Alexandra Kurland ist eine anerkannte Autorin und Trainerin, die sich seit Mitte der 1980er Jahre der Pferdeausbildung widmet, mit Spezialisierung auf Dressur und Ttouch-Praktiken. Sie setzte sich Anfang der 1990er Jahre für die Nutzung des Clickertrainings ein und erkannte dessen tiefgreifende Fähigkeit zur Leistungssteigerung von Pferden und zur Vertiefung der Bindung zwischen Mensch und Tier. Ihre Expertise erstreckt sich über das gesamte Spektrum der Pferdebedürfnisse und -sportarten, von der Aufzucht von Begleitpferden bis hin zum Training von Spitzenpferden und der Rehabilitation problematischer Tiere. Kurlands Arbeit betont einen sanften, beziehungsorientierten Ansatz, den sie durch praktische Seminare weltweit verbreitet.
Positive reinforcement that works! In this remarkable book, Alexandra Kurland shows you how and why to use the techniques of positive reinforcement and shaping, with a horse. She leads you through the new methodologyof clicker training step by step, so that you can do it for yourself. And she makes one of the biggest benefits Clicker training is not just it's FUN!
This comprehensive training guide takes you from clicker basics to advanced performance, emphasizing the importance of teaching your horse to use his body well for a long and enjoyable partnership. It serves as a manual for your horse's life, covering everything from foundational skills to solving training problems and achieving spectacular performance that promotes your horse's health. The book is divided into six sections. The first introduces the scientific principles of clicker training, focusing on developing polite ground manners and emotional self-control. The second section addresses starting a young horse under saddle, highlighting the creative and responsive nature of effective training. The third section emphasizes safety and introduces mechanics of single rein riding, offering exercises to address major behavior problems. Subsequent sections focus on training exercises for riders, fostering body awareness and balance, and reassembling training pieces through patterned exercises. The final section connects all training steps to create an upper-level performance horse. The author suggests beginning with earlier works for foundational knowledge and assures readers of the book's value, packed with insights from years of experience. Clicker training breaks lessons into small, manageable steps, making it accessible for riders of all levels. By approaching riding in this way, even beginners can achieve remarkable resul