True Passion Horsemanship

04/21/2025

“What’s your biggest ‘pet peeve’ in the horse world”

Gosh, if you would have asked me a year ago, I’d have so many answers! I still do, but I’ve finally found the root!

My biggest “Pet Peeve” is having no desire to learn and improve! No, you don’t need a regular lesson schedule, a top class trainer, some certificate or education, and you don’t even need to be “better every day”. Simply being open to advice, no matter the level or sport, is enough.

People who know to check for pain don’t ride sore horses. People who can ride with good hands don’t plough-rein. Those who want to ride better, work on their seat until it’s better. The single thing that holds people back in most cases, is a desire to stay in their rut!

For years, I have amassed a collection of books and videos, along with never saying ‘no’ to a clinic, lesson, or opportunity to learn. In that time I’ve developed from a rider that got thrown off of a tolerant lesson pony for sloppy riding, to being called a relaxed, talented, and knowledgeable rider and horseman. None of that happened magically, all of it has been through education and practice.

It’s ok to learn slowly, it’s acceptable to not be constantly learning, but the attitude and commitment that makes a truly incredible horsemen is one that allows advice, takes on new challenges, and never stops striving for better!

04/20/2025

Hoppy Easter! 😆

04/16/2025

I work out of Phoenix all year long! 😎 Ready to take on the heat!

04/15/2025

Talk about !! 😍

Meet “Skeptical Scully”, My 2023 Montana State TIP Training Challenge Mustang. This little Filly and I took 3rd overall! From scruffy and skittish to show-ready and a wonderful partner in 100 days! She could even Spanish Walk and Side-Pass towards me; along with tackle any obstacle thrown her way!

The secret 🤫? Time, patience, and LOTS of love for what I do!

04/14/2025

Beautiful Views aside; why should every horse, regardless of discipline or level, have the chance to ride out on the trail?

Trail riding is a fun way to get out of your rut for both parties! It also introduces new mental and physical challenges along the way and exposure to new and sometimes “scary” things that help your horse learn to think and act instead of react!

04/01/2025

NOW ACCEPTING YOUR PET DRAGONS!

True Passion Dragonmanship is excited to announce we will be taking Dragon Clients!

We will be accepting:
Wyvern, 2 Tail Thrashers, Red Mares, 2 Headed- Slithers, Basilisk, Off Track Thoroughbreds, SharpTooth Floaters, Long Wings, Barrel Ponies, And anything else wild!

I can teach your dragon to:

-Share its gold hoard!
- Carry you to War!
- Attack Another King’s Villages!
- Keep the Princess in her Tower and Unworthy Princes out!
- Protect your Castle
- Keep Hobbits and Humans out of Mordor
- Much more!
If your looking for a hand on getting over your fear of hights, I offer lessons as well!

Happy Flying, and Happy April Fools! 😁

03/31/2025

Our Top Two Road To The Horse Champions in 2025 are wonderful examples of how blending styles and taking in as much information as possible!

There’s always something to learn and somewhere else to improve! Congrats!

We’re so grateful for each one of our Wild Cards and Championship Competitors. The talent was overflowing this year and it resulted in one of the closest finishes we’ve ever had! 

03/31/2025

ACCEPTING CLIENTS!
North PHX - New River - Waddell - Scottsdale - Peoria - Beyond

Travel Training!

Lessons!

Full Training With An AMAZING Boarding Facility!

Small Clinics!

True Passion Horsemanship is Accepting Clients for training!

If you’re looking for a Trainer that leaves no stone unturned to make sure you and your horse are as happy as possible, give me a ring!

If you want no-nonsense instruction while promoting a horse-first mentality let’s chat!


Looking for training that combines Science, Natural Horsemanship, and Tradition? I’ve got your back!

I’m Maddison Lyons, and I named my business the most literal thing I could think of; Horsemanship is my True Passion! I can help you with CLASSICAL/ BIOMECHANICAL Dressage basics, getting a light, and responsive partnership for you and your horse, giving you the tools to be a great leader, Western Horsemanship, Barrel Racing and Pole Bending, and much more! If you’re looking for a seat that sticks and the confidence to use it let’s chat! I love sharing the tools that help me tackle any riding challenge thrown my way.

I’ve worked under a plethora of trainers across disciplines and styles, Barrel Racing, Ranch Versatility, Classical Dressage, Eventing, and more with an emphasis on continuous improvement. I strive to not only educate you, but myself continuously!

I offer flexible training options including Bi-weekly payment for full training. My ultimate goal is to pass on my knowledge to others and help people become HORSEMEN not just “riders”. My facilities and partners offer Message, Chiropractic, Dental, Farriers educated in corrective and barefoot trimming, Natural supplements, and plenty of other remedies and specialties to ensure your horse thrives. If it can improve something; let’s get it done!

I offer discounts for Rescue Horses and BLM Mustangs!

03/17/2025

HORSEMANSHIP:
It’s about more than just getting on!

The biggest mistake I see people make in their journey with horses is to stop learning or be disinterested in leaning new things!

Horsemanship to me means a continuous hunger to learn, develop, and be the best we can be!

Be it saddle fix, emergency medicine, or life improving husbandry for our Equine partners, horsemanship reaches our animals entire life!

03/14/2025

March is Tramatic Brain Injury Awareness Month!

I have always been a huge supporter of wearing a helmet, no matter who or how I plan to ride!

Horse related sports are a leading cause of TBI (Tramatic Brain Injury). Why not give ourselves and our loved ones the best chance possible to keep doing what we love; wear a helmet!

