John Lyons is often called America’s Most Trusted Horseman. He’s a very famous trainer seen at clinics and horse shows around the world. He reaches some 10,000 horse people every year with his personal apperances.
John’s been doing this for almost 30 years and was one of the first main stream trainers using natural horsemanship principles. He also has a certification program for training other trainers in his methods. He’s a very successful author of several widely read books about horses. John is willing to deal with any horse “problem”. You never feel he is talking down to you, it’s just good solid clear advice. A great role model to follow.
One of the things he’s famous for is having a lesson plan with small steps before even approaching the horse. You need to have a very specific cue and a very specific response in mind each time you ask the horse to do something. Consistency and release of pressure are the keys.
He and wife Jody live in Parachute, Colorado.
You can get more information at his website John Lyons.
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John Lyons is great, super practical. Do you ever read any Mark Rashid? I always loved his books, though he seemed more philosophical.
I finally decided to bite the bullet and get back in weekly lessons. It’s going to be a long time before I can have my own horse again, but why let the perfect be the enemy of the good? 🙂
I like Mark’s ideas and they are good to think about but my personal preference are for very very practical small step things to do. I just can relate to and remember those better.
Have fun with your lessons!