Testimonials

Oct 2017

I wanted to thank you and Lance for all your help during the clinic!  It was especially nice to meet you both, as I have admired you from afar.  I'm attaching a photo of the results from a recent race with 65 racers. You will see Gypsy, Kim and my self were right together. (I actually made it into the 1D!) Lisa rode great, too!

-Susanne Harmon

May 2017

Lyndee Stairs was one of the very first people that I ever ran barrels with. I bought a 4 year old mare and decided I wanted to be a barrel racer. I was terrified to ask anyone for help because I didn't want anything negative to be said to me. I knew I wasn't any good, I knew my horse was barely even broke to ride, let alone run the pattern, but I needed help learning where and how to start. Not everyone is born into the life of rodeo or even horses and not everyone starts out winning and Lyndee took me in for a few days and never made me feel less than her. She was patient, kind in her teaching, and she recognized that I LOVED this silly mare that I just dropped all my money on. My mare was ducking the 1st barrel and Lyndee didn't resort to beating on her or spurring the hell out of her rib cage, she quietly showed her how to get around and showed me some drills to do at home. She was available to me when I had questions even YEARS after riding with her and she has always been a cheerleader for me. I went on to get my first pro check, fill my permit, make short rounds and compete in rodeos like Houston, San Antonio, Cow Palace and Red Bluff, all on my cutting bred, ducking, underweight mare, Neeca. So, go to this clinic and get built up by someone who never quit on me and took time when the end never seemed so far away. She made me feel like I could and gave me the tools to build on...life lessons. Remember when someone comes to you for help, use kind words and encouragement because asking for help is terrifying! Thank you Lyndee Stairs for 20 years of friendship and thank you for believing in me.

- Gayle Peralta-Jones

Nov 2015

Lance and Lyndee,

You have both been role models for me and inspired me to reach my goals! I wish I could come help out on the ranch or even come ride again one of these days. I sure miss seeing you both. Enjoyed seeing you at Cow Palace. Feels like its been forever. Hope you gave a happy holidays.

Love always, Christa aka Smiley

Sept 2016

I purchased CD when my confidence in my riding ability as at a very low point. I was looking for a horse to help me run barrels at a speed I was comfortable with and help me regain my confidence. My confidence has grown with CD's help, as it has grown she has stepped up and started to run at speeds that challenges me. I believe she is the horse she is today because of the training she was given by Lyndee Stairs as a young horse. Lyndee
has trained a horse that knows her job and will respond to your requests even in stressful situations.

If this isn't what you would like let me know and I will rewrite something. once again thanks and I love CD very much. We continue to improve our speed and confidence with every run.

Dear Mr and Mrs Stairs,

Barrel Horse Trainers extraordinaire Now That you have sent me home, finally, to my mom, I hope your world becomes a little happier, and a lot less stressful without me in it on a daily basis. I am truly sorry that I was so horrible for all of you; but as a result I have been perfect for my mom (and she is grateful!) Thank you so much for making me a real barrel horse!

See ya down the Road!
Nikki the Horse

Oct 2015

Your an All Star Coach and Trainer, Lance and Lyndee. Time flies when your working hard, and I was having fun too.
Just want to thank you guys for a great internship. What the announcer said at Oakdale during your run sticks with me, you are a great teacher. That helps the sport a lot, we love to watch you run, but we also love to hear what you have to say. I needed your help on the barrels. Forward, Forward, Forward! And I love that I got to watch Lance work his colts. I picked up something from both of you. You two are a great team, and more importantly seem really happy. Love you guys, Thank You! I will be talking to you. Thanks for making everyone feel like a winner.

Bailey

Jan 2016

Dear Lyndee,

Just wanted to send you a thank you note. I can't tell you how grateful I am for your time spent on my horse. I know you took really good care of her, and did an excellent job training her. Thank you so much! Hopefully after my car is fixed we'll send another horse up there, only this time one who actually likes to run.

Thank you again.

