Jessica Lyons Horsemanship LLC

11/11/2025

Horsemanship isn’t a checklist or a set of techniques —

it’s not a perky-ear photo or perfectly squared knees.

It’s quieter, more nuanced...
Horsemanship is a heart-set.
Horsemanship is a mind-set.

It shows up in how we respond when emotions run high,
in the picture we hold in our mind of our horse and their try,
and in the stories we tell ourselves while training or in a lesson.

It’s in the feel that travels to them through our hands, our seat, our legs — from our heart —
when we ride, when we clean our tack, when we speak through our lead rope,
and even in the way we reach out — to correct them, and to pet them.

These small, unseen things shape the partnership we build.
They give life to the skills we practice in the ring, on the trail, and at home.

We have so many equestrians who take pride in doing things well —
beautiful rides, polished boots, thoughtful work.

This deeper layer — learning to let intuition guide what we do —
is the foundation all of that stands on.

It’s the foundation that allows a horse to trust,
even in moments that feel uncertain or downright dangerous.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore this deeper connection,
or you’ve been walking this path for years —
every moment spent in awareness, kindness, and curiosity
is where horsemanship grows.

— Jessica

10/31/2025

“Every step forward is a step worth taking as long as your going in the right direction”

10/30/2025

This was a morning Jessica ponder, and if you've ever been lucky enough to be around for one, you know this post is a bit long. Sit down, and ponder with me 🤠

I’ve talked before about my fascination with the horse world’s idea that humans are predators and horses are prey.
That analogy has always felt oversimplified to me.

The relationship between humans and horses — and between humans and nature itself — is far more complex. And like most simplifications, I think something important gets lost in translation.

It’s my opinion that we humans haven’t really evolved much past the “human 2.0” version that roamed the earth during our hunter-gatherer era. The drive to hunt, gather, protect, and connect is still written into every one of our atoms.

Back then, humans relied on each other — and their resources — to take down prey for food or neutralize danger. Sometimes both were accomplished with one well-aimed possibly proverpial "stone". Sometimes a person had to flee from something terrifying and run back to their village, trusting that others would help neutralize the danger. And when they did? They ate, they celebrated, they felt safe.

Sound familiar? Every holiday, we gather, eat, and dance — it’s that same ancient rhythm of survival, safety, and connection replaying in modern form.

Of course, we’re not being chased by saber-toothed tigers anymore. But the instinct to “hunt,” “defend,” or “neutralize danger” still lives deep within us.

And I’ve been thinking… maybe that instinct is part of how some people approach the horse.
Maybe they see the horse — or the horse’s behavior — as something to hunt, fix, or neutralize before they can relax and feel safe again.

On the other hand, some of us try to quiet the stories we tell about our horses — the histories, the traumas, the fears — because we’re told those stories “muddy the waters” or are “too anthropomorphic.”

But what if storytelling is actually our natural way of seeking safety?
What if, when we share our horse’s story, we’re simply running back to our village — asking for help to understand and neutralize what felt too big to face alone?

After all, storytelling has always been how humans learn, teach, and make meaning. It’s how we figure out “what happened before what happened happened.”

Maybe when we give space to those stories — when we unpack the fear, the challenge, the misunderstanding — we finally neutralize the danger.
And maybe then… we can all sit down, share a meal, and feel safe for dessert. 🐴🔥

Jessica

10/23/2025

with my two boys at . Oh, how they have both grown 🏆🫶🏼

10/23/2025

10/18/2025

You can't compete with me, I want you to win too

Period

A true coach teaches you how to win within.Speaker: Coach Dick

10/15/2025

Lololol

Just remember, if you let them shenan once, they’ll probably shenanigan.

10/15/2025

Just want to send a thank you to Jay for transporting my crew safely time after time -

Thanks, Jay!!!

If you need horses transported, even in an emergency, give him a call. He will take care of your fur babies and clients! 🏆

Link in comments!

10/15/2025

For those who haven’t met her, Dr. Judith Shoemaker Always Helpful Veterinary Services is a pioneer in understanding the relationship between posture, neurology, and movement. Her work helps uncover how subtle imbalances — from teeth and feet to the nervous system — influence a horse’s entire way of going.

Each visit deepens my appreciation for how much our horses tell us when we learn to see through this lens. I’m excited to bring what we learned back into our daily work at the barn.


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