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The last thing you need during a hot, summer day in Texas is a faulty air conditioner, so of course, you want to be sure that your system works efficiently and effectively all season long! Unfortunately, though, things do happen, and when they do, you might be tempted to hold off until the end of the season to schedule your repairs. However, we strongly advise against this.
You see, waiting to schedule your air conditioning repairs will only make matters worse, especially for your comfort and your wallet! That's why we recommend scheduling your services at the first sign of a problem — that way, you can enjoy a cool, comfortable, and efficient summer! Keep reading below to find out more about why you definitely don't want to hold off on your services!
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Here's why you don't want to wait to schedule your air conditioning repair in San Antonio, TX:
Decreased Comfort
During a hot summer day, the last thing that you need is an air conditioner that can't keep up with your cooling needs. Odds are, if there is something wrong with your air conditioner, you will not receive the amount of cooling power you need to keep your home cool and comfortable. If you don't want to jeopardize your comfort this season, schedule your repairs sooner rather than later.
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What may seem small and seemingly harmless now can quickly develop into a major issue if you don't take care of it right away. In fact, the majority of major AC problems start out as teeny, tiny issues. You might think you can wait until the end of summer to schedule your repairs, but before you know it, you could be dealing with a full system breakdown. And of course, the larger the problem is, the costlier the repair bill is. Therefore, we recommend taking care of any repairs ASAP!
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An air conditioner in disrepair is going to be much less efficient that one that is in good working order. When your AC is inefficient, you can expect more frequent repairs and rising energy costs, as your system struggles to do its job properly. Therefore, it is in your best interest to schedule your repairs at the first sign of a problem. That way, you can be sure to keep your bills to a minimum.
You Need Professional Repairs
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Yes, there are going to be plenty of amateurs willing to perform these services for you, but remember, an attempt to save money could end up costing you much much more in the long run. It is better to call in a pro and get the job done right the first time around.
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Photo by Sue WatsonSheriff Kenny Dickerson (background) voices his support of certified school resource officers.
Hale seeks support for school officers
Marshall County School District Superintendent Lela Hale said more certified school resource officers are needed in the district.
An intruder recently at one of the schools raised the need for more security on campuses.
Hale said the intruder came off the highway. He was escorted out.
"But, sometimes doors don't always stay locked," she said, to explain how an intruder may sometimes gain entry into a school building.
One week prior to school reopening in August, law enforcement and the FBI set up a command center at H.W. Byers school while they searched houses on Highway 72 for a shooting suspect.
Another incident involved an unidentified person entering Potts Camp School for a brief period during the second week of school before being escorted out of the building by administrators.
Hale said the intruder was apprehended by the sheriff's department.
"Those incidents are a wake-up call," Hale said. "You never know what some people will do. Although we don't always have control over unpredictable situations, we know we must take safety precautions and be prepared.
"Even though each school has a Crisis Management Plan, you can never be too cautious."
Hale said the actual number of such incidents a year is not known, but when more serious occurrences do happen, the district calls law enforcement.
"They have always been supportive," she said.
The base pay for an SRO is the same as teacher pay. With retirement and benefits the bill would run $46,225 per annum, per officer, she said.
The grant would require a $10,000 match by the school district and Hale asked the county to put the same up as a match for the grant.
Supervisor Keith Taylor expressed his concern that the security be beefed up right now, and not wait for a grant to take action.
"I know we have the budget coming up and money's tight," he said. "It's a cruel world we live in now. I would like to know the kids are safe. There are some sick people out there. I would hate to know a little money would have made a difference."
The county would run the SRO program and the sheriff would train officers in addition to their training and certification by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Chancery clerk Chuck Thomas asked if officers go to ball games.
Marshall County Sheriff's Department and the Byhalia Police Department serve as security for sporting events, Hale said. The ambulance service is on call, as well. And some officers serve as both security and EMTs at games.
"I think we need to address the schools first before we get too far into budgets (budget planning)," Taylor said. "Ball game coverage is extra. I would like to come up to jointly support (school bus) escorts to the games."
Supervisor George Zinn III said a few years ago the county had grants to pay the salaries of SROs at the schools.
The fourth year the sheriff's department had to pay the salaries of officers who had been paid the first three years off of COPs grant monies.
Deputy Cathy Brittenum said the county has not received federal COPs grant monies for several years. The grants are competitive, she said.
Sheriff Kenny Dickerson said the safety of the children and teachers is of utmost importance.
"I totally support SROs," he said.
He said certified officers who have a good head are needed, "because we do not want an officer to create something worse than the situation he encounters. I totally support it 100 percent."
SROs would be carefully selected, he said.
"What the school needs is somebody there full-time. We need them more now than ever before," the sheriff said.
Brittenum said SROs are trained by Education, but some school districts have their own in-school-district police department.
"The SRO program was a good program, a very vital program," she said.
"A police department in the district?" Zinn asked.
"It is operated within the school district," Brittenum said.
"It would be similar to the campus police at Rust College," Thomas said.
"What happens in the meantime as far as security for campuses?" asked supervisor Charles Terry.
