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Re: [RC] [RC] How do you ensure your horse is working "correctly" - Laurie Durgin

Ihave learned alot from John Lyons methods. He has a different way of teaching collection, without contact. It takes a while to figure out his methods, but I saw him collect his horse without contact, just cues.His QW, and App do Phaiffes (heck, I can't spell it) and he shows you how to do suppling exercises without constant contact.
I took some dressage lessons too, but didn't like the constant amount of weight I had to use on her lesson horses (she was not a perfect teacher, she also had the kids riding in german martingales and elastic bands all the time). I actually had to use about 25 lb. of pressure on the horse I rode.
Needless to say I knew Rascal wouldn't like it as he was real light on the bit and leg trained.
So I sort of melted John lyons methods into something of my own.
He does have explanations of how to do english or dressage without constant contact on tape and in some of his books.mselves, by giving them the release.It is somewhat time consuming, but your muscles sure get a break and your horse is very responsive.
I am using it to teach Honey, and she has improved quickly. Release is the reward.
There are some english and dressage riders starting to use his methods.
Laurie,Rascal/Honey/Scout


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