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Race Horse Re-training
Retraining Race Horses: He states that there is nothing that he can do with the horse and that we should sell it
Training Thoroughbreds: I have a thoroughbred mare off the track that has some major fear issues
Thoroughbred Adoption: Do you have any books or videos to help with retraining ex-racehorses?
Rearing
Horses Rearing: My horse reared up and landed me in the hospital with back injuries
Horse Rearing Up: If you click and kick him hard and a lot he will buck you off
Horses Rearing: He has started rearing and spinning when he decides he's done
Rearing Horse: You are riding along doing just fine and he will suddenly start rearing up and spinning around in circles
Horse on Its Hind Legs: He rides really good but sometimes he will raise up on his hind legs and roll over on me
Rearing Horses: How do I keep my gelding from rearing up with a rider on his back?
How to Stop a Rearing Horse: Our issue is rearing not striking. Can you help?
How to Prevent Horse from Rearing Up: When I leaned over to adjust the stirrup the horse reared up and hit me in the nose
Reins
John Lyons Reins: Could you tell me more about the reins and bit you recommend?
John Lyons Reins: I am using a curb type bit and don't want to change at this time
Reins Rope: I have a question about the rope reins
Respect and Trust
Respect from Your Horse: Her idea is to smack the poop out of them when they misbehave to teach that respect
Horse Training Aids: I want to know if she possibly did something wrong like gave him too many cues that were contradictory...
Bond with Your Horse: The fine line between bonding with our horses and gaining respect
Horse Training Basics: She still insists on biting me and tries to kick
Ground Horse Training: He tends to push on my arm with his head
Riding on Road
Spooky Horses: How about an article about highway shyness (fear) in horses?
Riding Up and Down Hills
Trail Riding Horses: He has stopped on the middle of a very steep hill and been scared to continue on
Riding with Other Horses
Horse Trail Training: When I ride my horse with other horses he will buck a bit and crow hop
Round Pen
Horse Roundpen: I am about to build a round pen and want to know what size is best and why
Horse Training Ground Work: I would like advise on which John Lyons DVD would best help me with round pen work
Saddles and Fitting
Fitting Saddles: How do I fit a saddle on my older horse?
Saddling and First Ride
Stubborn Horses: She will not move when we try and ride her
Training a Green Horse: Do you have a book that shows a beginner the basic steps?
How to Teach a Horse to Lead: She ran away when another pasture horse decided to bolt
Wild Horse Training: My neighbor would like to donate her to someone's symposium. She does not care to get her back afterwards
How to Train Nervous Horses: He will not let you put a halter on him or touch him very much
Speed Control
Problems Horses: My 4 year old BLM mare and I are having problems!
How to Teach a Horse to Barrel Race: Whenever my horse gets through the gate to race he prances and hops until you let him go
Endurance Horse Riding: How do I establish reliable speed control in an endurance race, when every instinct the horse has says to run for your life?
Horse Speeds: As soon as I ask for a trot, he thinks he really needs to get somewhere in a hurry.
Spins
How to Teach a Horse to Pivot: He needs help in teaching her to pivot for showmanship
Spook in Place and Shying
Spooky Horses: She spooks at different things and also she will try to kick at other horses
Training Young Horses: We have a 6yr old gelding who is EXTREMELY spooky
Training a Nervous Horse: She is very calm under saddle but is very scared and nervous about everything on the ground
Stall Manners
Western Horse Behavior and Training: She pins her ears back all the way and is very nervous
Kicking Horse: He has gotten to the point that he tries to kick at you when you go in to the stall to feed
Stallions
Stud Horse for Breeding: I would like a book to help me teach my stallion manners and control around the mares
Standing Tied
Horse Trailer Tie: How would I get my horse to stand still when tied at the trailer?
Standing While Mounting
How Do i Get My Horse to Stand Still when i Mount: A horse that won't stand during a mount
Stops
Teach a Horse to Backup: The one I am working with has a problem stopping and backing
How Do You Teach a Horse to Stop: I have a problem getting my horse to stop on her back feet rather than her front
Trail Riding
Horse Trail Training: When we come to a steep bank or a hill he wants to run or buck up it
Horse Vs Mountain Lion: Riding with Cougars
Fighting Horse: As soon as you take him anyway he turns into a fighter
Trailer Loading and Trailers
Train a Horse to Trailer: My horse has decided to exit the trailer over the breast bar, right out the escape door
Cure a Nervous Horse: I have acquired a horse that has been abused and very nervous around most people
Loading a Stubborn Horse: I have a 11 year old Oldenburg mare that I have trouble loading
Horse Load: He is absolutely wonderful but no longer wants to go near a trailer.
Horse Behavior Problem: She is 10 years old and she will not load in a trailer very good
Train a Horse to Trailer: Perhaps you will have an article about trailer unloading?
How to Load a Stubborn Horse: I have a very large 17 hand 1550 lb Holsteiner mare that DOES NOT load.
Training a Spooky Horse: How do I get my spooky horse to ride in the trailer by herself without going ballistic?
Trainers
Horse Related Career: I would like to learn more about becoming certified and turning my farm into a training facility using your methods
How to Break a Horse: She came back to me and I didn't even know her and she acted like she didn't know me
Becoming a Horse Trainer: What is an Accredited trainer and how do you become one?
Training Philosophy
Gaited Horses Training: Is it possible to train a Standardbred?
Wild Horse Training: I hope you don't recommend training wild horses
Tricks
How to Teach a Horse to Lie Down: I can get her to bow, but that's all
How to Teach a Horse to Lie Down: I am looking for a video on how to lay a horse down
How to Teach a Horse Tricks: I was just wondering if you guys had any horse trick training books or videos?
Tying and Cross Ties
Teach a Horse to Stand Tied: The only problem I have is that I cannot tie him up
Young Horse Training
Horse Training Basics: I have no idea where to begin
Training Young Horse: I have a 2 year old that I am fixing to start working with. What should I start off with first?
Saddle Breaking a Horse: Do you break 2 year olds or know of someone who is good with this using the Lyons techniques?
Start a Horse: I have several 2yr olds I am getting ready to start
Young Horse Training: Is it possible to eliminate nipping and crowding without strong-arm techniques at this young age?
Starting a Horse: Every time I want to ride it is like starting him at square one
New Horse Owner: I'm a new young horse owner and was wondering the best method of training
Young Horse: How do I maintain a pleasant relationship with my colt?
Starting Young Horses: The problem is my young horse....who needs a JOB Desperately
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