Building the Foundation Clinic

Name: Building the Foundation Clinic
Start: 2025-10-03T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-05T17:00:00-04:00
Location: 5396 Old Walker Mill Rd , Randleman, NC, United States, North Carolina 27317

Schedule

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 am to Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

5396 Old Walker Mill Rd , Randleman, NC, United States, North Carolina 27317 | Randleman, NC

Horse training is simple. It may not be easy, but it is simple. Our program is set up so that everyone can learn to be the best rider and trainer for their own horse. I am nothing special, if I can do it, so can you."
-Michael Lyons
When coming to a clinic with Michael, he is going to provide you with your very own program that will allow you to reach the goals that you desire. Each clinic is tailored to the horse and riders needs. Come and expect to RIDE!
Michael firmly believes in giving each rider the tools they need to put the pieces together in their training. You should not expect your learning to end when the clinic is over! Each person will be prepared to take the exercises they have learned and be able to apply them to other horses, or to continue to perfect them on the horse they rode.
This clinic is meant to show you and teach you what building a strong foundation on your horse looks like. You can either bring a young one you are currently working on, or bring an older one that you think would benefit from going back to the foundational pieces. are our most popular and sought after clinics. You do not have to be and advanced rider to participate in this clinic either. No matter the discipline, we are strive for the same thing, better control.
Come expecting to learn:
Ground work, what you need, and why it matters
Teaching your horse to relax and enjoy their work.
How to set your horse up for success
Teaching the horse responsiveness to your cues
How to ride through your stops, and get a nice "WOAH"
Teaching Your Horse to use their body in the healthy & productive way
Softness to the bridle
Speed control in the walk, trot, and lope
How to correctly use your reins and legs while riding
How to build towards Performance in and out of the Arena
The Cost of this clinic is $750. A $250 deposit will save your spot. The remaining amount will be due two weeks prior to the clinic.
Stalls and Cabins available onsite. Housing is $90 per night and stalls are $25 per night. Shavings can be purchased onsite for $9/bag or brought. Each cabin includes two queen beds, small kitchenette, and bathroom/shower.