over them Bareback
Get on one side, Rub the horse, Get off other side
Sitting on the Horse Bareback
Putting Weight in the Stirrups
Stepping Up and Down in the Stirrups
Leaning Over Them With the Saddle On
Rubbing the Horse on Both Sides While Leaning Over Them
Lateral Flexion While Leaning Over Them
Teaching The Horse to Stand Still While You Mount

Chapter 17 - Groundwork with the Bridle

Teaching the horse to Put on its Bridle
Waring the bridle During Groundwork
Teaching Basic Responses To the Bit
Indirect Rein
Direct Rein
Rein Back
Halt From walk and Trot
Lunging off the Bit
Basic Long Reining
Transitions in the Long Reins
Changing Directions in the Long Reins

Chapter 18 - Rider Position, Posture and Balance

Start Without the Horse
Focus
Energy - Chi
Riding Young Horses

Chapter 19 - Riding with the Clicker

Riding with a Rope Halter
Tying the Lead Rope For Reins
Full Lateral Flexion
Disengaging the Hindquarters - Indirect Rein
Yielding the Shoulders - Direct Rein
Yielding the Shoulders and Drift Fowards into a Walk
Go Forwards Cue
One Rein Halt - Indirect Rein
Go Forwards and Keep Going
Riding with Two Reins
Rein Back
Two Rein Halt
Lunging with a Passenger
Riding with a Halter and Bridle
Riding in the Snaffle Bit
Allowing the Horse to Work in a Natural Outline
Summary of Basic Riding Cues
Indirect Rein - Lateral Flexion
Yielding the Hindquarters
Direct Rein - Yielding the Shoulders
Supporting Rein - Outside Rein
One Rein halt From the Walk
Two Rein Halt From the Walk
Rhythm
Rhythm in the Walk
Halt to Reinback transitions
Snake Trails at the Walk
Trotting
One Rein Halt from the Trot
Two Rein Halt from the Trot
Trot to Walk Transitions
Getting Rhythm in the Trot
Snake Trails at the Trot
Cantering
Cantering the Young Horse - The first few strides
Cantering with Rhythm
One Rein Halt from the Canter
Two Rein Halter From the Canter
Snake Trails at the Canter
Canter Leads
Dwell Time - Improving the Halt
Keeping a Line - Focus
Point to Point
Riding Circles, Shapes and Figures
Yielding the Hindquarters
Yielding the Forequarters
Sidepassing
Leg Yielding
Riding Squares and Other Pointy Shapes
Obedience Before Suppleness
Lateral Flexion
Suppleness
Long, Low and Loose
Vertical Flexion
An Elastic Connection
Improving Balance with Transitions
Impulsion
Lateral Work With the Clicker
Improving Basic Responses
Trail Riding With the Clicker
About the Author - Georgia Bruce
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE.....This book is like a Horse Training Encyclopedia!!

"How t o Click with Your Horse"

Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding & Problem Solving

By Georgia Bruce

- 344 Pages, Large A4 Size Manual

- Over 900 Step-by-Step Photos and Diagrams

Order Now and Recieve a Free Clicker

- See the Table of Contents

Reviews and Testimonials

Dear Georgia,
I recently ordered your book through your website. I have a young horse that I was having trouble riding before I bought your book. I just wanted t o tell you that my horse is now so responsive, soft and willing. Thank you!!
I would recommend anyone who owns or rides young horses should read this book.
Yours Sincerely, Rosalie Maver, Kurrajong, NSW

Hey Georgia,
I am really impressed with the new book. I have been using the exercises and steps you suggest in the book. My dressage horse has really improved. He is much more soft and supple than he used to be. Plus he loves training now!... If anyone wants to know how well clicker training works with dressage horses just get them to ask me!! I can't wait till the shows start up again, my horse Swifty and I are going to get out there and show them what we can really do. Thanks again. Kind Regards, Anne Silverton, Narre Warren North, Victoria

Dear Georgia,

I saw you, and your clicker training demonstrations at the Equitana in Melbourne several years ago.

I bought your book and several clickers.

I used the clicker training, as per your instructions with a horse that had been left at my friends place and which I took on. He was very afraid of people, difficult to catch, head shy, hard to bridle, never been rugged, etc, etc. The clicker training worked fabulously with him, he enjoyed his training sessions and I think over the past few years we only ever have had two days where we had a bit of a backward day, it has always been progressive. Things have improved so much it is sometimes hard to believe where he was at, at the very start. So thank you very much for introducing me to this great way of training and for providing material that is informative and easy to follow.

All the very best with your plans and goals.

Kind regards, Susan Lavin

Hi Georgia,
Your book arrived in the mail today. Thank you so much for writing
such an excellent book. I've been struggling by myself trying to work
out all these things that you know. Appreciate you taking the time and
effort to share it all! I'd be keen to attend a clinic if you're ever
near Sydney. You're my new hero!
Many thanks,
from Noeline, Rose (horse) and Chelsea (donkey).

Hi Georgia

I attended your sessions a couple of weekends ago at EquineX here in Canberra. Try as I might to identify flaws in clicker training (i am by nature very sceptical..) I now concede defeat. I was simply blown
away by what you have achieved with your horses, particularly the high degree of self carriage able to be obtained with the higher dressage moves, at liberty.

Where you really hooked me in, however, was how clicker training can be used to change unwanted behaviors. My fellow, an off-the-track standadbred, is a bit too friendly with his mouth. All games, but only a matter of time before he connected. His particular trick was to try to latch onto my feet in the 'neutral' training (mounted).
There are only so many times you can let him think he's 'run into a post' to modify his own behaviour. Of all the horses I have owned I have not had so much of an issue. Anyway, since I have been using positive reinforcement, this behavior had stopped dead, in less than a week, so I am wrapped. He's now fully in tune with the clicker thing and we are progressing into other areas with great results.

Cheers, Georgia - Sunny and I thank you very, very much.

Kind regards,
Judy Matusiewicz
Canberra

PS - I will watch out for any clinics you might have in these here parts

Hi Georgia,

My name is Chiara and I saw one of your amazing demonstrations at Equitana a few weeks ago. It was very inspiring and your book has proved to be a very useful tool for both my daughter (9 years old) and I.Thank you again, it was amazing to see your work with Rumba. Chiara Perri, Melbourne

Hi Georgia,

I went to Equitana and saw one of your demonstration which to me was the best part of the four days as you were amazing.I think you do an amazing job and I am very excited to learn more,

Kind regards, Jo Perry, New Zealand

Thanks Georgia

Recieved the book today. I'm looking forward to trying it out & improving my communication with my horses. A friend of mine got your book after being recommended it by Richard Weis & after trying it out recommended I try it out. I have a few more friends who i think it will help so I'll pass it on when I get going.

