My vet referred me to this channel for help in training my rescue percheron mare to accept shots. I just realized after watching THIS video that before I can clicker/reward train my horse to accept shots, she needs to be able to stand still when needed first. Thank you to all who made this video post possible.
Excellent video. I must point out that at the beginning of the video, the commentator had the lead shank looped around her hand, putting her at risk of a degloving injury and loss of fingers if the horse was to depart abruptly. It is much safer to loop the lead shank back and forth across your palm.
I understand that this will work but why not use a simple voice command - we don't always walk around with whips in our hands but a short clear voice command requires no artificial aids and can work in all kinds of situations even when a horse has no tack, harness or even a headcollar on.
My vet referred me to this channel for help in training my rescue percheron mare to accept shots. I just realized after watching THIS video that before I can clicker/reward train my horse to accept shots, she needs to be able to stand still when needed first. Thank you to all who made this video post possible.
Excellent video. I must point out that at the beginning of the video, the commentator had the lead shank looped around her hand, putting her at risk of a degloving injury and loss of fingers if the horse was to depart abruptly. It is much safer to loop the lead shank back and forth across your palm.
I understand that this will work but why not use a simple voice command - we don't always walk around with whips in our hands but a short clear voice command requires no artificial aids and can work in all kinds of situations even when a horse has no tack, harness or even a headcollar on.