"We can have part-time," said Dickerson. "No one can be dedicated full-time now because we have courtroom security, etc."
"If we don't have it in our budget?" Taylor asked.
"My budget is very close," Dickerson said.
Hale asked for either SROs or safety officers, whatever the budget will allow.
Brittenum said certified SROs must take 40 hours of training within the first year in order to earn certification with the Mississippi Department of Education.
"We will know in October if we get the grant which would take effect Dec. 1," said county administrator Larry Hall.
The board followed with a unanimous vote to support the partnership with the school district to apply for four SRO positions.
"I want the sheriff, Susie (Hill) and Hale to see what it would take to fully staff them now," Taylor said. "Even if we don't get the grant, I think we still need to have it."
Hale said currently sheriff's patrolling officers check on the schools voluntarily.
"If we don't get the grant, I will go back to the drawing board with supervisors and the school board," Hale said. "The safety of our students comes first.


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Vintage Star Wars ESB 1982 Blue Box Variant SnowSpeeder. This is freshly graded and remains in its AFA protective bag never removed. This scored an AFA 75 EX+/NM(excellent+/near mint).
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text: At the Museum at Eldridge Street : Concert – Rebetica Greek Music By New Yorkled - August 12, 2014 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Calendar Add to Calendar Add to Timely Calendar Add to Google Add to Outlook Add to Apple Calendar Add to other calendar Export to XML Click to view map When: August 13, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 2014-08-13T19:00:00-04:00 2014-08-13T21:00:00-04:00 Where: Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002 USA Cultural Event Music / Concert Event The Arts Event Music Event Non Profit Event Performing Arts Event At the Museum at Eldridge Street Concert – Rebetica Greek Music Wednesday, August 13 from 7 to 9 pm While Rebetica music was customarily heard in intimate cafés and coffee houses, on August 13 our Moorish-style sanctuary is the striking setting for this highly emotional, raw and earthy Greek music. Featuring Yaron Hanoka (vocals and darbuka), Avram Pengas (bouzouki and vocals), Nich Mandoukas (guitar and vocals), Steve Schwab (bass) and David Malka (drums). $20 adults; $15 students and seniors


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Enjoy the secluded serene setting of Irena Park where memories are made. Your stay will be in a 2 br private lakefront cottage with all the comforts of home, where each day greets you with a breath taking sunrise. Stroll along the shoreline of Lake Huron, be one with nature, swim and play on over 100 ft. of sandy private beach (NO crossing of streets or public access). There is plenty of grassy space, in the sun and shade, for many outdoor activities. Hit a hole in one at the Lakeview Hills Golf Resort. Attend the house of worship of your choice, take a break at a local coffee shop, cast a line at the marina, browse the unique specialty shops, set sail on Lake Huron, enjoy dinner at a local eatery, watch a show at the music theatre or drive-in theater, while still being within minutes of Irena Park to rest, recharge, and start all over again. The evening and night are no less breath taking. Sit on the romantic moon lit beach while enjoying a roaring bonfire and trying to count the stars hanging like tinsel from the sky. "The Neptune" is a fully furnished air-conditioned 2 bedroom lakefront cottage, sleeps 4 to 6. It features a full kitchen with all appliances, service for 6, cookware, etc. Fully furnished living room incl cable TV & DVD player. bed linens are included*. Rent is $750/wk or $135/day, with a 3 night minimum stay. 2 night stays now available @ 160.00/night. A $250 sec. dep. and a $135 non-refundable reservation fee, which is applied to the rent, are required. Friendly dogs are always welcome at no additional charge. Spacious park-like grounds, the majesty which is Lake Huron and ample sleeping accommodations (there is an adjoining 3 br. ranch available) makes Irena Park your ideal setting for weddings & receptions, family gatherings, reunions, etc. Special rates available. For more details and specifics on the neighboring three bedroom (sleeps 7 to 8) lakefront ranch, any questions, additional information or to make a reservation, please write to Irena.Park.1@gmail or call 586-873-5327. Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Irena-Park-Private-summer-getaway-in-a-beautiful-Michigan-Resort-beach/352604056214
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Hosting a football theme party at home? Your menu is likely to feature sure-fire favorites such as chicken wings, dips, salsa, tacos and dozens of sweet treats, especially for the kids. Make it that much more special by customizing the look of these dishes.
By using our simple hacks, you can create cutesy football-shaped decorations and designs. Check out the gallery for theme-based snacks and dessert ideas.
Football Brownie
Football Brownie: Simply bake your brownies and let them cool; then cut each individual piece in the shape of a football and add details with white buttercream or fondant. Have you tried our gluten-free brownie recipe?
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings: This one is a must on your party menu. Try a healthy, baked version created by Z Living host, Nirmala Narine. Once done, stud your wings with tiny football decorative toothpicks or football flags. You could also ask the kids to create little flags of their favorite team.
Theme Cupcakes
Theme Cupcakes: Bake, cool and ice your cupcakes by referring to our healthy recipes. Then, decorate individual pieces with store-bought football toppers, or create your own design using brown and white fondant.
