Josh Lyons was raised by "America 's Most Trusted Horseman" and so has been playing with, training, healing and talking to horses ever since he was a toddler. Josh has spent the last decade teaching, applying and further developing his father's theories about "training without trauma" to the areas of roping, reining, dressage and performance.
In 2002, Josh participated in the "In A Whisper Challenge" held in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The competition pitted Josh's training skills against prestigious trainers Pat Parelli and Craig Cameron.
He currently travels throughout the United States providing one-on-one instruction and conducting clinics and symposiums. He also teaches weeklong horse clinics and the "John & Josh Lyons Certified" trainer program at home in Parachute, Colorado.
In 2002, Josh participated in the "In A Whisper Challenge" held in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The competition pitted Josh's training skills against well-known trainers Pat Parelli and Craig Cameron. Each trainer had just 2 1/2 hours to start an unbroke colt and then take that same horse through an obstacle course (backing, figure 8s, dragging a bale of hay, etc.). In the end, the judges chose Josh Lyons, hands down, as the undisputed winner.
One of the most gifted horse trainers and clinicians in the world, Josh Lyons is a frequent contributor to national publications like "Perfect Horse" and "Horse & Rider," covering topics from basic horsemanship to advanced performance horse maneuvers. John Lyons has said this about his son: "Josh is one of the best all-around horse trainers that I have ever worked with. Josh has surpassed me in his ability to work with both people and horses. Josh is truly the best."
For more info on the events you see listed here, visit lyonslegacy.com.
March
03/14 - 03/16/2008
Exposition
Sioux Falls SD, United States
April
04/11 - 04/13/2008
3-Day Riding Clinic
Guin AL, United States
04/18 - 04/20/2008
Five Star Ranch
Campbellville Canada
Contact: Five Star Ranch at 905-854-6300, more info, see the flyer
May
05/05 - 05/23/2008
Certification Program Session I
Parachute CO, United States
05/16 - 05/18/2008
Exposition
Spokane WA, United States
06/16 - 06/20/2008
Trail Ride
Summerville PA, United States
06/23 - 06/27/2008
Trail Riding Clinic
Summerville PA, United States
06/30 - 07/18/2008
Certification Program Session II
Parachute CO, United States
July
07/21 - 08/01/2008
Josh Lyons Accreditation Program Session I
Guigues Quebec, Canada
August
08/11 - 08/22/2008
Josh Lyons Accreditation Program Session II
Guigues Quebec, Canada
08/25 - 09/12/2008
Certification Program Session III
Parachute CO, United States
October
10/07 - 10/17/2008
Josh Lyons Accreditation Program Session I
Eugene OR, United States
10/20 - 11/07/2008
Certification Program Session IV
Parachute CO, United States
November
11/17 - 11/21/2008
Performance Clinic
South East US BD, United States
December
12/01 - 12/12/2008
Josh Lyons Accreditation Program Session II
Eugene OR, United States
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Lyons Fact #729:
I don't ask the horse to stop. I just quit riding.
Lyons Fact #367:
The more you mess with the bit, the more you restrict movement.
