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Grace and I have been to the foothills four times with various other riders and she was a good girl. The rest of the time we have ridden in the arena and round pen with no problems. Yea! It helps to start them right, of course."

 -- Joyce L., Boise, ID
"Very well done.  Spent a lot of time on safety which is very important.  Was very patient with all questions that was asked.  Nice arena. Learned a lot.  When I got her to here I wanted to sell her.  Now I think I will keep her."  -- Gretchen H, Payette, ID
"The importance of ground work was emphasized and the class moved onto (saddle work) -- Reinsmanship, which was what I was ready to learn .  All in one day!  Great progression with slow hand techniques and safety tips.  Very easy to understand and remember.  The pace was just right in a class situation." -- Janice M, Emmett, ID
"I would recommend your clinic to other riders." -- Joan H., Davis, CA

"Thank you for putting on an excellent clinic yesterday and for helping me get my young mare started under saddle. Your natural methods made perfect sense to both me and Grace and I feel confident that we can move forward safely.
As I explained, this 3-year-old had not been handled much before I bought her in January, except to trim, worm, or vaccinate her (using force). While I have done some groundwork with Grace since then, she had not had a bit in her mouth and I was not sure exactly how to get to the next steps without help. And I certainly was not expecting to ride her yesterday, but I did, thanks to you!"

 -- Joyce L., Boise, ID

"I know you guys aren't even home yet but you and the clinic have almost consumed my thoughts and heart since Friday night.
I want to thank you again, JP, for deciding to allow me in the clinic as the 12th rider. I guess in football that would be 12th man on the field and not so good. But you can't possibly know what it meant to me - in fact I didn't even realize how important it was to me! This may sound crazy but God knew my heart better than I did. Oh, mentally I knew it was exactly the next step I had been waiting (and praying) for but sometimes I try to hide my heart from my mind and from God so disappointment won't be so hard to swallow. My plan was to be satisfied as a spectator but God in His infinite wisdom had the perfect plan for me. To be WITH my horse, learning WITH a professional, WITH a John Lyons' certification was God's way to show His faithfulness in writing my life story.
And Joan, even though I don't actually know you I got a glimpse of who you are and Lord willing I'll get to see more. You are an approachable person with a talent for horses and business, quite a cool combination!
PTA is napping in the sun while I write this and I'm sure she would want me to include her in giving you both a 'thank you' for a weekend well spent.
I best be on with the day. Until we see what God has next, I'll be praying for you both and the business.
New friends, Terri McCoy and PTA Trust in the Lord in all your ways, lean not unto your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.
Trust in the Lord in all your ways, lean not unto your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.   Proverbs 3:5,6"

 -- Terri M, Sumner, WA
“Benefited a lot.  Gained a lot of confidence.  Learned some very practical exercises – better understanding of the horse.” -- B. Shaw, Torrington, WY
“This was a great next step after viewing J Lyons videos, reading his material & seeing him at 2 Horse Expos.” -- T. McCoy, Sumner, WA
“It help me with my hands & the heaviness of my horse in which I have probably created.” -- S. Pfaff, Enumclaw, WA
“Thank you so much.  You both have been helpful, I just need to relax & not ‘argue’ with my horse.” -- V. Narolski, Bonney Lake, WA
“Very easy to follow when someone (JP) is there to walk you through it.  Wasted a lot of money on videos, this was a better investment.” -- S. Gray, Enumclaw, WA
"Difficult to grasp principles at beginning.  Began to make sense as sessions progressed." -- K. Ohman, Meridian, ID
"I think JP does an excellent job.  Thank you." -- L. Everett, Boise, ID
"Having probably the least experienced horse in the clinic caused me to think we were taking up too much of JP's class time -- but he made me feel that my horse and me were just as important as the rest of the more "schooled" participants.  I gained much to help me ride safely both in the arena and on the trail.   I've read John Lyons for years -- this is the first time it has all made "perfect sense" to me." -- K. Johnston, Alberton, MT

"Thanks for helping me get my baby started.  Couldn't do it without your help & support!"

-- J. Emnett, Florence, MT

"Thankx (sic) for teaching me the hip shoulder.  No matter how Tara explained it, I didn't get it.  I know (sic) realize how useful it is for every day movements."

-- K. Beschorner, Lolo, MT (youth rider)

"Very Professional the way you pulled it all together by Sun PM wasn't sure where we were heading but we sure got there.  Thanks."

-- D. Sololoski, Missoula, MT

"I feel what we learned is the training that my horse & I need to move to the show ring.... Thank you very much for all your help!"

-- K. Marr, Lolo, MT

"Great Job JP!   Thank you."

-- T. Buol, Lolo, MT

"I am very excited to have you back.  I feel like I learn something new each time we do these clinics!  Keep up the good work!"

-- Tara, Lolo, MT

"I truly feel this was the best clinic I've been to - Not because JP didn't (sic) do his job but because I feel I did my job.  Thanks soooo much.  See ya in April!"

-- T. Davidson, Lolo, MT

"Welcome back JP!!!  I'm really looking forward to the opportunity of working with you again and learning as much or more as the two previous clinics.  I am also looking forward to having a great time!!!"

-- T. Davidson, Lolo, MT

"...we just wanted to.... let you know we were very happy with the results we got from your clinic. We are looking forward to the next clinic. By the mom and I went to the equestrian park and practiced all of our exercises and I asked Hattie to move from a trot to a canter and she did it without resisting or bucking, it was truly a break through for us. Thank you again!!!!!!!"

-- Tara and Trudy, Lolo, MT

"It was the best two days my horse and I ever spent together! JP Johnston's clinics have helped my horse and I better communicate with one another, making riding a more satisfying experience for both of us. I highly recommend this clinic for anyone trying to improve communication skills between the horse and the human. JP Johnston is great!"

-- J. Emnett, Florence, MT