Post by Admin on Feb 3, 2016 16:47:41 GMT -7
1. Start this game standing with your horse.
2. Have your partner start the timer when you are ready. Say the word 'yellow' every 5 seconds for 30 seconds. Have your partner signal when it's time to say it.
3. After the first countdown, try a 2-minute countdown. Try not to interact with your horse, and even if he wanders around, continue to watch to see if he licks and chews at any point.
NOTE: Use a different word than "yellow" (but not anything that rhymes with a word your horse already knows or with a vocal cue!) if you have already mastered the "distinguishing colors game". If you say "yellow" if your horse already knows his colors, this will only confuse him!
Tip: Do not talk to or interact with your horse during the countdown!
FAQ:
What is the purpose of saying "yellow" in this game?
In this game we are establishing a baseline for your horse's licking and chewing behavior. Yellow is a neutral word without much significance to most horses (if your horse knows how to distinguish colors, use a different neutral word that doesn't have significance to him), so we can compare it to the actual licking and chewing in the next game.
When should I look for licking and chewing?
During the 30-second countdown, and the 2-minute countdown, keep an eye out for any licking and chewing.
What if my horse won't stay put?
That's fine! As long as you can see him and he stays in the same area with you.
What if my horse doesn't pay attention during this game?
It's completely fine if your horse isn't fixating his attention on you, just as long as you can see him and he hasn't left the area.
Source: www.dognition.com
I converted this exercise used on dogs to being used on horses!
2. Have your partner start the timer when you are ready. Say the word 'yellow' every 5 seconds for 30 seconds. Have your partner signal when it's time to say it.
3. After the first countdown, try a 2-minute countdown. Try not to interact with your horse, and even if he wanders around, continue to watch to see if he licks and chews at any point.
NOTE: Use a different word than "yellow" (but not anything that rhymes with a word your horse already knows or with a vocal cue!) if you have already mastered the "distinguishing colors game". If you say "yellow" if your horse already knows his colors, this will only confuse him!
Tip: Do not talk to or interact with your horse during the countdown!
FAQ:
What is the purpose of saying "yellow" in this game?
In this game we are establishing a baseline for your horse's licking and chewing behavior. Yellow is a neutral word without much significance to most horses (if your horse knows how to distinguish colors, use a different neutral word that doesn't have significance to him), so we can compare it to the actual licking and chewing in the next game.
When should I look for licking and chewing?
During the 30-second countdown, and the 2-minute countdown, keep an eye out for any licking and chewing.
What if my horse won't stay put?
That's fine! As long as you can see him and he stays in the same area with you.
What if my horse doesn't pay attention during this game?
It's completely fine if your horse isn't fixating his attention on you, just as long as you can see him and he hasn't left the area.
Source: www.dognition.com
I converted this exercise used on dogs to being used on horses!