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Come build the horse you've always
wanted in Church Hill, MD May 19-21!
What:
Free demo-open to all-on Friday night at 7pm featuring the gentle and effective methods pioneered by John Lyons. Two full days of riding then follow on Saturday and Sunday! Observers welcome!
Would you like to learn to make big changes in your horse? Invest one weekend to get the horse you've always wanted. Make plans to ride in this clinic now!
Featuring:
John Lyons Clinicians Keith Hosman and Patrick Benson. (This is not a Josh Lyons clinic.)
Where: Breezy Run Farm
526 Price Station Rd, Church Hill, MD 21623-halfway between Annapolis and Dover. See directions below.
Phone: 410-556-6614
In the heart of Maryland's Eastern Shore horse country, Breezy Run Farm is a 100-acre equestrian facility dedicated to the breeding and boarding of sport horses. With newly renovated barns, plenty of grassy turnout, a 1/2-mile track, a huge outdoor arena with jumps, access to trails, 6 large run-in shelters, and a 100x200 indoor arena with custom footing, you and your horse will certainly enjoy your time together on our beautiful farm.
You can contact Breezy Run farm by: • calling 410-556-6614, • by emailing or, • visting their website: www.breezyrunfarm.com
When: Friday, May 19- Sunday, May 21, 2006
Free demo Friday night at 7pm Riding Clinic: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm daily
• Are you starting a horse? • Are you having trouble with a Lyons exercise you read about? • Are you stuck in a training slump?
It's one thing to read about training-it's completely different to see it for yourself, in person. Our Friday night demo features "The Three Most Important Training Concepts You're Ever Ever Gonna Need To Know." Learn how to simplify your training, how to "get your horse's attention" and how the release of your reins can make or break your training.
Our Friday-night program includes one full hour of Q&A. It's your chance to get answers specific to your situation with your horse. Have you got a horse that won't go, won't stop, can't turn or jigs on the trail? Come on out, Friday night at 7!
Our riding clinic begins Saturday morning at 10am. We ride until 4pm, with 1.5 hours for lunch. By breaking down your training procedure into simple steps, we will teach you safe and humane ways to gain your horse's respect and take your riding to the next level. Observers welcome!
To see a description of our riding clinics, click here or follow the button above, "Clinic Description."
Cost:
Rider tuition: $350 / Observers: $20/day
Riders are responsible for the cost of boarding their horse during the event. (You do not have to board your horse; you can trailer out each night if you'd like—but please note that there may be a grounds fee.) Boarding arrangements must be made directly with the owner of the facility. To make arrangements and get prices, see above for contact info.
All horses entering property MUST have proof of current negative Coggins (within one year). It is also HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you give your horse a Rhino Flu within 3 months of this clinic.
Space in this clinic will be limited to between 10-15 riders. Riders, to hold your slot, we must receive a deposit of $100. Please mail your check to: Keith Hosman, PO Box 31, Utopia, TX 78884.
Directions:
Breezy Run Farm is approximately 25 miles east of Annapolis and 25 miles west of Dover at 526 Price Station Rd, Church Hill, MD 21623. It's "a straight shot off of Route 301, and then 405."
Directions from Annapolis: on SR-70 (Rowe Blvd, NW) turn onto US-50 / Bay Bridge; LEFT (N) onto US-301 (Blue Star Memorial Hwy); LEFT (NW) onto SR-405 (Price Station Rd)
First, read our "Rider Info" page—then let us know you're interested by to drop us an email. You'll need to get a deposit in to hold your place.
Riders, Please Note
VERY IMPORTANT: All horses must have a current (within one year) Coggins. Also, any horse from out of state must have health papers. It is also HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you give your horse a Rhino Flu within 3 months of this clinic. These papers must be presented to the facility owner when your horse first arrives.
Observers
If you'd like to attend this clinic, visit our "Observer Info" page.
Normal Person Reminder
Do you have as much on your mind as we do? Could you use a gentle reminder a week or two before this event? Just sign up for our newsletter (upper-left sidebar, this page) and we'll automatically send you a nudge. (But hey, you should be riding in this clinic!)
Flyer
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Clinic Itinerary
Here's a look at the flow of a typical clinic, with a description of exercises:
Riders meeting: discuss training principles, establish goals
Steering the Tail: connect the rein to the hip
Serpentines: giving to pressure, softening the neck, controlling head elevation
Hip-Shoulder-Shoulder: developing straight, collected stops and backing up
Clockwork: gaining hip & shoulder control for diagonals, side passes, half passes, & full passes
The 1-Off Serpentine: connecting the rein to the shoulders
The Calm Down Cue (aka "The Rear-Ending Lesson")
The Three Step Stop: give to the bit better; get faster, more energetic stops; improve the backup.
Power Steering through reverse-arc circles: perfecting shoulder control, begin the spin (turn on the haunches), neck reining
Power Brakes: getting solid stops on a loose rein
Cruise Control: get emotional control with speed control
Understanding leads and lead changes
*This itinerary serves as an example only. Exercises will be tailored to suit the individual group and needs of the horses.
Will this work for me?
Yes! Consider that 150,000 people read John's "Perfect Horse" magazine every month! That's 150,000 people saying "yes, this works!"
How much will it cost? How do I sign up?
To see prices, check out our "Where & When" page, or click here.
For a listing of commonly asked questions, follow the tab above to our "Rider Info" page or click here.
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Lyons Fact #843:
If you start with your goal, you start with a wreck.
Lyons Fact #87: Training a horse is about taking control of his body, one body part at a time.
Lyons Fact #19:
Our expectations are exactly what we get.
