Comments on: What is a good item to train a horse with?

By: Cody F

Cody F — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:10:59 +0000

if you can whistle prety loud then let your horse arround in the closed barn and whistle the same whistle and when the horse comes give it a treat and eventualy it will come on that spacific whistle
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By: edpcreations

edpcreations — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:24:59 +0000

anything would work..i would recommend your voice since it is something you will always have…..and always reward with a treat…..my horses come to a pepermint wrapper crinkle…hahha
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By: anna g

anna g — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:37:59 +0000

Contrary to what everyone else said, food isn't a very good training tool for horses. Horses are herbivores, which means they don't have to work for their food. Food is only a good tool for carnivores and predator animals. A good scratch on their withers or forehead would be a good way to tell them they did something good.
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By: 1,024 Lusitano Epiphanies

1,024 Lusitano Epiphanies — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:01:59 +0000

I don’t see why you’d need to use a dog whistle, if you intent is to simply train the horse to come at an audible command. you could use anything – your voice, that kisy/smacking sound people make at dogs, whatever.

I would stay away from the dog whistle. The frequency hurts dogs’ ears which is why they react to it. Use a regular whistle – or your good ol’ voice.

Keep in mind that your horse needs a reason to come in away from his buddies and the nice green grass. Bring him in to groom him with his favorite brush, or to graze on a lead rope, just as often as you bring him in to put him to bed or to have a training session. Treats help but avoid them if you can, as your horse will resent not getting them from you every time (and will become greedy and mug you if he does get them every time.)
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By: zakiit

zakiit — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:43:59 +0000

Call him at the same click a dog clicker when you reward him for coming, a carrot or something small. After a while he will associate the clicker with rewards and should come when called.

I would prefer the sound of a clicker to that of a whistle, any day!

Whatever sound it is, it is the association that horses learn with.
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By: Jillian K

Jillian K — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:57:59 +0000

Wouldn't use a dog whistle. Just take some grain out there and maybe whistle (like with your lips, lol) and soon he'll probably associate your whistle with a treat.
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By: Love Canada

Love Canada — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:10:59 +0000

whistle and a lump of sugar?
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By: Mariah V

Mariah V — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:46:59 +0000

they can usually hear a whistle
try teaching him when hes hungry,
and have a hand full of hay in your hand.
so when you whislte she him the hay and he’ll come for food.
praise hiim give him some hay then hide it in a bag and walk down the other end of the paddock
then do the same.
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