Alexandra Kurlandová je uznávanou autorkou, ktorá sa od polovice 80. rokov 20. storočia venuje výcviku koní ako špecialistka na drezúru a certifikovaná praktička metódy Ttouch. V raných 90. rokoch objavila potenciál kliker tréningu na zlepšenie výkonnosti koní a prehlbovanie vzťahu medzi ľuďmi a ich koňmi. Jej práca sa zameriava na využitie tejto metódy pre najrôznejšie potreby a jazdecké disciplíny, od výchovy spoločníkov pre rekreačných jazdcov až po výcvik vrcholových športových koní a nápravu problematických zvierat. Alexandra Kurlandová zdieľa svoje rozsiahle znalosti a skúsenosti prostredníctvom praktických seminárov po celom svete.
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