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The education of horses, riders, and trainers is ever-evolving. Josh constantly improves his techniques, making it easier for both horse and rider. He spends his days at horse training clinics, giving private instruction, and teaching at equine events. Through Josh’s Horse Training Schools, the John and Josh Lyons Certification Program, and the Josh Lyons Accreditation program, there now exists a
unique and ever-expanding platform to help you train your own horse and enable every horse person to achieve a higher level of understanding than they ever thought possible. Josh Lyons LLC is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education
Private Occupational School Board. Our programs are approved for the enrollment of those eligible to receive VA Education Benefits
The John & Josh Lyons Certification Program and the Josh Lyons Accreditation Program are approved for GI Bill® Benefits
Lyons Legacy understands that not everyone can attend one of these events due to geographical or financial constraints. It is for this reason that Josh decided to release his Online Training Program - to bring the wonderful Lyons Legacy methods to more people and in a way that makes it accessible to all horse riders. https://lyons-online.mykajabi.com/
The Lyons Legacy also has a full line of equine educational products and some of the best tack and equipment available – visit our store today!”
In addition to the Colorado facility, Josh, along with his wife and partner, Jana, and their sons have since expanded to Scottsdale, AZ. Josh Lyons is a regular guest at most major horse expos including Horse World Expo, Western States Expo, Equus America, Equine Affaire, and Equitana. In 2002, Josh won the highly celebrated “In a Whisper” Challenge. In addition to developing his own equine educational products, Josh makes TV appearances and contributes articles for various horse publications. It’s a rare person whose life’s goal is to help others with their horses. Josh’s understanding of the horse’s mind coupled with the ability to bring out the best in both riders and horses is unrivaled. Eager to constantly refine and improve upon what he can offer, Josh continually strives to develop new and better training methods. Whether behind the barrier in a roping box, or changing leads in a reining pattern, Josh demonstrates confidence, knowledge, and style with a contagious smile and charismatic personality. It is through years of dedicated work and study that brings Josh Lyons to where he is today – one of the world’s most talented and respected horsemen.
Alaska here we come!!
We’re only a month away from the Josh Lyons Clinic!! We’re busy getting our horses and ourselves in shape. It’s going to be 3 days learning and fun. I’m excited for those “ah ha!”moments and to watch everyone accomplish some goals.
June 14-16 at Flying N Farm
Want to join the fun? Sign up today! 
https://www.joshlyons.com/clinic/june-14-16-2024-palmer-ak/
Overnight boarding available at no charge
Thank you Troy Chappell for more amazing pictures of the John & Josh Lyons Certification Program students in action! They have been working on longlining and finding much success :)
Are you considering pursuing one of our certificate programs? We have an opportunity for you! On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm Mountain time Josh will be conducting his Lyons Legacy Online Training Program Zoom meeting and everyone is invited! The topic will be The Certification Program and starting unbrokes under saddle. Josh and his current class of 10 students will be on hand to share information about the Certification program and some of the things they have encountered in their first week of class along with information about starting those babies under saddle.
This is a perfect opportunity to ask your questions about pursing our program and hear answers from not only Josh but the students in the class as well! Mark your calendars and join us at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85612492200
This first week of class for the April 2024 Certification students has been jam packed! How fitting is it that today is National Teacher Day? They spent some time in the barn addressing how to correct a horse that turns it's butt towards the horseman in the stall followed by introducing the saddle to the unbrokes. We are seeing the students and horses both making positive changes and progressing. Troy says, "this is a great group of students, I'm loving it!"
The Lyons Legacy team strives to support and promote our graduates - we are so proud to have each one of you on our team! The Graduate Center has recently been added to our website filled with resources for our Lyons Legacy Trainers. Graduates can find more information about accessing this page in our Lyons Legacy Trainers group or by contacting Kristen at 615-379-1056 or [email protected]. We hope these resources are useful and as always, we would love your feedback on any improvements or additions :)
New blog post! Learn a little bit about Dressage and the value of individually judged classes :)
Office Manager, Kristen Bosgraf, had the pleasure of attending the IEA National Finals at Tryon International Equestrian Center this past week as a scribe for S judge Margaret Freeman. Margaret, of Tryon NC, is a USEF senior dressage judge and former FEI-level competitor with her Friesian-cross mare...
