‘The Give’-Horsemanship Series Part 2 with Josh Lyons

‘The Give’-Horsemanship Series Part 2 with Josh Lyons

ADS Lyons and Boon. [Marci Jo Photography] “Training a horse takes time,” said Lyons. “A thought on a horse will eventually become an action, and my job as the rider has to be interesting, so it’s important enough for the horse to mean something during the training...
‘Guide’-Horsemanship Series Part 1 with Josh Lyons

‘Guide’-Horsemanship Series Part 1 with Josh Lyons

ADS Lyons demonstrating ‘guide’ and the end goal of the horse staying between the rider’s hands. [Photo: submitted] Horse training is somewhat simple according to legendary horse trainer, Josh Lyons, of Lyons Legacy based in Scottsdale, Arizona....
Kentucky Bound

Kentucky Bound

ADS Greaney has a passion for thoroughbreds and is North Dakota’s only selected trainer for the 2023 Retired Racehorse Project. [Photo: Amber Langerud] The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky isn’t on many northern equestrian’s radars. However, Annika...
Managing Expectations

Managing Expectations

Managing Expectations [Photo: Sheila King Photography] Expectations — Good or bad, or do we just need to learn how to manage them? There are huge investments in time and money when a horse is professionally trained⁠. This is why well-trained horses are so expensive....
It’s the Miles that Make the Horse: Endurance Riding

It’s the Miles that Make the Horse: Endurance Riding

It’s the Miles that Make the Horse: Endurance Riding Perfect training grounds, the Badlands of North Dakota [Photo: submitted] Pack the horses, pack the kids, don’t forget the dogs — let’s go on an adventure.  I can’t think of any other better way for us ‘horse...
The 1 Percent Rule with Jacob Anderson

The 1 Percent Rule with Jacob Anderson

The 1 Percent Rule with Jacob Anderson WHOA [Photo: Scooter N Shootem Photography] It happens. We attempt to work at something whether it be horse training, learning how to rope, or playing sports. Ultimately, when one tries to master a skill (unless you’re above the...