Salsa: If good salsa is on your mind, why not serve it in a decorative football-shaped bowl? Since it's football season, you will find these bowls at your local party supplies store or even at Walmart.
Sausages: Turkey, chicken, pork or tempeh, sausages make for the perfect party food. Decorate them with football toothpicks or flags.
Sugar Cookies
Sugar Cookies: We have a delicious, healthy cookie recipe for you to try. Be sure to cut your cookies in the shape of a football, and add details after the cookies have completely cooled.
PS: Head to our Food section for healthy recipes and the latest food trends.
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General Hospital spoilers promise more intrigue, heightened emotions, and a continued quest for the truth. Sam and Jason's trials are far from over as Helena continues to haunt them from beyond the grave. Nathan is not going to have a peaceful week either since Nurse Amy is intent on getting him involved in her affairs.
Little Man & The Henchman
Spoilers for Thursday's episode of General Hospital reveal Liz is going to do whatever it takes to keep Jake (Hudson West) safe. With Costa lurking in Port Charles, Jake is definitely in harm's way. Costa could always use dirty tricks to get to Jake. Jason is not going to let Costa go easily after he tried to harm Jake and everyone else during the Nurses Ball. Spinelli's (Bradford Anderson) tech knowledge will allow Jason to identify Costa. Given everything that happened, Jason has a gut feeling that Costa is still in town.
Liz will do what she can to keep a close eye on Jake but spoilers reveal that she is not going to recognize Costa. In Thursday's episode of General Hospital, Jake will spot Costa, and the two are going to have a chat.
Sam's Hallucinations
GH spoilers tease that Sam (Kelly Monaco) will continue to suffer from hallucinations. There are voices in her head, and things are becoming so alarming that she decided to drop by General Hospital. Despite her hesitations, she will talk to Griffin (Matt Cohen). Based on her symptoms, it won't be difficult for Griffin to figure out what is happening to her. Knowing what Sam is experiencing and exorcising the voices in her head are two different things, spoilers reveal Sam's condition will become so serious she is going to harm someone. Jason is on a dangerous mission, and when she hears that her husband is in danger, she will have a mental breakdown.
Brains and brawn are better in unison! But what is it Jason needs Spinelli's help with? A brand-new #GH starts RIGHT NOW on ABC! pic.twitter.com/WuNK07dvD5— General Hospital (@GeneralHospital) June 14, 2017
Jason fears Costa is going to harm his family, and he needs to put an end to Helena's interference with his life. General Hospital spoilers reveal Jason will face a difficult road ahead. Finally being free of Helena is going to cost him, but he is willing to pay the price to ensure his family's safety.
Dangerous Connections
Nathan's being pulled in directions he doesn't want to go. Tune into a new #GH, RIGHT NOW on ABC! Check your local listings for more. pic.twitter.com/JbcH0m7MuP— General Hospital (@GeneralHospital) June 14, 2017
Nathan (Ryan Paevey) always had a kind heart and knowing Amy's (Rita Dorken) struggles will convince him to make a deal with her. Amy needs the money for the Man Landers deal, and she will move Nathan with her story. Amy will be in a celebratory mood because the deal means more money in her account and more excuses to hang out with Nathan. Unfortunately, these two could be in big trouble. General Hospital spoilers hint something is going to go wrong with their plan in next week's episode.
At the moment, Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) is still in Portland, so Amy is enjoying Nathan's full attention. Rumor has it that Maxie will be back on General Hospital in about a month. It would be exciting to know how Maxie will react when she finds out Nathan has been helping Amy with her advice column. General Hospital spoilers are heating up, and it would be exciting to know what is happening to Sam and what Jason will learn from Costa.
"I think we need to talk about yesterday." #GH pic.twitter.com/fkwMIbxy3s— General Hospital (@GeneralHospital) June 14, 2017
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What Does Your Horse Value? Positive Reinforcement for HorsesPosted in Groundwork & Handling, Training Ideas By Callie On June 8, 2018
What is most motivating for your horse during training?
Knowing what your horse really likes, and being aware of how this changes in different situations, is key for using positive reinforcement in your training.
There are different "levels" of reinforcement, and when we know how our horse responds to different rewards – types of food and treats, scratching, rest sessions, etc., we can be more effective in planning our training.
In today's video, I will discuss levels of reinforcement, and we will look at a study that compared food to scratches as a rewards.
Also, I'll show you that what is rewarding to us is not always rewarding to our horse… I'll explain more in today's video!
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By Lisa Maxwell
One of my horses seems to do best with verbal rewards. He talks back to me with little wufflings of his nostrils which I love. So he has turned the tables and he is giving me rewards that I value.
My other horse is definitely food oriented. She is extremely smart and I have to be very careful that I am actually rewarding the behavior I want and not some other behavior she has slipped in with the one I want. For instance she often hangs back when I want her to come out of the stall so I started clicking and feeding as soon as she started forward. But the hanging back behavior got worse. I think she thought I was rewarding the whole behavior, hanging back and them coming forward. So now I just stand back and wait for her to come all the way out of the stall before she gets the reward. That has been working better.
