" Again if they drink they get rewarded. This type of work usually doesn't
take that long till they learn that drinking is as much a part of the regiment
as going down the trail and every time they see water - they should at least
take a few sips. "
That is why my method works for me also , my horses
learn that they better take a drink when water is offered or they will get
thirsty . I start my colts out this way riding them in the mountains and by
the time I take them to a ride there is no hesitation about drinking
whenever water is offered . Their reward is quenching their thirst . No way does
this teach them that drinking is not important , far from that . This
has been a training method that has worked well for me as I am sure yours has
worked well for you .
