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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Mel Seabright says:
January 17, 2007 at 5:08 pm
very good ideas from a great horse man.
I enjoyed hearing and seeing him show how to correct the problem.
Mel Seabright says:
January 17, 2007 at 5:08 pm
very good ideas from a great horse man.
I enjoyed hearing and seeing him show how to correct the problem.
Heather says:
January 22, 2007 at 8:35 am
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!
Dorthy says:
January 24, 2007 at 8:02 am
Very informative--will help a lot
Katheryn says:
February 18, 2007 at 8:52 am
It was a good clip.
Shirley Martin says:
March 21, 2007 at 7:55 pm
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.
Mariah says:
April 1, 2007 at 5:25 pm
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!!!
c says:
June 14, 2007 at 4:54 pm
It would be nice if you had something typed to read too as I don't have sound! thanks
kaite says:
July 3, 2007 at 5:36 pm
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
katie says:
July 3, 2007 at 5:37 pm
sometimes head tossing is when they get frustrated and confused