About Josh Lyons
Josh Lyons grew up learning from “America’s Most Trusted Horseman”, his father, John Lyons.
With this strong foundation, Josh continues to learn and grow. He has now developed effective, easy-to-understand horse training methods used by riders and trainers around the world. And now Lyons Legacy has gone that step further to bring the training right into your home - the Lyons Legacy Online Training Program.
Josh’s methods really work, for all the right reasons! 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.
But, here at Lyons Legacy, we understand 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, not just the lucky few.
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!”
"As I look back on my Certification/Accreditation experience, I see it as the most significant Equine experience of my life. It was not only time on task with the most knowledgeable horse trainer in America, but it was both specific to the trainer’s needs and a huge challenge. It was rewarding far beyond what I anticipated and was worth every penny spent. It was not just an event, but rather the beginning of a journey, a quest for excellence. It planted the seeds for a more profound understanding of the most noble of God’s creatures, the horse. Among the many lessons we learned how to become introspective enough to be critical of ourselves so we could continue to learn especially if we have expectations of continuous improvement. The Cert/Accreditation Program is many things, but right at the top of the list is the total support and unlimited access to Josh Lyons. Very unique. I am grateful to Josh and Jana Lyons for their persistence and patience and for their dedication to this industry for years."
Phillip Elder
Horse Sense USA
"God pointed me in the direction of attending Josh Lyons certification program and I thought I was going to go simply to be a better trainer and learn more about horses. However, Josh changed my whole life and a lot of my personal views. To overcome brokenness especially by people who I trusted the most was difficult but Josh was the greatest mentor for me and I am forever grateful that God opened the doors for me to spend so many hours with such an incredible man!"
Beth Myer
"I believe in chasing your dreams. You don’t have to follow what everyone else does, get out of your comfort zone and go for it. I knew I wanted to pursue my passion with horses. The Lord made that clear and led me all the way here and will still lead me to my next adventure. I’ve been at Lyons Legacy for a little over a week now and have learned so much! Josh has taught me a lot about life, horse training and myself. My first couple days I was so nervous. I looked around and thought to myself why am I here? I saw Josh look right at me and I thought he was going to yell at me and tell me all I’m doing wrong but all he did was walk to me and said “just relax. this takes time. just go have fun!” Josh is one of the best teachers I’ve had. As well known as he is he’s very humble in his work and wants to help you succeed. I was feeling discouraged one morning and he looked me straight in the eye and said “horse training takes time...you can do it faster and better but you can’t do it wrong. The only thing that you can do wrong is quit...it’s not about being naturally gifted it’s about all the work you put into it.” I’m thankful I’m able to be here and learn from Josh, he’s helped me see and view horses and life in a different perspective. sooo happy I get to spend 2 more months!!"
Louisa Heald
"John created the Legacy and one of the best training programs in the world back in the early 90's. For those who have never worked with a horse beyond going on a pack trail ride you might not understand much about all the long hard hours these folks spent to become one of the Certified Trainers at the different levels offered now through Josh Lyons. Josh was playful but a little shy in 1989 when I first saw him there at the Symposium. I think he was around 12 at the time, in this photo he still has that excitement in his eyes that I saw way back then. One of the marks of a good teacher is to always know when the students need to be pushed on or given time to unwind after many long and hard hours. I think Josh has just about mastered that idea. On the day this was taken, the trainers were in their last week but were tired and getting brain fog. Josh called them together for a game that still amazes me today thinking about it. After lunch, he brought out several dozen eggs, not cooked to have an egg tossing contest to see who could move out the farthest and catch an egg without it breaking. I think the little contest showed who had good soft hands and who needed to work on it a little more. This shows that even in playing, we can observe and learn things that can be important. I will share the winner who won on the ground exercise and then how much harder it was while riding a horse. Over the years, it has been an honor to meet so many wonderful people and be associated with them, many I still call friends. A few might shoot me for sharing but then again, they all are special people and this is just my own observations while photographing them for their start in the Training business. I love all you guys including those I have never met and have the greatest respect for you having reached for your dream, keep on Dreaming Big!"
Charles Hilton
Charles Hilton Photography
"In 1998, I met several John Lyons Certified Trainers at an event in Missouri called Ride with the Stars. These trainers were extremely eager to help me with my horse and the capability they demonstrated inspired and encouraged me to reach for my dreams! The John & Josh Lyons Certification Program gave me the tools and knowledge to build my business and watch it grow. I have recommended the Lyons Certification Programs without reservation, noting especially the tremendous communication, professionalism and people skills John and Josh possess. Since completing the Certification Program, I have written many training articles for national publications, served as a clinician for several horse and mule expos, was hired as an instructor during a camping trip in Monument Valley, Utah, and have competed in two Extreme Mustang Makeover competitions with success. With the knowledge and experience I’ve gained from John & Josh Lyons, I have more clients than I can keep up with. I have clients at prominent boarding stables in my area, as well as teach weekend clinics in Pennsylvania and Missouri. I am able to customize my business in the way I want, making my personal dreams come true! My passion - what puts the light in my eyes - is learning new and better horse training techniques. John and Josh are faithful to offer advanced education to every trainer who wants it! I love being a John and Josh Lyons Certified Trainer! I always look forward to learning fantastic techniques every time I attend a Lyons educational event, and I’m never disappointed. "
Monica Erman
Peacemaker Training
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