Professional Horse Trainers in Tennessee
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Find equine professionals near you. For example:
Q: How can I find John Lyons horse trainers near me in Redding, CA?
A: Individual listings indicate whether each horseman is certified by famous trainers such as John Lyons, Richard Shrake and Pat Parelli—or if they're "independent operators." Click on the links in the left column, "California" in this case, for a city-by-city listing of pro horse trainers near you.
Q: How do I locate a good horse trainer in Nebraska?
A: Clicking on "Nebraska" will bring you to a directory of horse training professionals in Nebraska. Make sure you ask for references - and call those prior clients before trying out any trainer. Remember, more often than not, saving a few pennies up front (on a fly-by-night so-called "pro") will cost you in the long run. How much do broken ribs cost these days in terms of hospital bills and lost work?
Your Local Horse Trainers (horse training in Tennessee, most pros within 250 miles):
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An excerpt:
Finally, now that your horse is starting to understand the "You move away based on my body language" theme, get the shoulders moving. You want the ability to walk toward the horse's shoulders and have him pivot away over those back legs. An example of why you would need this: You're leading the horse at his left shoulder. You notice something lying on the ground, back over your horse’s right shoulder and want to pick it up. You should be able to simply veer to the right while the horse briefly halts and pivots away to the right. There are a couple of ways to get the shoulders moving away, but in this situation, let’s make it happen by asking for “outside turns.” Those of you skilled in the round pen methods of John Lyons will recognize the components. If you stand at your horse’s shoulder and walk “at his neck” as in that example, you may find that he simply blocks you. Instead, back away from the horse by 10 to 20 feet and ask him to turn away from you by waving your hands at his nearest shoulder and kissing, walking toward the shoulder staring at it, cracking your whip in that direction, whatever it takes to get him to move away from you through the shoulders. See yourself in the round pen, asking for an “outside turn” where the horse is asked to turn away from the center of the pen, rather than inward. Naturally, you’ll want to practice this in an enclosed space. As the partnership improves, begin creeping forward, making your requests from an ever-smaller distance. Before long, you should find that you need only walk toward the horse’s shoulder/head/neck and he’ll obligingly step away. Practice till the horse will consistently place the front leg closest to you in front of the other as it crosses away. (*The horse stepping away with the front or back “leg nearest you” crossing in front of the other says he is “thinking forward” as opposed to “run away.” It’s an important change in his mindset because he’s no longer positioning himself (nor thinking) “run away.” He’s started thinking “I’ll work with you.” As such, it’s an important point in your training to watch and push for.) John Lyons says (and it's very true) that "You ride the horse you lead." So, whether you have issues riding, leading, feeding, or just plain "being near," you can often help yourself a great deal by first addressing any of these problems from the ground. You'll be safer there - and more objective. Horses put great stock in the concept of "whoever controls the movements of the other is the boss" so practice the material described above and you'll find renewed willingness in all aspects of your training.
Other available courses include:
When Your Horse Rears: How to Stop It
Get On Your Horse: Fix Your Mounting Problems
How to Start a Horse: Bridling to 1st Ride
Your Foal: Essential Training
Stop Bucking (reviews)
Round Pen: First Steps (reviews)
Rein In Your Horse's Speed (For Owners of Nervous or Bolting Horses) (reviews)
Trailer Training (read the reviews)
