horsefleet academy

"I have know Kat since we was down in Wimauma. Ive lost track of the years 15+ I do know that. I started out working on her horses as I'm an equine massage therapist and once she moved to lithia and I was able to start taking lessons again I knew Kat would be the perfect fit. I had a very bad fall & lost all my confidence even after riding 21 years. Kat was the best trainer I could have asked for shes been there for me over the years even after I stopped taking lessons. I still keep in touch and go visit when I can. She's an amazing person & trainer and very knowledgeable! I would recommend her & her horses to anyone wanting to lesson or lease!!!"

"I have been taking lessons at Horsefleet Academy for two and a half years and leasing a horse there owned by Kat for about four months now, and every moment of it has been nothing short of fantastic. I have learned valuable skills when it comes to riding and also knowledge about horses I don’t think I could have learned anywhere else. Kat is patient, everything is at my own pace and I am never made to do anything I do not feel confident doing until I am ready. Kat is encouraging, caring, and goes out of her way to help students when we need it. My boyfriend will occasionally come out to ride on weekend mornings with me, and even though he doesn’t take lessons, Kat is more than willing to offer him advice to improve his riding. She cares about her students, and she cares about her horses. The horse I lease is incredibly safe, well trained, and kind. He has a specific personality, like all horses, that Kat recognizes and works to meet his specific needs. I have never once felt like I was unsafe with this horse, whether it was on the ground or while riding. I look forward to spending every second I can get with him and I appreciate the bond I have with this horse. Kat welcomed me to this barn with open arms two and a half years ago and choosing Horsefleet Academy to take lessons at is a decision I will never regret."

"We took our daughter to HorseFleet Academy to learn to take care of a horse and ride properly. Kat Wiggins is an excellent Trainer and she really cares for both the horses and students. My daughter loved riding so much that we leased one of horses for a time until we were blessed to have our own thanks to Kat! If you are considering taking your children to learn to take care of a horse and ride properly then Kat and HorseFleet Academy is the best place ever!"

"Kat is an amazing riding instructor, who really teaches her students to actually RIDE. She is always the first person I recommend when asked about riding lessons. I have known Kat for years, and my best friend and I patiently waited 3 years for space to be available and finally be able to move our horses to Horsefleet, and we couldn't be happier. I have 3 decades of experience with all types of equine facilities, and there is no one in the area I would trust my horses with more! Over the years, she has always been there when we needed her for any reason. We love Kat!"

"I've been riding with Kat for about six years now. From day one, she pushed me to be the best rider I can be. With her, I've been given so many opportunities, including a really amazing job, a chance to help her train a rescue horse from the beginning, and now I own a horse myself. She's really amazing at teaching beginners, intermediates, and advanced riders, and always puts our interests and needs first. I can't recommend her enough."