Eccles Family Farm

"I recently had the pleasure of attending a round pen seminar hosted by Pat Cammer at her beautiful Cat Hollow farm.  The clinician was Michelle Eccles.  Michelle presented John Lyon's methods in a wonderful way that was clear to the participants as well as to the young stallion she was working.This was evident with the progress the horse made in understanding what she wanted.  There was true communication going on.  She explained what she was doing articulately while still "handling" her student.  Very impressive!  I was also present for her in-hand lateral work with another horse and again witnessed an improved softness and understanding take place within that horse in a very short amount of time.  I am excited to find such a talented John Lyons Trainer so close to me.  I look forward to working with Michelle and my two horses, exploring the control and softness that one rein riding can offer us.  I would highly reccomend Michelle and look forward to having her visit my 4h organization someday and provide a seminar in John's methods.  Thank you Michelle, and thank you John!"

Connie Dwyer, Eternal Sun Stables,Harpursville, NY 

"Michelle's knowledge and ability to teach horse training has changed my entire outlook on being a horse owner.  I can't remember a better spent week of learning, and I am 46.  I came to Michelle, skeptical and ignorant and I left Michelles training, knowledgeable and optimistic.  I totally look forward to spending more time with my horses, training, riding and passing on what Michelle has taught me, to my kids, and I know I have just begun.  I also believe I've made a good friend with Michelle and look forward to future conversations with her and most likely--more training.  I can't thank her and the Lyons family enough.  A great job."

Patrick Shurtleff, VA

"Hi Michelle:  When we first heard of you and learned you were so young, we were very skeptical of what we were going to get.  Our first meeting with you went even better than we expected.  We were very impressed with your honest, down-to-earth presentation, and you out our fears to rest that age would be a problem.  Your calm, friendly, warm personality helped tremendously.  Your interaction with Lucie was so gentle and easy--Lucie was putty in your hands after the first day.  There are many people doing what you do, and I am sure many do it very well.  But you have a demeanor and intuitiveness that gives you an edge.  YOu have an innate ability, and I think you found your niche in life.  I envy you that at such an early age you have found such happiness doing something you love as your job.  Many of us wander thru life never finding, or doing, what we would love to do but only what we have to do.  We wish you the best in the future, keep up the good work!

Donna & George Colby