Boxing - Ovoca
Training a horse to load that: Moves to side of the ramp, gets stuck / frozen, resists pressure, pulls into pressure in a low way, more of a freezer than a fighter, can shut down, internally nervous and anxious introverted
Step 1 - Sending Over Ramp
Step 2 - Leading Into Box (without whip)
Step 3 - Leading into Box (With Whip)
Step 4 - Rubbing With Whip - Relaxation Training
Step 5 - Leading Into Box (Using Whip)
Step 6 - Leading Into Box (Straightening Hindquarter)
Step 7 - Leading Into Box (4 Feet On Ramp)
Step 8 - Re-approach & Repeat
Step 1 - Thinking Foward Inside The Box
Step 2 - Rewarding For Thinking Inside The Box
Step 3 - Leading Ovoca Into Box (Ovoca Pulling Back)
Step 4 - Blocking From Going Off The Side Of The Ramp
Step 5 - Rubbing With The Whip to Encourage Relaxation
Step 6 - All 4 Feet in the Box (Rapid Reward)
Step 7 - Next Step For When The Horse Is Inside The Box
Step 8 - Backing Out Slowly & Straight
Step 9 - Repeating All Steps
Step 10 - Repeating Steps Loading With Divider Closed (Rushes Back Off The Side)