About
LYONS LEGACY TEAM
Josh Lyons grew up learning from “America’s Most Trusted Horseman”, his father, John Lyons.
With this strong foundation, Josh has continued to grow and learn. He has developed an effective, easy to understand horse training method used by riders and trainers from around the world. Josh believes that the education of horses, riders and trainers is ever evolving. He is constantly improving his techniques, which makes it easier for both horse and rider.
Josh’s teaching methods really work, for all the right reasons! He spends his days riding, training and teaching at clinics, equine events and through private instruction around the world.
Through the Lyons Legacy Online Training School and the Lyons Legacy Equestrian Certification Programs, there now exists a unique and ever-expanding platform to help you train your own horse and enable every horseman to achieve a higher level of understanding than they ever thought possible!
Josh Lyons
Owner/Instructor
Josh Lyons grew up on a cattle ranch in western Colorado learning from “America’s Most Trusted Horseman”, his father, John Lyons. Training horses was not the family focus at the time; rather, it was earning a living from livestock. Soon his dad switched gears from working cattle to training horses. When John decided to share his training methods with others, Josh was there with him traveling the country and riding in the clinics.
Jana Lyons
Owner/Director
Jana Lyons has been owner of Josh Lyons LLC since 2002. Jana currently handles all business operations from recruiting and being point of contact for students, scheduling events, budgeting, and maintaining inventory.
Johnny Lyons
Programs Assistant
Johnny Lyons is a new addition to the team in 2023. Johnny will be traveling to events to assist with clinics, photos, videos, and Lyons Legacy gear sales. In addition, Johnny will work in the Lyons Legacy Store fulfilling orders.
Kristen Bosgraf
Office Manager
Kristen Bosgraf has worked in admissions and marketing since 2001 for equine education programs. Kristen is a graduate of Meredith Manor and certified riding instructor. Kristen’s personal passion for horses and educational background gives her a unique ability to guide prospective students along their educational path to find success in the horse industry.
Michele Lenard
Program Consultant
Michele Lenard has graduated from Josh Lyons Horse Training Programs in the state of Colorado. She has worked with the Lyons team since 2006 in and out of the office. Michele currently handles student files and state reporting documents that refer to the Academy in Colorado as well as Arizona.
Lyn Smoker
Team Member
Lyn Smoker has been a team member since 2020. Lyn works behind the scenes, helping with everything from the online store, travelling to shows, and office work.
About Equestrian Certification Programs
The Lyons Legacy Equestrian Academy offers equestrian certification programs in both Colorado and Arizona. Programs offered in Colorado are approved for the use of Veterans Education Benefits. Learn more about equestrian certification programs by selecting a program option below.
