On TargetTMTraining by Shawna Karrasch is a proven training technique. Used by professionals and Olympic-caliber riders as well as amateur riders, this reward reinforcement training system dramatically accelerates the training process for any breed or discipline by unlocking a horse's natural desire to perform. What results is an incredible bond between human and horse - a partnership based on success.
The basic starting tools include:
a small hand-held clicker which reinforces desired behavior
Shawna was invited to participate in Jane Savoie’s radio program on June 1, 2009. The interview has lots of great training tips, so be sure to check it out.
I've used On Target Training for everything from clipping ears to starting piaffe. I love any training technique that's based on reward (positive) reinforcement.
Jane Savoie, USET international dressage rider, coach, author and speaker www.janesavoie.com
I recommend the concept behind 'target-training' because when combined with a good lesson plan, it gives the trainer an opportunity to develop a definitive and consistent way to tell the horse, "Yes, that's it!
Shawna was invited to participate in Jane Savoie’s radio program on June 1, 2009. The interview has lots of great training tips, so be sure to check it out.
The On Target Training system fills a big hole by giving us a way to reward the horse during training. 