By Ondrea Culp
I have found that my aged "rescue" mare does NOT like the typical "pat" anywhere on her body as a form of reward. Not having known her prior to adopting I have no idea of her past experiences. A very gentle rub along with a softly spoken "good girl" works wonders. She also loves her cereal treats (human) called Barbara's Morning Oat Crunch. Since finding out she has CHOKE one of the Vets suggested a soft, melt in your mouth human cereal. Several would have sufficed, but I was lucky enough to happen on a healthy one that she loves. There are behaviors that I have repeatedly attempted to teach however without success to date rewards or not. Meeting me at the mounting block or standing still while mounting from a fence are nearly impossible along with getting a kiss. The only time I need to mount from atop a fence rail is when I'll be riding bareback. Being only 4'11" tall unless I have a ladder readily available I cannot mount her any other way. I nearly never ride in the company of others being very self conscious so there is no one to give me a leg up. I seriously need Charlotte to line up along the fence and stand perfectly still while I mount. The kissing is simply a 'TRICK' I wanted to teach & certainly not a necessity. If I hold her still she'll let me kiss her all day, but I want her to offer her sweet velvet mussel toward me as if asking for the kiss. I will continue being persistent & try to find other forms of as suggested in this video.
By Becky
I used clicker training with bites of carrot to teach my young horse to relax for shots. He would get very tense, and we have had to either twitch him or it would take two to administer the shot because he would get very tense and try to rear. Just had my vet out for his spring shots and the training worked like a charm…he relaxed and dropped his head when the vet put her hand on his neck in preparation for the injection, and didn't blink when he felt the needle. I was thrilled, and so was my vet!
By Julia Burdy
Great use for this training tool, thanks for sharing Becky 🙂
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
I really like the idea of different levels of pos.reinforcers for different situations. My boy likes ear scratches and food rewards, but can get mouthy and grabby with food. I am curious..what food treats do you routinely use w/training your horses, Callie? I use carrots but maybe something less sweet might be better on a day to day basis. Good food for thought…especially like checking ourselves in regard to 'who is getting the PR us or our horses'! thanks
My stallion is for sure motivated by food. But I will never hand feed him. Hand feeding a nippy stallion I have learned has put me in great danger. I have also tried hand feeding a gelding and will not do it again as this form of positive reinforcement made a nipper out of him. I think a distinction needs to be made when rewarding a predator like a dog vs. a prey animal like a horse. The greatest reward for my stallion is rest and relaxation.
Great info…..I have recently discovered that my horse no longer seems to tolerate patting, but instead seems to enjoy stroking. Why the change I cannot figure out. I do know that in past years, and this year as well, during the spring/summer shedding period, he is a lot more twitchy with firm currying/rubbing in certain spots….maybe the two are connected??? For training and behavior exercises treats are where it's at for him, however.
Thanks again, I so appreciate your educated explanations, they are giving me more patience and understanding.
By Julia Burdy
Linda, I find that most horses actually prefer petting to patting although it seems like in his case he is overall more sensitive physically. I'm not sure if you are located in an area that is affected by the tick-borne Lymes disease but if you are it might not hurt to have your vet take a look at him – when horses suddenly develop sensitivities I think it is worth looking into possible physical reasons!
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
By Shanna Williams
If the twitchy spots and the spots newly sensitive to patting are the same I would be concerned about a pain issue.
In response to my horse, Chance, becoming sticky, balky (backing and spinning) and defensive, just this morning, I tried something new. This came out of a strong desire to avoid a battle with my horse. It may not be a recommended technique for all horses, but I had to find something that he found valuable. So, I implemented a morning time version of a "progressive dinner" training plan, and it was a huge success!
He was so funny! Put just a bite or two of feed in disposable bowls and planted them along our path. Getting him to the first bowl took some effort, but by the second bowl, he was happy go wherever I pointed him.
He was too funny, relaxed and very co-operative :-). Going to try the same game in a different field tomorrow.
It is the ONLY thing I could think of to make it worthwhile for him. He is a really good guy, but he is definitely sticky and defensive. He is in his twenties, been through a lot of stuff, and I had to come up with something to make it worth his while. Otherwise, he was settling in for war.
Hopefully, I'm not creating some sort of other problem that will require solving!
On the ironic side, every male in my family is super food oriented, so this whole food reward thing shouldn't surprise me! My son was offended when I told him that Chance was more motivated by food than he is! 🙂
By Julia Burdy
What a great idea Gayelynn and I'm happy to hear it worked! I have to say I have found the same with my gelding Zeke (and my husband for that matter) very food motivated 🙂
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By Paige Gilberti
I too have tried the "treasure hunt" approach with great success with a few horses who had very different personalities, and it worked out very happily for horse and human! My adopted mare (the others departed from old age) came with balky behavior both on the ground and under saddle. That behavior faded away almost completely as we bonded and she relaxed into her new easier life, but it made a new appearance mid-summer as she became reluctant to leave the field of lush grass (she was still easy to meet in field, but harder to walk to gate, then easy again after past gate). I had trained her ages ago to knock down cones on the ground to find a bit of carrot underneath. I tried setting up a few "loaded" cones she could see from far away in her big field as a path to the gate as I walked out into the pasture, and voila, no more balking lol! 🙂 What had been a fun bonding trick became a useful tool.
