Equestrian Ontario - September/October

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CLICKER TRAINING “CONNECTION TRAINING” WORKSHOP

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LINDSEY PARTRIDGE: TACKLING CONFIDENCE , PART 2 PG. 36 THE SCIENCE OF LUBRISYN PG. 14

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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2018

EO FE ATURE 26 Clicker Training “Connection Training” Workshop Shawna Karrasch EO E VENTS 6 September/October 2018 EO ARTICLES 10 Preventing Overgrazing in your paddocks System Fencing 20 Little Known Qualities of Great Farriers Kaleigh Arbuckle 36 Tackling Confidence Part 2 Lindsey Partridge

22 Nibble Net & The Tack-N-Go Professional Edge Equine 24 Professional Grooming the Galloping Goop Way Stonehedge Farms Canada 34 The Power of Seabuck Professional Edge Equine EO SERVICES 12 The Nine Points of Saddle Fit Part 3 of 3 Saddlefit4life EO HOROSCOPE 12 Astro Signs Strengths and Weaknesses Samantha Marshall

EO PRODUC TS 8 Easy Set-Up and Cleaning for stalls with Hygreen Pellet Bedding Hygreen Industries 14 The Science of Lubrisyn Noble Outfitters Canada 16 Considerations when Buying a Golf Cart Albion Golf Cars 18 The Equine Sore Muscle & Joint Solution Spectra Equine

COVER Shawna Karrasch of Connection Training, working with a horse in one of her clinics.

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EVENT LISTINGS SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

SCHOOLING SHOWS SEPT 22

CEC Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show Season Finale

‘A’ CIRCUIT SHOWS AUG 29 – SEPT 2

The International @ Angelstone

SEPT 12 – 16

Autumn Classic @ Caledon Equestrian Park

SEPT 19 – 23

Canadian Show Jumping Tournament CSI2* @ Caledon Equestrian Park

SEPT 26 – 30

Fall Finale @ Caledon Equestrian Park

EVENTING SEPT 8 – 9

SEPT 9

OHTA Championships @ Wesley Clover Parks (P,T,PT,E,PE)

Foxcroft Equestrian CT & XC School (SOCTA)

SEPT 23

Oakhurst Horse Trials (I/P,P,EV105M,T,PT,E,PE)

SEPT 23

Bronte Creek Horse Trials (I/P, OP/P, OT/T,OPT/PT, OE,E, PE)

SEPT 29

Highland Green HT 2 (SOCTA)

SEPT 30

Grandview Fall Horse Trials (OP,P,OT,T,OPT,PT,OE,E)

DRESSAGE SEPT 29 “Teamwork” Workshop

For Riders @ Goodwood Community Centre

CLINICS/MISCELLANEOUS

SEPT 23

SEPT 29 – 30

Working Equitation Schooling Show @ Symphony Stables IMTCA Canada Mountain Trail Challenge Series Show Cathy Inch Clinic @ Luxe Farm

Will O’Wind Fall Finale and OI Championships (OP,OT,OPT,OE,PE)

OCT 13

Glenarden Horse Trials (OT/T, OPT/PT, OE/E, PE)

OCT 14

Twisted Pine HT 2 (SOCTA)

DRESSAGE OCT 20-21

Charlotte Dujardin Clinic @ Caledon Equestrian Park

OCT 28

Dressage Freestyle Show @ Equestrian Dreams

CLINICS/MISCELLANEOUS OCT 6 – 7

Hyde Moffat Hunter/ Jumper Clinic @ Caledon Riding and Hunt Club

OCT 12 – 14

Positive Reinforcement Clinic with Monty Gwynne @ Maple Crescent Farm

OCT 13

Rip Gauthier Hunter Derby Classic @ Someday Farms

Sprucehaven Farm HT 2 (SOCTA)

SEPT 16

SEPT 8

EVENTING OCT 7

NOVEMBER SCHOOLING SHOWS NOV 25

Meadowlark North Hunter/ Jumper Schooling

MISCELLANEOUS NOV 2 – 12

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

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EASY SET-UP AND CLEANING FOR STALLS WITH HYGREEN PELLET BEDDING

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ygreen Pellet Bedding is quick and easy to use, both during set-up and ongoing daily mucking! When starting with an empty stall, it is advisable to first soak the pellets so they may expand and breakdown quickly – providing your horse with a comfortable “mattress” of bedding that will be low dust, highly absorbent, and easy to sift!

Depending on the size of your stall and depth preference, you may choose to begin by soaking between 3-4 bags of pellets. For an average 10x12 box stall, 3 bags of pellets will provide you with approximately 2-3 inches of bedding (swept 1/4 back from the front of the stall).

For regular maintenance of the stall, some people prefer adding dry pellets (works well for very wet horses) or soaked pellets (good for horses that tend to be very clean).

When cleaning the stall, the bedding is very easy to sift through to ensure you are removing only manure and soiled bedding. Wet bedding clumps together so it is easy to find and remove!

Not only will you find you cut down the time it takes to clean stalls by using Hygreen pellet bedding, but you will

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also notice a decrease in both the cost of bedding supplies and the size of your manure pile!

The set-up process is very simple, as detailed below!