Cheers

Pip Payne

Hi Georgia,

I have met you briefly a couple of times, last time at the Equitation Science Symposium. I have been working my horses with Andrew McLean and the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre's help for the last 3 years. (I translated Andrew's book The Truth About Horses into Spanish.) The last training I did with my horse at AEBC, Andrew introduced us to clicker training particularly to start piaffe. I had heard him talk about it on several occasions, but had never tried it, mainly because I had that "fear of giving food treats" that I'm sure you come across all the time.

This was in May, and when we came from Victoria back to Qld where I ride on my own most of the time, I started playing a bit and trying to figure it all out. I stumbled along for a few weeks and then went to the Symposium and watched your presentation, which really inspired me and cleared quite a few things up in my head.

Since then I have to say that I am absolutely amazed at the results I can achieve! I have been riding most of my life and competed in eventing at 3* level as a young rider and have coached etc... so have had a fair bit of experience, but I always felt that in my training ability there was somewhat of a glass ceiling I couldn't break through. I could get horses to about medium level but from there on, I never felt I had enough relaxation to go further, and had to keep going back to improve the basics without making real progress. I guess I don't ride enough, and I'm not naturally talented at applying negative reinforcement even though I now know most of the theory behind it. It all gets a bit confusing for my horses.

Clicker training has broken that glass ceiling! My horse is so relaxed and motivated at the same time, it's like riding on air, and I can ride with such light pressures. He has lost all inclination to run, and he no longer looks at the gate when we ride past. He is offering more all the time, and I now really understand how to use it as a training aid, just like before I would have used the whip to improve an exercise, now I use the clicker, less pressure, and I get more and make much faster progress in very few repetitions, plus I feel much happier with myself at the end of each session!!!

I have to thank you very much for the work you are doing in promoting clicker training, learning theory and horse welfare. I am enjoying riding and training my horse like never before. The only thing I am disappointed about is having waited 41 years to learn about it!!!

Cristina Wilkins

Editor and Designer, Horses & People Magazine

Hi Georgia,

I saw you at the ISES on Monday and I have got online today and ordered your book. I was so impressed with the work that you have been doing and I can't wait to get your book and read up on it to get myself eductated to start clicker training. My plan is for better lunge work. I have a horse that is SOOO food motivated but no whoa button on the lunge. However, when I walk beside him and say whoa, he stops beautifully. I can't wait to put it to the test.

Once again, I'm truly impressed and if I can get one tenth out of my horse that I see you have - I will be ecstatic!!

Wendy.

Wendy Charles
Team Manager
Personal Insurance Manufacturing
Insurance Australia Group (IAG)

Hi Georgia,

I received your book, and we have got started."Smudge" is a pushy horse, fortunately I can push back, so I am glad you addressed that issue first.Day 2 and he turned his head away without me really asking so I think this will really do the trick for us.

Will let you know how we progress.

Thanks, Joan.

Hi Georgia,

I wanted to give you an update on my Clicker Training Adventures. I am breaking in a 4yo who has been a bit tricky until now. Was gelded late and has always been exuberant. I think I mistook his exuberance for confidence and hit a couple of road blocks and he started to be a bit naughty with the roller. Not a problem the first few times and then has been humping and being silly as I didn't give him enough time as he just seemed to be accepting it all so well (I should know better). Anyway to cut a long story short, he has been out for a little while as I have been busy with the others. Have brought him back in to a little light work and have been working with the clicker. He loves his food this guy and he has become a different horse, so focused on me and wanting to be completely attentive. I have been mouthing him gradually and just started driving him with the roller etc and he is now just taking it all in his stride. Has stopped over reacting and is just quietly pottering around. I am Just so Thrilled!

So just wanted to thank you for your demo at Equitana you have seriously had an enormous impact on all of my horses training. They are progressing so much quicker and with a lot less tension. I have never been one to force them in the past and have got good results, but with the addition of the clicker it has been such a pleasure and not anywhere near as much hard work.

Marie Kukawski, Marketing Manager ,

Kentucky Equine Research ( Australasia) Pty Ltd

Hi Georgia,

I bought your first book a few weeks ago and it has been fabulous. My
horse has been excelling in everything. She just "gets" it 100% and
loves it.
Regards,

Tania Oosterhof
c/o Australian Renewable Fuels

Hi Georgia, I meant to tell you that I received a copy of your book for Christmas (from my mum) and I am in love with clicker training!!!! I have had the best results with a very sensitive mare that I have been working with for about 6 months (before I got her she had had 2 weeks work with the McLeans but otherwise basically unhandled by the previous owner and was extremely sensitive and reactive) but is just going like a charm. Am using the clicker with all of the horses and have had the most brilliant attitude adjustments, the horses just seem so much happier and have caught onto what I am trying to teach them so much quicker. I'm getting such a thrill out of it, even the stallion is loving it and he is such a fickle boy! Just thought you may be interested to know.

Marie Kukawski, Marketing Manager ,

Kentucky Equine Research ( Australasia) Pty Ltd

"How to Click with Your Horse"
Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding and Problem Solving

- Over 900 Step by Step Photos and Diagrams

-This is the most comprehensive manual you will find anywhere on Clicker Training Horses.

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How To Click With Your Horse

Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding and Problem Solving

by Georgia Bruce

- 344 Pages, Large A4 Sized Manual,

- Over 900 Step-by-Step Photos & Diagrams

- Suitable For People and Horses of All Ages

- Easy to Understand and Apply

- $79.95 plus postage

Comes with a Free Clicker

How to Teach your horse Tricks - With Clicker Training
By Georgia Bruce
This book is a Step by Step Guide for introducing your horse to clicker training, and using it to teach your horse tricks. Tricks include: Smile, Carrying things, Fetch, Counting, Shake Hands, Spanish Walk, Bow, Soccer, Rear, Lying Down and more!!

Clear step by step photos and instructions makes learning easy and fun for both you and your horse.

Comes with a Free Clicker
Extra Clickers
Sturdy, Plastic and Stainless Steel, will last for thousands of clicks...
$5.oo each (AUD)

Natural Rope Halter
made with rope from USA.

$31.50
Size: Standard, Colour: Black

Made with rope from USA.

$59.00

Published: 19, February 2010

Reviews and Testimonials

2010-02-09T21:20:00.000-08:00

"How to Click with Your Horse"
Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding & Problem Solving
360 Pages, Huge A4 Size Manual
Over 900 Step by Step Photos and Diagrams

Includes: Introducing Your Horse to Clicker Training, The Science of Training, How Horses Learn, How To Solve Problem Behaviours, Extensive Groundwork, Exercises with the Clicker, Bombproofing Your Horse, Float Loading, Handling Feet, Training Young or Wild Horses, Starting Your Young Horse Under Saddle with Clicker Training, Foundation Training Under Saddle with the Clicker, Riding with the Clicker, Improving the Horses Responses to Aids, Training Your Horse at Liberty, How to Teach Your Horse to Be Super Light and Obedient.

