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| Name: Ethel From: Ohio |
Thanks for all your help during the WCHS,I hope you e=will be in southern Ohio soon as I would like to sign up for a barn visit. I know how busy you are and hope I can be added to your schedule Admin reply: Glad to have been of help. Your horse did very well. I will be in your area on my Way back home on Wednesday. Would be happy to stop by. Will contact you by Email. Thanks. LFL
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| Name: Kat Andrews From: Danville KY E-mail: Contact |
Thanks for your wonderful column, Lonnie. I read it often! The topic of hands in the wrong place - especially too high - is a pet peeve of mine. I completely agree with your column, every word. My issue is with judges of academy classes and trainers who won't allow any outside coaching. I can't tell you how often the stiff rider with back over-arched, buttocks stuck out behind, and elbows bent 90 degrees with hands as high as the horses ears - wins the class over riders who are actually riding. People say "Oh, that looks more showy." I disagree. It is completely distracting, stiff, ineffective. I'm a riding instructor since 1974, multiple seats and disciplines, but mainly saddleseat. Now a yoga teacher, I focus riders on the mobility of the points of the shoulder blades, and ability of the rider to slide them down the back gently, using this fine control to set the position of shoulders, elbows, hands, and provide leverage. The line for my riders is a string that extends from bit-hand-elbow-bottom of scapula. Small movements in the elbows, fingers, and wrists support this. People who start driving get a good sense of this and riders can too. No matter what, as long as judges prefer the stiff, showy, ineffective rider over a more natural, relaxed rider, it supports bad horsemanship. Over time, we see trainers kicking their legs way out in front, almost a straight knee, and leaning forward, to compensate for hands that are too high and shoulders not functioning properly. Hard to watch lots of trainers any more, no matter how nice the horse might be. The good news is that eventually I get them in yoga class, to unwind the shoulders, knees, and hips that are crippling. One solution - trainers should clinic with each other, have other trainers teach their riders a few times a year, and they should participate. This works well in dressage, nobody has a problem with it. We could all do each other a great favor coaching on these things with fresh eyes, regularly. Going back to the basics. Thanks again!
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| Name: Bonny "Lee" Bachtel From: Boynton Beach, Fla E-mail: Contact |
hi Lonnie Drop me a line some time. I enjoy reading your advise.
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| Name: Laurie H From: Michigan E-mail: Contact |
Thank you for all of your great advice! I wrote in about a year ago about a mare I have, and she has completely turned around and is a really nice (and happy) show horse now  I love reading all of the advice Admin reply: Always glad to hear I was able to be of some help.
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| Name: Johnna M. Filomena From: Palm Bay, Florida E-mail: Contact |
Lonnie ~ Thanks for giving us the opportunity to follow you. Everyone loves "Ask the Trainer" and appreciate your service here. Growing up right aroudn the corner from you, showing at so many shows where Richlon showed and even getting to catch ride Erica Bords horse back in 1985 at Youngstown CHarity, I have always admired you and your family. Keep the funnies rolling and stay well.  Admin reply: Thanks you so much for the very kind words.
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| Name: Laura James From: Michigan E-mail: Contact |
Hi there Lonnie, I just wanted to say thank you for the HONEST thoughts on my Sultans Wine mare. Honesty is a rare thing in the horse world and I very much appriciate it. She is MUCH nicer than you describe the line being, but I knew it was like that. She isnt the friendliest critter in the world, but she isnt at all dangerous or mean, at least to people! Laura Admin reply: You are quite welcome. I have always aspired to be as helpful as I can. So there is no room for anything but honesty when dealing with horses and their training.
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| Name: Sandra Evans From: Ball Ground, Ga E-mail: Contact |
I have been away from horses for over 20 yrs, and just got a rescue. He was malnurished and is now gaining weight, I have been riding him, but he is VERY barn sour, he wants to rear up and that is just not acceptable, I don't like the ground!! Too old and chubby for that!! He is great about loading and clipping and is an awesome boy, but this is the reason I was able to get him, he scared the heck out of the previous owners and they just turned him out and let him starve. Any suggestions?? I don't want to get hurt, but I have tried everything??? HELP
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| Name: Annie Juratovac From: NE Ohio E-mail: Contact |
I really enjoyed reading the answer and your previous letter regarding the tail issue debate. Well written and from the heart as always, keep up the writing. Please and thank you.  Admin reply: Thank you so much for the very kind reply.
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| Name: Horse girl |
Show season is upon us!Exited about the Show Season but worried about who to leave in charge?Maybe I can help?I am a lifelong horsewomen who is expierenced in all aspects of managing a farm.I would be willing to keep your place while you are away!Please pass any inquires to Lonnie Lavery. Admin reply: I have known this person and this person's family for most of my adult life. I would highly recommend anyone in this family as a trust worthy, dedicated and honest horse person.
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| Name: Gregory From: KCMO E-mail: Contact |
On the road to "Now I've Seen Everything"...the camel doing dressage, and very well I might add, is another step closer. Thanks for your sense of humor along with your witty, well written responses to our questions! Admin reply: The dressage camel is a one of a kind not to miss. I was also impressed. Glad you enjoyed it as well. Thanks for your comments! LFL
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