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Lyons Legacy Latest – November 2024 Newsletter
November 2024 Newsletter Happy Thanksgiving! After spending two weeks in North Dakota, Josh and family are happy to be home in sunny Arizona for the holiday. We have been incredibly blessed in 2024 with amazing hosts, incredible students, and never ending support from all of you! I have lots of information to share this month
Horse Trainer Highlight
Trainer Highlight – Ava Scovel Ava Scovel, Certified Lyons Legacy Trainer class of 2024, is a remarkable young woman! Josh first met Ava at her home facility, Hickory Hollow Stables, during a three day clinic. Her talent was obvious and led Josh to encourage her to come to Colorado as a student in our program.
Ultimate Riding Guide
Ultimate Riding Guide – Early Access! If you’ve been through one of our clinics or programs over the last year, you have heard about the book we are writing – The Ultimate Riding Guide. Good news! You can now take advantage of our Pre-Sale discount in our online store while we finish the hard copies.
Lyons Legacy Latest – October 2024 Newsletter
October 2024 Newsletter October has just been beautiful and we are hopeful this lovely weather continues into November. We were blessed to conduct two clinics in October, the first at Hickory Hollow Stables in Hickory Corners, MI. This is the home facility to Lyons Legacy Trainer Ava Scovel. We also had the pleasure of seeing another of
Empowerment Scholarship Accounts
Empowerment Scholarship Funding for Lyons Legacy Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are a type of school choice program that provides parents with state-funded accounts to pay for educational expenses, such as private school tuition, tutoring, and special education services. ESAs (sometimes called “school choice programs”) are still a relatively new type of program, and there are
Lyons Legacy Latest – September 2024 Newsletter
September 2024 Newsletter September has flown by in the blink of an eye! While the weather is still warm and lovely, the leaves are slowly turning and falling – the first sign that fall is upon us! Team Lyons has spent the month in Colorado as we finish out or most recent round of certificate
State Renewal Success
AZ & CO State Renewals are completed! Trade schools like Lyons Legacy Equestrian Academy need state licensure to ensure they meet a set of standards and are a legitimate educational option for prospective students. In addition, these standards set forth a level of quality that is expected from the curriculum. This helps to protect prospective
Lyons Legacy Latest – August 2024 Newsletter
August 2024 Newsletter August has been all about our Programs! The John & Josh Lyons Certification Program students started class on August 5 followed by the Josh Lyons Accreditation Program students on August 19. These groups have learned so much in the two weeks they have completed – way to go! They have worked hard, supported each other, shared
Student Stories – August 2024 Classes
We are excited to introduce the new students attending our John & Josh Lyons Certification and Josh Lyons Accreditation classes at Boon Ranch! These students will alternate working with Josh over the next two months. Take a minute to meet our new crop of students, learn about their history, favorite horses and future goals. We
Lyons Legacy Latest – July 2024 Newsletter
July 2024 Newsletter The Lyons team wrapped up three months on the road in July for a brief stint at home taking time to recharge before the August programs in Colorado kick off. We are especially grateful for the wonderful experience we had at Christian Equine Stables at the start of July. Marilee and her team have
Horse Trainer Highlight
Richie Wingfield Horsemanship – Richie Wingfield Richie became a student of Lyons Legacy in 2004, pursuing the John & Josh Lyons Certification Program. In 2006 he also completed the Josh Lyons Accreditation Program making him a Lyons Legacy Elite Trainer. Using these credentials, Richie went on to create Richie Wingfield Horsemanship. Through this business, Richie
Lyons Legacy Latest – June 2024 Newsletter
June 2024 Newsletter Wow! June has been very busy for the Lyons Legacy team. We are very proud to introduce our April 2024 John & Josh Lyons Certification program graduates as members of the Lyons Legacy Trainers family: Chance Sexton, Alisha Anderson, Teresa Speer, Ava Scovel, Justyn La Manna, Liam Burnside, Lori Nelson, Richard Stephens, and Paul
Supreme Court GI Bill Ruling
Supreme Court GI Bill Ruling The majority of veterans attending college today with federal financial support use the Post-9/11 GI Bill program. This generous benefit passed in 2008 and awards eligible veterans 36 months of tuition payouts, housing stipends and other financial assistance. The Montgomery GI Bill program was the predecessor to that benefit, and
Clinics – The Key to your Success
Choosing a Clinic In today’s market, there are a wide variety of clinicians available to the horse community. Choosing which clinic is the right fit for you and your goals can feel overwhelming! Read on for some tips about what makes a good clinician and how to get the most out of your clinic experience.
Lyons Legacy Latest – May 2024 Newsletter
May 2024 Newsletter May has been jam-packed for our Lyons Legacy team! Our John & Josh Lyons Certification Program is in the midst of their third week of instruction at the beautiful Boon Ranch in Fort Morgan, CO. The progress we have seen in both the horses and the students has been phenomenal! If you’ve ever had a lesson
Team Lyons Legacy – Kelly O’Brien
There are many people working in the background to keep the Lyons Legacy wheels rolling. One of those people is Kelly O’Brien. She is not only a graduate of our program but also supports our team in the role of Online Training School Specialist. Her knowledge of the Lyons Conditioned Response Training Method along with
Certification Class – Student Insights
We are always looking for new ways to share information about our program with our followers! This past week Josh opened up his zoom meeting to the public to share some feedback from the students about their experience thus far in the Certification Program. This conversation is taken from the transcript of that zoom meeting
Dressage Judging with Margaret Freeman
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. She’s a freelance writer/editor for horse magazines and
Lyons Legacy Latest – April 2024 Newsletter
April 2024 Newsletter Josh, Jana and family had the pleasure of spending all of April at home in AZ! This was a welcomed break before the craziness of our 2024 clinic schedule kicks into full gear. Next week Josh starts into the Certification Program class in Fort Morgan, CO at the lovely Boon Ranch. We have 10 students participating and
Horse Trainer Highlight
R3 Performance Horses – Ridge Romine R3 Performance Horses, owned by Ridge and Miranda Romine, offers weekly and monthly training programs, mini clinics, as well as standing On a Moonshine High, aka “Moonshine”, at stud on their farm. Located in Athens, TN this beautiful facility includes a 10-stall barn, covered arena, and outdoor arena available
