You Can Train Your Horse to Do Anything!: On Target Training Clicker Training and Beyond [Hardcover]

Shawna Karrasch (Author), Vinton Karrasch (Author), Arlene Newman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000

On Target Training is a revolutionary reward reinforcement training method specially developed for horses by animal training experts Shawna and Vinton Karrasch.

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If you have ever wished you could get your horse to consistently perform to the best of his ability, On Target Training is for you. This effective new method combines the basics of clicker training (widely used on marine mammals and dogs) with a step-by-step target system that assures training success for any breed or any age horse. The Karraschs explain reward reinforcement training in a way that makes it easy to learn. They guide the reader through all the basics, including teaching the ³bridge signal² (using the clicker) and employing hand-held and stationary ³targets²; they then cover aspects of training horses both on the ground and under saddle. Training advice is provided for: specific riding disciplines ‹ jumping, Western riding, dressage, and trail; behavior problems; trailer loading; working with young horses; and last of all, just for fun, teaching tricks. Shawna Karrasch is a ten-year veteran marine mammal trainer for Sea World; she now specializes in horse training with her husband, Vinton, a Grand Prix show jumper. They operate their On Target Training facility in Maryland.

About the Author

Shawna Karrasch is a ten-year veteran marine mammal trainer for Sea World; she now specializes in horse training with her husband Vinton, a Grand Prix show jumper. They operate their On Target Training facility in Maryland.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 172 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570761655
• ISBN-13: 978-1570761652
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #949,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breakthrough in Communicating with Horses, September 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: You Can Train Your Horse to Do Anything!: On Target Training Clicker Training and Beyond (Hardcover)

I recently bought "You Can Train Your Horse to Do Anything." At first I thought this was just another training program but I am amazed at the simplicity and opportunity with their system. I have been looking for a way to improve my horse's learning and peformance. I find this book presents a unique communications and motivational tool that has been absent from our conventional thinking. The many examples they use in their book illustrate the practicality of their Target Training System. I am now just realizing that this is the first time that I can effectively communicate with my horses and positively reward them as they learn. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone working with horses and believe it has tremendous application regardless of your riding discipline.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Can Train Your Horse to do Almost Anything!: On Target T, September 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: You Can Train Your Horse to Do Anything!: On Target Training Clicker Training and Beyond (Hardcover)

Incredible! I just recently heard of this method so I bought the book. I applied the method to a 10 year old mare who had the following problems: Hard to catch, high strung, generally rotten disposition, scared to stand for the stallion, the list goes on. I am NOT a horse trainer, but the mare was headed for an uncertain future, so I figured I'd give this a try. Within our first two weeks she in now easy to catch and comes on the run when she sees me in or near her pasture. She willingly picks up her feet for farrier work, will back up straight for 35 feet on a voice command given from 10 feet away (no halter), she calmly follows me around the yard without restraint - even when we stroll past the stallion's gate. Within the next week she will be ridden for the first time and I expect, with her new calmness, she will return to the broodmare band in the spring.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing results., October 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: You Can Train Your Horse to Do Anything!: On Target Training Clicker Training and Beyond (Hardcover)

Great training book based on simple and true principles. It has large, color photos and takes the reader step by step throughout the training process. From ground work to jumping, trailer loading to clipping or loungeing to tricks, this books covers it all. It's easy to read and apply. Highly recommended to any horse owner, rider or trainer.