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[RC] general training - John Lyons vs dressage - Jackie CausgroveOkay, maybe this is a bit off topic as it pertains to general training.... But I am starting to get ready to do a ride this year! I have a 5 year old grade gelding; a bit of QH/Tb/Arab. He came up from the lwer 48 (some western state) a year ago (I live in Alaska). His name is Quest and he had 60 days of professional training by a John Lyons instructor and after that, Quest has had a mish mash of training and riders and including sitting around for the last 6 months. So, now I am working with him. But I would like to understand JohnLyons method vs dressage basics. The barn where I am at is where this horse received the 60 days training. It seems to me, although I could very well be wrong, that a lot was rushed. Oh yes, I should also mention that this horse is stiff on his right side, sluggish to the leg aids, evades the
bit, has learned to cheat by flexing his head, instead of breaking at the poll, obviuously his hindquarters are not engaged.... In other words, very green. Any suggestions? Anyone using John Lyons methods and/or dressage out there? Thanks Jackie the newbie with a another whole set of interesting problems (at least to her :)
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