John Lyons Rides Fearful Horse Over Tarp

Horse trainer John Lyons demonstrates patiently training the fearful horse to walk across a tarp. He explains his training philosophy of being positive and directing the horse's movement without trying to force him forward, thus teaching the horse how to work past his own fears. For the horse it is a life and death decision. This is a lesson which will last the lifetime of the horse and help him be more confident in future threatening situations.

Demo at Equine Affaire Mass., Nov. 13. Driving coach gives pointers for increasing the horse's impulsion, getting him to bend around circles, performing a halt and salute, and walking off. In the trot, the driver is learning how to drive the horse forward into the bit and to take more rein contact, which encourages the horse to use his hind end more strongly to push himself forward. As that happens, the horse's back and neck round and the horse begins to stretch his head forward and down, thus working in a better "frame."

This way of working increases the horse's athleticism; the same principles apply as in ridden dressage. 6 year old Arabian/percheron gelding experienced in pleasure driving, starting to be more fine-tuned in his way of going, put to an Eagle combo carriage. Many more videos of horses and more on my Channel!

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• john lyons
• equine affaire
• horse training
• riding training
• horse riding
• horse
• crossing tarp
• facing fears

[nags2bitches]

it's a shame I can never hear what he's saying in any videos of him.

[horsepaintings]

@nags2bitches Sorry, they don't exactly set up their sound systems for amateur videos in audience...

[magicmomentsx]

I've done this on many ponies but this guy is just a natural :)

[horsepaintings]

@magicmomentsx He is, and Lyons has mellowed out in recent years in his approach to horse training...

[MedoraCowgirl]

Once im out of college im gonna get Lyons certified. Im so ready!

[horsepaintings]

good luck!

[TheRosa63]

what a beautiful horse.

[RockyBlue72]

He really is amazing and always will be my all time fav trainer :)

[petrodvoretz]

I'd love to see a doctor who talk to someone else on the phone while checking me... great;;.

[vomheinolf]

That horse is so beautiful! :)