I love the idea of the different levels of positive reinforcement. I've been using it for a while with my current project–withers scratches for the smallest good behaviors (for a while there, even the smallest good choice earned a scratch), big neck scratches for bigger achievements, and then ending rides with loosened girth, removed bridle (with face rubs) and often also a grazing break before we untack. This horse was very grabby, so I steered clear of hand fed treats entirely. They distracted him and derailed his train of thought entirely. Scratches, though…he has a deep and abiding appreciation for physical affection.
By Julia Burdy
Abigail, what a great way to integrate these ideas without hand-feeding. Thank you for sharing!
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My horse values peppermint lifesavers and eating grass. I got him desensitized to the dirt bikes at the barn, it's the hobby of the kids of the people who own the barn. Go figure. I started by having them just sit and we went up to each kid and they gave him a peppermint. Then they started the bikes and revved them, we did the same thing. Then they rode around in circles around him, stopped, went to each one for a peppermint. Then we followed them as they rode, then they stopped and gave him a peppermint. Now it's not a problem any more. Except for me who can't stand the noise.
By Julia Burdy
Fantastic example of counter-conditioning, thank you for sharing Catherine!
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By Paige
Love this! I tried a similar technique with a 24-year-old mare years ago; I called it a treasure hunt. She had become convinced that people were only leading her to More Bad News. For the first week or two I worked with her, I placed carrots in strategic locations on our walks. After that I began to vary the locations. Like you, I found that she quickly became convinced that I actually had some good ideas and would readily and quietly go wherever I pointed her. I never ever took her from a place with food to a place where she would be left with no food (e.g., dirt lot with no hay). She would have considered this A Really Stupid Idea. Well-timed, small food rewards have worked wonders for me with a wide variety of horses over the years, though after mounting, I prefer to reward with wither-scratching and rest from work and/or letting my horse go walk along with buddies before working independently again. I teach my students to find (carefully, I usually do it before they do) the places a horse most likes to be touched, and to remember those special "ooo, ahhh" spots for rewarding their horse. One especially sensitive, thin-skinned, older TB gelding can be a bit touchy all over–but absolutely loves being carefully scratched above eyes and under forelock. My students are always amazed and amused by how he relaxes then. Go figure. Figuring this out is all part of the fun of horsemanship!! I love it and I love this study and this video. Thanks Callie!
By Paige
LOVE THIS!! I approach training issues the same way, and have found it works so well. Gradual, with clear rewards!
Thank you for the training suggestions. I have played around with using withers scratching, treats (carrot bits or commercial horse treats), allowing a short time of grazing, and even 20-3o seconds of quiet as rewards while doing groundwork training with my OTTB gelding. So far, the withers scratching and 20-30 seconds of quiet have seemed to be most effective in getting and keeping him in an engaged state of mind with me, though I will say that before I turn him back out in the pasture, he sniffs my hands and pockets to see if I have some food for him about me! 🙂
By Julia Burdy
Faith, sounds like you are trying lots of different ways to use positive reinforcement with your training!
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Wildfire is all about the edibles- (unless her meds are in it)!
She has learned so much using various treats- cut carrot bits, apple bites, and now we often use sugar free apple/oats treats. But the favorite?: Fig Newtons!!
Ground training we are currently working on liberty side passes both toward and away from me. I had her laying down, but we haven't worked on that in a long time.
Under saddle, she has learned to go over and around many obstacles, including going over a see saw ramp, through a baby pool, and over a a tarp wrapped mattress.
She loves to learn, but definitely expect there to be a treat involved!
By Julia Burdy
That is awesome Shanna! I actually just recently saw someone else using Fig Newtons as a treat and they were putting meds inside of the Fig Newton, almost like the pill pockets you see for dogs – I thought that was a great trick!
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
My horse is very good motivated. However, when riding, he responds well to a hearty "Good Boy!" He will lower his head and seems to enjoy the praise!
By Julia Burdy
Gina, it sounds like he has realized that is a reinforcement! Thanks for sharing 🙂
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
Hi –
I love you weekly video series. What do you think of clicker training? Any advice about how to pace the positive reward of the treat and the click? For example, my horse gets pretty obsessed about when the next treat is coming from when I train him, and I'm not sure how to start interspersing the food reward with the clicker.
Thanks again!
By Julia Burdy
Phoebe, this is a fantastic question! Clicker training can definitely be a useful tool for training horses, it gets them really engaged in the learning and is a great tool when used correctly. I would suggest if he is getting excited about the treats though to slow down your pace a bit or even think about a variable reinforcement so not treating every time he does the correct behavior. Sounds like you are having fun with him!
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
The original definition of positive reinforcement (BFSkinner psychologist who developed this form of behavioural psychology) is anything that increases or maintains a behaviour. This means the horse values the reward more than the inappropriate behaviour. The richness of the reward system is also important. So to encourage your horse to stand for 60 seconds you need to reward frequently to begin with. Also you should always link it with praise so eventually the praise becomes linked. Thank you so much for letting me say this. You put things so eloquently so I hope my contribution is helpful. People so often punish rather than reward. I bought a very headshy horse recently. It has taken lots of patience love and rewards to easily fit a fly mask!