For more info about this book Click Here...

Order Now and Recieve a Free Clicker with your book!

Reviews and Testimonials

Dear Georgia,
I recently ordered your book through your website. I have a young horse that I was having trouble riding before I bought your book. I just wanted to tell you that my horse is now so responsive, soft and willing. Thank you!!
I would recommend anyone who owns or rides young horses should read this book.
Yours Sincerely, Rosalie Maver, Kurrajong, NSW

Hey Georgia,
I am really impressed with the new book. I have been using the exercises and steps you suggest in the book. My dressage horse has really improved. He is much more soft and supple than he used to be. Plus he loves training now!... If anyone wants to know how well clicker training works with dressage horses just get them to ask me!! I can't wait till the shows start up again, my horse Swifty and I are going to get out there and show them what we can really do. Thanks again. Kind Regards, Anne Silverton, Narre Warren North, Victoria

Dear Georgia,

I saw you, and your clicker training demonstrations at the Equitana in Melbourne several years ago.

I bought your book and several clickers.

All the very best with your plans and goals.

Kind regards, Susan Lavin

Hi Georgia

I attended your sessions a couple of weekends ago at EquineX here in
Canberra. Try as I might to identify flaws in clicker training (i am
by nature very sceptical..) I now concede defeat. I was simply blown
away by what you have achieved with your horses, particularly the
high degree of self carriage able to be obtained with the higher
dressage moves, at liberty.

Where you really hooked me in, however, was how clicker training can be used to change unwanted behaviors. My fellow, an off-the-track standadbred, is a bit too friendly with his mouth. All games, but only a matter of time before he connected. His particular trick was to try to latch onto my feet in the 'neutral' training (mounted).
There are only so many times you can let him think he's 'run into a
post' to modify his own behaviour. Of all the horses I have owned I
have not had so much of an issue. Anyway, since I have been using
positive reinforcement, this behavior had stopped dead, in less than
a week, so I am wrapped. He's now fully in tune with the clicker
thing and we are progressing into other areas with great results.

Cheers, Georgia - Sunny and I thank you very, very much.

Kind regards

Judy Matusiewicz
Canberra

PS - I will watch out for any clinics you might have in these here parts

Hi Georgia,

My name is Chiara and I saw one of your amazing demonstrations at

Equitana a few weeks ago. It was very inspiring and your book has

proved to be a very useful tool for both my daughter (9 years old) and I.

Thank you again, it was amazing to see your work with Rumba. Chiara Perri, Melbourne

Hi Georgia,

I went to Equitana and saw one of your demonstration which to me was the best part of the four days as you were amazing.I think you do an amazing job and I am very excited to learn more,

Kind regards, Jo Perry, New Zealand

Thanks Georgia

Cheers

Pip Payne

Hi Georgia,

Cristina Wilkins

Editor and Designer, Horses & People Magazine

Hi Georgia,

Once again, I'm truly impressed and if I can get one tenth out of my horse that I see you have - I will be ecstatic!!

Wendy.

Wendy Charles
Team Manager
Personal Insurance Manufacturing
Insurance Australia Group (IAG)

Hi Georgia,

Will let you know how we progress.

Thanks, Joan.

Hi Georgia,

I wanted to give you an update on my Clicker Training Adventures. I am breaking in a 4yo who has been a bit tricky until now. Was gelded late and has always been exuberant. I think I mistook his exuberance for confidence and hit a couple of road blocks and he started to be a bit naughty with the roller. Not a problem the first few times and then has been humping and being silly as I didnâ€™t give him enough time as he just seemed to be accepting it all so well (I should know better). Anyway to cut a long story short, he has been out for a little while as I have been busy with the others. Have brought him back in to a little light work and have been working with the clicker. He loves his food this guy and he has become a different horse, so focused on me and wanting to be completely attentive. I have been mouthing him gradually and just started driving him with the roller etc and he is now just taking it all in his stride. Has stopped over reacting and is just quietly pottering around. I am Just so Thrilled!

So just wanted to thank you for your demo at Equitana â€“ you have seriously had an enormous impact on all of my horses training. They are progressing so much quicker and with a lot less tension. I have never been one to force them in the past and have got good results, but with the addition of the clicker it has been such a pleasure and not anywhere near as much hard work.

Marie Kukawski, Marketing Manager ,

Kentucky Equine Research ( Australasia) Pty Ltd

Hi Georgia, I meant to tell you that I received a copy of your book for Christmas (from my mum) and I am in love with clicker training!!!! I have had the best results with a very sensitive mare that I have been working with for about 6 months (before I got her she had had 2 weeks work with the McLeans but otherwise basically unhandled by the previous owner and was extremely sensitive and reactive) but is just going like a charm. Am using the clicker with all of the horses and have had the most brilliant attitude adjustments, the horses just seem so much happier and have caught onto what I am trying to teach them so much quicker. Iâ€™m getting such a thrill out of it, even the stallion is loving it and he is such a fickle boy! Just thought you may be interested to know.

Marie Kukawski, Marketing Manager ,

Kentucky Equine Research ( Australasia) Pty Ltd

"How to Click with Your Horse"
Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding and Problem Solving

- Over 300 Step by Step Photos and Diagrams

-This is the most comprehensive manual you will find anywhere on Clicker Training Horses.

For more info about this book Click Here...

Reviews and Testiomonials

Dear Georgia,
I recently ordered your book through your website. I have a young horse that I was having trouble riding before I bought your book. I just wanted to tell you that my horse is now so responsive, soft and willing. Thank you!!
I would recommend anyone who owns or rides young horses should read this book.
Yours Sincerely, Rosalie Maver, Kurrajong, NSW

Hey Georgia,
I am really impressed with the new book. I have been using the exercises and steps you suggest in the book. My dressage horse has really improved. He is much more soft and supple than he used to be. Plus he loves training now!... If anyone wants to know how well clicker training works with dressage horses just get them to ask me!! I can't wait till the shows start up again, my horse Swifty and I are going to get out there and show them what we can really do. Thanks again. Kind Regards, Anne Silverton, Narre Warren North, Victoria

Dear Georgia,

I saw you, and your clicker training demonstrations at the Equitana in Melbourne several years ago.

I bought your book and several clickers.

All the very best with your plans and goals.

Kind regards, Susan Lavin

Hi Georgia

I attended your sessions a couple of weekends ago at EquineX here in
Canberra. Try as I might to identify flaws in clicker training (i am
by nature very sceptical..) I now concede defeat. I was simply blown
away by what you have achieved with your horses, particularly the
high degree of self carriage able to be obtained with the higher
dressage moves, at liberty.

