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LB Horsemanship & Equine Bodywork At LB Horsemanship we use the training methods of John and Josh Lyons. The result, is a confident owner and a horse that trusts its handler.

John & Josh Lyons Certified Horse Trainer &
Advanced Certified Stride-Right Specialty Bodywork applying the Headfirst Approach, Therasage Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist. We feel that it is important to have a training foundation where the horse will have the experience of learning without pain and to understand what we are asking of them. We do this by teaching horses with patience usin

g specific cues that are rewarding, and the more precise the cues are to the horse the more solid the foundation becomes in their training. Whether you are a new horse owner to the advanced rider, LB Horsemanship can get you to where you want to be with your training and performance. We start by discussing the goals that you want to achieve with your horse. Then we will put a lesson plan together and begin the building blocks to get the results you want. LB Horsemanship travels to you to work with you and your horse providing a gentle hand, patience, and a fun atmosphere while you learn new skills and bond with your horse. LB Horsemanship is located in Mount Vernon, Ohio. We have over 20 years of experience with horses. It is important for us that when we are working with our clients and their horses that we provide a safe environment insuring the safety of you, myself, and your horse. We look forward to working with you and making your horsemanship dreams come true!

15/01/2026

Sharing for those of you who need to get a little more consistent in 2026… I know we do. 🙌🏼💪🏼🙏🏼

🎊 Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🎊
25/12/2025

🎊 Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🎊

I’m available for Congress! Monday mornings, Thursday-Sunday! Contact me to schedule! Accepting new clients!
04/10/2025

I’m available for Congress! Monday mornings, Thursday-Sunday! Contact me to schedule! Accepting new clients!

I’ll be in Warsaw, Coshocton, and Newcomerstown area on July 10, and I have a couple spots available for bodywork.I also...
02/07/2025

I’ll be in Warsaw, Coshocton, and Newcomerstown area on July 10, and I have a couple spots available for bodywork.

I also have a few spots on July 11! Contact me to get on the schedule!

Proud to be a Advanced Certfied Provider!
28/06/2025

Proud to be a Advanced Certfied Provider!

So many people hear massage, and think just of muscle and relaxation.
But what we do is SO much more than that. When you use a Stride-Right Specialist Provider or a Certified Provider of The Headfirst Approach, you can expect to see a huge number of changes.
We mold and shape every inch of the horse to achieve the best moving and performing animal possible. Additionally, you may notice some or all of the below listed changes!

Stride-Right does it different. See how by scheduling with us or a certified provider in your area today!!

I have a few spots available this Thursday and Friday for equine bodywork! Let’s get your horses feeling their best with...
24/06/2025

I have a few spots available this Thursday and Friday for equine bodywork! Let’s get your horses feeling their best with the headfirst approach!

02/05/2025

Horse owners please note! This subject is back! I heard a very disturbing tale some time ago now from a dental colleague (a BAEDT member) who had been treating the same horse for a number of years with no problems; this year, the owner decided to use a 'dentist' new to the area (not BAEDT) who 'diagnosed' various problems, but recommended to 'exercise' the tongue by pulling it out from side to side at full extension to help 'realign' the hyoid apparatus (see pic). Since this treatment (and one session of tongue pulling) the horse was unrideable due to violent evasive head movements under saddle and the owner was left distraught and wondering what had happened.

The hyoid apparatus is a set of delicate bones, one of which (no.3 in the diagram) is attached to the base of the tongue. The bones, delicate joints or the tongue itself could easily be potentially irreversibly damaged by such 'treatment' 😔

We have heard a few tales of tongue pulling to 'realign' the hyoid apparatus, and there seem to be a growing number of videos on Youtube, Facebook etc of persons performing this 'technique'. Some appear to be very credible professional looking people that I can only assume are doing as they have been taught by someone else. No disrespect to you, but please think again before performing or recommending this technique. Mostly it was Australia but it appears to be spreading like a disease around the globe. The first person attributed to this was Dr Kerry Ridgeway in USA, however he did not publish any scientific evidence or research about it and there are reports of it doing more harm than any possible good.

The hyoid is not a 'gyroscope' for the horse as stated in one video, and to attempt to realign the hyoid through tongue pulling, manipulation or any other method is in our view potentially damaging, and a potential welfare issue. Also, logically if the hyoid was ‘displaced’ or ‘out of alignment’ you would 100% know about it as your horse would be in marked distress and no amount of tongue pulling would help.

It is really important that all professionals whether they are body workers, physiotherapists, dental technicians or vets work together as a team for the good of the horse - we must all follow the science - there is none for this. Please, do not let anyone attempt to manipulate your horse's hyoid apparatus.

I have availability for lessons!
17/04/2025

I have availability for lessons!

I have availability!
17/04/2025

I have availability!

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At LB Horsemanship we use the training methods of John and Josh Lyons. We feel that it is important to have a training foundation where the horse will have the experience of learning without pain and to understand what we are asking of them. We do this by teaching horses with patience using specific cues that are rewarding, and the more precise the cues are to the horse the more solid the foundation becomes in their training. The result, is a confident owner and a horse that trusts its handler. Whether you are a new horse owner to the advanced rider, LB Horsemanship can get you to where you want to be with your training and performance. We start by discussing the goals that you want to achieve with your horse. Then we will put a lesson plan together and begin the building blocks to get the results you want. LB Horsemanship travels to you to work with you and your horse providing a gentle hand, patience, and a fun atmosphere while you learn new skills and bond with your horse. LB Horsemanship is located in Mount Vernon, Ohio. We have over 20 years of experience with horses. It is important for us that when we are working with our clients and their horses that we provide a safe environment insuring the safety of you, myself, and your horse. We look forward to working with you and making your horsemanship dreams come true!