Thank you, Callie, for another great post!
In addition to food, wither petting, and pressure release, I sometimes use loosening the girth.
For example, if I want my horse to learn to stand relaxed beside something he seems tense with, I may get him in position, then dismount, loosen the front girth, and let him relax a few minutes, in that spot.
By Julia Burdy
Great ideas Joe, thanks for sharing!
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
Thank you Callie… Loving your videos. I use peanuts in the shell as rewards for my mare because she is Insulin Resistant and I try whenever possible to limit her Sugar and Starch intake. I was wondering… in the example you spoke about getting the horse comfortable in the spooky corner of the arena… Would you offer them the treat in that corner, or wait until after they had successful passed by it? Thanks again!
By Julia Burdy
Sally, what we have done in the past for horses that have a particular corner that they are afraid of is put a bucket with a little bit of grain in it in that 'scary corner' and when they go past let them nibble out of it!
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
Love all of these ideas :). I have been using flax treats for teaching my mare how to stretch, since she tends to be a bit stiff. Makes stretching easy for me and her.
By Julia Burdy
Patricia, you would love Dr Hillary Clayton's book "Activate Your Horse's Core" lots of great stretches in there!
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
Hi Callie!
My boy is all about food and anything edible works well as a reward. When I first got him, he was horrible with handling his feet. Just to pick them was a 20 minute battle and I tried all the tricks my farrier and the Internet suggested, to no avail. When I realized what a chow hound he was, I started giving him a bit of carrot every time I finally got a hoof cleaned. Things got better! Now, I bring him in and tie him to the wall and he actually picks his feet up himself and waits for me to hold and clean them!!! Oh, the power of the carrot!
By Julia Burdy
Positive reinforcement is great for training situations like this! Thank you for sharing 🙂
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
I have found Jasmine's spot half way up her mane, she turns her neck and touches her nose to my offered knuckle and when I have a coat on she tries to suck at the sleeve. I interpret this behaviour as pleasure, it looks a bit like what cats do with their Mothers, so wondering if it is something like that, a "baby"response and is that still good? I would love a video showing more subtle horse behaviours so we can be sure we can spot that they "like " something. Great video, thanks.
By Julia Burdy
Amanda, great suggestion for a video! It actually sounds like she is doing 'mutual grooming' like horses do with each other. Typically they do it when you are scratching their withers and they will sort of lip you as if to 'groom' you, which would mean she is enjoying it 🙂
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
Cubes of carrot, apple etc (longer pieces take too long to eat!) and commercial 'treats'. Wither scratching, to be rewarding for her, has to take a few mins AND -I now find- is best done with a metal cat comb! behind her withers. . . ecstasy!
great stuff, thank you!!
My horse LOVES peperment. I cant imagine giving him lots of sugar is to good. What do you r3comend for a healther option. He likes apples but again alot of sugar. He does not live carrots. Go figure!
By Sue
There is a thought I am having of possibly making him a treat from scratch using approved ingredients, maybe there is a recipe on line. That way you know what he is getting and how much.
By Julia Burdy
Debra, does he have a metabolic problem that you have to watch his sugar intake? For those horses we will actually use very small broken up pieces of alfalfa cubes.
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
I have a OTTthorobred who can have behavior problems when he is coming into the barn at feed times. I have used treats to help him respond to safety cues such as stand, walk on etc. and it has really helped. No more rearing which can be dangerous or wanting to run.
By Julia Burdy
That is great Barbara! It is amazing what positive reinforcement can do to change behavior, glad to hear he is safer for you to handle 🙂
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Callie, I really enjoy your videos. I have been using positive reinforcement with both my horses after taking a clinic with Shawna Karrasch. I'm very new at it but I love it. I use their feed as a reward and they both seem to get very engaged. I'm doing it for things like backing up, picking their feet up on the up command , walk on, Ho, and target where they touch the target. They love doing these things and of course they do it for the food. One thing I worried about was thinking theyd get all mouthy but they haven't and they are a lot more interested in me when I go out to see them. So much fun
By Julia Burdy
Joy, Callie attended a Shawna Karrasch clinic a few years ago and really enjoyed it! When you use to correctly and teach them manners around the food they typically don't get pushy and it makes them more engaged – just like you shared 🙂 glad to hear you are having fun with your horses!
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
By Paige
I work in a large lesson barn, and last month, one of my colleagues said, "Well, of course we cannot use food as a training tool HERE." I replied that we DID use food every day–but we do not as a barn use TIMING. So staff ends up training some bad behaviors, by mistake. The horses are all fed when it is feeding time, not when they are necessarily behaving in a way we would like. Timing is everything, and I love Shawna Karrasch!!
While my mare definitely has some treats that she likes better than others, I never thought about incorporating that preference in training. I will have to try it out.
Luckily she also seems to value being scratched by her withers and shoulders. I used treats to help her stand at the mounting block when she first came to me. That was very helpful.