Where you really hooked me in, however, was how clicker training can
be used to change unwanted behaviors. My fellow, an off-the-track
standadbred, is a bit too friendly with his mouth. All games, but
only a matter of time before he connected. His particular trick was
to try to latch onto my feet in the 'neutral' training (mounted).
There are only so many times you can let him think he's 'run into a
post' to modify his own behaviour. Of all the horses I have owned I
have not had so much of an issue. Anyway, since I have been using
positive reinforcement, this behavior had stopped dead, in less than
a week, so I am wrapped. He's now fully in tune with the clicker
thing and we are progressing into other areas with great results.

Cheers, Georgia - Sunny and I thank you very, very much.

Kind regards

Judy Matusiewicz
Canberra

PS - I will watch out for any clinics you might have in these here parts

Hi Georgia,
My name is Chiara and I saw one of your amazing demonstrations at Equitana a few weeks ago. It was very inspiring and your book has proved to be a very useful tool for both my daughter (9 years old) and I.

Thank you again, it was amazing to see your work with Rumba. Chiara Perri, Melbourne

Hi Georgia,

I went to Equitana and saw one of your demonstration which to me was the best part of the four days as you were amazing.I think you do an amazing job and I am very excited to learn more,

Kind regards, Jo Perry, New Zealand

Thanks Georgia

Cheers

Pip Payne

Hi Georgia,

Cristina Wilkins

Editor and Designer, Horses & People Magazine

Hi Georgia,

Once again, I'm truly impressed and if I can get one tenth out of my horse that I see you have - I will be ecstatic!!

Wendy.

Wendy Charles
Team Manager
Personal Insurance Manufacturing
Insurance Australia Group (IAG)

Hi Georgia,

Will let you know how we progress.

Thanks, Joan.

Hi Georgia,

I wanted to give you an update on my Clicker Training Adventures. I am breaking in a 4yo who has been a bit tricky until now. Was gelded late and has always been exuberant. I think I mistook his exuberance for confidence and hit a couple of road blocks and he started to be a bit naughty with the roller. Not a problem the first few times and then has been humping and being silly as I didn’t give him enough time as he just seemed to be accepting it all so well (I should know better). Anyway to cut a long story short, he has been out for a little while as I have been busy with the others. Have brought him back in to a little light work and have been working with the clicker. He loves his food this guy and he has become a different horse, so focused on me and wanting to be completely attentive. I have been mouthing him gradually and just started driving him with the roller etc and he is now just taking it all in his stride. Has stopped over reacting and is just quietly pottering around. I am Just so Thrilled!

So just wanted to thank you for your demo at Equitana – you have seriously had an enormous impact on all of my horses training. They are progressing so much quicker and with a lot less tension. I have never been one to force them in the past and have got good results, but with the addition of the clicker it has been such a pleasure and not anywhere near as much hard work.

Marie Kukawski, Marketing Manager,

Kentucky Equine Research (Australasia) Pty Ltd

Hi Georgia, I meant to tell you that I received a copy of your book for Christmas (from my mum) and I am in love with clicker training!!!! I have had the best results with a very sensitive mare that I have been working with for about 6 months (before I got her she had had 2 weeks work with the McLeans but otherwise basically unhandled by the previous owner and was extremely sensitive and reactive) but is just going like a charm. Am using the clicker with all of the horses and have had the most brilliant attitude adjustments, the horses just seem so much happier and have caught onto what I am trying to teach them so much quicker. I’m getting such a thrill out of it, even the stallion is loving it and he is such a fickle boy! Just thought you may be interested to know.

Marie Kukawski, Marketing Manager,

Kentucky Equine Research (Australasia) Pty Ltd

"How to Click with Your Horse"
Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding and Problem Solving

- Over 300 Step by Step Photos and Diagrams

-This is the most comprehensive manual you will find anywhere on Clicker Training Horses.

For more info about this book Click Here...

2010-02-09T21:11:00.000-08:00

How To Click With Your Horse

Contents:

Chapter 1 - An Introduction to Clicker Training

Breaking tradition - Training With Rewards & Positive Reinforcement
What is Clicker Training - An Overview
Clicker Training and the Competition Horse
Teaching the Horse Table Manners

Chapter 2 - The Nature of Horses

Habitat
Defense Mechanisms
Living in Herds
Flight or Fight Response
Claustrophobia
Anatomy
Laterality - Right Brain/Left Brain
Right Eye/Left Eye
Transference of Learning from One side to another
Flight Distance
You are what you eat, How Diet relates to intelligence
Herd Structure
Herd Hierarchy
Wild Instincts and the Domestic Horse
How Horses Communicate
Examples of Body Language

Chapter 3 - The Attitude of a Trainer

Your Horse is Your Mirror
Timing
Self Control
Visualising What you Want the Horse to Do
Setting Training and Shaping Goals
Body Language and Energy
Focus
Feel
Time
Competition

Chapter 4 - The Science of Training

How Horses Learn
Habituation - Desensitizing
Learned Helplessness
Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Five Possible Consequences to a Behaviour
The Importance of Timing
Marker Signals - Conditioned Reinforcers and Conditioned Punishers
The Clicker as a Marker Signal
Shaping a Behaviour
Examples of Operant Conditioning in Everyday Life
Training with Reinforcement
Training with Punishment
Cautions in Using Punishment
Ways to "Get" and Behaviour so that you can click for it
Guidelines for shaping a behaviour
Rate of Reinforcement - Frequency of Rewards
Setting Training and Shaping Goals

Chapter 5 - Applying the Science

What you need to start training - Equipment
How much and What type of Reward
Length of Training Sessions
Steps to Introducing your Horse to the Clicker
Charging Up the Clicker
Look Away
Waiting for the Treat
Targeting
Back Away from a visual Cue
Back Off and Stay there
Groundwork the Foundation of training

Chapter 5 - Catching Your Horse

Catching your Horse
Facing Up - With the Halter and the Clicker
Facing Up at Liberty
Starting From Scratch - Catching the Wild Horse
The Drive Line
Teaching the Wild Horse to Face Up
Teaching the Horse to Come towards you
Following you
Standing Near the Horse
Touching the Horse for the First Time
Rubbing the Horse with the Halter
Haltering
Wearing the Halter

Chapter 7 - Training with Touch Feel and Pressure

Training with Pressure Cues
Individual Pressure Sensitivity in Horses
Moving the Head and Neck with Pressure Cues
Indirect Rein - Neutral
Head Down
Backwards from a Light Pressure Cue
Stop Response and Problem Solving
Backing with Softness
Backing Circles and Figure Eights
Backing with the Head Down
Forwards From a Light Pressure Cue
Teaching Foals to Lead
Leading Forwards through Turns
Leading with Lightness
Forwards Beside Me from a Light Pressure Cue
Increasing the Speed of the Draw
Drawing and Leading at the Trot
Testing the Forwards Response to Pressure
Driving the Horse around a Tree
The Power of Hindquarter control
Yielding the Hindquarters from a Pressure Cue
Yielding the Shoulders from a Pressure Cue
Yielding Sideways from a Pressure Cue

