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The Chronicle of the Horse
"Jumping Water: A Targeted Solution to an Age-old Problem"
September 14, 2001

Water jumps are often a dreaded element of any jumper class. The typical method for convincing an unsure horse is to gallop, using spurs, stick, and even voice. But a few show jumping trainers are exploring a new method to help a scared water jumper become an expert.


 
Horse & Rider
"Mount Up With Ease"
March 2001

When you step into the stirrup, your horse should stand still. If he doesn't, read up on Shawna and Vinton Karrasch's reward-based "clicker-training" method.


 
Horse & Rider - England
"Motivate your horse with Target Training"
October 2000

Any good training programme involves small steps. Target training is a basic step that builds gradually more complex processess. It increases the level of response you require from him so it can also become the foundation of a sound working relationship with your horse. He will also find learning more enjoyable.


 
Practical Horseman
"Click and Load"
May 2000

To a horse, being anxious about loading into a trailer makes all the sense in the world. Especially if he is used to people being anxious about loading. My system helped him find out at his own pace that the trailer isn't the scary thing he thinks it is, and that nice things can happen when he's around and in it.

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Sidelines
"Getting Hershey Back On Target"
October 23, 1999
by Shawna Karrasch

Hershey, known in the hunter show world as Medicine Man, spent ten successful years at some of the most prestigious shows in the country. But when offered for sale, some of the riders who tried him made mistakes that caused him to lose confidence. Ultimately, he began stopping at the jumps. This is where On Target Training came in - to get Hershey jumping again using behavior modification therapy.


 
Canadian Horseman
"From Killer Whales... To Horses"
Nov/Dec 1999
by Karin Apfel

"'On Target Training' is a new approach to getting the most from your horse."

This is a review of the On Target Training clinic in Newmarket, Ontario, September 1999.

Articles Archive
Press Release Archive

    April 19, 2001
    On TargetTM Training Garners World-Class Following

    July 28, 2000
    On TargetTM Training's New Book Release:
    You Can Train Your Horse To Do Anything!

    July 5, 2000
    Audiences Get On TargetTM with Unique Training Demonstrations

    April 10, 2000
    On TargetTM Training Takes Center Stage
    At the Greater Philadelphia Horse & Pet Expo

    February 17, 2000
    On TargetTM Training Holds Successful Florida Clinic

Television Appearances

    RFD-TV Equine Programming
      (Dish Network Channel 9049,   Direct TV™, channel 379)
    February 21, 2002
      "Ride With The Stars TV Show #3"

    Get to know Shawna and Vinton as they speak candidly with host Robert Floyd. The interview is followed by a very special look at our event through the eyes of cameraman, Karl Gober. Join Karl on his very first ever horseback ride through the woods, across the river and into the caves! Karl shows no fear and this is one great look from a novice's point of view.


     
    November 1999
      "Our Maine Horse"


     
    Animal Planet
    October 1999
      "Petsburgh, USA"


     
    ESPN
    June 1997
      During coverage of the "Upperville Classic Horse Show"

 

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