STEP 1 Begin with your desired amount of bags, for this demonstration in a 10x12 box stall, we used 2 bags of pellets. Cut open the bags with a cross, as shown below.

STEP 2 Open the flaps that have been cut, and pour in 20 quarts/18 liters of water per bag.

STEP 4 Empty out the bags of pellets, and spread across the floor of the stall.

As you can see here, the 2 bags of pellets provided approximately 2 inches of bedding. For deeper bedding, simply add more bags!

STEP 3 Let pellets soak for about 10-15 minutes to fully absorb water.

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EO ARTICLES

PREVENTING OVERGRAZING IN YOUR PADDOCKS

BY SYSTEM EQUINE systemequine.com

Now that it’s summertime, it’s not uncommon to see heavily overgrazed paddocks. To ensure that your paddocks stay in the best shape possible, it’s important to make a rotation plan, consistently maintain the paddock, and have a sacrifice paddock. After all, we all want our horses to have the best turnout paddock possible!

MAKE A ROTATION PLAN Having a rotation plan is a convenient solution for when a paddock doesn’t have enough time to grow grass, or if you have a small number of grass paddocks. Rotating paddocks gives the grass a chance to recover and regrow.

GUIDELINES • Keep at least one acre per horse, but preferably three acres or more per horse • Have a ratio of one sacrifice paddock to at least two grass paddocks per group of horses • Use temporary electric fencing (tape or rope) to separate paddocks when needed • You can also use temporary fencing to block off areas of paddocks that are prone to pooling when it rains • Give paddocks a rest when they have been grazed down to around three to five inches MAINTAIN YOUR PADDOCKS • Overseed yearly with a grass mix containing a mix of hardy, fastgrowing, and tastier species, choose a mix that will grow well in your 10 | EQUESTRIAN ONTARIO SEPTEMBER ‘18

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area’s soil type and climate Mow paddocks that have grass taller than around seven inches, as horses don’t like to eat very tall grass and this will also help prevent weeds Paddocks can be harrowed to spread manure immediately after rotation to a different paddock; this gives time for the sun to kill parasites from the manure to ensure the horses aren’t harmed next time they graze that paddock

DON’T FORGET THE SACRIFICE PADDOCK

Sacrifice paddocks are great for when the ground is saturated with rainwater or when all other paddocks need rejuvenation time. To help manage mud in the sacrifice paddocks, you can use soil stabilizers at entrances and heavily trafficked areas and feed hay at the highest point of the paddock, which helps minimize deep mud.

All of these strategies play an essential role in preventing overgrazing. It’s much easier to maintain proper care of your paddocks than repair them, but it’s never too late for that too. Now your grass will be the greener side!

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PART 3 OF 3

THE NINE POINTS OF SADDLE FIT

BY JOCHEN SCHLEESE, CMS, CSFT, CSE ©2018 SADDLEFIT 4 LIFE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 7 SADDLE LENGTH

Many of us are familiar with the term “short-backed” to describe a horse, but even a horse with a back that appears to be of normal length may actually have a very short saddle support area. The length of the saddle support area will determine how long the panels must be.

Breeds that commonly have a short saddle-support area are Friesians; Baroque type horses such as Andalusians, Lusitanos, PREs, and Lippizaners; Arabians; and more and more frequently, “modern-type” Warmbloods. One common saddle fitting issue here is that the saddle panels are often too long for their backs.

The saddle must sit behind the shoulder. A saddle that is too long often will get driven forward into the shoulder. The saddle cannot extend past the last floating rib at the 18th thoracic vertebra. A horse ridden in a saddle that is too long will often tighten his lower back muscles; in some cases, you can actually see the horse hollow and drop his back in an attempt to get away from the pressure of the saddle.

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THIS SADDLE IS POSITIONED BEHIND THE SHOULDER BUT A) IS TOO LONG FOR THE HORSE’S BACK AS IT EXTENDS PAST THE 18TH THORACIC VERTEBRA AND B) THE BILLETS ARE TOO FAR BACK AND WILL PULL THE SADDLE ONTO THE SHOULDER IN MOTION

TREE ANGLE

The angle of the tree (at the tree points for the gullet plate) must be adjusted to match the angle of the horse’s shoulder. Think of two sliding doors. If they are properly aligned, one will slide freely past the other. But if they are not, one will jam into the other. It is the same with your horse’s shoulders and the angle of his saddle’s tree. As the horse moves, his shoulder rotates upward and backwards. If your saddle’s tree angle does not match the angle of your 12 | EQUESTRIAN ONTARIO SEPTEMBER ‘18

horse’s shoulder, his shoulders will be unable to rotate freely under the saddle, compromising his movement.

Check if the angle of the piping on the saddle matches the angle of your horse’s shoulder. If it does, the angle of your saddle’s tree is correctly adjusted for your horse.

9 TREE WIDTH

The tree width at the gullet plate must be wide enough for the horse’s shoulders to rotate freely under the tree.

If the tree width is too wide, the entire saddle may rock or slip from side to side when it’s being ridden, or the back half of the saddle may twist to one side or the other.