By Julia Burdy
Dani, the scratching is definitely a form of positive reinforcement for some horses – especially if you find their 'sweet spot'!
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
Good points in the video, especially re: making sure the reward is truly something the horse sees as a reward. Watch out for unintended consequences, though, when it comes to using food or treats as the reward. You can easily create a mouthy, nippy, pushy, 'cookie monster!' of a horse.
I have trained my horse to put his head down (I say "Put Your Head Down") and only then do I give him a treat…and sometimes I also say, "back up." So he puts his head down and takes a few steps backwards and then I give him a treat down where his head is. I have done this for a long time. It prevents him mugging me. I often do this routine as I'm letting him off for the day (turning him out in his paddock). Question: at least concerning working with him on the ground: if I stick with the routine (as described above) and I'm purposely working on some specific task (say, yielding the haunches to a simple movement of my arm)…am I confusing the issue by making him do the "head down, a few steps back" before rewarding him for doing whatever specific task I was asking him to do? In other words, does "the routine" muddle the rewarding?
By Julia Burdy
Ingrid, if I understand correctly you are looking to combine the two responses you have already trained for him? I believe what you are referring to is called a behavior chain, basically that you are putting the two responses together, the only way he would be confused is if you changed your cues, as long as you are consistent with that I think you'll have fun with this!
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Thanks for this lesson Callie! For my horses, the scratch location varies with the horse. One gelding and a mare love to have their bellies scratched right on the midline. Another mare likes having her chest scratched. The last horse is the one that least demonstrates scratching pleasure, but he seems to like having his chest scratched. I'm also starting with clicker training and carrot slices work well with all four. I use grooming gloves with the horses and the dogs and they all seem to love those, plus the gloves work great for removing loose hair, mud, etc.
Concerning food rewards, what about horses that tend to be pushy, who perhaps tend to do disrespectful behaviors to "get" their reward such as search pockets, etc. My mare loves carrots, but I've almost completely stopped giving them from my hands as she quickly reverts to disrespectful behavior to find and insist on getting that carrot.
She is also a difficult mare to "bond" with- very independent, and scratching, rubbing, grooming is not a reward to her at all. I definitely would like to find a way to bond with this horse but maintain her respect.
I really enjoy your videos!
By Julia Burdy
Jayne, with horses like that you have to first work on food manners so only rewarding when they take their head away from you and aren't being 'muggy' and then when you do feed them feed with their head away from you. Establishing good food manners from the beginning will go a long way 🙂
-Julia Burdy, CRK Training Community Manager
I would take my filly out on "walks" as a 2 yr old. Any time we encountered something she seemed worried about (such as trash stuck in weeds, a sign that was vibrating in the wind, etc.) I would let her look at it a moment then ask her to move forward and touch it with her nose. As soon as she did she would get a treat. This not only helped her overcome anxiety of things outside our normal environment but helped her build confidence in me keeping her safe. Now if we encounter something she seems concerned about and I ask her "touch" she relaxes while looking to me and is eager to explore it.
By Sue
My horse showed me what he likes. When I would try to pet him on his neck or next to his face he didn't seem to enjoy it. Once when I was soaking his foot in therapy for a possible injury I used slow massage down his mane and onto his back down his hind very calmly and soothingly. He just ate that up! From that time on he has been more accepting of me. I like the method used above by Erin.
By Cathy
I have done the same thing with my horse! It is amazing. I actually got it from a horse trainer I watched, I sadly can't remember who it was! He said it trains the horse to use the thinking side of his brain rather than the reactive side. It has worked so well with my guy, of course, the downside is now he goes and touches everything he sees to get a treat! He plays "I'm scared of this" with me. But we have fun with it and it has really helped him get over some of his spookiness.
By Julia Burdy
Erin, I did the same thing with my horse when she was a yearling! It made her so quiet and easy to handle!
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Both of my horses are food motivated. But one of them is a very affectionate little horse and she loves pats, rubs and hugs. She is the kind of horse who will hang her head over your shoulder and give you a squeeze. It is the best hug in the world – except for my darling granddaughters' hugs. Th e other one is learning to like rubs – we have only had her about 9 months and she is still settling in. Both of my horses like verbal praise also. The more affectionate little one especially. They both respond to positive gentle praise for their good work. Their ears and body posture perk up when given praise. They like to be talked to. My first horse was a cart horse who responded to verbal commands and also loved to be talked to. I just never stopped the habit of talking to the newer generation after she passed.


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Ancho-Rubbed Pork tastes great inside a tortilla and served with homemade tomato salsa.
How to Make It
Heat grill to medium-high. In a small bowl, combine sugar, chili powder, cumin, 2 Tbsp. oil and 1 tsp. salt. Rub mixture all over pork.
Divide tomatoes, garlic and jalapeños between 2 large pieces of heavy-duty foil. Evenly drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Fold and seal to form 2 pouches.
