We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
The Efficacy of Clicker Method During Desensitising Horse.
- Authors
Hacan, Özlem; Danışan, Sibel; Özbeyaz, Ceyhan
- Abstract
Encouraging horses to do tasks willingly during training relating to their welfare is important. Horses are trained for desensitization using de-spooking tracks. In this study, the efficacy of using the clicker method during desensitization to obstacles and novel objects is investigated. Fourteen Arabian horses participated in the study. Their success in completing the tasks, as well as their heart rate and behaviour were examined. The average achievement for the hanging pool noodle door task was significantly higher (P<0.05) in the clicker group (100%) than in the control group (43%). Average heart rate is highly significant (P<0.01) in the clicker group (139.28 pcs/minute) than the control group (109.42 pcs/minute). In the scope of frightening behaviours, "trot" was determined highly significant (P<0.01) in the control group than the clicker group. Clicker training appears to provide an advantage due to its ease of application, low cost, and fast learning by horses. The findings suggest that this method is advisable because of its efficacy during desensitising of horses using the de-spooking track. Fulfilling tasks willingly during training is also important for the horse's welfare and trainer's safety.
- Subjects
HORSES; DESENSITIZATION (Psychotherapy); KOLB'S Experiential Learning theory; ARABIAN horses; CARTILAGE
- Publication
Kocatepe Veterinary Journal / Kocatepe Veteriner Dergisi, 2022, Vol 15, Issue 2, p223
- ISSN
1308-1594
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.30607/kvj.1100512