Our Team
At South Haven Farm, we’re proud to have a dedicated team of professionals who bring their unique talents, experience, and passion to everything they do. Each member of the SHF family plays a vital role in supporting our riders and their horses, creating a collaborative and caring environment where both can thrive. Together, we’re committed to delivering top-level care, training, and support to every client and horse who calls SHF home.
Courtney Lenkart
Co-Owner & Head Trainer
Courtney Lenkart, a passionate horsewoman and entrepreneur originally from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, launched her own hunter/jumper operation, CSC Farm, in 2007. This early venture set the foundation for a lifelong career in the equestrian world and helped shape Courtney into the accomplished rider, trainer, and barn operator she is today. In 2017, she and her husband, Scott, founded South Haven Farm with a shared vision of excellence in horsemanship and client care.
A consistent presence at the top of the sport, Courtney has earned over $1.5 million in lifetime hunter earnings and has ranked among the top 25 in the USHJA National Hunter Rider Money Earned standings in recent years. She is also ranked in the top 15 of the USHJA International Hunter Derby standings, with over $200,000 in career earnings in that division.
Among her many highlights, Courtney won the $25,000 WCHR Professional Challenge at the 2020 Capital Challenge Horse Show aboard Glorieus. She is a three-time winner of the USHJA International Hunter Derby Central Region Money Won standings and has also seen great success in the Green Hunter Incentive program.
In addition to being a full-time business owner and professional athlete, Courtney is also a devoted mom to her and Scott’s son, William. Guided by the core values of quality, integrity, and results, she leads by example—both in and out of the ring. Courtney is passionate about inspiring the next generation of equestrians, proving that with grit, hard work, honesty, and a positive attitude, it’s possible to come from humble beginnings and achieve it all—without ever compromising who you are.
Hear from Courtney after winning the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at Pin Oak Charity 2023!
Lifetime Awards:
• Over $1.5 million in lifetime Hunter earnings; consistently ranked in the top 20 of USHJA National Hunter Rider Money Earned standings • Over $200,000 earned in USHJA International Hunter Derbies; ranked among the top 15 • More than $70,000 earned in USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program; ranked among the top 15
USEF National Horse of the Year – Top 5 Placings:
• 2020 – Reserve Champion, 3'3" Green Hunter with Captain America • 2020 – 3rd Place, High Performance Hunter Money Won Standings with Glorieus • 2020 – 4th Place, 3' Green Hunter Money Won Standings with Side Hustle • 2019 – Grand Champion, Green Hunter with Deluxe • 2019 – 3rd Place, Green Incentive National Standings • 2016 – Reserve Champion, High Performance (Point Increment Standings) with Bowie • 2015 – Reserve Champion, High Performance with Bowie • 2009 – Grand Champion, Working Hunter with Curtain Call
Career Highlights:
• Winner of the $25,000 WCHR Professional Challenge at the 2020 Capital Challenge Horse Show (Glorieus) • 2020 WCHR National Professional Reserve Champion • 2020 Leading Rider, USHJA Green Hunter Incentive National Standings • 2020 Grand Champion, USHJA International Hunter Derby Central Region (Glorieus) • Trainer of the 2020 USHJA International Derby Central Region Champion Rider, Lilly Goldstein • 2019 WCHR Grand Champion Leading Adult Amateur Hunter Trainer • 2019 – 3rd Place, USHJA Green Incentive National Standings • 2018 National Champion, USHJA Green Incentive Standings • 2018 Reserve Champion, 3’ Green Hunter (Lightful) • 2017 Reserve Champion, USHJA International Derby Central Region (Bowie) • 2016 Grand Champion, USHJA International Derby Central Region (Bowie) • 2016 Leading Rider, USHJA National Derby Standings 2015 Grand Champion, USHJA International Derby Central Region (Bowie) • Multiple USHJA National & International Hunter Derby wins • Multiple top-12 finishes at USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals • Numerous top-12 placings at USHJA Green Incentive Finals • At Pin Oak Charity Horse Show: - 6x Winner of the Neiman Marcus Perpetual Trophy for High Score Professional Hunter (Blue Moon-90, Calluci-89, Bowie-87 & 97, Azlan-90) - 2010 High Performance Hunter Champion and recipient of the N. Masterson Perpetual Trophy (Curtain Call) - 2010 Col. Darling Perpetual Trophy winner (Curtain Call) - 2011 High Performance Hunter Champion and recipient of the N. Masterson Perpetual Trophy (Carson) - 2015 & 2016 High Performance Hunter Champion and recipient of the N. Masterson Perpetual Trophy (Bowie) - 2016 Grand Hunter Professional Champion and recipient of The Geste “100” Perpetual Trophy (Bowie) - 2018 High Point Green Hunter and recipient of the Candie Owens Perpetual Trophy (Lightful) - 2019 Grand Hunter Professional Champion and recipient of The Geste “100” Perpetual Trophy (Alisto) - 2019 High Point Green Hunter and recipient of the Candie Owens Perpetual Trophy (Captain America)
Scott Lenkart
Scott Lenkart, co-owner of South Haven Farm, began his riding career at just ten years old in Chicago, Illinois. Starting on ponies at his family’s farm, he quickly found his passion for the sport and began competing at local hunter/jumper shows. As his talent grew, Scott trained with several respected professionals and steadily built a name for himself in the jumper ring—earning over 45 Grand Prix victories to date.
Known for his precision, speed, and sharp instincts in the jumper arena, Scott is equally respected for his talent in the hunter ring and his ability to develop young horses. He has successfully competed in numerous USHJA Pre-Green Incentives and Young Jumper Championships (YJC), and is recognized as a skilled and patient producer of green horses.
In addition to his accomplishments in the show ring, Scott is a dedicated coach to riders of all levels. His leadership extended to serving as Chef d’Équipe for the North American Youth Championships (NAYC) Young Rider team, guiding up-and-coming athletes on a national stage. Scott brings experience, integrity, and a passion for horsemanship to every aspect of South Haven Farm.
Co-Owner & Head Trainer
Career Highlights:
• Over 20 Grand Prix victories • Winner of the $40,000 Denver National Western Stock Show Grand Prix (Origi Van’t Roosakker) • Winner of the $50,000 Country Heir Grand Prix (Impulsive) • Winner of the $40,000 Country Heir Grand Prix (Impulsive) • Winner of the $30,000 Grand Traverse Bay Grand Prix (Impulsive) • Over $1 million in USHJA Lifetime Jumper Rider Money Earned • Multiple National Rider Recognition Awards • Numerous Mini Prix and Jumper Stake wins
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