Sept 2015

Dear Lance and Lyndee, Thank you for letting me come and do my internship with you. I had a good experience and leaned a lot from you. You make me a better rider and horsewoman. I hope you had a great birthday Lyndee. Here is a gift card to get off the ranch and go and have dinner together! Love ya lots! And hope you still want me to come back next year.

Danielle from Black Hawk College in Illionis

March 2014

Hi Lyndee! I have to tell you about my last barrel racing experience!

You helped me with my mare Kaycee that I had in high school years ago. She had lots of gate problems and you showed me a few tricks to keep her quiet at the gate. I have been using your "gate tricks" on every horse since and have not had any gate issues with any of my horses.

This last weekend I took my gelding to Shandon and took him back to the gate after his run, got off, uncinched and took his boots off. A woman came up to me and my horses over the weekend. She asked me if I had a routine for my horses and why I do the things I do.

I told her I learned all about the gate from Lyndee Stairs many years ago! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me, I thought I would let you know that I had passed it on to others as well!

Have a great week.

Alisha Nelson

December 2014

Lance and Lyndee

There aren't enough words in the world to say how thankful I am for both of you! I know I wouldn't be where I am today without you two. So the horses, the palomino, Storm, thanks for the great find. She is a total rock star! Paris, my bay, is the Rene Dan Jet daughter, wicked pole horse. I bought her because of you riding all the great Rene Dan Jets. Then my gray, Gunnie, she has come so far since you riding her! And of course, helping me to find Miss Chica! She has just won so much and been amazing!

Love Y'all Jess

Dear Mrs. Stairs,

Thank you for training my horse. It is very thoughtful of you. I really love Trooper. I hope one day I can barrel race as fast as you.

Thank you Mrs. Stairs

By Kelly age 8

Stairs Family 9-9-06

This is from the clinic in Alaska in 2006

I just wanted to drop a letter to say thank you so very much forcoming all this way You both have helped us all......expecially me. Thank you again. Hope all is well.

Christian

P.S. Lance you will have to drag Lyndee up again and go fishing. Fish On

Dear Lance and Lyndee,

Thanks so much for sharing with me your talents and your friendship. It's been a wonderfull week.

Fondly,

Debbie

P.S. Please let me know whenever you head south-San Diego or east-Texas

4-11-05

Dear Lyndee

I have not stopped talking about you, my wonderful trip, Okie, Krikitt, etc. etc. Thank you, Thank you.!! I am so thankful for the opportunty to come down to your place and buy a horse. I'm counting the days till she tet's here.

Well I just loved your place. It is so perfect with the canal, grape orchards and all the fields. I could get used to that place prety easy. I really liked Hanford. Well I could go on and on. I enjoyed myself so much. Thanks for all your help. You are just an awesome lady, loved your niece , and Lance was nice. I just might come back next year. I may send Okie back down and come out for a couple of races.

You have a wonderful summer. I wish you tons of sucess with your horses, be safe and may God Bless all you do and have

With love,

Haidee from Alaska

11-14-03

Dear Lance and Lyndee

I just wanted to say Thank you so much for all you have done. I am so greatful to have meet you both. Thanks for all your hard work.

Happy Trails

Amy Berling

11-14-03

Dear Lance and Lyndee

Thank you so much for all of your expertiese. I am looking foreward to (along with mom) barrel racing Utah this year. our friendship nd guidance will be treasured foreer. See you along the "Rodeo Trail".

Heather Berling

Lyndee

There are two old sayings that come to mind when I think of you and your work. "There's no labor like a labor of love"
and "You're never bigger than when you reach down to help someone smaller"
You are very lucky in that you have the opportunity to live a life where you can do and succeed in a lifestyle that let's you do both.
I want you to know how much we appreciate your time, help and advise. We wish you all the best.

Mark and Taryn Sheldon

"I have attended several of Lyndee's clinics and have always walked away
with more knowledge and confidence, and had a lot of fun. Lance and Lyndee
both are great people to be around as they inspire to you to accomplish more with yourself and your horse (s). I have become a better rider definitely from all that I have learned from them. If I need help with my horses, they are the experts I go to!"

De Ann
 

 Lyndee Stairs website looks super.......

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