Chapter 8 - Training with Visual Cues

Adding a Visual Cue
Head Down
Come To me From a Visual Cue - Drawing the Horse Towards You
Back Off from a Visual Cue
Forwards Beside Me From a Visual Cue
Backwards Beside Me From a Visual Cue
Halt Beside me from a visual Cue
Stand Still - Park - From a Visual Cue
Yielding the Hindquarters from a visual Cue
Yielding the Shoulders from a visual Cue
Walking "Through" the Horse
Walking "Through" the Hindquarters
Walking "Through" the Neck and Shoulders
Sideways with a Visual Cue

Chapter 9 - Basic Lunging

Cues for Different Paces on the Lunge
Yielding the Shoulders out onto the Circle
Circling at the Walk
Disengaging the Hindquarters - Transition to Halt
Circling at the Trot
Staying Inside the Halter - Shoulders Falling Out
Shoulders Falling In on the Circle
Circling at the Canter
Incorrect Leads and Disunited Canters
Improving Balance with Transitions
Fully Disengaged - Down Transition to Halt
Partially Disengaged - Down Transition to a Different Pace
Straight Down Transitions
Walk to Canter Transitions
Squeeze Between you and a Fence
Squeeze Under, Over, Through Obstacles -Ditches, Logs, Bridges, Puddles
Leading Out on the Road or Trail

Chapter 10 - Desensitizing and Bombproofing your Horse

Habituation
Approach and Retreat
Flooding
Desensitizing the Horse to Ropes
Desensitizing to a Whip
Getting the Horse Used to Scary Objects
Desensitizing to a Tarpaulin
Desensitizing to an Umbrella
Desensitizing to a Flag
Changing Eyes with the Flag
Moving the Horse with the Flag
Circling with the Flag
Hosing and Washing your Horse

Chapter 11 - Handling Feet

Leading by the Foot
Lifting a Front Foot
Lifting a Front Foot and Holding it Up
Picking Up the Foot with Fingertip pressure
Holding the Leg Up for Longer
Adding a Visual and Verbal Cue
Putting the Front Foot on a Hoof Stand
Rubbing the Hind legs
Picking Up Hind Feet
Picking Up a Hind Foot and Taking it Out Behind
Picking Up a Hind Foot by Hand
Putting a Hind Foot on a hoof stand

Chapter 12 - Float and Trailer Loading

Preparation for Float and Trailer Loading
Leading Forwards and Backwards
Forwards from Whip Tapping
Forwards from a Visual Cue
Yielding the Hindquarters and Forequarters
Circling at the Trot
Squeeze Between objects
Head Down
Targeting
Some Rules about Transporting Horses
Introducing your Horse to the Float
Four ways to Teach the Horse to Load
Method one - Leading Driving onto the Float
Method Two - Comfort Zone
Method Three - Targeting
Method Four - Breaching Strap
Staying in the Float/Trailer
Backing Out of the Float/Trailer Slowly

Chapter 13 - Problem Solving with the Clicker

Eight Ways to Change a Behaviour
Changing the Motivation
Dealing with Aggression
Training an Incompatible Behaviour

Chapter 14 - Training Your Horse at Liberty

Hindquarter Control for Direction, Flexion and Engagement
The Draw/Come Cue - Trotting Towards You
Free Shaping - Clicking for Posture
Inside Flexion
Vertical Flexion

Chapter 15 - Saddling Up

Facilities
Groundwork
Circingle
Lunging Roller
Standing Still While Saddling
Girthing Up
Girthy Horses
Stirrups

Chapter 16 - Preparation for Riding

The Blind Spot Behind The Horse and Changing Eyes
Sitting Above the Horse
Seeing Flags above Them
Jumping Up and Down Next to Them
Leaning Over them Bareback
Get on one side, Rub the horse, Get off other side
Sitting on the Horse Bareback
Putting Weight in the Stirrups
Stepping Up and Down in the Stirrups
Leaning Over Them With the Saddle On
Rubbing the Horse on Both Sides While Leaning Over Them
Lateral Flexion While Leaning Over Them
Teaching The Horse to Stand Still While You Mount

Chapter 17 - Groundwork with the Bridle

Teaching the horse to Put on its Bridle
Waring the bridle During Groundwork
Teaching Basic Responses To the Bit
Indirect Rein
Direct Rein
Rein Back
Halt From walk and Trot
Lunging off the Bit
Basic Long Reining
Transitions in the Long Reins
Changing Directions in the Long Reins

Chapter 18 - Rider Position, Posture and Balance

Start Without the Horse
Focus
Energy - Chi
Riding Young Horses

Chapter 19 - Riding with the Clicker

Riding with a Rope Halter
Tying the Lead Rope For Reins
Full Lateral Flexion
Disengaging the Hindquarters - Indirect Rein
Yielding the Shoulders - Direct Rein
Yielding the Shoulders and Drift Fowards into a Walk
Go Forwards Cue
One Rein Halt - Indirect Rein
Go Forwards and Keep Going
Riding with Two Reins
Rein Back
Two Rein Halt
Lunging with a Passenger
Riding with a Halter and Bridle
Riding in the Snaffle Bit
Allowing the Horse to Work in a Natural Outline
Summary of Basic Riding Cues
Indirect Rein - Lateral Flexion
Yielding the Hindquarters
Direct Rein - Yielding the Shoulders
Supporting Rein - Outside Rein
One Rein halt From the Walk
Two Rein Halt From the Walk
Rhythm
Rhythm in the Walk
Halt to Reinback transitions
Snake Trails at the Walk
Trotting
One Rein Halt from the Trot
Two Rein Halt from the Trot
Trot to Walk Transitions
Getting Rhythm in the Trot
Snake Trails at the Trot
Cantering
Cantering the Young Horse - The first few strides
Cantering with Rhythm
One Rein Halt from the Canter
Two Rein Halter From the Canter
Snake Trails at the Canter
Canter Leads
Dwell Time - Improving the Halt
Keeping a Line - Focus
Point to Point
Riding Circles, Shapes and Figures
Yielding the Hindquarters
Yielding the Forequarters
Sidepassing
Leg Yielding
Riding Squares and Other Pointy Shapes
Obedience Before Suppleness
Lateral Flexion
Suppleness
Long, Low and Loose
Vertical Flexion
An Elastic Connection
Improving Balance with Transitions
Impulsion
Lateral Work With the Clicker
Improving Basic Responses
Trail Riding With the Clicker
About the Author - Georgia Bruce