Tree width and tree angle need to be adjusted together. If the width of your saddle’s tree is correct for your horse, but the angle is incorrect, the saddle will not fit your horse. Conversely, if the angle is alright, but the width is not, the same will happen.

Adding flocking to or removing flocking from the vertical panels of the saddle will not solve the problem – it is the gullet plate that needs to be adjusted. Some of the self-adjustable gullet plates will accommodate angle adjustment, but will not allow width adjustment (over the wither area).

THE THREE DIAGRAMS ON THE LEFT ILLUSTRATE IDENTICAL TREE ANGLES WITH DIFFERENT TREE WIDTHS; THE THREE ON THE RIGHT ILLUSTRATE IDENTICAL TREE WIDTHS WITH DIFFERENT TREE ANGLES (SUCH AS CAN BE EFFECTED WITH THE ‘SELF-ADJUSTING’ TREES OF VARIOUS COMPANIES – BUT CHANGING ANGLE WITHOUT CHANGING WIDTH IS NOT ALWAYS A GOOD THING).

HOPEFULLY THESE TIPS WILL HELP YOU GET READY FOR A SUCCESSFUL SHOW SEASON WHILE ENSURING YOUR HORSE HAS THE FREEDOM TO PERFORM AT ITS POTENTIAL! HAPPY RIDING! saddlefit4life.com

EO PRODUCTS

THE SCIENCE OF LUBRISYN NOBLE OUTFITTERS

LubriSyn is a liquid, daily oral joint supplement. Its active ingredient is hyaluronan. Hyaluronan (HA) is liquid in its natural state, naturally occurring in the synovial fluid that cushions the joints and other tissues of all mammals.

LubriSyn contains a liquid, high-molecular weight HA, derived from microbial fermentation, rather than from protein sources, such as rooster combs or chicken cartilage. Protein-based HA breaks down far more readily and is subject to contamination.

In this unique liquid solution, the HA in LubriSyn is actually absorbed in the mucosal membranes of the mouth and throat, well before reaching the stomach and the digestive tract unlike other powder forms of HA supplements.

Powdered HA reaches the digestive tract, where its molecular weight is broken down and rendered ineffective. LubriSyn finds its way to the joints long before it enters the digestive tract.

LUBRISYN HA IS ON TARGET FOR TOTAL JOINT HEALTH

Daily oral HA supplementation using LubriSyn can sustain the integrity of joint fluid, reducing the need for costly and painful HA injections (also known as viscosupplementation). Unlike over-the-counter joint pain remedies (also known as non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs or NSAIDs), LubriSyn does not have potentially dangerous side effects in mammals – the HA in LubriSyn is a naturally-occurring constituent of joint fluid.

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Joint discomfort arises from the degradation of joint fluid associated with the loss of naturally-occurring HA through aging or exercise. LubriSyn provides a steady supply of bio-available HA that naturally replenishes the joint fluid on a daily basis. Using LubriSyn translates into improved joint performance and quality of life.

In summary, the high-molecular weight formula of LubriSyn, extracted from a microbial source, is the most effective form of HA available on the market today.

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EO PRODUCTS

A BUYER’S GUIDE

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN BUYING A GOLF CART Shopping for a used golf cart may appear daunting; multiple dealers, websites, brands, technical jargon, accessory options and inconsistent prices add to the difficulty.

Albion Golf Cars has been selling new and used golf cars since 1973. It is our belief that buyers are best served when well informed, erasing the difficulty inherent in such a large purchase. This article is an attempt to combine some of the industry’s best advice on this topic into a Buyer’s Guide to assure that you purchase wisely. The full text of this article is available at: https://www. albiongolfcars.com/blog

THE ”ALWAYS” AND “NEVER” IN PURCHASING A GOLF CART. Always: • Gather information on competing dealers before visiting. (E.g. check websites, ask around for references) • Look for a dealer with expertise and offerings from multiple brands; Club Car, E-Z-GO, Yamaha and AGT are all excellent brands and each offers unique features. You will appreciate the variety.

• Plan on visiting the dealer.

• Make an appointment and allow at least 30 minutes.

• Clearly explain your application. Where and when are you using the cart?

Golf carts are not cheap! A real “head scratcher” for all dealers is the request for a $1,500 golf cart. That world left us in the 1980’s. Sorry!

• Know your budget and express it early. (Saves everybody time)

A new golf cart in the Canadian market retails between $ 7,000 and $15,000.

This range would be from your basic 2 passenger cart to a fully outfitted PTV (Personal Transportation Vehicle) See Club Car Onward photo. A used 3-5 year old cart with original batteries and a few options is going start at around $3,500. The price increases from this base line involves the variables of: model year, battery year and what options are required. A fully “tricked out” used golf cart can be $8,000 very quickly.

• Accept a shop tour if offered.

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• View several cart choices and see possible options you may want.

• Assess whether this vendor will be helpful with service and parts requirements you may have down the road.

• Ask questions: origin of the cart, battery discharge results, have the brakes been examined, what parts are original?

• Verify the cart year and the battery year. Easily done from serial# and battery stamping.

• Take a test drive.

(Lack of a VIN is very suspicious)

• Ask the shop mechanic or the salesman to go over safety and regular maintenance protocols.

