Clicker Gear
Science based training is not just a way of modifying behavior, but an entire way of living with animals. A solid understanding of our species' natural history helps us best meet their needs and bring out their fullest potential. With an understanding of learning theory and behavioral science we can really begin to influence our companion's choices in the kindest way possible. Positive Reinforcement techniques allow us to develop a strong bond based on mutual understanding, empathy, and compassion. With the help of ethology, biology, and neuroscience, we can better understand how our horses think and feel. Using all this objective, science-based information, as well as our desire to be kinder to horses, we can reshape the horse-human connection.
This book dives deep into the sciences behind how horses behave, learn, and feel with many custom designed charts and diagrams for visual learners to enjoy. There are over 70 instructional worksheets for you to apply this information to real life situations and individual equines. In these, we've detailed how to train a wide variety of ground and mounted behaviors as well as how to address emotional and behavioral problems.
This kit comes with:
The book "Equine Empowerment: A Guide to Positive Reinforcement Training" by Jessica Gonzalez
A Clicker (Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple)
A Flexible Treat Pouch (Pink, Green, White/Clear)
A Fluffy Extendable Target (Pink, Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Gray)
Please put your color/style choices in your notes so I can be sure to send you what you want! If you don't specify it will be random colors.
Already have the book? This kit includes the treat pouch, the target and a clicker!
You can pick what color and size treat pouch (green, white, or pink, 1/4gallon, 1/2 gallon, or 1 gallon), and what color fluffy extendable target (red, orange, pink, purple, blue, green, or gray) and what color clicker (red, orange, green, blue, or purple) Please put your size and color preferences in the note or you will get a random selection!
Finally! Flexible, durable, cleanable, waterproof, and HORSE sized treat pouches!!!
We are now selling our Empowered Equines Flexible Treat Pouch! These come in 3 sizes, 1/4 gallon (35oz), 1/2 gallon (70oz), and 1 FULL Gallon (128oz)!!! They come in 3 colors, clear/white, pink, and green.
They seal shut easily and securely, even no dripping when sealed. They are food safe, safe for hot or cold foods, from frozen to hot mash, they can even be put in the dishwasher! Our logo might not last forever, but the pouch sure will!! They fold flat and are softly flexible, very easy to get your hand in an out, but tricky for a horse to get their nose in 😉 Comfortable to ride in too!
*UPDATED*: The belts are attached to the pouch through a few loops which are sealed and secured, keeping the pouch water tight and the food inside fresh. The loops allow you to change the belt out for any of your own if you like or use it like a shoulder bag! The loops keep the bag from sagging, pulling, or tearing with use.
The belt that comes with it is adjustable with a simple buckle, they're about 1.5" thick band and can go from itty bitty kid size up to 51.5" waist.
These are made to order so please allow us some time to get them out to you.
100% of the profit goes to Empowered Equines Rescue
Which size should I get?
The smallest (1/4 gallon) is a nice size for dog trainers or for horse trainers to have as an extra with their "special" treats (nice cookies) or to put their cellphone and other stuff in.
The medium one (1/2 gallon) is best for heavy bulk pellets or wet mash. You can use 2 to distribute the weight more comfortably than 1 large one.
The large one (1 gallon) is best for larger pellets, chopped hay, or normal horse feed. Too much weight can make this large bag uncomfortable, but our kid students find it perfectly comfortable with regular dry pellets.
Educational Resources
The Equine Empowerment Training Journal is everything you need to organize, plan, and track your training, enrichment, and relationship building goals!
This journal is a PDF you can print pages from and fill out as desired to track and manage your training. When you purchase you will immediately be able to download and begin!
Includes:
*Checklists of basic behaviors, agility skills, vet prep, and riding
*Stimuli to counter condition
*Fun Enrichment ideas
Keep track of which behaviors you've trained, what to train next, your cues, and notes on what you're working on together.
Session Planning Guides for:
*Shaping a new behavior step by step
*Building Distance, Duration, Distraction-proofing, and Chaining
*Proofing cues/Practicing known skills
*Counter Conditioning
Log your training sessions, keep notes of how the session went, what could have gone better, and what to do for next time.
You can also plan your weeks in advance, focus your weekly goals for training, enrichment, and relationship goals.
Keep yourself organized, progress towards your training goals, and build an amazing relationship with this R+ training journal!