Our John & Josh Lyons Certification Program is off to a great start! We have 10 students participating from all walks of life. Photos shared by Graduate Assistant Troy Chappell - thank you!
Our Lyons Legacy Trainers Gear site is now open for business! These designs are just for our graduates - I have put additional information in the Lyons Legacy Trainers group. If you are a graduate and not a member you can request to join or DM us for the password. You can view our General Store at https://shopshirttales.com/custom-store/lyons-legacy There is a Graduate Access button at the top which requires a password for entry. Kristen is always happy to help at [email protected] or 615-379-1056!
John Lyons Symposium is offering two week, semi-private certification courses!! Three riders only in a two week course filled with how to develop and accomplish the relationship, performance, and understanding of training you’ve always wanted ❤ Cost is $10K per rider and trust me when I say - this is an investment in yourself worth making! For more details or to get registered, call John at 970-366-2856.
"And though your beginning was small, your latter days will be very great." - Job 8:7
Max Morin Performance Horses Max MorinAlexis Morin Perfect 🥰
Congratulations Max Morin Performance Alexis Morin Ruben Vandorp!!!
That's why we call him MR FARENHEIT... 🔥
After two long weeks in Tulsa, yesterday Freddie showed once more his big heart and marked a 221,5, shown by Ruben Vandorp. They set the bar high during the first Section of the Open Finals, and at the end of the day, the duo claimed the 2024 NRBC Open Level 3 Co-Championship, shared with Gabe Hutchins and Duane Latimer and their mounts! 🏆
This win pushed his Lifetime Earnings over $283,000!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone involved in this victory - it takes a village! ❤️
Vandorp Inc.
Tom McCutcheon Reining Horses
Max Morin Performance Horses
📸 Veronika Photography & Chelsea Schneider Media Inc.
Come check out our new Colorado Campus location and join us for an amazing week of intensive learning with Josh Lyons! There are some great local camping options near the ranch for those bringing an RV or LQ trailer - https://www.uncovercolorado.com/camping-near-fort-morgan-co/ Veterans can use their education benefits for this clinic!
Kristen, our Office Manager has spent this week ringside at the IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort scribing. Here’s the view from the judges booth💜
Student Stories - April 2024 Certification Class
James Stephens
https://southerncrossrvpark.com/
I grew up on a cattle ranch in which we used horses as a tool on the ranch. I had an opportunity to join the military which changed my path for a 31 year career but all circles return to where I started. My wife and I own Southern Cross Ranch and have a small herd of horses we breed and train. Our family have always had horses and now I have the means and time to develop the knowledge I feel that true horsemanship requires. Josh Lyons and Lyons Legacy are renowned in this area so I hoped to be able to develop this knowledge through participation in their program. My favorite horse is the horse in my picture – a buckskin named Vaquero.
Student Stories - April 2024 Certification Class
Teresa Speer
Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Horse Training
Rockingspeerranch.com
I am currently a part time horse trainer and want to be able to launch my horse training career into full time. I currently race with the BBR and was going to go to the World Finals, however I was afforded the wonderful opportunity of coming to the Certification class! I currently have my degree in Equine Science in Training, however, I chose Lyons Legacy to further my career in training for several reasons. The school I attended did not teach us how to start a c**t and even though I have been successful, I want to learn how to be more efficient. I believe foundation and horsemanship are the fundamentals of creating a great horse. My friend Alisha Anderson went to the Accreditation class and told me how fantastic the school was. Trusting my friend having first hand experience, I wanted to experience it for myself. And last but not least who is my favorite horse? Well that is a difficult question. I have several that I love: Bee, my finished barrel horse, is one in a million. She is blind in one eye, but yet she gets the job done with ease. You can throw a kid or inexperienced person on her and she goes down to their level, it’s an amazing sight to witness. Then there is Athena, who is my up and coming barrel horse. This horse is flat outright amazing when it comes to athleticism. I started her in December on the barrel and pole pattern and she has already won $1000 with limited races. She has surpassed Bee in speed and she is still just on cruise control! Then there is Moonshine, who I am bringing to the program. This horse is 3 and acts as if she is 15; after 30 days of training I was able to shoot a gun off her back! So with that being said that is a loaded question on who is my favorite horse, because quite frankly I love most horses!