• Buy a cart with the “as is” condition and expect to get any support when it has mechanical failure.

• Inspect the cart for flaws and be sure price is appropriately reflective of the wear and tear.

• Expect that any dealer can guarantee the exact length battery life; it is far too dependent on factors after you take it home.

• Ask about a warranty. Make sure it is indicated on the invoice.

• Ask for a PDF of the relevant manual if you purchase.

Never: • Buy a cart from a vendor that does not have offer pre-sale and postsale service and parts expertise.

Without this you can expect issues.

• Buy a cart without a serial number.

• Buy from a roadside reseller and expect follow-up service advice or warranty support.

• Finally, never ignore the dealer’s advice on maintenance; especially battery care.

HOPEFULLY THIS GUIDE WILL ASSIST IN YOUR PURCHASE AND ENJOYMENT OF A USED GOLF CART.

ALBION GOLF CARS IS LOCATED IN TORONTO, ONTARIO. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING GOLF CAR AND UTILIT Y VEHICLE SOLUTIONS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS. FOUNDED IN 1973, WE PRIDE OURSELVES AS BEING CUSTOMER FOCUSED, COMMITTED TO CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT, AND A SERVICE LEADER IN OUR FIELD. WE PROVIDE KNOWLEDGEABLE GOLF CART SALES, CUSTOM OUTFITTING, FLEET RENTALS, SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS, IN-HOUSE AND MOBILE SERVICE, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. ALBION PERSONNEL ARE WELL TR AINED, DRIVEN, ENTREPRENEURIAL, AND FOCUSED ON PROVIDING ONLY THE BEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS. ALBION IS AN EXPERIENCED DEALER FOR: AGT ELECTRIC CARS, CLUB CAR, E-Z-GO, GARIA LUXURY CARS, AND YAMAHA BR ANDS. CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AT 416.236.1001 OR AT INFO@ALBIONGOLFC ARS.COM

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EDITOR’S REVIEW

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improvement at 60-90 days. FLX4® does not mask joint soreness – it works to actually repair the joint and create a healthy environment to reduce the potential for future injury!

I first heard about Mega-Flx® +HA when one of my horses was coming off of about 6 weeks of stall rest for a bruised foot. He had been started back in light work, but the footing outside was still too icy and hard to turn him out yet. As a result of being cooped up in his stall and lack of fitness, I found him to be starting off stiff, and lacking impulsion.

He has Shivers, and it typically bothers him most when he is cooped up in his stall for long periods of time. His back and hind quarters get tight and sore due to the muscle spasms that result from picking up his back feet when standing on the spot, or turning without forward motion. Within a couple days of taking ® Mega-Flx +HA, he was noticeably less stiff when starting out, and seemed like he was more comfortable and stronger!

He was also less sore upon palpation of his back and hindquarters. I look forward to seeing the benefits of this product continue to support my horses as show season begins!

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LITTLE KNOWN QUALITIES OF GREAT FARRIERS

BY KALEIGH ARBUCKLE THE FARRIER AS AN ARTIST The farrier, though required to scientifically balance and shoe a horse, is an artist working with a living canvas. In order to create a balanced and beautiful foot, the farrier must understand movement, anatomy, break over, “air time”, and conformation. To be 20 | EQUESTRIAN ONTARIO SEPTEMBER ‘18

a successful farrier, practice and theory must work in harmony with one another.

If the farrier has an open mind, a great relationship can develop between farrier, owner and veterinarian when problems arise. Farriers must acknowledge any limitations they may have in dealing with a hoof issue. It’s the experience of competent farriers and vets, working together through trial and error and past case studies that make lame horses sound, and prevent sound horses from going lame.

Horse shoeing is a rewarding profession as long as the farrier has compassion for, and is passionate about horses. After all, what would possess a human being to sacrifice his/her body through years of physical stress, and at the risk of injury, if not for his/her passion for horses?

WHAT MAKES A GREAT FARRIER? Good farriers can trim or shoe a horse correctly and in an efficient manner.

GREAT farriers not only shoe a horse correctly and efficiently, but with finesse in the way they go about the whole shoeing process: • They can “use their gut” to stay safe around dangerous horses.

• They use their instincts to address a mysterious lameness.

• They have many tools to pull from when shoeing gait imbalances.

• They have a gentle touch when trimming foals or nervous horses.

• They can keep peace with a fractious equine.

THE FARRIER AS A HORSE RIDER Farriers with riding and training backgrounds have an advantage over non-riding farriers because they understand the terms used when a trainer or rider comes to them with a gait issue or when “something just isn’t right”. The “feel” used when riding a horse is developed over time, with many miles under saddle, and can be invaluable when trying to solve a soundness issue.

The educated farrier can: • Tactfully assess the current state of training of a horse.

The benefits of farriers that actually ride are simple — they know what the owner wants, have felt it for themselves, know the heartache when an equine partner is not able to give its best, and have the same feeling of fulfillment when a problem is solved and goals are achieved.

BE AWARE! Competent farriers are in demand everywhere there are horses. Be aware of farriers that have a “my way or the highway” approach to shoeing. Farriers who are willing to communicate with owners and veterinarians, enjoy the work involved, and are keen to put the horse first, have a bright future.

