Dear Friends,

As I look over the past 30 years of my life, I can recall but a few days that have gone by in which horses haven't played a key role in my activities or my thoughts. Some of the greatest moments in my life (as well as some of the lowest) have been tied to horses. I've learned so much about so many things because of them. Even if I wrote hundreds of pages and thousands of words, I could not tell the whole story of what horses have meant to me. My life has been truly blessed by the inclusion of horses. I know you share that sentiment too.

During my travels, I've had the opportunity to meet so many of you. I hear you use the same words and tell similar stories about how horses have made your life better and more complete. I've found it really isn't necessary to explain to other horse owners what, how and why horses mean so much to us. We love them dearly because they give so much to us.

I want to give something back to horses and to people like you who love your animals as much as I do. During my life, I've learned many lessons the hard way. But that doesn't mean you have to. By sharing information, I hope to prevent some of the painful experiences that my horses and I have gone through as part of the discovery process.

Horses are the most durable, and yet the most fragile, animals on earth. We've all heard stories about horses who charge like freight trains off cliffs and through barbed wire fences, and end up without a single scratch. We've also heard those heartbreaking tales about horses kept in padded stalls who get cut to pieces, or who take a drink of water and die for no apparent reason.

Although there seem to be no guarantees about what we can do to keep our horses safe and healthy, there are ways to increase the likelihood that our horses will live long, happy, and productive lives. We can do that by becoming more knowledgeable and by giving our horses the best care possible.

The following is the best of the best companies that offer products that I have come to rely on and trust. They've made my life with horses better and easier. These companies are backed by good, knowledgeable people who, in many cases, own and ride horses just like you and me. They stand behind their products because they've put a great deal of forethought, engineering, research, and integrity into creating them. They understand your needs and those of your horse. I'm confident that you'll not only find the information presented useful, it'll also help you become a better horse owner. These products will save you money in the long run and be a good value for the dollars you spend. They make the time you spend with your horse more enjoyable. You'll cut down on chores, and improve the safety and quality of your own and your horses lives. Your horse will live longer, healthier, and better because of them.

Each of my Sponsors offer:

Value, Safety, Quality and Dependability

-John Lyons, Symposiums, Inc.