Lynette Weldon specializes in creating strong, confident riders and respectful, willing horses. Lost Creek Ranch was founded on her strong belief that the horses needs come first- that horses are not tools. Her number one priority in training is communication between horse and rider. When your horse is in training with Lynette so are you. Weekly lessons for the rider/ owner are always included. Lynette's training results in a soft, responsive horse and creates a willing partner building the horse and riders self confidence.

Young horses just beginning their training will get a solid foundation. Older horses who may be having problems will be worked with to reveal and repair holes in their foundation. Once these holes are identified and fixed you and your horse will be able to advance in your learning.

Lynette's western horses are trained in reining, Western Dressage, Ranch Pleasure and working ranch style which results in a forward, light, willing horse who is sound in the mind and body. Young horses are started on listening to the lightest cues, responding to the riders seat and beginning to understand what it means to ride with feel. Horses that already have a good foundation will be advanced in their training to include spins, stops, roll backs and flying lead changes. Your horse will increase in athletic ability and confidence and will enjoy training. Lynette's training horses are often seen watching her over the fence (not so) patiently waiting for "their turn." When Lynette trains a horse for advanced English style riding the result is the same: a light, athletic horse who accepts and understands riding with contact and seeks the bit.

The laziest horse will perk up, the  flighty horse will be learn to focus,  the  high strung horse will relax and wait for his rider and most importantly the rider will learn to be effective with their horse and be confident to handle any situation.

Problem Horse?
Lynette has found that challenging horses or "problem horses" are rare- usually a horse labeled a problem  is a result of improper handling and once that is corrected the problem goes away. Holes in the foundation can also show up later and make a horse appear to be a problem- thats why all training horses are checked out carefully before proceeding. Over the years Lynette has worked with spooking, bucking, rearing and aggressive horses with success.  Truly challenging horses require patience without an agenda and an ability to "fit the horse," hold no grudges and perfect timing to release for even the smallest try and an innate understanding of equine behavior. If you have a horse like this come out and visit Lynette, watch her ride and train- and be sure to avoid trainers who claim to specialize in problem horses.

Love to Show?
Lynette is interested in working with you and your horse to advance your partnership and take you to the next level. No "show barn" agenda here: just real honest horsemanship. Lynette will access where you and your horse are at and get a training plan together that will benefit you both. There are too many burned out show horses who resent the show ring- let Lynette help you find a horse-first way to be in the show world.The best show horses are happy in their work, solid in their minds and secure in their rider.

Lynette's Bridle Horses

Are you interested in creating a bridle horse? Lynette can get you and your horse started on this very special style of horsemanship:

Lynette Weldon has a select group of horses that she works with and trains in the vaquero tradition. Though not commonly known in the Midwest the vaquero tradition is a centuries old way of training a bridal horse.

"The Vaquero method of training is a beautiful song,” explains Sheila Varian, “sung with the softness and beauty of the rhythm of the horse. It’s about the total harmony and togetherness of horse and rider.”

Based on centuries-old traditions, the Vaquero method takes a horse from hackamore through the two rein and finally into the spade bit, producing a finely tuned working horse and partner. Its emphasis has always been on the resulting equine athlete’s quality rather than on how quickly the goal is reached."

Lynette begins all of her young horses (and older ones who need to be restarted) in the vaquero tradition with no time line- letting the horse learn at its own pace creates a quiet mind and sound body. Anyone who has had the opportunity to ride one of Lynette's finished bride horses never forgets the experience of how light a horse can be- and they quickly become interested in this style of horsemanship.

"Respectfully responding to just a hair’s feel on the reins, the finished bridle horse is a masterpiece. Creating the sensitivity and response of a spade bit horse begins in the hackamore. If you are in a hurry, don’t count on finding perfection."
(From The AQHA Journal)

Lynette offers a select group of horses to riders who are serious about learning to ride a bridle horse. The following horses are at different levels and each has something to teach: Whiskey (finished bridlel horse), Boo (transitioning from bosal to bridle) & Axel (bosal horse).

 Please contact Lynette for more information: lostcreek@wildblue.net

Training Spotlight

Andrea & Teddy

"Lost Creek Ranch restored my love of horses,"

After losing confidence in her riding ability Andrea sought out a "bomb proof" horse. What she got was Teddy: a smart but pushy horse who spooked at hay bales, birds, grass and multiple times left Andrea on the ground. 

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Training Spotlight