Click on the months listed above to find a nearby clinic or expo put on by one of the big-name clinicians. Or, click on a name below to see events scheduled for that trainer.
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Horse Training Clinics Near You
Are you ready to have a horse you can brag about? Are you tired of being in a horse-training rut? Make plans now to attend a clinic featuring the teachings of America's Most Trusted Horseman, John Lyons. Keith Hosman and Patrick Benson are certified by John Lyons in his methods and travel the country regularly.
If you don't see a time or date below near you - then host a clinic yourself - AND RIDE FOR FREE, (see right sidebar, this page).
For information specific to individual clinics, (cost, stabling, directions, etc.) please click on the "more info" link next to each date, below.
*Please note that dates and locations can (and do) change. We strongly advise that you check this site (or drop us an email) to confirm an event prior to attending. Subscribers to our email will automatically receive notice of changes. REVISED: 6-22-08
John & Josh Lyons Certified
Keith Hosman
2008 Clinic Schedule
- 2008 -
essex junction, Vt
just 5 miles NW of Burlington
at Natural Horsemanship Center of Vermont
New Horizons Farm 72 Indian Brook Road, Essex Jct., VT 05452
July 12-13, 2008
2-day riding clinic (Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm)
cost to ride: $350; observers: $20/day
private sessions also available
Max participants: 12
clinician: Keith Hosman, John Lyons Certified Trainer
1-day ground-training clinic followed by 2-day riding clinic
Riders of all levels and disciplines are encouraged to participate.
Ground control will also be covered.
Course cost: 230,00 €
Private sessions also available
Max participants: 16
Clinician: Keith Hosman
To contact clinician Keith Hosman,
If you would like to sign up or get more information from facility owners/hosts Rob and Mel Georg, visit q-place-shop.de/shop.
TEPLICE, CZECH REPUBLIC
30k north of Prague, 10k south of German border
August, 2008 (date TBD)
2-day riding clinic
Riders of all levels and disciplines are encouraged to participate.
Ground control will also be covered.
Course cost: 230,00 €
Private sessions also available
Max participants: 16
Clinician: Keith Hosman
For information or to ride, contact clinician Keith Hosman,
mEDINA, TX
15 miles NW of Bandera, 40 mi NW of San Antonio
Four "Ride When You Can" 2-Hour Workshops
at Siesta Valley Ranch
Highway 337, Medina, TX 78055 (10 miles west of Medina, between Vanderpool & Medina. Look for the only large, silver-topped riding arena in the area.)
Build a Better Horse! Learn the methods of John Lyons!
Four Meetings in Total: Twice Per Month for 2 Months
Late Summer thru Early Fall,
Dates TBD
Ride in one or all of the sessions, mix and match. Think of this more as a "riding club" than a "riding clinic."
Adults: Riders of all levels and disciplines, I'll train you to train your horse: Build brakes, speed control, obedience, sidepasses, softness, turning, backing, etc. We'll ride for two hours then "Homework" will be assigned to practice before the next meeting. Different topics will be covered in each session. These are not riding lessons.
Kids/Teens: Depending upon interest, 1-hour sessions will be made available. Please inquire.
(Parents note: This is about teaching kids control; these are not riding lessons.)
Cost to ride or observe: TBD
Private sessions also available
Rain or shine: The arena is covered
Clinician: Keith Hosman, John Lyons Certified Trainer
If you missed a clinic near you, to drop us an email and let us know you're interested in riding or observing the next time we come through. Please include your zipcode so we can give you a heads-up on our return visit. You can also click on the links above to get an idea of what was covered - but keep in mind, our clinics and methods are constantly evolving. Hint: Look at an upcoming clinic to get an idea of current schedules and methods.
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Lyons Fact #87: Training a horse is about taking control of his body, one body part at a time.
Lyons Fact #177: Training a horse is about being an active, rather than reactive rider.
Lyons Fact #843:
If you start with your goal, you start with a wreck.
Lyons Fact #19:
Our expectations are exactly what we get.
Don't miss an opportunity to spend quality time learning ways to effectively deal with almost any problem. to send us an email if you have further questions.
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