They should be able to put a personal stamp on their work, and with the feel of an artist, produce a beautiful, functional, balanced hoof.

• Identify any rider errors.

• Suggest age appropriate strength building exercises for the horse.

• Encourage use of longitudinal and lateral suppling under saddle on the lunge line, or in hand.

Kaleigh Arbuckle is a farrier, past Vice President of the Ontario Farrier’s Association, Equine Canada Coach 1, and horse trainer.

She owns and operates a boarding and riding stable. Kaleigh loves starting young horses, riding Dressage, and has shown Western Performance for many years.

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STEP 1 DEGREASER - The Degreaser is the professional’s choice for deep down spot cleaning. Used on a dry coat and left on for about 10-15 minutes before washing out. Removes stains easily and without stripping the natural oils from the coat, mane, and tail.

STEP 2 SHAMPOO – Galloping Goop Shampoo is perfect to use after the Degreaser as it is specially formulated to remove dirt build-up and debris from the coat, mane, and tail.

STEP 3 CONDITIONER – Galloping Goop Conditioner is the perfect end to your horse’s spa treatment, and will deeply condition and moisturize your horse leaving behind a healthy, shiny, soft coat, mane and tail.

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BY ZOË CARTER

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s the first day of the Shawna Karrasch Connection Training Clinic began, on a warm June evening at Silver Brook Farm in Tottenham Ontario, gathered was a group of passionate horse people.

Some familiar to each other and some new faces, some younger and some more mature, from all walks of equine life; from the sport world, some from the leisure, and others who were completely new to owning and loving horses. As varied a group as one could hope for, a perfect slice of the equine demographic were here to learn from the master of “Clicker Training”, Shawna Karrasch.

The theory evening meet and greet provided a glimpse into the type of training Shawna Karrasch has been touring for years; On-Target Training using a “click and reward” system.

On-Target Training focuses on positive reinforcement training, problem solving, motivation and performance.

The goal of this type of training is to suggest a behaviour and reward for

ALL efforts from the subject. There is no shortage of rewards and positive feedback from the trainer.

Shawna uses “targets” which are plastic cones, or flags, or small plastic ‘bat’ shaped items to communicate where she wants the subject to “touch” or move to. Once the effort is made towards that “target”, rewards are generously given in the form of “treats,” or even low sugar hemp cookies as were used over the weekend.

Even for a “clicker training” novice, the method is simple. Ask for the first step of a behaviour or action and reward generously. Get the horse used to the idea that “this is fun,” and “this is rewarding,” and then stretch “the ask” to the next step. Then, reward generously for that step until it is second nature.

As you get closer and closer to your desired behaviour, the rewards are still plentiful and it is still fun. Keep the sessions short, even a few minutes at a time. Change things up so your subject doesn’t get bored and when you “click”, you MUST reward.

“I WANT HORSE PEOPLE TO START TO LEARN HOW TO ADAPT THEIR TRAINING TO THE GOALS THEY HAVE WITH THEIR HORSES, BOTH ON THE GROUND AND UNDER SADDLE.” – SHAWNA KARRASCH

On day two, the morning began in the beautiful indoor arena. Janet Grant, who had helped arrange the workshop introduced Shawna to the group for the few new auditors and then began a Q & A session. Most questions were not about theory in particular, but individual situations.

For instance, when one is working with an individual horse, in the field with field mates, and the others are also familiar with the rewards of clicker training; how does one keep the others busy while working with the one horse?

Shawna’s answer was one of clever involvement for the others. Shawna will use stationary targets on the fence line, for those in the field. Over time, this will help them to stay at those targets when suggested, so that individuals can be singled out for play and work.

HERE YOU CAN SEE SHAWNA ASK THE HORSE TO TOUCH THE TARGET, AND THEN GIVE AN IMMEDIATE REWARD FOR DOING SO.

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are good at being asked and rewarded for. Shawna reminded the group of the power of the process. “Go back to the beginning of that task”. Remind the horse of how they built up to that ask. Start the baby steps again and remind the horse of what you are asking with the “Power of Succession”. The Power of Succession is the core of this type of training. Instead of rewarding ONLY the final behaviour, rewarding ALL of the steps that get you to the final behaviour is a tool in itself.

You can always go back to the beginning and start the steps again as a reminder.

This reminder in itself is a powerful tool in any situation.

when a behaviour is not offered. All of Shawna’s Connection Training theory is based on positive reinforcement and she is not “cheap” with the rewards. The type of rewards are based on the individual horse and its health needs. For those who are sugar intolerant and for those who prefer certain “treats”, it can be adjusted for each individual horse.

Shawna also talked about the importance of not “free shaping” and how it can cause frustration. It is so important to begin at the beginning and work towards the wanted behaviour with specific steps. Free shaping can cause confusion and therefore frustration.

RELAXATION is what Shawna looks for in all of her clients. She wants a horse to respond when it is relaxed and happy.

That is when the focus and the joy are highest. This can be accomplished with short and positive sessions. Serve the horse, and don’t think of this training as the other way around. Shawna expressed the importance of being “good stewards to our horses in this human centered world” and how vital it is for our horses to be happy.

