Lee Rutter is an internationally proven Reining and Western performance horse trainer and competitor, and the founder of LR Western Horsemanship. Known for his horse-first approach, Lee blends solid western riding fundamentals with modern reining techniques to produce confident, responsive, and competitive horses across disciplines such as Reining , Ranch Riding , Ranch Trail and Working Cow Horse.
Lee has represented Great Britain with distinction on the world stage, finishing 15th individually at the World Equestrian Games, 9th at the FEI European Championships, and earning an FEI Bronze Medal in Reining. In 2025, he claimed multiple national open titles, including British Reining Open Champion, AQHA UK Open Reining and Open Ranch Riding Champion, and WES Open Reining and Open Ranch Riding Champion.
Through LR Western Horsemanship, Lee offers professional training and coaching for riders and horses from young horse development to international level competition, with an emphasis on fairness, clarity, and long-term soundness.