How To Click With Your Horse - The Ultimate Horse Training Manual

2010-01-28T19:29:00.001-08:00

Improve Your Horse Training Results Today

with this Ultimate Horse Clicker Training Manual

by Georgia Bruce

Train Your Horse to Be Calm, Light and Responsive
Solve Problem Behaviours - Groundwork and Riding
Teach Your Horse Difficult Movements with Ease
Feel the Thrill of Winning Your Competition or Event
Dressage, Jumping, Eventing, Showing, Cutting, Reining, Western, Trail Riding, Barrel Racing etc...
Makes Trick Horse Training and Liberty Work Easy...Even For Beginners
Allow Your Horse to Fulfill their True Potential!
Stand Out from the Crowd With Your Soft, Responsive, Willing Horse
Enjoy Training Your Horse with Confidence and Success

Clicker Training Facts

Clicker Training is based on Proven Behavioural Science
Clicker Training is "the" most Effective and Gentle Training System for All Animals...Especially Horses!
Clicker Training is used in Zoo's and Marine Parks around the World.
Clicker Training Uses Positive Reinforcement
Clicker Training is Used for Horse Training by Professional Horse Trainers as Well as Olympic and Paralympic Riders
Clicker Training is successful with people and horses of All Ages. Even Training Foals and Older Horses
Clicker Training is Fun for You.. AND Your Horse!

"How t o Click with Your Horse"

Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding & Problem Solving

Written By: Georgia Bruce (2008 Dual Bronze Medalist)

344 Pages, A4, Step by Step Photos and Diagrams

BOOK COMES WITH A FREE CLICKER

This Comprehensive Horse Training Manual Will Teach You:

The Behavioural Science Behind Horse Training - Written in Plain English that is Easy To Understand! (Finally a book that Explains this Clearly and Thoroughly!)
The Nature of Horses and The 3 Ways Horses Learn (Understanding This Will Really Supercharge Your Horse Training Results!)
How Clicker Training Works and Why it is So Effective with Horse Training
How to Set Training Goals for Your Horse and Achieve Them!
How to Catch a Young or Wild Horse and then Teach Them to Lead
How to Introduce Clicker Training to Your Horse
A Step by Step Training Plan for Training Your Horse from the Ground Up (How To Turn Your Young, Wild or Problem Horse into Your Dream Horse!)
Extensive Groundwork Exercises with the Clicker
How to Make Your Horse Bombproof, Unflappable, Quiet and Calm
Train Your Horse to Load and Unload Calmly from a Horse Float or Truck (4 Methods for Solving Problem Loaders - No More Float Problems - Guaranteed!)
Train Your Horse To Have Their Feet Picked Up and Filed (Cure Kicking!)
How to Prepare Your Young Horse for Riding
Starting Your Young Horse Under Saddle (A Calm and Quiet First Ride!)
Teach Your Horse to Go, Stop, Turn and Yield in Response to Super Light Aids
Horse Training in The Saddle with the Clicker
Step By Step Riding Program to Create a Soft, Responsive, Obedient Horse
Liberty Horse Training (Training Your Horse With No Strings/Ropes Attached!)
How to Solve Problem Behaviours and Retrain Your Difficult Horse
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE.....This book is like a Horse Training Encyclopedia!!

Dear Georgia,

my personal equitana highlight was one of your clicker training

Breaking tradition - Training With Rewards & Positive Reinforcement
What is Clicker Training - An Overview
Clicker Training and the Competition Horse
Teaching the Horse Table Manners

Chapter 2 - The Nature of Horses

Habitat
Defense Mechanisms
Living in Herds
Flight or Fight Response
Claustrophobia
Anatomy
Laterality - Right Brain/Left Brain
Right Eye/Left Eye
Transference of Learning from One side to another
Flight Distance
You are what you eat, How Diet relates to intelligence
Herd Structure
Herd Hierarchy
Wild Instincts and the Domestic Horse
How Horses Communicate
Examples of Body Language

Chapter 3 - The Attitude of a Trainer

Your Horse is Your Mirror
Timing
Self Control
Visualising What you Want the Horse to Do
Setting Training and Shaping Goals
Body Language and Energy
Focus
Feel
Time
Competition

Chapter 4 - The Science of Training

How Horses Learn
Habituation - Desensitizing
Learned Helplessness
Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Five Possible Consequences to a Behaviour
The Importance of Timing
Marker Signals - Conditioned Reinforcers and Conditioned Punishers
The Clicker as a Marker Signal
Shaping a Behaviour
Examples of Operant Conditioning in Everyday Life
Training with Reinforcement
Training with Punishment
Cautions in Using Punishment
Ways to "Get" and Behaviour so that you can click for it
Guidelines for shaping a behaviour
Rate of Reinforcement - Frequency of Rewards
Setting Training and Shaping Goals

Chapter 5 - Applying the Science

What you need to start training - Equipment
How much and What type of Reward
Length of Training Sessions
Steps to Introducing your Horse to the Clicker
Charging Up the Clicker
Look Away
Waiting for the Treat
Targeting
Back Away from a visual Cue
Back Off and Stay there
Groundwork the Foundation of training

Chapter 5 - Catching Your Horse

Catching your Horse
Facing Up - With the Halter and the Clicker
Facing Up at Liberty
Starting From Scratch - Catching the Wild Horse
The Drive Line
Teaching the Wild Horse to Face Up
Teaching the Horse to Come towards you
Following you
Standing Near the Horse
Touching the Horse for the First Time
Rubbing the Horse with the Halter
Haltering
Wearing the Halter

Chapter 7 - Training with Touch Feel and Pressure

Training with Pressure Cues
Individual Pressure Sensitivity in Horses
Moving the Head and Neck with Pressure Cues
Indirect Rein - Neutral
Head Down
Backwards from a Light Pressure Cue
Stop Response and Problem Solving
Backing with Softness
Backing Circles and Figure Eights
Backing with the Head Down
Forwards From a Light Pressure Cue
Teaching Foals to Lead
Leading Forwards through Turns
Leading with Lightness
Forwards Beside Me from a Light Pressure Cue
Increasing the Speed of the Draw
Drawing and Leading at the Trot
Testing the Forwards Response to Pressure
Driving the Horse around a Tree
The Power of Hindquarter control
Yielding the Hindquarters from a Pressure Cue
Yielding the Shoulders from a Pressure Cue
Yielding Sideways from a Pressure Cue

Chapter 8 - Training with Visual Cues

Adding a Visual Cue
Head Down
Come To me From a Visual Cue - Drawing the Horse Towards You
Back Off from a Visual Cue
Forwards Beside Me From a Visual Cue
Backwards Beside Me From a Visual Cue
Halt Beside me from a visual Cue
Stand Still - Park - From a Visual Cue
Yielding the Hindquarters from a visual Cue
Yielding the Shoulders from a visual Cue
Walking "Through" the Horse
Walking "Through" the Hindquarters
Walking "Through" the Neck and Shoulders
Sideways with a Visual Cue

