The principles of this method are behavioural psychology - a way of utilising the 'laws' of learning in the most effective way. It is extremely effective for all animals, regardless of species or age. These principles are extremely valuable to understand, regardless of what 'brand' of training techniques you ultimately choose to use.
www.theclickercenter.com The main 'Clicker Training' site of Karen Pryor, originally dolphin trainer and founder of the method. At TheClickerCenter, you can even read about a Guide Horse for the Blind!
"Don't Shoot The Dog" by Karen Pryor, despite the name, is not about dogs as such, but about training all animals - even your mother-in-law or your flat mate!<GG> It is a great little book on the principles of learning/teaching. It is a cheap but extremely valuable book for understanding the pros & cons of different methods of teaching/training and how to most effectively teach and change the behaviour of any animal.
"The Culture Clash" by Jean Donaldson is a book specifically about dog behaviour and training, but most of it is very transferrable to other animals. I consider it as a 'must have' book for dog owners and a valuable book for anyone wishing to better understand the behaviour and training of any animal.
http://www.psyeta.org/hia/vol8/cover.html Bridge and Target Training
http://www.sitstay.com/store/equip/eq4.shtml Clicker Training - Equipment
Specific sites and resources for learning about equine behaviour, psychology and training. Also equipment and it's pros & cons & general care.
www.clickertraining.com & http://www.crisny.org/users/kurlanda/ Clicker Training For Your Horse -Alexandra Kurland. Also available are books and whole training packs to get you started.
www.parelli.com Official PNH site, where you'll find heaps of good articles, as well as an outline of 'The 7 Games' & other exercises & philosophies.
Parelli's book "Natural Horsemanship" is available at Horseland and is worth it if you want to learn more about his methods & priciples.
www.markrashid.com Mark Rashid is another American horseman who has lots of valuable insights into horse behaviour and how to be an effective leader/trainer, without having to be 'The Boss'
Mark has written a few books, two of which are "A Good Horse Is Never A Bad Color" and "Considering The Horse" These books are written like novels, and as such are easy & very enjoyable to read. They are about his learning experiences with horses & his early lessons & mistakes while working for "the old man" who was his mentor. They are full of valuable insights on horse behaviour & effective people behaviour with these beasts.
www.bitlessbridle.com How the bit prevents the horse from doing his best for you. Whatever type of bitless headwear you prefer, this site clearly explains why the bit is counterproductive.
www.naturalhorse.com A magazine about natural alternatives for horse care and training.
"Natural Horse Care" by Pat Coleby is a little book that outlines the effects and uses of different vitamins & minerals in horses' diet and care. It is a good book also for tips on complimentary or alternative health care and first aid.
Sites and resources about dog behaviour, psychology and training. How & why to train. Sites about dog care, breeds and choosing the right beastie for your lifestyle.
http://www.caninebehaviour.com.au/ Ian Dunbar, Vet and canine behaviourist. Vidoes etc.
WWW.OZDOGTRAINING.COM.AU Oz Dog Training-Supplies and Training using Positive Reinforcement. Email: glen@ozdogtraining.com.au
"The Culture Clash" by Jean Donaldson is a book specifically about dog behaviour and training, but most of it is very transferrable to other animals. I consider it as a 'must have' book for dog owners and a valuable book for anyone wishing to better understand the behaviour and training of any animal.
"Dog Training: The Gentle Modern Method" by David & Ruth Weston. A book full of pictures and exercises for teaching all the things necessary for a well behaved pet.
www.barefoothorse.com is a fantastic site for learning many of the hows & whys of barefoot hoofcare. You will learn how to trim your horse in a manner that will allow him to go back to work barefoot with minimal transition discomfort. I recommend this as a companion to my website. It is a site that basically advocates the same care & management as I practice.
www.naturalhorsetrim.com is Gretchen Fauther's site, illustrating Dr Strasser's reccomendations. It is titled "Treating Founder (Chronic Laminitis) Without Horseshoes" and is a must read for owners of horses with hoof problems or chronic lameness, but is just as valuable for all horsepeople. It has HEAPS of info on it and acres of photos and diagrams to learn from.
www.ironfreehoof.com is another website about barefoot hoofcare, by Paige Poss and Ruth Green. Lots of great photos of hooves and trimming. A good resource for trimming steps.
www.hoofworksaustralia.com Australian site of Peter Laidely, a barefoot hoofcare practitioner near Brisbane, Qld. He offers email consultations, hands on help for those in his area and has produced a great interactive CD ROM on 'Barefoot Basics' available from his site - see below for details.
Interactive CD: "Hoofworks: Barefoot Basics" by Peter Laidely of Australia. Excellent addition to your "basic barefoot library." Helpful photos of all aspects of hoof tools and trimming. Excellent section on what the bones tell us about trimming a hoof, adds to our understanding. Available from: www.hoofworksaustralia.com. There is a currency exchange calculator on the website. You can also order a packet of five CD's at reduced price to re-sell.
"Horse Owner's Guide To Natural Hoofcare" by Jaime Jackson is THE book to get if you wish to understand this subject more fully.
"The Natural Horse" by Jaime Jackson. Pioneering study of the lifestyle and hoof shape of free-roaming wild horses; important pictures and measurements of mustang hooves.
"Founder: Prevention and Cure the Natural Way" by Jaime Jackson - a must read for owners of foundered horses.
- All Jackson books available through his site; www.star-ridge.com. or from Amazon.com (usually cheaper!)
"A Lifetime of Soundness" by Dr. Hiltrud Strasser. Explains what the horse actually needs in its living situation, and why; describes the many kinds of damage horseshoes do to the hoof and the whole horse.
"Shoeing: A Necessary Evil?" by Dr Hiltrud Strasser. Goes into the reasons for shoeing, the problems associated with horse shoes and alternatives for hoof protection.
Strasser books available from www.TheHorsesHoof.com