Student Stories - April 2024 Certification Class
Alisha Anderson
Breakthrough Horsemanship
Www.breakthroughhorsemanship.com
Hey! My future plans are to sell horses that I’ve trained through my program that are consistent, reliable, and enjoyable rope horses. I chose Lyons Legacy again because the Accreditation program was amazing! In the last 6 months, I’ve been able to use the methods I learned with Josh to better riders of all backgrounds. His methods are efficient and they work. I have been providing private lessons and plan to continue offering private lessons and clinics in the future. My favorite horse is by far SoCo. Yes, she’s named after Southern Comfort! I got her as a halter broke 2 yr old and she’s been through so much with me while I’ve learned along the way. She’s my travel companion and my test dummy for every crazy idea of mine. I’m excited to attend Certification this year and I can’t wait to meet you all!
Wow! The 5-day is full, that’s amazing!! Jump into those three day options before it’s too late🤩
Welcome to the team Woodard Classics Equine LLC!!
Student Stories - April 2024 Certification Class
Chance Sexton
Hello! I have a western background, but I work with a couple of horses of different disciplines at my current job and really enjoy it. I plan to eventually be able to sell reliable and trustworthy trail and pleasure horses. I chose Lyons legacy to learn more methods that can be applied to many disciplines and have enjoyable trail horses regardless of background. Pic of my favorite, my boss’s Tennessee walking horse Scooter and I.
Student Stories - April 2024 Certification Class
Justyn La Manna
My future plans for my horse career are to be able to support myself through horsemanship, while helping “problem horses” and getting young horses started out on the right foot. I chose Lyons Legacy because I have always felt behind in my horsemanship journey and felt as though having time to focus solely on horses with a talented mentor is just what I need. Lastly my favorite horse is a gelding named Duncan that I have lessoned on for a couple of years and have been taking care of at my current job helping to manage a lesson facility.
Student Stories - April 2024 Certification Class
Liam Burnside
I chose Lyons Legacy for my training because I previously studied under one of John Lyon’s students from back in the day and he spoke very highly of John and Josh. I hope that this program equips me with the tools to create my own successful business. I work part time as a horse trainer now and volunteer often with a non-profit for veterans doing equine therapy (among other things). My plan for my future is to be able to support myself full time with horse training and eventually to start my own non-profit to support veterans through horsemanship. My favorite horse right now that I’m working with is a nervous nelly named Noah. He’s my friend’s horse and a big ball of nerves, but he’s such a smart and emotive horse once you can get his head.
Student Stories - April 2024 Certification Class
Ava Scovel
Hickory Hollow Stables
I know I want to do something with horses, and I think I might like to be a trainer and a clinician because I like teaching people and horses. I’m hoping this course will help me decide what I’m going to do in the horse industry. I had a great experience riding in a Josh Lyons clinic last summer, and Josh’s methods were really effective on my horse. He really helped me understand why we were using the techniques he was teaching. Josh made training a horse seem like a piece of cake! Chloe is my favorite horse! She is a 21 year old buckskin Foundation Quarter Horse. I can count on Chloe to take care of me in the arena, in the show pen, or on the trails. She’s patient with me while I learn new things, but she constantly challenges me to be a better rider.
