Garnet Spur Equestrian

08/07/2025

Welcome the family Finn! So excited to see what you can do!!

08/02/2025

So excited for this one!
The bays love me apparently because that is all that comes my way 🦄💜
But I will take all the unicorns!

Top Finishers: #8 Barristan the Bold (GB) #3 Westward Look #1 My Summer Dream #6 Inch

08/02/2025

Welcome to the Garnet Spur Family Sir Barristan the Bold -
We can’t wait to get you here and see what you are all about 🦄
It is always fun when you find a unicorn!
💜
Barn name to come!

07/28/2025

Some days break you wide open — today was one of those days.

We held onto hope and prayed for a miracle, even knowing deep down that time was not on our side. There were fleeting moments of joy, glimmers of who she used to be, but we knew the goodbye was coming. Age and illness don’t ask permission — they simply take.

Everyone who loved her came to say goodbye, surrounding her with soft words, warm hands, and teary-eyed snuggles. Letting go is never easy when love is involved. But sometimes, love means releasing the one you adore so they no longer have to fight.

Puma girl — you were the soul of Garnet Spur Equestrian. I thought I was taking a chance on you, but really, you were taking a chance on me. You were my steady, my silent strength, the one who carried me — and so many others — through more than just fences. You showed me that horses never let you down the way people sometimes do.

You were always there with a soft nudge when I needed it, your breath warming my cheek when I felt I couldn't go on. You were grace in motion, and comfort in stillness.

Thank you for everything. For growing my program. For anchoring my heart. For teaching me what quiet loyalty looks like.

Run free now, sweet girl. Find the endless green pasture. Bask in the sun. Eat all the grass your heart desires.

And one day, I’ll meet you again in that field of gold — and I’ll know you’re thanking me for setting you free. 💜

07/26/2025

Exactly!

“Trainer-Hopping” -> The Bar-Hopping of the Horse World

Ever notice how some horse people treat trainers the way others treat bars?

A quick sip of knowledge here, a shot of advice there…Hoping the next place will have the magic formula to fix their horse effortlessly, without them ever putting in the real work.

They attended a clinic or two, jump to the next trending method, switch between approaches and methodologies within the matter of days the same way they change their underwear,..throw it in the laundry basket, next.

And when things don’t work instantly?
The finger pointing starts.
“It’s because my last trainer didn’t do XYZ.”
“He didn’t teach this right.”
“It ruined my horse.”

It’s not the trainer.
It’s not the method.
It’s YOU.

If you’re constantly hopping from one trainer and one training approach to the next, you’re never giving yourself, nor your horse the chance to actually learn, study and understand the approach, nor does it allow for enough time to grow and evolve through it.

While it’s crucial to understand different teachings and methodologies in order to become a well rounded horseman, jumping allover the place while trying to train your horse, won’t give you the results you’re looking for.

Being able to properly apply any approach takes time and commitment. Each comes with their own required skills that none can properly execute nor learn through a single try or a one time rep.

The best trainers in the world can’t fix what you refuse to commit to. Your horse doesn’t need a russian roulette of trainers.

What he needs more than anything:
A steady, reliable partner who shows up, even when it’s hard. He needs routines, structures, predictability and clarity.

Let me ask you this:

Are you building something real, reciprocal and sustainable with your horse, or are you just trainer-hopping, looking for the magic potion of quick fixes?

07/24/2025

I love happy horses and THIS makes me and them happy! You can almost hear them scream weeeee as they run around….
The pastures at this barn are amazing.

06/29/2025

Possible newbie for Garnet Spur Equestrian and some of my riders- meet Harry 💜🦄a true unicorn among horses - sweet and smart 🦄

06/11/2025

Summer Lessons OPEN!
We just emptied our waitlist and have a few more openings to go.
Summer is here!
Are you looking for something for your kids to do this summer?
Are you looking for a way to help your child develop more patience, assertiveness, and confidence?
Looking for them to learn about themselves and make strong kiddos?
I coach hunters, jumpers & equitation in the hunt seat discipline from beginners to advanced riders. We have western coaches at our barn as well as horse training (got a difficult horse bring them to us and give us 30 days!)
Booking 4 to 6 week sessions 1, 2 or 3 lessons a week. We can book longer if you want to go past summer 🦄
I only have space for ten more students this summer. A key part of running
responsible lessons is not overbooking the horses. So, once these
spaces are filled, that is it.
Want to learn more?
Head over to my website [www.garnetspurequestrian.com](https://www.garnetspurequestrian.com/) or send me a private message and lets chat 💜

06/11/2025

Our mama who lost her baby got a a gift and adopted a new baby - they are so happy!

Crystal blue eyes and a pale palomino coat excited to see this one grow up!

Kate Martyniak Lockhart

05/18/2025

Day 3 UHJA show and we are done and tired!

Through wind, rain, sleet at one point and freezing temperatures we persevered and came out happy and proud of all our efforts!

So proud of our garnet spur show team!

These girls stayed consistent and did what they came to do.

Whoop Whoop way to go team!

05/18/2025

Day 2 of the UHJA show what a great day and how proud am I of my riders! Way to go girls!

Utah Hunter & Jumper Asso

05/16/2025

Day 1 of UHJA show done - job well done to my rider today! She did great through the wind, slamming doors, sideways rain and cold - she persevered and came out with some blues & reds 🦄💜 Proud of her!