Preston Kent is a reining horse trainer located in Farmington, Utah. He has over $160,000 in NRHA Lifetime Earnings. He was raised in Malad, Idaho, on his family’s horse ranch, Sage Hill Arabians. His father, Dave Kent, taught him from an early age about horses. After graduating from high school, Preston went to Texas to apprentice with NRHA Hall-of-Famer, Clint Haverty.

After returning from Texas, Preston worked for Kim Wagoner in Utah. Both Clint and Kim taught Preston about starting and finishing reining horses. He then took a two-year break from horse training and served a Latter-Day Saint mission in Germany. When Preston returned from his mission, he started training on his own at Coyote Creek Equestrian Center in Saratoga Springs, Utah. After getting an offer to ride at Heritage Ranch in Ogden, Preston decided to continue his training program there. In early 2023, he moved his training operation to Buffalo Ranch Park.

Preston’s brother, Nathan Kent, also trains horses in Nampa, Idaho. They travel to most shows together and stall by each other.

Preston is married to Lisa Kent. She loves the horses and enjoys cheering Preston on at shows. She is no stranger to the show ring herself since she trained and showed Missouri Fox Trotters for many years. While showing Fox Trotters, she won 5 World Grand Championship titles. She is currently a freelance graphic designer and photographer. Preston and Lisa have 3 children; Cason, Gavin and Ava.