Testimonials

Wendy's clinic really helped me to overcome my fear and got me to "focus" on the tasks at hand.  I can't wait for my next clinic!  I would highly recommend Wendy to anyone who is interested in developing their skills and learning important new ones! Five Star Clinic!  Thanks, Debbie V.

Many thanks, Wendy.  I really enjoyed myself. Great information about controlling the different parts of the horse.  Lots to practice.  I hope to be able to ride with you again.  Jan J.

Wendy was wonderful.  I am very green and on a green horse.  I came away from the clinic with greater control and knowledge about myself and my horse.  It was money well spent.  I hope Wendy will be back.  I would take another clinic in a heartbeat.  Thank you Wendy!    Deb S.

Wendy - Thanks so much. We all learned alot in a very enjoyable clinic.  You are a great teacher and we hope to have you back!    Michele A

Since starting my first riding lesson as a 50th birthday gift, there have been several major events that shaped my relationship with horses.
One was going to hear John Lyons , who demonstrated that training a horse didn't involve anything mysterious or having to be a "horse whisperer".  A horse learns what you teach it, wanted or unwanted, by using a reward system.  He made it sound possible to improve your horse by following his conditioned response method, which gave me hope and an excitement to try it.
Another was coming to Wendy Downer's facility.  She has always believed in the Lyons method and is now a certified John and Josh Lyons trainer.  She has taught me so much about horses especially how to be fair and consistent when working with them.  My education is obviously ongoing with such an experienced expert.
Then I fell in love with a two year old colt that was bred on her property.  At 60, I took Percy through the Lyons groundwork, bridling and saddling, and finally riding.  I never imagined that at my age I would be the first to ride a horse that I had trained.  It was only possible with the support and knowledge of Wendy.  Now I look forward to helping him be a better performance partner.
Dreams do come true!
Shirley Bodnarchuk

"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyways."
John Wayne

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