Chapter 9 - Basic Lunging

Cues for Different Paces on the Lunge
Yielding the Shoulders out onto the Circle
Circling at the Walk
Disengaging the Hindquarters - Transition to Halt
Circling at the Trot
Staying Inside the Halter - Shoulders Falling Out
Shoulders Falling In on the Circle
Circling at the Canter
Incorrect Leads and Disunited Canters
Improving Balance with Transitions
Fully Disengaged - Down Transition to Halt
Partially Disengaged - Down Transition to a Different Pace
Straight Down Transitions
Walk to Canter Transitions
Squeeze Between you and a Fence
Squeeze Under, Over, Through Obstacles -Ditches, Logs, Bridges, Puddles
Leading Out on the Road or Trail

Chapter 10 - Desensitizing and Bombproofing your Horse

Habituation
Approach and Retreat
Flooding
Desensitizing the Horse to Ropes
Desensitizing to a Whip
Getting the Horse Used to Scary Objects
Desensitizing to a Tarpaulin
Desensitizing to an Umbrella
Desensitizing to a Flag
Changing Eyes with the Flag
Moving the Horse with the Flag
Circling with the Flag
Hosing and Washing your Horse

Chapter 11 - Handling Feet

Leading by the Foot
Lifting a Front Foot
Lifting a Front Foot and Holding it Up
Picking Up the Foot with Fingertip pressure
Holding the Leg Up for Longer
Adding a Visual and Verbal Cue
Putting the Front Foot on a Hoof Stand
Rubbing the Hind legs
Picking Up Hind Feet
Picking Up a Hind Foot and Taking it Out Behind
Picking Up a Hind Foot by Hand
Putting a Hind Foot on a hoof stand

Chapter 12 - Float and Trailer Loading

Preparation for Float and Trailer Loading
Leading Forwards and Backwards
Forwards from Whip Tapping
Forwards from a Visual Cue
Yielding the Hindquarters and Forequarters
Circling at the Trot
Squeeze Between objects
Head Down
Targeting
Some Rules about Transporting Horses
Introducing your Horse to the Float
Four ways to Teach the Horse to Load
Method one - Leading Driving onto the Float
Method Two - Comfort Zone
Method Three - Targeting
Method Four - Breaching Strap
Staying in the Float/Trailer
Backing Out of the Float/Trailer Slowly

Chapter 13 - Problem Solving with the Clicker

Eight Ways to Change a Behaviour
Changing the Motivation
Dealing with Aggression
Training an Incompatible Behaviour

Chapter 14 - Training Your Horse at Liberty

Hindquarter Control for Direction, Flexion and Engagement
The Draw/Come Cue - Trotting Towards You
Free Shaping - Clicking for Posture
Inside Flexion
Vertical Flexion

Chapter 15 - Saddling Up

Facilities
Groundwork
Circingle
Lunging Roller
Standing Still While Saddling
Girthing Up
Girthy Horses
Stirrups

Chapter 16 - Preparation for Riding

The Blind Spot Behind The Horse and Changing Eyes
Sitting Above the Horse
Seeing Flags above Them
Jumping Up and Down Next to Them
Leaning Over them Bareback
Get on one side, Rub the horse, Get off other side
Sitting on the Horse Bareback
Putting Weight in the Stirrups
Stepping Up and Down in the Stirrups
Leaning Over Them With the Saddle On
Rubbing the Horse on Both Sides While Leaning Over Them
Lateral Flexion While Leaning Over Them
Teaching The Horse to Stand Still While You Mount

Chapter 17 - Groundwork with the Bridle

Teaching the horse to Put on its Bridle
Waring the bridle During Groundwork
Teaching Basic Responses To the Bit
Indirect Rein
Direct Rein
Rein Back
Halt From walk and Trot
Lunging off the Bit
Basic Long Reining
Transitions in the Long Reins
Changing Directions in the Long Reins

Chapter 18 - Rider Position, Posture and Balance

Start Without the Horse
Focus
Energy - Chi
Riding Young Horses

Chapter 19 - Riding with the Clicker

Riding with a Rope Halter
Tying the Lead Rope For Reins
Full Lateral Flexion
Disengaging the Hindquarters - Indirect Rein
Yielding the Shoulders - Direct Rein
Yielding the Shoulders and Drift Fowards into a Walk
Go Forwards Cue
One Rein Halt - Indirect Rein
Go Forwards and Keep Going
Riding with Two Reins
Rein Back
Two Rein Halt
Lunging with a Passenger
Riding with a Halter and Bridle
Riding in the Snaffle Bit
Allowing the Horse to Work in a Natural Outline
Summary of Basic Riding Cues
Indirect Rein - Lateral Flexion
Yielding the Hindquarters
Direct Rein - Yielding the Shoulders
Supporting Rein - Outside Rein
One Rein halt From the Walk
Two Rein Halt From the Walk
Rhythm
Rhythm in the Walk
Halt to Reinback transitions
Snake Trails at the Walk
Trotting
One Rein Halt from the Trot
Two Rein Halt from the Trot
Trot to Walk Transitions
Getting Rhythm in the Trot
Snake Trails at the Trot
Cantering
Cantering the Young Horse - The first few strides
Cantering with Rhythm
One Rein Halt from the Canter
Two Rein Halter From the Canter
Snake Trails at the Canter
Canter Leads
Dwell Time - Improving the Halt
Keeping a Line - Focus
Point to Point
Riding Circles, Shapes and Figures
Yielding the Hindquarters
Yielding the Forequarters
Sidepassing
Leg Yielding
Riding Squares and Other Pointy Shapes
Obedience Before Suppleness
Lateral Flexion
Suppleness
Long, Low and Loose
Vertical Flexion
An Elastic Connection
Improving Balance with Transitions
Impulsion
Lateral Work With the Clicker
Improving Basic Responses
Trail Riding With the Clicker
About the Author - Georgia Bruce

Georgia Bruce gives lessons, clinics, trick shows and clicker training demonstrations around Australia.

This book will improve your relationship with your horse and dramatically improve your horse's performance.

How To Click With Your Horse - By Georgia Buce

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Both Clicker Training Books by Georgia Bruce are now available:

"How to Click with Your Horse"
Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding & Problem Solving
A4 360 Pages, Step by Step Photos and Diagrams
A Comprehensive Manual for Training your Horse
Includes: Introducing Your Horse to Clicker Training, The Science of Training, How Horses Learn, How To Solve Problem Behaviours, Extensive Groundwork, Exercises with the Clicker, Bombproofing Your Horse, Float Loading, Handling Feet, Training Young or Wild Horses, Starting Your Young Horse Under Saddle with Clicker Training, Foundation Training Under Saddle with the Clicker, Riding with the Clicker, Improving the Horses Responses to Aids, Training Your Horse at Liberty, How to Teach Your Horse to Be Super Light and Obedient $79.95 (Comes with a Free Clicker)
For more info about this book click here...
"How to Teach your Horse Tricks - With Clicker Training"
A5 60 Pages, Step by Step Photos
Step by Step Guide to Teaching Your Horse Tricks such as:
Smile, Carrying Things, Yes & No, Shake Hands, Fetch, Rear, Bow,
Lying Down, Spanish Walk, Soccer, Inventing Your Own Tricks...etc
$30.00 (Comes with a Free Clicker)
For more info about this book click here...
Extra Clickers for Clicker Training
$5

Dear Georgia,

I saw you, and your clicker training demonstrations at the Equitana in Melbourne several years ago.

