What is the purpose of the 'click' in Equine Clicker Training?
an audible marker signal
a bridge between the desired behavior and the treat
a cue that tells the handler to go into treat delivery mode and the horse to go into treat retrieval mode
tells the horse to keep doing what he is doing
What can be used as the marker signal?
mechanical clicker
tongue click
any unique sound not used otherwise
a special word not used otherwise
a hand signal that makes the horse stop
The treats need to be something the horse really ______
likes
wants to get away from
has come to enjoy
Ideal treats come in _____ portions.
tiny
generous
regular
Horses find ______ pieces easiest to retrieve from our hand.
single
loose
The treat needs to be delivered in a firm, ________ hand.
flat
outstretched
closed
steady
If the horse pushed down on your hand, push upwards with _____ force.
equal
more
Food rewards work well because horses usually find them __________.
Desirable.
A positive reinforcer.
Filling
Food treats are good to use because they are easy to:
carry in a pocket or pouch
offer to the horse
use when riding
What can be used for food treats?
Anything the horse likes, in tiny portions.
Carrot, apple, horse pellets, peppermints, bread, grain, cereal, popcorn
Anything the horse likes in ample portions
