Lyons on Horses: His Proven Conditioned-Response Training Program
An essential guide to horsemanship from "America's Most Trusted Horseman"

With almost three decades of experience as a horse trainer/instructor, John Lyons has become known as “America’s Most Trusted Horseman.” With a special dedication to horses and horse owners, his concepts have influenced every level of performance, riding style, and breed of horse throughout the world. Each year, thousands of horse handlers flock to his clinics to learn from a man whose training philosophies virtually guarantee success.

Lyons on Horses leaves no stone unturned on the path toward understanding your horse. With emphasis on communication, understanding, and of gentle persuasion over force, Lyons covers every critical aspect of training. From the first saddling and ride to ground training and trail work, he guides trainers of all skill levels and riding styles through his tried-and-true lessons. This guidebook is essential for any horseman who wants to learn from someone who has been honored by breed associations, universities, horse clubs, and magazines for his contributions to horses, riders, and trainers.
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Lyons on Horses: His Proven Conditioned-Response Training Program
An essential guide to horsemanship from "America's Most Trusted Horseman"

With almost three decades of experience as a horse trainer/instructor, John Lyons has become known as “America’s Most Trusted Horseman.” With a special dedication to horses and horse owners, his concepts have influenced every level of performance, riding style, and breed of horse throughout the world. Each year, thousands of horse handlers flock to his clinics to learn from a man whose training philosophies virtually guarantee success.

Lyons on Horses leaves no stone unturned on the path toward understanding your horse. With emphasis on communication, understanding, and of gentle persuasion over force, Lyons covers every critical aspect of training. From the first saddling and ride to ground training and trail work, he guides trainers of all skill levels and riding styles through his tried-and-true lessons. This guidebook is essential for any horseman who wants to learn from someone who has been honored by breed associations, universities, horse clubs, and magazines for his contributions to horses, riders, and trainers.
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Lyons on Horses: His Proven Conditioned-Response Training Program

Lyons on Horses: His Proven Conditioned-Response Training Program

Lyons on Horses: His Proven Conditioned-Response Training Program

Lyons on Horses: His Proven Conditioned-Response Training Program

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An essential guide to horsemanship from "America's Most Trusted Horseman"

With almost three decades of experience as a horse trainer/instructor, John Lyons has become known as “America’s Most Trusted Horseman.” With a special dedication to horses and horse owners, his concepts have influenced every level of performance, riding style, and breed of horse throughout the world. Each year, thousands of horse handlers flock to his clinics to learn from a man whose training philosophies virtually guarantee success.

Lyons on Horses leaves no stone unturned on the path toward understanding your horse. With emphasis on communication, understanding, and of gentle persuasion over force, Lyons covers every critical aspect of training. From the first saddling and ride to ground training and trail work, he guides trainers of all skill levels and riding styles through his tried-and-true lessons. This guidebook is essential for any horseman who wants to learn from someone who has been honored by breed associations, universities, horse clubs, and magazines for his contributions to horses, riders, and trainers.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781510767676
Publisher: Skyhorse
Publication date: 03/22/2022
Pages: 264
Sales rank: 864,815
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

John Lyons has authored or coauthored a number of equine books and is highly recognized in the horse industry. In addition to his clinics, he reaches horse handlers through his magazine, Perfect Horse, and is often a keynote speaker at large horse events nationwide and abroad. He lives and works with his family in Parachute, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Introduction Rick Lamb ix

Foreword xv

1 My Philosophy on Horses 3

2 Round-Pen Reasoning 27

3 Halter Breaking and Leading 49

4 Facing Fear 69

5 Sacking Out 75

6 The First Saddling 87

7 The First Ride 101

8 The First Few Rides 119

9 Ground Training 127

10 Improving Our Trail Work 145

11 Advancing the Trail Work 163

12 Beginning Arena Work 173

13 Leads and Cues 185

14 Successful Trailer Loading 209

Afterword 227

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