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Re: trail ride horse

I could walk by my horse all day and he doesn't have to even recognize that I'm here – and it would be a waste of my time to ask him to do anything. But if I took a stick and started poking him, then all of a sudden it becomes a whole lot more important to the horse that "I'm here." When you ask a horse to do something, a lot of other things are going to draw his attention and it's important that you become more important, no matter what it takes. The horse has to fully recognize that you're there. That's important, otherwise, you can't get to the next step: You can't get him to respond in a certain way.

"You've all heard that you want to get your horse's attention first. That's nonsense. We don't care about the horse's attention; we really don't. I don't expect the horse to think about me before he does something. Have you ever been on a trail ride with your horse when the horse did everything you wanted him to do? What were you doing? You were looking around, talking to people, enjoying the ride. Did you care for even one moment what your horse was thinking? No, you didn't, because he was doing exactly what you were asking him to do. You didn't care what he was thinking because…

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On the Trail with John Lyons - Tape One

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Tape one of two in a series, providing techniques to address common problems in the arena and on the trail. (VHS, running time: 1 hr, 59 minutes)

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Throughout the years, horse owners attending my training symposiums and clinics have come to e with a variety of problems commonly experienced with even well-broke riding horses. This two tape series addresses some of those problems and provides training techniques which will make riding your horse safer and more enjoyable, whether on the trail or in the arena. I hope it helps you. (John Lyons)

In tape #1 of this two-part series, John demonstrates his techniques for teaching your horse important basic lessons for trail riding safety and enjoyment.

• standing still on a lead rope and while being mounted
• opening mouth on cue and accepting the bridle and bit
• giving to the bit and remaining controlled when ridden
• speeding up, slowing down on the trail – stopping a horse from jigging
• understanding different bits and how they work
• dropping your horse's head and responding to a calm down cue
• controlling horses that toss their head or rear when being ridden
• overcoming being sensitive or "goosey" by rider's legs
• dealing with "spooky" objects on the trail or in the arena
• teaching horse to remain calm when left behind on the trail or at home
• controlling horses that run away on the trail
• responding to the bridle
• developing your horse's attention span

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You may also want to check out these related products:

• On the Trail (book)

• On the Trail with John Lyons - Tape Two (VHS NTSC)

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