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OK, you think you may have found the right horse. You went through all the check points in part one, you have made arrangements at the nearest horse stables that meet the requirements that were discussed in part two, or you have made arrangements for a facility at home providing either a stall or a lean-to (a two or three sided building with a high roof and preferably built in hay racks). Remember, all horses need to have shelter from the elements. Hopefully whichever place you will be keeping your horse, there will be a considerable amount of room not only for your horse to graze, but where he or she can run and play and have some fun; preferably with other horses. But, before you pass over your hard earned dollars, I want to give you just a few more things to consider, hence – Part Three.

What kind of mannerisms did the horse display when having the saddle and bridle put on them? Were they putting there ears back, or acting like they wanted to step on the person trying to tack them up? Were they moving back and forth, acting nervous or even starting to break out in a sweat? Were they difficult when the bridle was being put on them, or were they interacting, being friendly, wanting attention and not seeming to care that they were about to be ridden? When you started to mount the horse, did they stand there quietly and wait for their first command, or did they want to walk off quickly?

Did they do what you asked or was it a struggle to get them to go forward or turn around? Is the horse trying to take control and go wherever they want to go, or are you on an animal that really wants to please you? If you are saying yes to these negative inquiries, then this may not be a horse for a beginner. The quieter and more agreeable a horse behaves, the better a prospect that animal will be for a first time horse owner. He or she will enrich your life, and warm your heart with pleasant experiences that come with owning a horse. As your experiences grow, you then can step up to meet the challenges of other horses. Horse behavior can sometimes be compared to that of a child. So, if you have children you will understand how to deal with them.

Before making that final commitment, it is to your advantage to ride the horse for more than just a minute or two. Make sure that you walk, trot and canter preferably more than once. Some horses seem to be fine at first but as time passes with you on their backs, they sometimes can change into a “horse of a different color”. It is not unusual, and actually recommended, that you come back a second time to ride the horse again. That way you have something to compare their behavior to. Meaning if the horses’ behavior was very much the same the second time you rode him or her without much variance, then he or she probably is the real thing. Remember that this animal may possibly be with you for the rest of their life. You want a horse that you will really enjoy and who really enjoys you. As I said before horses are social animals, but it is important to understand that they are emotional ones too.

Unfortunately, there will always be horses that exhibit bad behavior, and some, very bad behavior. My experience tells me that a lot of bad behavior is usually the result of human error. That is why I am here trying to talk to you, and hopefully in the future, you will be talking to me. It is so easy to buy a horse, bring that animal home and find that you have an animal that is out of control, and you don’t know what to do about it. Horses have a tendency to try to take advantage of beginners. Trust me, they know! All they have to do is take one look at you, the way you approach them and ride them. Your best defense is knowledge. I am not trying to scare you, I am trying to educate and help you to understand that the more knowledge you have about horses, the more success you will have with them. Please don’t be afraid to enter into the wonderful world of horses. It is a fun place to be and learning about horses is the best part as it is never ending. Most of the riding horses out there are sound, quiet animals. They have a lot to offer an owner who wants to know, love, and care for them, as they will gladly return the favor.

Beverly Jansen
http://bevshorseadvice.com
I’m a licensed Thoroughbred Horse Trainer and a licensed Equine Message Therapist. I have devoted my entire life to horses and have over 40 years experience to share. My blog site was created to share my knowledge and will soon offer exceptional, all natural horse products that are above and beyond any other products in comparison,that will guarantee fantastic results. I will also be posting “How To” videos on my YouTube channel soon.

Author: Beverly Jansen
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I hav been riding since i was a little girl. I hav always loved riding horses and im going to get one next summer, but i want 2 kno wat a good breed is for barrel racing, trails, and everything else. I can a horse with a temper from 0 to 6. I need a horse that can be a good western horse, english horse, and bareback horse. I could use some breed suggestions.

The process of a clicker training horse program uses operant conditioning. The name of the training program comes from the conditioned re-enforcer that is used (the click or other marker signal) paired with a primary re-enforcer (food or something the horse values).

This way the trainer can mark correct behavior with the clicker and then use positive reinforcement to help the animal identify its correct responses. The clicker training horse program encourages the horse to take an active role in the learning process and provides a basis for the trainer and horse to have a positive partnership.

For many their first exposure to clicker training is at a dolphin show at the aquarium, a dog agility performance at the park or a trained animal in the circus or zoo. While this form of clicker training is fascinating and interesting, many don’t interact with their horses this same way.