Student Stories - April 2024 Certification Class
Katie Oakland
www.therapeuticriding4has.org
TR 4 Heart and Soul
NHSC Equine Studies and Ag-tivities
Hi everyone! I am lucky enough to be involved with horses in various aspects of my life ❤️. I grew up showing horses, however we have switched over to the rodeo world following our kiddos and their dreams. My family (husband & 3 kiddos) and I house a therapeutic riding and Equine Assisted Services center on our farm. I am a certified therapeutic riding instructor for TR 4 Heart and Soul. I also teach Equine Studies courses at the Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College. My future plans are to help build solid performance horses with my family, and encourage the highest level of horsemanship possible for our Equine Assisted Services participants and our Equine Studies students. After riding with Josh at a clinic, it was clear that the Lyons program encompasses the highest level of values and horsemanship, and it will benefit our programs to become a mentor and incorporate the principles of Lyons Legacy into our programming. My favorite horse… such a tough question… I would have to say Eva.
We are very excited to offer a wide variety of Lyons Legacy items with our logo embroidered on them! Here are some images of the mens/unisex items. You can purchase items at https://shopshirttales.com/custom-store/lyons-legacy/. Happy shopping!
Student Stories - April 2024 Certification Class
Lori Nelson
www.nhsc.edu/equine
NHSC Equine Studies and Ag-tivities
I currently teach equine courses (Equine Nutrition, Equine Care & Management) at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, a tribal college in North Dakota. Our coursework also includes Equine Assisted Services, in which we integrate trauma-informed principles along with culture and relational horsemanship. I have shown horses in my younger days but now focus on barrel racing at rodeos and ranching with my husband. I would like to improve my horsemanship and training skills to improve my own training/performance program and to better prepare students for the real-world and integrate higher level horsemanship into our program. I have chosen Lyons Legacy because Josh is an amazing teacher and we value him for his strong faith and ethical principles. Not only is he talented at teaching advanced skills, he is able to break down things down and explain in simple steps. He does a fantastic job at balancing communication and relationship with horses with practical coaching/teaching lessons to our horses with high level results. My favorite horse is my current horse that I compete on, Fame.
New blogs added to our website - come check them out! We have a feature about our graduate Ridge Romine and his business R3 Performance Horses as well as your introduction to our April 2024 John & Josh Lyons Certification Program students.
This horse trade school blog includes newsletters, graduate features, event recaps, announcements, and much more!
We had such a great weekend with our 3-Day Riding Clinic group at The 17 Ranch! Looking at these photos, shared by the wonderful participants, you can really see how much the riders, horses, dog, and even the crow enjoyed the experience! Thank you to our host and all the participants for such a great event :)
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Just over here wishing we were back in Florida!! #joshlyons #lyonslegacy #rustydaisyranch #florida
Enjoy this clip from last year at WKU L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center. We will be back soon, if you aren't registered yet - get on it! 5-Day Trainers Clinic - Bowling Green, KY #joshlyons #LyonsLegacy #ridelikealyons #bowlinggreenky #Kentucky #WKU
What do you do when it rains? You #ridelikealyons!!
Josh and Boon just doing their thing in AZ!
2024 Art of the Horseman Online Fair - Claim your free tickets at: https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/a/23333/ZjHpPUXD
We had a TERRIFIC time in Florida at M&H Stables! Thank you to our hosts, Julie McFalls and Michelle Foltz Bock for organizing this event and welcoming us into your facility <3 See you all in 2024! #joshlyons #joshlyonsclinic #LyonsLegacy #ridelikealyons #naplesfl #florida
Slide stop school with Josh and Boon! #joshlyons #LyonsLegacy #ridelikealyons #nobettercat
Just some silliness from the 5-Day clinic in Festus, MO 😎
Git er done! Josh doing demo on a participant horse in Festus <3
Just a little Lyons leading his horse on a skateboard...this horse is a saint!
I didn't know they were learning trick riding at the 2023 Accreditation class!! Girls - that was awesome :)
This is a lovely explanation of how to make the turn your release! Josh shows both on the ground and in the saddle the concept of teaching your horse to chase your leg and how to go about making corrections. #joshlyons #lyonslegacy #ridelikealyons
Bird's eye view of the 5 Day Riding clinic happening in Warren, ME at Oyster River Equestrian Center. We are so thankful to be hosted by this lovely facility!
