April Johnston Performance Horses
Horse Training & Lessons

Welcome!
The goal of April Johnston Performance Horses is to provide high quality horse training services and riding lessons. Our training program provides horses with a solid training foundation so that they can go on to be successful in any discipline. The services we provide include groundwork, colt starting, problem solving, trailer loading, trick training, tune-up rides, performance training for Western disciplines, riding lessons, and coaching.

April Johnston is a Brandi Lyons Certified Trainer ready to help you meet your goals, whether that is a solid training foundation for your horse or new confidence in your own horsemanship skills. We want to help you find success with your horse and we will always strive to make it a fun and rewarding experience.

The possibilities are endless to what you can accomplish with your horse!
"April is a phenomenal horseman. She is an incredibly talented trainer who is trustworthy and kind. If you're looking to learn yourself, she is a loving and thorough teacher. Don't miss out on working with her!!"  
- Brandi Lyons (No Limits Horsemanship)
"We have had April start three of our horses at Reigning Grace Ranch; a BLM Mustang, a Tennessee Walking Horse, and a reining horse. These horses are incredibly quiet and just lovely to work with. I cannot say enough positive things about April and her quiet way she has with horses. She is consistent, light-handed, knowledgeable, and really cares for the well-being of the horse and how the horse is learning. We will continue to have April start and give tune-up's to our horses at RGR." 
- Amanda Moore (Reigning Grace Ranch)
About April
April got into horses at a very young age and grew up showing POAs (Pony Of the Americas) in all-around events. She then went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Equine Science at Colorado State University and was a member of the ranch horse team for two years...
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Contact Me
apriljohnston32@yahoo.com

(480) 276-5586

Gilbert, AZ 85295


I'd love to hear from you if you have any questions or would like to schedule horse training or lessons. Call or send an email so we can set something up! 

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