Achieve respect, response and relationship with your horse through gentle and consistent conditioned response.

Gwen Stroud is a John and Josh Lyons Certified Trainer who will help you attain your goals and dreams. She believes in putting a strong foundation on your horse whatever discipline you plan to pursue. Getting a soft, supple response to your request is not only a joy, but absolutely necessary to having a well trained partner. Gwen's passion is helping recreational riders gain the skills they need to be safe and enjoy their horse hobby. Training techniques have changed and improved dramatically over the last decade. Whether you grew up with horses or are just now getting into equine sports, you can benefit from these new methods of training. Everyone can learn and apply these easy techniques for acheiving a correct relationship with their horse, which translates into greater safety and control. Greater safety and control builds confidence, which in turn means more fun! You can overcome the obstacles that are holding you back, learn how to reward your horse for the behaviors you want and discourage the unwanted behaviors, transforming your perfect horse into your perfect partner by being the leader they need.
Learn to ride or refine your skills in a relaxed and self-paced environment at Gwen's facility in beautiful Black Forest, Colorado or she will come to you.