I think going back to original question its worth a try having an EE lesson with a good instructor it might help you and your horse bucket loads and if not then go onto another trainer. :)
You cant limit your ability to learn because you take a dislike to somebody. If the teaching is incorrect or vile then fair enough but there are plenty of teachers out there good and bad. I personally love the EE teaching it makes sense to me and has helped me a lot. If you have a teacher...