Professional Horse Trainers in Virginia

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Q: How can I find John Lyons horse trainers near me in Bakersfield, 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 Idaho?
A: Clicking on "Idaho" will bring you to a directory of horse training professionals in Idaho. 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 Virginia, most pros within 250 miles):

Ashland	Axton	Bealeton	Berryville
Blacksburg	Charles City	Chesterfield	Crozier
Cumberland	Glade Hill	Lawrenceville	Leesburg
Marshall	Max Meadows	Meadowview	Middleburg
Orange	Prince George	Rockville	Round Hill
Sedley	Shawsville	Smithfield	Speedwell
Suffolk	The Plains	Upperville	Virginia Beach

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Get On Your Horse: Curing Your Mounting Problems eBook

Get On Your Horse: Curing Your Mounting Problems
Horse owners and riders: If you'd like to put a solid foundation on your horse - or finally put an end to a nagging training issue, I would suggest the investment of a few dollars in one of my downloadable books:

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- 5 days, 5 chapters
- Learn at your own pace

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An excerpt:

Okay, why the saddle? Because striking the saddle, as opposed to the horse, makes a lot of noise and allows me to say "wake up and try" without causing a fight. Quite often your horse will simply dawdle along and either refuse to "play the game" or hit a plateau and stop improving. Either situation calls for extra motivation. You could hit the horse - but do this often enough and you'll find one that hits back. Instead, stand clear of your horse and give the saddle a good wallop. (If you've got a good saddle, you might want to first cover it - dressage whips can leave marks.) Remember that - throughout this exercise - most of your taps are lighter and applied directly to the horse's hip. Save your saddle wallops for waking up your steed when he isn't trying. (Know and be prepared for the fact that suddenly striking the saddle can motivate your horse to jump right over you – so use some common sense in your deployment.) You'll continue walking backwards, tapping your horse till he moves a foot to the left, releasing when he does, petting and repeating. (Yes, you can stop all forward movement, standing there to praise your horse before beginning your little mini-parade again.) If you apply the proper motivation and you're quick on your release, the horse will quickly realize what's required. Initially learning that concept ("move my back left foot to my left") is the hardest part for the horse, so be super-patient when you begin and be hawk-eyed for tiny physical or mental improvements. Once he gets the idea, things blossom amazingly quickly. You'll soon be moving his hip 90 degrees away from the wall with little effort.

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