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 and marine parks around the world.
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.
How To Teach Your Horse Tricks With Clicker Training, by Georgia Bruce
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.
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 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 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
How To Teach Your Horse Tricks With Clicker Training, by Georgia Bruce