HERE SHAWNA ASKS ONE OF THE CLINIC PARTICIPANTS TO TOUCH AN OBJECT TIED TO THE WALL.

Between helping those with their specific scenario questions, Shawna was sure to help explain the difference between “Positive Reinforcement” vs.

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ONE OF THE CLINIC PARTICIPANTS CLEARLY ENJOYING THEMSELVES WITH SHAWNA!

Shawna expressed the importance of being sure your horse stays “under the fear threshold”. The moment that you are able to feel or see your horse becoming unsure or fearful is where you would want to then reward for the last step again. Remind the horse of what you were building on and where they were relaxed. Then, finish the session on a positive note. “Relaxation, relaxation, relaxation…..” Listening to those “loud and clear body language signals” from your horse is vital to staying under the fear threshold. Reinforcing relaxation is easy by simply rewarding “I like that choice you made.” Shawna suggested teaching a behaviour that they NEED to help with those moments of worry.

When they offer the behaviour it can be comforting to them. We ourselves become secondary reinforcements with our own body, voice, and energy when we are relaxed and joyous in the moment.

The workshop then moved on to the clients who were registered to work with their horses and Shawna. All of the horses in the clinic were encouraged to work ‘at liberty’. This gives the audience the best observation of their fear threshold and also the horses’ choices about playing and enjoyment.

Experienced horsemanship teacher Jessica Fobert and her lovely Curly Bakshir Mare, Nekoda, began by working with Janet on simply trotting with a relaxed face. Nekoda often has her “work face” on and Jessica wanted to achieve that kind of relaxation that we are all looking for in our partners. Nekoda is familiar with clicker training, and easily was excited and joyful at getting started by touching targets and getting lots of rewards for her efforts. Then, Jessica began trotting and the moment Nekoda relaxed her face, Jessica rewarded that choice. Over and over again, and Nekoda began to really enjoy the relaxed effort and the rewards it brought to her.

Questions were encouraged at all times from the audience by Shawna. When Nekoda offered a behavior, without being asked, by stepping on a stationary mat, an audience member asked if that should be rewarded. Shawna replied, that while teaching a certain behaviour at the beginning, rewards should be frequent, however, the handler is encouraged to reward when the behaviour is given after it has been asked for.

SHAWNA ASKING ONE OF THE HORSES TO TOUCH THE MOVING TARGET ON A STICK.

JESSICA FOBERT AND HER CURLY BAKSHIR MARE, NEKODA.

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rewarded. Touching stationary targets that were mounted on the walls of the arena and in cones, and moving targets on sticks held by Shawna as well. Both offered a unique opportunity to ask a horse to move towards a target in a relaxed manner with the opportunity of being rewarded. Each client and their horse had over 15 minutes of time with Shawna to ask specific questions and work together. At the end of each session, the horse was given a “Jackpot” of treats in the form of a ground bucket full of their favourites to reward their efforts. A delicious lunch was provided while all took a break and then the day continued in the same format.

JACKPOT! ALSO FEATURED, THE CONNECTION TRAINING CLICKER.

Day three’s morning of the workshop began with a moment of introduction, then each participant and auditor was given a “Connection Training Clicker” and we moved on to the beginning of the day. Again, horses and their handlers came in pairs of two and three for time to work together with Shawna in sets of 15 minutes each. A trailer was open and centre stage in the arena.

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on a stick, asking some of the horses that were nervous about the trailer to simply approach and pass the trailer was rewarded. Of course, relaxation and never passing that “fear threshold” was monitored at all times.

For Natalie Zoratto and her beautiful draft mare, Luna, approaching the trailer was easy. Even entering the trailer in a relaxed manner was achieve. Shawna then tied one of her white “targets” into the deep end of the trailer and Natalie encouraged Luna to touch the target.

After a few tries, it helped Luna relax and feel good about being in the deep end of the open trailer. Natalie continued to click and give rewards to Luna as Shawna closed and opened the trailer doors. This assisted Luna to stay relaxed and happy in the trailer. Natalie was even able to ask Luna to turn around in the trailer and exit in a relaxed and slow manner, being rewarded at each step. It was obvious to the audience how enjoyable the process of loading and unloading became to Luna. The reward system was a huge success for both Luna and Natalie.

ONE OF THE CLINIC PARTICIPANTS SUCCESSFULLY LOADING ON THE TRAILER.

When questioned by an audience member regarding this type of training under saddle, Shawna expressed “that you want the behaviour under saddle

to be as familiar and as ‘favourite’ as the target behaviour.” For instance, teaching an emergency stop with reinforcement should only be done with horses that are no-where near the fear threshold.

It was obvious that Shawna is a joyful and positive trainer when working with her subjects. All of the horses and their different personalities were curious and relaxed in their interactions with Shawna as they learned the positive reinforcement training using a clicker and reward system. Many times during the weekend, the audience would gasp or laugh at the clear enjoyment being expressed by the horses that were new to this type of training, and even those who were familiar with it, and their

enthusiasm to offer the behaviour and to then receive the reward.

