The Lyons Legacy program is ever expanding to meet the needs of our clientele.  We would like to take a minute to share some exciting news!  Our team has been working behind the scenes to offer certificate programs in the state of Arizona.  It is with great excitement that we share our approval by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.

The Board licenses and regulates 217 private postsecondary educational institutions operating vocational and degree programs. Each new license application contains 23 items that must be reviewed and approved by Staff and then the full State Board. This includes CPA prepared financial statements, certificates of insurance, surety bonds, course descriptions and faculty resumes to name a few.  On average, it takes between 180 to 240 days to process a new application.

This monumental task could not have been completed without the hard work of some key Lyons Legacy team members! Jana Lyons, Owner/SCO Director, deserves the “Lyons” share of credit as she was responsible for submitting documentation, presenting our program information to the Board, facilitating an on-site visit, and much more.  Michele Lenard, Program Consultant, was essential in creating the documents required for submission and meeting the requirements for Board approval.  Kristen Bosgraf, Office Manager, also provided resource support to the team as they prepared for submission and presentation of our program materials.

What does this mean for our students?  A new campus location for students to pursue a professional career training horses!  In 2023, the Arizona campus will offer the L2-Intermediate Professional Horseman Program January 9 – February 17.  This program, also known as the Josh Lyons Accreditation Program in Colorado, is designed for trainers and riders who are ready to take their training to the next level.  This Program will equip you with the foundation and skills to become a professional rider and trainer. It is structured to specifically target and refine the training techniques needed to go to the show pen or train higher level performance-based riders and clients.

Our students come from a diverse range of riding disciplines, including but not limited to reining, dressage, cutting, jumping, barrel racing, ranch horse versatility, ranch sorting, mounted shooting and/or extreme trail riding. The L2-Intermediate Professional Horseman Program is designed as a four-week hands on course, working personally with Josh, to obtain the skills necessary to reach your desired goals.  Classes have a maximum of 10 students, so each student gets a unique, personal experience throughout the program.

The next step for our Arizona Campus is approval to accept Veterans Benefits.  Jana, Michele, and Kristen are currently working through that process.  At this time, we are accepting applications for the upcoming L2 program for all self-pay students.  If you are ready to join the Lyons Legacy Team – contact us today!

Arizona Campus Information