Kevin Horst
Founder, Restored to Reign
My name is Kevin Horst, and I am a horseman, certified farrier, blacksmith, and trauma-informed Christian coach. I’m also the founder of Restored to Reign, a coaching movement designed to help people discover their identity in Christ, heal from trauma, and rise into freedom and leadership.
From an early age, I was shaped by hard work, perseverance, and the forge. Watching metal transform under fire and hammer taught me that trials don’t exist to destroy us, but to shape and refine us. Horses also became some of my greatest teachers. They mirror the human heart in powerful ways. When I approached them with fear or tension, they reflected it. When I came with trust and confidence, they responded with connection. Those early lessons about leadership and relationship would become the foundation of my calling.
Today, I am best known for liberty horsemanship—working with horses at complete freedom, without ropes or restraints. For me, liberty isn’t just about training horses; it’s a living picture of the Gospel. A horse that follows willingly is not forced but drawn. That’s the same way God calls His children—through love, not fear. When I demonstrate liberty, people often see their own walk with God reflected in the relationship between horse and trainer.
Alongside training, I’ve built a career as a certified farrier. The hoof may seem small, but it carries the entire horse. Neglect it, and the animal suffers. I see the same truth in people—our foundations matter. Small cracks in our spiritual or emotional lives, if ignored, can spread into major problems. But with care and balance, strength is restored.
As I worked with both horses and people, I realized that many carried hidden wounds that shaped their behavior. That led me into my work as a trauma-informed coach. Many of the men and women I meet have been scarred by neglect, betrayal, abuse, or performance-based religion. My role is to help them uncover those root wounds, identify the lies they’ve believed, and replace them with truth. My coaching focuses on seven areas of life: spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, relational, vocational, and leadership. When people address the whole person, they move beyond coping and into true transformation.
At the center of everything I do is one message: our true identity is found in Christ. I believe freedom doesn’t come from striving harder but from believing what Jesus already accomplished. When you know who you are in Him, shame loses its grip, fear loses its voice, and condemnation is replaced by confidence.
Through Restored to Reign, I lead 12-week coaching programs, workshops, and horse demonstrations that equip people to live free and lead well. My vision is to raise up healthy leaders: leaders who are healed, secure, and ready to impact their families, churches, businesses, and communities.
At the end of the day, I’m not just a trainer or a coach. I’m a man who has been restored by God’s grace. And my mission is to help others discover the same truth: in Christ, you are restored, free, and called to reign.
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Myerstown, USA PA 17067