Stop Guessing. Start Handling Your Horse with Confidence.

KATE LOCKHART

Meet Your Instructor I’ve been around horses my entire life. I started riding at five years old and grew up in Southern California riding and competing through rated “A” shows. From early on, I wasn’t just interested in riding—I was focused on understanding horses, improving as a rider, and doing things the right way. Over the years, that turned into a career. I’ve trained and coached riders across California, Utah, and Colorado, working with everything from beginner riders to competitive jumpers. Today, I run Garnet Spur Equestrian in Utah, where I train riders and horses with a strong focus on fundamentals, safety, and real-world horsemanship. How This Became My Focus One thing I’ve seen over and over again— Riders are taught how to ride… but not how to actually handle, manage, and understand a horse on the ground. And that’s where confidence breaks down. I’ve watched capable, talented riders: Feel unsure catching or leading their horse Miss early warning signs in behavior Struggle with situations that should feel simple Not because they weren’t trying— but because no one ever taught them clearly. The Challenges I Saw (and Solved) The biggest issue isn’t riding ability. It’s the gap between riding and ownership. That gap leads to: Unsafe habits Confusion Frustration And sometimes, situations that could have been avoided entirely In my program, I’ve spent years helping riders close that gap— giving them clear, practical systems they can use every single day in the barn. Why I Created This Course I built Confident Horse Ownership because this information shouldn’t be something you only learn after mistakes. It should be something you learn from the beginning. This course is everything I consistently teach my riders: What actually matters What to do What to avoid And how to handle your horse with confidence and control No guessing. No fluff. No gaps. My Goal as an Instructor My goal is simple: To help you walk into the barn knowing exactly what you’re doing. Because confidence doesn’t come from time alone— it comes from understanding. And when you understand your horse and how to handle situations correctly, everything changes: You feel safer Your horse becomes more consistent And your entire experience improves Why I’m Excited to Teach This Because I’ve seen what happens when riders finally “get it.” That moment when things click— when they stop second-guessing and start handling their horse with clarity and confidence. That’s what this course is built to give you. This isn’t just about riding better. It’s about becoming a confident, capable horse owner.