The clicker got Indy off to a good start under saddle. It let us develop a common language that could lead to an uncommon partnership. With the clicker Indy became incredibly soft and responsive, presenting work which was a thrill to ride. Even if you never want to take the clicker this far into your everyday training, taking the time to teach simple tricks is a valuable exercise. The principles of good training are the same whether you are teaching a horse to touch a cone, or to jump a fence.
Clarity is important in all training, and that is what the clicker and operant conditioning provide.
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