Post by Admin on Feb 3, 2016 16:58:36 GMT -7
1. Start this game standing with your horse.
2. Have your partner start the timer when you are ready. Lick and chew (like a horse does) every 5 seconds for 30 seconds. Have your partner signal when it's time to lick and chew — remember to try to make it believable!
3. After the first countdown, another 2-minute countdown will automatically start. Sit quietly while you continue watching your horse for licking and chewing.
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. Lick and chew (like a horse does) every 5 seconds for 30 seconds. Have your partner signal when it's time to lick and chew — remember to try to make it believable!
3. After the first countdown, another 2-minute countdown will automatically start. Sit quietly while you continue watching your horse for licking and chewing.
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!