We are currently taking enrolments for each state of Australia. Please contact our office for enrolment forms.

This Training Program consists of 6 phases, starting from the young unbroken horse all the way through to the higher level performance for the more competitive rider.

The training scheme also covers problem solving that we all see every day in all different areas of the Equine Industry.

This is a training program is for the more serious horse person that wants to learn all there is about the John Lyons method of training. It's a very intense, informative and rewarding program that requires a lot of dedication, commitment, both personally and financial.

The training program will be over a period of two years with each phase taught in individual training sessions.

All participants will need to have two horses, one primary horse and one secondary (two years old and pver) so they have a back up.

A limit of six people per state will be selected. Please see the six phases below but keep in mind that it's a general overview only as there's too much to include here. More information will be provided upon application.

All applicants will be screened as this is an exclusive training program. Payment plans available.

PHASE 1. STARTING PHASE
DEVELOP: • Attention • Emotion • Response • Confidence • Trust • Manners • Respect • Muscle Groups.
LESSON: • Round pen • Halter • Stand still • Sack out • Catching • Leading • Bridling • Saddling • First rides • Movement • Tie up • Give to the bit.

PHASE 2. BASIC TRAINING–GROUND WORK
DEVELOP: • Cues • Aids • Understanding • Control • Safety • Softness • Emotions • Suppleness
LESSON: • Hip cue • Leading • Go forward cue • Head down cue • Developing softness • Shoulder control • Halter training • Spook control • Yield to pressure • Float loading • Connecting reins to feet • Lunging.

PHASE 3. BASIC TRAINING–RIDDEN
DEVELOP: • Mounted cues • Mounted aids • Controls • Safety • Concentration • Calm • Steering • Relaxation.
LESSON: • Hip cue • Give to bit • Connect reins • Calm down cue • Steering • Go forward/stop • Soft contact • Shoulder control.

PHASE 4. ESTABLISHMENT TRAINING
DEVELOP: • Contact • Balance • Control • Precision • Calmness • Consistency • Physical Development.
LESSON: • Circle work/cones • Basic gymnastics • Consistent contact • Head carriage • Trial work • Speed & rhythm • Leads and cues • Transitions.

PHASE 6. SKILLS TRAINING
DEVELOP: • Refinement • Correction • Flexion • Calmness • Softness • Suppleness • Response • Balance.
LESSON: • Collection/extension • Transitions • Flying changes • Side pass/Piaffe/Passage • Perfect circles • Soft and supple • Balance.

PHASE 6. HORSE HANDLING/PROBLEM SOLVING
DEVELOP: • Attention • Control • Safety • Avoid Problems • No fuss handling • Problem solving
LESSON: • Floating • Clipping • Catching • Stallion handling • Leading • Shoeing • Drenching • Manners • Ex-racehorses • Head shyness • Rearing • Biting • Bucking • Shying • Kicking.


TESTIMONIALS
"I had no idea your trainers program would have such a positive impact on my life as well as my horses!" DAVE BARRY Victoria.

"Your course is by far the most informative, rewarding and life changing. My only regret is that I didn't do it earlier in life." KAREN WHITE, WA.

"Now I have direction, understanding, and answers. Thanks David for sharing what you know and making a difference to the horse world." DI WILLS, QLD.

"I have never had so much fun with my horses, and there was nothing hidden, all common sense training that is easy to understand and apply, and it REALLY WORKS!! Thanks David for changing my life." CHRISTINE CHONG, VIC

"I never knew how horse training can make your whole life change, and I am busier than ever. Regal and I thank you David for being a great trainer, teacher, and above all FRIEND." TONY GOLDER, Victoria.


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