About Jennifer

In the spring of 1995, Jennifer Lyle embarked on a life-changing adventure as she took time away form her successful software testing consulting practice to participate in the John Lyons Certification Program in Parachute, Colorado. Eighteen months later, Jennifer graduated and began her conditioned response training center in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. By combining her nine years of experience in teaching software applications and her love for horses, her 157-acre Free Rein Farm offers many unique educational programs. From custom-tailored clinics and weekend workshops to the very successful semi-annual Conditioned Response Training Retreat, Jennifer’s concept mastery approach to teaching ensures her clients an in-depth and thorough learning experience. Jennifer’s goal is to "put herself out of business", by providing her clients with the knowledge, tools confidence, and problem-solving skills to return home and continue to set goals and meet them with their equine partners. With a strong focus on building a partnership-based relationship between the owner and the horse, combined with the simple concept of making it easy for the horse to be right, Jennifer can help you achieve a bond with your horse that most equestrians only dream about.

Jennifer’s stable of quality American Saddlebred horses offers the opportunity to see just how well the training methods work. Saddlebreds are often referred to as the "peacocks of the show ring" because of their high-spirited temperament and animated way of going. This spirit and animation has limited the Saddlebreds usefulness in some horsemen’s minds, yet by using John’s conditioned response techniques, Jennifer dispels this myth. Sweet Ambition is a 12 year old Three-Gaited Show mare that doubles as a 13-year-old girl’s best friend and trail companion. Sweet Ambition is ridden in a simple full-cheek snaffle, on draped rein, and will stop immediately and with collection when just one rein is lifted. Jennifer’s certification program partner, Callaway’s En, ¾ sister to Ladies 5-Gaited WC Callaway’s Misha, demonstrates the beauty and grace of the breed, while helping students master many training exercises.

Jennifer believes that everyone can learn to train his or her own horse - no matter what breed of horse, the riding discipline or the owner’s level of experience. Inside every horse there is a calm, relaxed, responsive partner, just waiting to be uncovered. Inside every horse owner, there are the raw materials needed to create dramatic changes in the equine/human relationship. Through the programs offered at Free Rein Farm you can discover the keys to unlock your horse’s potential and at the same time, put the joy and fun back into working with your horse. Here’s what some of Jennifer’s students are saying about their learning experiences with her:

"…I didn't realize how much I got out of the (Conditioned Response Training) retreat for those 5 days until now that I am at home and practicing things. I definitely am becoming a more active rider instead of reactive! Thanks again!" 
                                                                - G. Gottsacker

 

"Jennifer has shown me methods that build a partnership with my horse through setting achievable stepping stone goals. Attaining each tiny goal builds our confidence in each other and encourages us to reach for more. (She) has a unique way of presenting the lessons. Through group discussion, testimonials, demonstrations and one-on-one coaching I was able to mentally walk through the lesson so I had a picture of what I could expect before working with my horse." 
                                                                 - T. Risseeuw