Josh and Boone in their first show - They tied for 2nd in the Novice Horse level 2 and 3, and 4th in the Open! #joshlyons #LyonsLegacy #nobettercat #ridelikealyons
Lyons Legacy is proud to be a part of IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals! The winner of the Individual NRHA Varsity Open Reining Class was awarded a scholarship for a Lyons Legacy certificate program. #LyonsLegacy #ridelikealyons #IEANationalFinals
We have a few clinics that still have room for riders! Our clinics are a great fit for all riders, all disciplines - anyone who wants to improve their horsemanship, gain a better understanding of how to train your own horse, and have fun doing it! Don't miss out, grab your spot today: 3-Day Riding Clinic - Hickory Corners, MI (June 27-29, 2023) 3-Day Riding Clinic - Mt. Vernon, ME (July 21-23, 2023) 3-Day Riding Clinic - Lake Bay, WA (August 21-23, 2023) 3-Day Riding Clinic - Palmer, AK (August 25-27, 2023) 5-Day Trainers Clinic - Festus, MO (October 16-20, 2023) 3-Day Riding Clinic - Festus, MO (October 21-23, 2023)
Buddy Boy 🥰 loving the green grass after his bath.
This little friend joined us yesterday. Does anyone know what kind of snake 🐍 this is?
The John & Josh Lyons Certification Program students learned about long-lining last week. Here are some videos of their process with Josh's mount, Boone. SOUND ON to learn more about long-lining! #joshlyons #joshlyonscertified #LyonsLegacy #ridelikealyons
Josh’s proven method is used around the world by horse people from all walks of life, from the most basic rider to advanced professional trainers and clinicians. The simple philosophy “knowledge and motivation are the only tools you need to bring to the barn with you” has earned Josh a place among the top trainers in the industry, locally, nationally and internationally, where he excels as a mentor, clinician, and coach.
Lyons Legacy is the home of the Josh and John Lyons Certification and Accreditation Programs; these programs have trainers actively working across 48 States in the USA and in 13 Countries around the Globe; our clients include professional trainers, professional riders and Mounted Police Patrols. We are proud to be one of the longest running equine/horse training schools in the industry. Our horse training schools are approved by the department of private occupational schools and approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
When he is not working with clients and students, Josh competes in reining in the NRHA, and has accomplished several wins, becoming a 2- time Reining World Champion and being an Oklahoma Futurity Finalist in 2014.
Josh was also one of the first ever to be invited to compete in the 2002 In A Whisper Challenge Championship – winning the In A Whisper Challenge, which was the very first C**t Starting Challenge and led the way for the C**t Starting Challenges / Competitions as we know them today(Road To The Horse).
In front of an audience, be it 1 or 1000, Josh has a natural ability to convey information and get the best out of every horse and rider team he works with, resulting in Josh being the headline Clinician at every major horse expo in the USA, which has ultimately led Lyons Legacy to becoming the truly international brand it is today. Josh has conducted horse training clinics and demonstrations in every part of the USA and globally in Costa Rica, France, Grand Cayman, Australia and New Zealand to name a few.
In addition to all of this, and to demonstrate just how versatile a horseman Josh Lyons is, his equine career covers a multitude of disciplines, as well as having success in the world of Rodeo which includes championships in Saddle Bronc and Team Roping.
In his private life, Josh is a very devoted husband to his lovely wife Jana, and proud father to their four very active boys who are growing up extremely fast. The Legacy continues as Josh often works side by side with his oldest son Austin.
Visit our Website at www.lyonslegaacy.com to our up to date schedule which provides all the details you need for our upcoming events, you can also become familiar and read about our training facility in Cross Plains, Tennessee, check out any current horses and prospects we have for sale, and shop for some great tack and training products.
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