It was a weekend filled with learning and a feeling of accomplishment from all who were there to participate and those who were auditing. Many learned how resistant we can all be to offering “too many rewards”, and Shawna was a lovely and experienced reminder that there is no such thing. Being able to tell a horse “YES, that was a great choice!” is a powerful tool and one we should all learn to have in our lives as we work together. All of the participants are anxious to work with Shawna again and look forward to our generous hosts at Silver Brook Farm having her again in the near future.

“THERE ARE TIMES WHEN YOU’D LOVE TO SAY TO THE HORSE, ‘THAT WAS RIGHT!’ AND WE’VE NEVER HAD A WAY TO DO THAT. I THINK IT’S A BIG HOLE IN THE SYSTEM THAT WE HAVE. I THINK THAT THIS FILLS IN THAT HOLE.” Beezie Madden USA 3 times Olympic Medalist

ABOUT SHAWNA KARRASCH Shawna Karrasch spent nearly ten years working to perfect her training skills with killer whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals. She then took this knowledge and applied it to horse training. Her first client was Olympic Gold Medalist, Beezie Madden.

Together, they found that adding in reward-based training made an amazing difference to their show-jumpers’ results.

She then started her own equine training company called “On Target Training”, offering clinics, demonstrations, lectures, private lessons and online coaching. In 2012 she published her first book “You Can Train Your Horse to Do Anything!”. In 2013 she joined Hannah Weston and Rachel Bedingfield in “Connection Training”, teaching and coaching hundreds of horse owners around the world.

ABOUT ZOË CARTER Zoë Carter is a writer and the co-creator and producer of the Television Pilot, Free Rein for the Love Nature Channel with Jessica Fobert of Free Rein Horsemanship . Zoë also co-published an adult colouring book called Vivid Horses with Jodie Bernard that can be purchased on Amazon.

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TACKLING CONFIDENCE PART 2

STAY GREEN

BY LINDSEY PARTRIDGE Photos courtesy of Annabelle Pflug

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uilding a horse’s confidence is often a popular topic – it makes total sense. Wouldn’t it be nice if your horse didn’t spook at the plastic bag blowing across the ground, the bird that flew out of the bush behind you, or the infamous corner of the arena that all of the horses seem to spook at?

Growing confidence can be tricky.

Similar to filling a bucket up with water, it is slow to fill and very quick to empty if you accidentally knock it over.

In the last edition of Equestrian Ontario Magazine we looked at finding the ‘green’ calm alert state to get our horses in a frame of mind where they are ready to learn. As we try to create a yes response, it is important to get your horse into a green state first.

Once your horse is ready to learn in a green state, it’s time to create a “Yes Horse” by creating a ‘yes’ response to different things.

CREATING A ‘YES’ HORSE Creating a ‘yes’ horse is pretty simple at the core: I ask, you try, I reward.

Research shows that when you use rewards (also known as positive reinforcement) horses will try harder.

Not only will horses try harder, but you can also start to override negative reactions they were having with positive ones.

The brain is pretty lazy; it likes to make automatic pathways so it doesn’t have

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to think too hard. These pathways can become hardwired to say yes or say no to requests.

Think of people in your life - can you think of some ‘no’ people that typically always have an excuse for not helping out, or just say no to ideas or suggestions? Do you know any ‘yes’ people that help out, listen to new ideas, and say yes to opportunities?

Part of the reason that someone (or a horse) might get stuck in a ‘no’ response is they feel the need to protect themselves. For example, if they have been hurt or taken advantage of in the past, or had a bad experience when they did say yes. Sometimes it’s just because ‘no’ is the easier response, or usually works out well - maybe they haven’t experienced joy yet from saying ‘yes.’

The good news is that brain (neural) pathways can change, but it will take time and repetition. Think of it like riding around the track in the arena.

If you constantly ride the same path around the arena you will create a track or indent in the footing. If you keep riding in the track it will become

deeper and harder to fix. With time and work you can smooth out the ground again - but if you aren’t careful the old track will come back.

want to override any ‘no’ response that your horse may have and replace it with feeling like saying ‘yes’ is a good option.

The goal of this part of the training is to get your horse confident and happy to say yes. We are going to do this by creating lots of good experiences for doing what we want.

To do this we need to start with some easy wins to get your horse in the habit of saying ‘yes.’ To figure out what is an easy win for your horse, we need to understand there are many types of confidences.

First off you need to figure out what type of rewards you will use.

COMMON REWARD TYPES • Treats, grass, or other food • Scratches or rubs • Rest breaks • Exploring new things BENEFITS TO USING TREATS/ FOOD

TYPES OF CONFIDENCE • Sounds • Moving objects • Scary looking objects • Going over things • Going between things • Going under things • Smells

• Most horses like them

• Other animals

• They are fast to use

• Environment

• Encourages the horse to chew which helps release tension

• Herd (other horses)

• You can cause the horse to stretch/ bend more often by choosing where to give the treat - for example give the treat holding your hand low to encourage the horse to lower their head Once you have rewards that your horse enjoys and will motivate them, and your horse is in a ‘green’ state it is time to start some training exercises.

