Training Carriage Driving Using Positive Reinforcement: Part 1

Описание: This is a brief outline of how we trained Pixie, our 7 year old Shetland pony, how to safely pull a carriage using positive reinforcement. Pixie is driven bitless and without blinkers.

Train Your Horse to Drive - Force-Free with Positive Reinforcement
Discover how to teach your horse to drive using gentle, science-based positive reinforcement methods - no bits, whips, or force required! In this video, I'll walk you through the step-by-step process of training a driving horse using reward-based techniques that build trust, confidence, and willing partnership.
What You'll Learn:

Foundation skills for driving training using R+ methods
How to introduce harness equipment without fear or resistance
Teaching your horse to respond to voice cues and body language
Building confidence with the cart through desensitization and counter-conditioning
Safe progression from groundwork to actual driving

This approach prioritises your horse's emotional well-being and creates a cooperative partner who genuinely enjoys their work. Whether you're starting a young horse or retraining an experienced one, these force-free methods will help you build a strong foundation for safe, enjoyable driving.

The key to good training lies in a comprehensive understanding of horse motivation, perception and communication.

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