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Letter from Pixie is my Pony

I am going to tell you the story of why I am playing on Club Pony Pals. One day me and my Best Friend where walking to our bus stop and we found a book mark. We had no idea whose it was but we picked it up. It turns out to be one of the Pony Pals book marks. So, we read it and then because we read and love the books kept it and went on it. It turned out to be one of the BEST online websites ever!! I love to come on it to see my pony and to play the games and quests. I also like to see the website change and get better as it goes.

I still play it I really like that you can buy more then one ponys. So that is mainly how I started playing. P.S. I still dont know whose book mark it was but if I ever find out I have to thank them
a LOT!!

Thanks! ~ Pixie is my Pony

EagleGirl's Clicker Club Training Column

One of the things I found extremely frustrating when I first began clicker training, was the fact that so many of the articles I read were general.  That is, they did not tell me specifically what steps I needed to take and how to take them to achieve a specific goal.  The more I work with the clicker, the more I realize why this is so.  Each animal and situation is unique, and no two sessions will look exactly alike, even if the trainers start out working with the exact same goal in mind.  That being said, when I first began this column I wanted to give you some things to work on with very specific steps.  I thought it might be helpful to those of you just starting out.  I figured you might have the same frustration I did when I began, and that you would want to know, "Just exactly how do I DO that?"  I found that once I had read some articles, then watched some online videos, I understood the articles much better when I went back and re-read them.  And once I began actually training my mule, my understanding increased even more.  I hope that beginning with some specific steps outlined was helpful to you as you began your clicker training journey.  

But I am guessing that if you have worked on some of the things in earlier columns, you have already found that your session was not exactly the way I outlined it.  Your pony may have not needed certain steps.  Or he may have needed more work in one area.  Or, you may have arrived at different steps to get to the same goal.  If you have been actively working with your pony and the clicker, you have already discovered that your training sessions must involve your observing your pony and letting him tell you what he needs.  

I'd like to mention again some authors and books that you will find helpful.  Alexandra Kurland has written two books:  Clicker Training For Your Horse; and The Click That Teaches.  The second book has lovely, detailed photos, along with very clear instructions and steps.  Again, you will probably find that you do not have a "textbook" lesson with your pony, but the steps Ms. Kurland outlines are very helpful.  Sharon Foley also has an excellent book:  Getting To Yes.  Karen Pryor has a wonderful book titled Reaching the Animal Mind.  This book is not geared specifically towards equines, so if you are working with an animal besides a pony, you might want to see if your library has this book.  

Even though all these books are very good, you will probably find that there are quite a few things you don't "get" when you read them.  This is where your practical experience comes in.  Read a little bit, then go out and apply what you have read.  Then read and work some more.  Learn to observe, observe, observe!  As you work with your pet, the things you have read will "come alive" for you.  In books, articles, and this column, you will see some steps briefly outlined.  All the clicks and treats are not mentioned.  But once you have worked with the clicker for a bit, you will realize that these "steps" are markers, to show you the path you will be taking.  Each in-between-step along the path is up to you.  You will click and treat for each tiny step along the way, not just for each path marker.  

There are also online resources available.  Judy Ryder has a wonderful site, full of articles and fact sheets about clicker training.  Her web address is http://clickryder.8m.com/.  She also has lots of videos available, but I do not believe they are actually on her site any longer.  They will be on Youtube, under the name Iceryder.  Please remember to be very careful when using the internet.  Please do not look up these or any other videos without your parents' help.  

As spring approaches, both people and pets are ready to enjoy the longer daylight hours and and the warm spring sun.  Take a little time to do some reading and watching, then go out and enjoy the spring weather with the clicker and your pet!  
 

Until then, happy clicking!
EagleGirl

Member Photo Gallery

from Artemis7

The real Artemis7 and Cheyenne!

from Ajaxsluver101

These are some pictures of my dog. She had just gotten back from the 'Doggy Salon' (as my family and I call it) and the people put little bows in her hair. I hope they make you smile like they made me! ~ajaxsluver101~

from Jesusgirl4Him and Hope

Here is a picture of my dog Pumpkin!

Is a little blury but look at my dog (Blondie's) legs it makes a heart her way of saying 'I LOVE YOU'

My cat Flower

My horse Annie I could not keep :(

And my dog Blondie and my other dog Pumpkin

Member Art Gallery

by Ajaxsluver101

by Nat2

Prezwalski's Horse Herd

by Tamikia

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by Julia321

from Haily Horse

by Kell27

 

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Pony Pal Thoughts for the Day:

"Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear or a fool from any direction"
~ Whiskywoo

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"You can wipe horses of the face of the Earth, but you can't wipe their mark of my heart."
~ Nat2

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"Life is like a wild ride; you cannot dissmount and walk away from it, you can only hang on and have the ride of your life."
~ PicassoGirl