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Video: Fix Head Tossing with John Lyons

Q: My horse tosses his head constantly. I had the veterinarian out, and she says his teeth are fine. I even asked a trainer to help me find a comfortable bit and adjust my horse’s headstall, but he still tosses his head. Help!



A: Watch John Lyons’ video to learn his tried and tested method for reforming a head tosser.



 

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  • very good ideas from a great horse man.
    I enjoyed hearing and seeing him show how to correct the problem.

  • very good ideas from a great horse man.
    I enjoyed hearing and seeing him show how to correct the problem.

  • Once again, John Lyons always makes sense. It is a breath of fresh air to learn from someone who's methods work every time and do nothing but bond horse and rider. A true blessing!

  • John Is one of the easiest and uncomplicated trainers out there. I always love the directness and quickness of his videos. He really knows how to get to the point. He makes it all so simple. I like his non onsense approach to training horses.

  • I haven't tried any of this yet, but I hope it works. My horse, Apache, constantly throws his head back, not side to side, so that may or may not work. I'll try it soon and comment back how it worked! Thanks!!!

  • Well i ride Derssage and when my horse tosses her head what i do is sponge and move her foward and it helps alot try it

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