Welcome to Centaur Training Center
Doug and Kathy Vouchell
John and Josh Lyons Certified Trainers

Both Doug and Kathy Vouchell have been avid horse trainers for most of their lives. Kathy began her love affair with horses at the age of 10. She cleaned stalls for free at a local horse barn in exchange for being able to ride the owners horses since she didn't have one of her own.

This love has continued through her whole life. She has ridden in several different disciplines, including Hunter Jumper competitions, Western Pleasure and basic training of horses. In 2003, Kathy attended the John and Josh Lyons certification program after seeing that John's methods were highly effective, as well as time saving in the training of her own horses. Due to the success and knowledge that Kathy gained while training one on one with John and Josh Lyons in Parachute, Colorado, Doug also decided to attend the certification program in 2004. Both agree that it was the best decision that they have ever made. John's training methods have allowed them both to take their horse training to the next level and elevated them to true professionals in the horse industry.

JOHN LYONS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The John Lyons Certification Program is designed to teach John and Josh's conditioned response training methods in greater depth to people seeking more knowledge and understanding in the equine field. This program is an excellent educational opportunity. The certification program is held each year in Parachute, Colorado at John's facility. Students have four sessions of three weeks each with about a five week break between sessions. During the five week break between classes, the students travel home for intensive home study and the opportunity to perfect what was learned while in class. This is a very rigorous and demanding program for both horse and rider.

SERVICES OFFERED

• Individual training with Doug or Kathy
• Symposiums
• Riding Clinics with you and your horse
• John Lyon's Products for home study
• Clinics to be announced annually to train directly with John and Josh Lyons
• Tack and safety equipment for you and your horse
• Community Service events for select non-profit organizations