Fist Bump to Foot/Hoof Bump | Trick Progression | Horse Tricks Club

[@sergeyka3398]

Can u share the steps to teach the trick?

[@horsetricks]

Here are the steps to teach your horse any trick: 1. PLAN - break the trick into as many small steps as possible. 2. ASK - use a physical and / or verbal cue to ask your horse to do the first step. 3. RESPONSE - wait until your horse gives you a response. It may be right or wrong. 4. MARKER - let your horse know the instant they get it right by using a special word or sound. 5. REWARD - give your horse a treat or something else they really like. If you would like more personalized guidance, you might consider joining Horse Tricks Club... HorseTricks101.com/join

[@sergeyka3398]

@@horsetricks well, it's not what I asked about. I know the main principles. I asked how exactly to teach for this trick. Is the answer "Join the club"?

[@horsetricks]

Thanks for the follow-up! I understand now that you’re looking for specific steps for teaching the hoof bump trick itself. The basics I shared do cover the foundation for any trick, but the hoof bump often has some unique steps. For instance, you’ll likely start by getting your horse comfortable lifting their hoof on cue, and then you’ll gradually introduce the “bump” action in small stages. This often involves encouraging your horse to gently bring their hoof toward a hand target (like a fist) while rewarding them along the way for each bit of progress. If you’d like more guidance tailored to this trick, the Horse Tricks Club does have detailed video tutorials and advice from trainers on how to teach each step in more depth. Let me know if I can help with any other specific questions!