I bought your book and several clickers.

All the very best with your plans and goals for 2009.

Kind regards, Susan Lavin

Thank you again, it was amazing to see your work with Rumba. Chiara Perri, Melbourne

Hi Georgia,

I went to Equitana and saw one of your demonstration which to me was the best part of the four days as you were amazing.I think you do an amazing job and I am very excited to learn more,

Kind regards, Jo Perry, New Zealand

Dear Georgia,
I recently ordered your book through your website. I have a young horse that I was having trouble riding before I bought your book. I just wanted to tell you that my horse is now so responsive, soft and willing. Thank you!!
I would recommend anyone who owns or rides young horses should read this book.
Yours Sincerely, Rosalie Maver, Kurrajong, NSW

Hey Georgia,
I am really impressed with the new book. I have been using the exercises and steps you suggest in the book. My dressage horse has really improved. He is much more soft and supple than he used to be. Plus he loves training now!... If anyone wants to know how well clicker training works with dressage horses just get them to ask me!! I can't wait till the shows start up again, my horse Swifty and I are going to get out there and show them what we can really do. Thanks again. Kind Regards, Anne Silverton, Narre Warren North, Victoria

Other Horse Training Books Recommended by Georgia:

- Dressage

- Horse Behaviour

- Reining

- Horsemanship

International Orders

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If you live outside Australia please use this page to order.

"How to Click With Your Horse"
Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding and Problem Solving, By Georgia Bruce

A4 360 Pages, Step by Step Photos and Diagrams
A Comprehensive Manual for Training your Horse

"How to Teach your horse Tricks - With Clicker Training"
By Georgia Bruce, $30.oo (AUD)

This book is a Step by Step Guide for introducing your horse to clicker training, and using it to teach your horse tricks. Tricks include: Smile, Carrying things, Fetch, Counting, Shake Hands, Spanish Walk, Bow, Soccer, Rear, Lying Down and more!!

Clear step by step photos and instructions makes learning easy and fun for both you and your horse.

Comes with a Free Clicker

Extra Clickers
Sturdy, Plastic and Stainless Steel, will last for thousands of clicks...
$5.oo each (AUD)

How To Teach Your Horse Tricks - With Clicker Training

2008-11-23T21:07:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Clicker Training, anyone can learn how to teach their horse tricks.
Learn how to teach your horse tricks with this step by step trick horse training book by Georgia Bruce.

"How to Teach Your Horse Tricks -With Clicker Training"

by Georgia Bruce.

60 Pages, Step by Step Photos.

Published By Ramco Press 2007

$30 (AUD) + Postage

Book comes with a FREE clicker!

For many years trick horse trainers have kept their methods secret...finally this book takes the mystery out of training trick horses and shows us a simple and effective method for teaching our horse to perform fantastic tricks.Georgia Bruce has extensive experience training trick horses, she regularly performs clinics and trick shows around Australia with "Rumba the Wonder Horse" In this book Georgia shares her experience and knowledge of trick horse training in a simple and easy to follow step-by-step format.

Clicker Training is a gentle, simple and effective method for teaching horses to perform even the most complex tricks and behaviors.

A sturdy plastic box with a metal insert is used to make a high pitched clicking sound.

The clicker allows us to be very precise about which behavior is being rewarded,
it also allows us to reward the horse during the behavior.

Clicker Training was first developed for teaching dolphins tricks, as this gentle method for motivating animals was the only effective method of training an animal that can just swim away.

Clicker Training is now also used in zoo's to allow simple veterinary proceedures to be performed on animals without the need to anaethetise them.

Improve Results, Train Your Horse Like a Dolphin!

This book includes:

Brief History of Clicker Training
Preparation For Trick Training
Positive & Negative Reinforcement in Training
Structure of a training session
How to Introduce Your Horse to Clicker Training
Shaping a Behavior
Ground Games and Establishing Respect in a Gentle Way
Trick Training - The Basics
Teaching Your Horse to Smile
Carrying Objects
Fetch
Soccer
Shake Hands
Spanish Walk
Pedestal
Rear
Bow
Lying Down
Inventing Your Own Tricks

Trick training can be a fun addition to your everyday riding and training. It helps build a better relationship with your horse, makes your horse look forward to training sessions and increases your horses trust and confidence.

Georgia Bruce gives lessons, clinics and demonstrations around Australia.
To organise a clinic with Georgia, or to find out more about clicker training or trick horse training please send an email.

Recent Feedback on this Book:

Hi Georgia,

I am so pleased with the clicker training. I have a pony who came to me with a lot of hang-ups very nervous and challenging, even the local horse whisperer gave up on him.

We are practising every day and we are establishing the basics, Casper was a very difficult pony to catch until we started clicker training but now he is enjoying his clicker work,I can catch him daily, with a click and treat, but I am keeping his training to 10mins twice a day.

He looks away to receive his click treat, he can target his ball now to receive his click treat, he is offering each foreleg when I touch his legs and say shake

plus click treat.

I am a classical riding instructor and I will keep you posted of our progress. Thank you for the book I have read it over and over, you have with your book and clicker given a pony a chance to easier and less stressful life. I have been very surprised at how quickly he has picked up the training.

Thankyou once again,

Christine

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Bill Dorrance

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Mark Rasheyd

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How to Click With Your Horse

Clicker Training for Groundwork, Riding and Problem Solving, by Georgia Bruce

- 344 Pages, Large A4 Sized Manual,
- Over 900 Step-by-Step Photos & Diagrams
- Suitable For People and Horses of All Ages

- Easy to Understand and Apply

- $79.95 plus postage

Comes with a Free Clicker

"How to Teach your horse Tricks - With Clicker Training" By Georgia Bruce,

This book is a Step by Step Guide for introducing your horse to clicker training, and using it to teach your horse tricks. Tricks include: Smile, Carrying things, Fetch, Counting, Shake Hands, Spanish Walk, Bow, Soccer, Rear, Lying Down and more!!

Clear step by step photos and instructions makes learning easy and fun for both you and your horse.

Comes with a Free Clicker

Extra Clickers
Sturdy, Plastic and Stainless Steel, will last for thousands of clicks...
$5.oo each (AUD)

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