Falls CAN happen to you, me, good riders, slow riders, experienced riders, and everyone in between. While I support everyone’s right to make their own decisions, I encorage people to wear a helmet! I would never tell someone to do something I wouldn’t do myself!

01/28/2025

The best thing we can do for our horses is keep it simple!

In a world full of supplements, blankets, boots, custom this, massage that; sometimes keeping it simple, adding only what we need, keeps us from the distractions of what we don’t need!

Not everything is scientifically backed, not everything needs to be done right away! Save your money for what matters, don’t spend on what’s new!

The best place to put your money is education for yourself!

01/12/2025

I don’t like to put timeframes on horses; Thus, all my horses learn extremely quick!
An instructor of mine, completely independent of the horse world, recently said something that I admire greatly. “I don’t ask extremely easy questions to try to diminish your knowledge, but to continuously gauge where your education is”.

This had me thinking about why trainers around me and myself that rush the least always seem to have quicker results. It’s not the training itself, but the questions we ask and the answers we give! For instance, I worked with a horse not long ago that was by all definitions ‘finished’. However, every horse and every rider can always work together to improve, so I started asking questions.
She was fantastic at almost everything, only needing some correction and assistance on a few things that could certainly be just us learning each-other. Then it became time to leave the arena, instead of assuming this great Mare was good at exiting the arena without a fuss, I stopped her about 50 FT from the gate. Sure enough, the mare got ever-so-slightly antsy to leave!

Instead of making it a big deal, I corrected her fussiness, allowing her to express her opinion without being out-of-line. I then made another pass around half of the arena, asking the same question about 50 FT from the exit. This time, the mare stopped her feet, settled down, and licked her lips ; relaxation evident. This took only about 3 min in total from the start of my ‘question’ to the dismount! Imagine what other questions we miss asking and answering just because we get in to habits! Think of the time saved just because of the simple idea not to rush, to take our time, to ensure our horses are on the same page opposed to going for ideas and timeframes!

Overall lesson for us as humans and my sweet Palomino Mare that afternoon; slow and steady really does win the race!

01/12/2025

What topics do you love hearing about/ think need more discussion? Let me know! I love to hear people’s opinions!

12/19/2024

Refinement!
Just how little leg and rein can you use?
How light can you be with your aids to receive a response from your horse?

People often think of “refining” as sometjing that can have an end to it. You can refine your house’s livingroom to be comfortable and well decorated. You can refine a cars tuning so it runs better. However with horses, few people refine until they’ve truly reached the limits!

Even in Dressage, a sport all about refinement, we see people riding to a certain limit. Certainly, your leg and seat aids could be lighter, unnoticeable and undetectable to those unable to feel what you feel.

When we look at sports such as Barrels and Jumping, we see an obsession with the objects themselves, and rarely an attention to the refinement of the aids to get the horse to perform their best.

Refinement can be a moving goalpost. Truely refining something is an art, a process, and an endeavor that should not be rushed!

12/10/2024

FULL TRAINING NOW OPEN!

⭐️ 5-7 sessions a week!

⭐️ Immaculate show quality grooming!

⭐️ Horses fed 3 times a day!

⭐️ Chiro, PMF, Dental, Specialty Vet on property every 1-2 months!

⭐️ Flexible training options!

⭐️ Connections to horse nutritionalist and natural supplement expert!

True Passion Horsemanship is accepting clients for full training, Lessons, Travel training, Independent groom, and more!

With an emphasis on getting to the roots and finding solutions, TPH will help you achieve your goals no matter how big or small with our flexible training offerings!

💌 Shoot us a text: 623-313-8018

💌 Or Send an Email: [email protected]

We look forward to becoming a friend!

12/08/2024

Curently seeking rescue partnerships!

TPH is looking for rescues that would like free or discounted (only responsible for board and Ferrier work!) training!

I am dedicated to giving back to the animals that do so much for us and educating others on how they can too! As a lifelong animal rescue volunteer, I know that wonderful animals sometimes end up down-on-their luck either in the wrong hands or victims of circumstance.

The goal is to provide valuable training and advertisement to rescue horses while educating the public on why animals end up in rescues and how they can make an impact!

Contact us at 623-313-8018
Or [email protected]

Pictured: Mustang Mare dated May 8th, and that same mare June 27th showing off her tricks!
Last picture is from my first rescue job as “the official duck raiser” Ironically with a baby goose!

02/13/2024

Do you tip your farrier?
Here’s another ‘tip’ your farrier will appreciate!

My horses are very commonly complemented for their behavior and ease of handling; I take the safety of those handling my horses extremely seriously! It’s not fair to your horse or those working with your horse to deal with a hazardous situation! Farriers put themselves in backbreaking positions to make sure your horses stay sound. It’s an exhausting and often thankless career that could be made safer and easier with some simple additional training. I make sure that my horses are never the cause of a hard day, or even a life altering or ending injury!

It’s not just about lifting all 4 feet. Farriers need to hold up a foot for a long time, and often move and stretch legs to a position that is easier to work with. Prepare your horse by doing far more than just cleaning feet! All my horses are trained from the very beginning that I’m someone that can be trusted with just about anything, including holding their legs and moving them around. These skills can be transferred to things like doing beneficial stretches, putting on leg-gear, treating injuries, and a lot more!

The horse below is a Mustang yearling. Teach them these lessons in a gentle and understanding way while their young and they’ll be a valuable and trusting partner though-out the entirety of their life!