Often trainers don’t require horses to work at a distance or to perform complicated maneuvers without being in contact with a human. In fact, most of the time horse handling is going to require the contact of a human. So why is there a clicker training horse program and why does it work well for horse?

Why Does It Work

The best thing about a clicker horse program is that it is extremely flexible. For most trainers you simply have to add the click and treat to your existing training methods. By adding these two things to your training method you will make the lesson clearer to your horse so that training becomes easier and the trainer can build behaviors in smaller steps.

However, when you want to go beyond the basics a clicker training horse program will also help you to train your horse in other methods that would otherwise be too difficult to do without the precision of the clicker and the treat motivation for the horse.

The clicker is ideal for training liberty work or any horse behavior that doesn’t require direct physical contact with the horse through either body or equipment. The clicker is an ideal way to build your horse’s confidence and change their attitude toward handling and riding. The clicker provides you with a clear way to communicate with your horse and a positive way of training horses that have emotional difficulties ranging from aggressive to scared.

When people think of clicker training they tend to think of the free shaping method first. This is where you wait for the animal to perform a specific behavior and then click while providing a treat. This marks the behavior for the horse and makes them more likely to repeat that behavior in the future.

The second type of clicker training horse method is known as molding. This is when you physical put the horse or a part of the horse into a position you want. For example, if you are teaching the horse to step on a mat then you could place the foot on the mat yourself. This is helpful for horses that are calm about training and don’t offer any form of behavior.

Lastly, there is the most common method of clicker training with horses. Clicker training allows you to use the same aids of horse training that require direct contact with the horse, but you don’t need to add pressure in order to get the desired response.

This is an excellent way to teach horses to become responsive without needing to increase pressure to the point that you or the horse are uncomfortable or cause a negative reaction from the horse. The clicker training horse method that you choose to use will depend on your unique and individual horse training methods as well as the temperament of your individual horse.

Sheryll Walker is a horse enthusiast, helping numbers of people to learn secrets of Natural Horse Training. To discover more helpful tips on Clicker Training Horse and learn more about Natural Horse Training, visit http://www.HorseTrainingHelp.com.

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Author: Sheryll Walker
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I have been working with horses for a few years and now I really want one of my own. I know all of the work and expenses that are included. I have been researching Friesians, I know expensive right, but I believe they are worth the money. Please any Friesian owners out there tell me about owning one first hand and if it would make a good first time horse?

First-time horse buyers often look closely at the cost of buying a horse and will by influenced by a few hundred dollars difference in the purchase price of different horses. What they don’t realise is that keeping a horse is far more expensive they buying one.

People working with horses (breeding, training or sales) are understandably reluctant to tell potential buyers how expensive horse care and ownership is. If a potential buyer is debating if they can spend 00 to buy a horse, telling them that keeping the same horse will cost another 00 every year may well result in them deciding not to buy a horse at all. While some sellers are careful to explain this reality to potential buyers, we find that most prefer to avoid the topic.

Consequently, if you know someone who is buying a horse, you can help them by sharing the facts with them in advance. Of course, one needs to take their specific circumstances into account in order to determine what their costs would be. Here is a rough guide.

To start, ask if the horse will be professionally stabled or if one is stabling the horse oneself. In the former case, costs (including box, bedding, food, labour) can vary from 0/month to 00/month although 0-0/month is typical. It depends mainly on where you live (urban areas are more expensive) so you will need to phone around to check the local costs.

Alternatively, if you keep the horse yourself rather than using a professional stable, you can save on these costs. However, you will still need to purchase bedding and feed, which will typically cost a minimum of 0/month. If you have lots of pasture, you can spend a bit less on feed. Keep in mind that 0/month is a minimum, in some areas bedding and feed (especially hay) can be far more expensive.

Aside from the basic monthly costs, there are various incidentals such as mineral stones, salt, de-wormers, dental checks and annual innoculations. Allow about 0/year for these. In addition, if you decide on medical insurance, this will be an additional /month. Of course, insurance is optional, but a bad case of colic can cost thousands of dollars, as can certain other injuries or illnesses, so it may be a good investment.

Another consideration is how you use the horse. Riding the horse means that you will need to buy a saddle, tack and riding clothes. Showing or competing with the horse involves additional expenses.

Adding all this up, for the typical horse owner, the yearly costs run into the thousands of dollars. Of course, the exact figure depends almost entirely on circumstances. However, before buying a horse, it is wise to make sure that one is prepared for the long term financial commitment involved in keeping it.