Divide tortillas between 2 pieces of heavy-duty foil and wrap. Grill pork, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer reads 145°F, 18 to 22 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
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British-born Aaron Arnold opened his dry goods store on Pine Street in 1825. Seventeen years later James Mansell Constable bought into the business and it became Arnold & Constable, Company; although sometime after the Civil War the ampersand would be replaced by a simple comma – Arnold, Constable & Company.
Claiming to sell "Everything from Cradle to Grave," the department store progressively moved to larger quarters, each move inching further uptown. In 1869 its French Second Empire new store on Broadway at 19th Street was completed. Yet there seemed to be no end to the firm's success and growth.
|The retail palace extended to Fifth Avenue (in the background) when this photo was taken. King's Photographic Views of New York, 1894 (copyright expired)
In 1883 William Schickel was brought back to create an annex on East 18th Street which would be joined internally to the 19th Street structure. Shickel made no attempts this time to imitate the French Second Empire style of the main store. Instead, he turned to Renaissance Revival and warm red brick and brownstone.
The five-story building was completed in 1884. Its tripartite design featured brownstone banding, Renaissance style pediments, and expansive windows. The sunlight that poured through the grouped openings of the upper floors would be welcomed by the army of women working there.
While shoppers browsed through the goods on the lower floors, the upper floors housed the factory where "dresses and furs" were manufactured. The State factory inspector in 1899 reported that 152 women were employed in the shop, working 54 hours per week.
By the time James Constable died in May 1900, the retail district was again moving northward. On June 12, 1915 The New York Times reported "A new home for Arnold, Constable & Co. is being built on the former site of the Frederick W. Vanderbilt residence at the southeast corner of Fortieth Street and Fifth Avenue." In anticipation, the Constable estate had leased the ground floor and basement of the Broadway store as well as the 18th Street building to Lesher, Whitman & Co., dealers in clothiers' linings.
Two months later The Real Estate Record & Guide announced that the estate had the architectural firm of Cady & Gregory to do $40,000 in renovations. The elegant interiors where Manhattan's carriage trade purchased linens, gloves and gowns, were transformed to factory space.
Nathaniel Whitman was not yet 12 years old when he was hired in the clothing firm of Isaacks & Ranson on John Street. He was still in his teens when he formed Lesher, Whitman & Co. with Stephen R. Lesher in 1852. Now, more than 60 years later, the firm was well-known and respected among the garment industry.
Whitman's philanthropies to hospitals was also widely-known. The firm routinely donated to charitable fund raising. In 1915 the Hospital Saturday and Sunday Association listed Lesher, Whitman & Co.'s $200 donation; and its $100 contribution the following year (that amount would be about $2,300 today).
After decades of ownership, the Constable estate sold its properties in December 1950 for around $2 million. Nos. 9-13 East 18th Street continued to house small manufacturers, and as tenants came and went over the decades, the 1883 facade remained relatively untouched.
Change in the neighborhood was evidenced in 1984 when the ground floor was transformed by the architectural firm MSG Architects into a cavernous, trendy restaurant space, America. Co-owner Michael Weinstein told New York Magazine in September that year that he was "breaking all the rules" with the patriotic-themed space.
The article announced "The vast space will feature an oversize skylight, cast-iron columns, and a wrap-around mural by Anthony Grammenopoulos depicting symbols of the USA--the eagle, the Statue of Liberty, 'trains sweeping you across the country.'"
America was a success. It was not only a destination restaurant and a favorite late night haunt of the younger crowd, but was a favorite venue for affairs. On May 16, 1988, for instance, it was the scene of the dinner-dance to benefit the Roundabout Theater Company; and on May 1, 2000 the "post ceremony" celebration was held here following the 15th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway.
The ground floor continues as a restaurant today, with offices on the upper floors. William Schickel's brick and brownstone design survives virtually intact after 125 years.
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Royal China Queensway13 Queensway, London, London, W2 4QJ Kinesisk
Offering a delicious Chinese menu in a splendid oriental dining room, Royal China Queensway is the perfect place for an intimate dinner with family and friends. Try dishes like prawn and chive dumpling, glutinous rice in lotus leaves and the ever-popular Sichuan chilli prawns.
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5. marts 2020
Dim sum was fresh and delicious. Impeccable service.
4. marts 2020
Good food, served quickly. Excellent service by some staff, poor by others.
18. februar 2020
Nice but dark and no windows
3. januar 2020
We arrived just before the lunch rush. Quick service. Everything comes out as it's ready. Some service fairly friendly others not so much some servers went out of their way to not be helpful at all, despite a very simple (albeit off piste) request for our 4yo ( few slices of cucumber?). Food quality was average at best.
2. januar 2020
I've been going for 20 years. We were 9 this time. Service was very slow, even dismissive. No attempt was made to make us feel welcome, except at reception. Food was ok but not exceptional, fried rice was poor. Dim sum ok but was just dumped in the middle of the table making it difficult to serve. This used to be a high Chinese restaurant ...no longer.
2. januar 2020
Sadly this restaurant has gone down hill hugely. Food was greasy and and not what it was. Service was awful.
21. december 2019
Very high standard of food quality, great choice too.
12. december 2019
Good taste and friendly staff. Amazing tofu hot pot and beef jelly hot pot.
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