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Marianne, This letter is being written in appreciation and request. I want to thank you for all your generosity and time during the "Horsemanship I" series of instruction I completed this past season. As a Hunter/jumper trainer and a lifetime with horses, schooling in the traditional methods I was interested in learning some new and innovative techniques. After attending numerous John Lyons seminars, I decided his methods were what I wanted for Moon, my Trakehner/ Morgan youngster. His energy level and pride were at an all time high. My quest for a John Lyons trainer began in earnest and fate put you close at hand. The instruction Moon and I have received has built confidence and respect in my horse and a more confident leader in me. The results from our first lesson were immediate and lasting. The change in Moon's attitude and manners are astounding not to mention the unexpected improvements he has made in so many other areas such as trailering, and accepting new situations, etc. Considering the fact that I only ride English, Johns' training methods are universal and easily transcend that technicality . Moon is well on his way to becoming my PERFECT HORSE, and at this time I would like to request a reservation for your "Horsemanship II" series beginning next spring. Sincerely, Julie Carlson and Moon |
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We are so proud of Marianne and her great accomplishment. We first met Marianne at a Tracy Young horse clinic that we were participating in. We recognized right away that she was a great teacher with lots of patience. We made arrangements for her and a trainer she was working with, Jonas Miller, to come to our farm and begin holding regular training clinics. That was 2 years ago. After her John Lyons certification Marianne now combines her great gift of teaching and patience with the knowledge and skills she gained in her certification program. With her other qualifications listed on her website she is a super all around trainer. Those who get to know her will definitely gain a true friend who really cares about their progress and the progress of their horses. She comes with our highest recommendation. Terry and Kathy Ross Amsterdam, Ohio |
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Marianne Briggs has helped me considerably in gaining control and building a relationship with my Morgan Horse. We started in round pen basics to help develop a good foundation. In our round pen training, Marianne explained to me that we take the riding to the ground and the ground to the riding. Through Marianne's guidance I started to build a relationship with my horse, which I did not have before. As we continued our training, I could see my horse's behavior changing to more of a "want to" attitude, more importantly, I was becoming more confident as a trainer myself. My horse was becoming my partner. I still have a lot to learn and I work with Marianne on a regular basis. Thanks to Marianne and the John Lyons training principles, I am building a successful partnership with my horse. With the control I am gaining, the relationship I am building, and the partnership that is forming, we have many good, safe times together. Be it trail riding, driving, or just hanging out in the stables together, I feel we are forming a lasting, more fulfilled relationship. Duane Wasnak |
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I am writing in response to a Select Certified Trainer by the name of Marianne Briggs whose services I have employed to help me start my two year old quarter horse gelding. I wanted to let you know how impressed I am with her. Specifically, her patience, generosity and perseverance not only with my horse but with myself as her student. I know when I bought my baby that the traditional training methods that abounded were not what I wanted to expose him to. I had researched various training method's and kept coming back to your conditioned-response method as one that inherently made the most sense from the standpoint of safety (big issue with me) and communication in a form that the horse could understand. Admittingly, I am not the most experienced horseperson. Therefore I was looking for a trainer who could not only help me learn these methods with my horse but who was also able to work with my limited level of experience. I couldn't have been more fortunate to have found Marianne. She was exactly what I needed. My horse's and my own confidence have significantly improved with every lesson. It is truly incredible to watch her work through a problem and develop a step-by-step approach to help him understand better what we want from him without force or any unnecessary pressure. One of the training dilemnas that I was encountering was that he would go into a trailer but was scared to death to back out of one. Marianne was able to break this down into little steps that he could accomplish and within the week, we had him calmly and quietly stepping into and out of a trailer looking like he had been doing it all of his life. I think what makes Marianne so unique as a trainer is her high level of commitment not only to the horse but to the owner as well. I continue to be overwhelmed by her generosity, in awe of her enviable talent and humbled to have met such a wonderful person that lives her life with such an unparalleled degree of devotion and integrity to what she truly loves, horses. I feel my choice of John Lyons training methods has proved itself to be the right one for me. If Marianne is any indication of the caliber of trainers that comes out of the John Lyons certification program, then there could never be any doubt that the program is a great gift not only to the equines of this world but also to those that love them. Teri Nevel |
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Though I have owned horses for many years, when my first foal turned three I knew I needed help training her. Not wanting traditional riding lessons, nor wanting to simply put her in the hands of a trainer, I began to search for someone who could help me turn this young mare into the best horse I've ever owned. Fortune smiled and I discovered Marianne Briggs! After attending one of her Saturday clinics, I was hooked and signed up for weekly lessons. Now three months later, both my horse and I have gained immeasurably from the experience. Despite the challenges of working with a feisty young horse that likes to test authority and an owner who can get angry or discouraged, Marianne is always a calm and effective influence. Her technique is excellent, and she is always willing to step in and work with the horse herself, but she never forgets that the goal is for the owner to become successful. Every exercise brings new accomplishments with minimum risk to student and horse, because Marianne has a superior understanding of both. The fact that Marianne is not a "muscular young man", and neither am I, gives me confidence to believe that I too can succeed with her methods. With consistency, persistence and a good-natured attitude, Marianne avoids danger and high drama while getting results that would please any horse owner. I am excited about continuing our progress, because there is so much more to learn from Marianne. (And I'm having a heck of a good time too.) Nancy Ingling Gambier, Ohio |
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I have recently employed the services of Marianne Briggs, an excellent John Lyons' Certified equestrian trainer. One cannot find a more professional or knowledgeable horsewoman in our area. Her years of work in varied horse disciplines, coupled with a most unique understanding of horse behavior enables her to sail right through the most difficult training situations. She definitely has the "right stuff" with her gentle, quiet but oh-so-FIRM training technique. I have never seen her lose her cool or even show annoyance with either the horse or its rider. Marianne is a firm believer in training the rider with his/her horse in her curriculum. Rather than criticize "poor technique" she patienly guides one into the proper skills needed to meet the task. In my own case, she first introduced the "cue" to my horse to react as desired, then led me to follow-up in "nailing it down." I never cease to be amazed with the patience and perserverance she demonstrates. As I near the end of my current training session, I am not only most pleased with that has been accomplished, but also realize I had a lot of FUN along the way! Anyone searching for a most gifted "natural" instructor in developing a safe trail horse or more polished competition horse will certainly find it in Marianne Briggs! C.C. St. Jean Walhonding, Ohio |
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