EASY WINS The goal is to present challenges in small tasks so that the horse has a chance to say ‘yes’ and receive a reward. This is important because we

It is important to build your horse’s confidence for each type and not assume that just because your horse can walk over a tarp that they can handle the sound of a gun shot. Sounds and going over things are two different types of confidence and we need to start with easy wins for each type to slowly build up the horse’s trust and confidence.

Start with some really simple and easy wins for each type of confidence you want to work on and reward your horse. As your horse starts saying ‘yes’ you can make it more difficult.

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For example if you want to train your horse to be confident walking over a bridge with running water under it, you could try this sequence of easy wins: 1. Walk over a pole 2. Walk over a piece of plywood 3. Walk over a piece of plywood with poles at either end (so they have to step over something at the start and end) 4. Walk over a bridge on dry land 5. Work with your horse in an area near running water 6. Walk over a bridge in an area near running water 7. Walk over a bridge with water underneath You raise the level of difficulty for each success that you have.

Your challenge is to figure out how you can break each request of your horse down into easy to understand pieces like the example with the bridge above.

The goal is to create an automatic pathway where your horse says ‘yes.’

This means you have to be careful not to ask for too much too soon.

Everytime you try new things and your horse says ‘yes’, you build both you and your horse’s confidence.

WHAT IF YOUR HORSE SAYS ‘NO’?

Along the way your horse might say no to one of your requests. When that

happens do a quick reflection to see if: • Does your horse look really scared?

• Does your horse look confused?

• Is your horse physically able to do the task?

• Is what you are asking reasonable based on the horse’s fitness, training, experience, and environment?

Depending on what you observe will help you know what to do next.

• Wait and be patient with the horse while they figure it out • Clarify to your horse what you want by changing the way you ask • Motivate your horse by causing the right thing to be more rewarding, and the wrong thing to be annoying • Adjust the task to something that is within your horse’s capabilities ONE PIECE OF THE PUZZLE Remember that using rewards with easy wins to create a ‘yes’ horse is just one piece of the puzzle. Having a calm alert state, playing the confidence games (Touch it, All Around Game, Boomerang, and Calm Connection exercises during distractions), and reconditioning are all important to building trust and confidence.

Stay tuned for the next article on building confidence and have fun with your easy wins and creating a ‘Yes’ horse.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lindsey Partridge: 3 time champion at the International Thoroughbred Makeover, Extreme Cowboy Champion, Jumper Champion, Founder of Harmony Horsemanship, nicknamed ‘Canada’s Horse Whisperer’ by the Toronto Star, and Level 2 Centered Riding Coach.

Learn more at www.HarmonyHorsemanship.ca or www.LindseyPartridge.com

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STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES

ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20 I AM STRENGTHS leader, competitive, assertive, energetic, the warrior, spontaneous, enthusiastic WEAKNESSES pushy, attacking, aggressive, me-first attitude, self-absorbed

CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 20 I FEEL STRENGTHS protective, nurturing, sensitive, kind, impressionable WEAKNESSES smothering, passive, moody, worrier, changeable

LEO JULY 21 – AUGUST 20 TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 20 I HAVE STRENGTHS patient, consistent and steady, dependable, reliable WEAKNESSES stubborn, lazy, indulgent

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 20 I THINK STRENGTHS intelligent, inquisitive, versatile, flexible, quick WEAKNESSES flighty, changeable, superficial, fickle, unpredictable 42 | EQUESTRIAN ONTARIO SEPTEMBER ‘18

I WILL STRENGTHS dignified, loyal, confident, vital, determined, courageous WEAKNESSES arrogant, pushy, show off, overbearing, narcissistic

VIRGO AUGUST 21 – SEPTEMBER 20 I ANALYZE STRENGTHS logical, discriminating, precise, efficient, verbal WEAKNESSES critical, skeptical, impersonal, perfectionistic, cold

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 21 – OCTOBER 20

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 20

I BALANCE STRENGTHS sociable, cooperative, affectionate, devoted, peaceful WEAKNESSES indecisive, lazy, oversensitive, evasive

I USE STRENGTHS steady, disciplined, worker, reliable, patient WEAKNESSES over-cautious, fearful of untried, hesitant

SCORPIO OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 20 AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 20 I DESIRE STRENGTHS tough, endurance, passionate, committed, perceptive WEAKNESSES strong-willed, stubborn, power struggles

I KNOW STRENGTHS excited, unusual, independent, original, spirited WEAKNESSES unpredictable, distant, detached, rebellious

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 20 I PERCEIVE STRENGTHS enthusiastic, energetic, adventuresome, happy, easy-going WEAKNESSES inconsistent, needs freedom, all over the place

PISCES FEBRUARY 21 – MARCH 20 I BELIEVE STRENGTHS compassionate, sensitive, responsive, peaceful WEAKNESSES over-sensitive, receptive to everything, fearful

Samantha Marshall is a world-class astrologer, practicing for over 35 years. She has also been working as a facilitator, counselor, and coach in the area of personal development for over 32 years! Samantha now integrates the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ with astrological chart readings – giving the recipient another dimension to their experience! To find out more about how to get your own horse’s chart done, and your compatibility, go to www.equineastrology.com. For more information on Equine Gestalt Coaching, go to www.equiserene.com, or e-mail Samantha directly at: Samantha@equiserene.com.

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