For Ali, she believes it takes an exceptional trainer to be able to help their wife. “Jake does it with patience, respect, and determination. He also treats his horses with dignity and always puts their wellbeing first. He treats his customers with respect and complete honesty, even when that is hard.”
Continue reading …“I’ve learned so much from Stacy, and still to this day, I learn something new.” Kirsten Desjardins has been riding with trainer Stacy Cimochowski for about seven years. “She is so understanding and makes sure you understand what you’re doing. I can get on any horse and be confident in my riding skills that I can ride, and that’s all thanks to Stacy for always pushing me to be a better rider.”
Continue reading …Jeffrey Pait has been Trent Searles’ trainer for three years, and Trent explains. “In the three years I have been with Jeffrey, he made me grow as a person in the arena and out of the arena. He has made me a better showman and more confident. I would not be where I am without his help.” Trent looks up to him, and so do many others. “He treats everyone with amazing kindness, including his horses. He won’t quit until everything complete and perfect in his eyes. He is one of the few people I know that devotes all of his time and energy into showing horses, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Continue reading …Bidding opens today, October 13th, in the QH Congress Super Sale Internet Auction and will close Saturday, October 17th starting at noon eastern time.
Continue reading …Jen Kilika says trainer, Jenny Welhouse, has made a significant impact on her life over the years they have worked together. “I have ridden and trained with Jenny for more years than I care to count. She has taught me to be a thinking rider that cares both about the performance AND the horse. The things I have learned in training and showing with her have translated over to all my life areas. I am a stronger version of myself for the lessons I learned.”
Continue reading …Maeve McLoughlin has worked with trainer, Allison Applegett, for the past five years, through IHSA and at the Congress. “I cannot even put into words how much Allison has taught me during the years I have been with her. I joined the hunt seat team at OSU, and Allison helped me all along those years in college, whether it was in the ring or just general life advice.”
Continue reading …“My special needs son has gained so much confidence while working with Bobby. It has also helped him with his core strength, and he has used his riding for therapeutic purposes. Bobby has taught him never to give up. My son Cory looks up to him not only as a trainer but as a mentor and friend,” Cindy remarked. “Bobby has a heart of gold.”
Continue reading …“He is a family man, quiet, and is never easy to lose his temper. I have admired many horsemen and been to many demonstrations, which gives me enough knowledge to know the quality of trainer John Roberts is.”
Continue reading …Shannon was the first woman to win the Open Reining after fifty-three years. “That moment for her was electric, and a catalyst for empowering women in a male-dominated industry,” Amanda remarked.
Continue reading …Congratulations to our first of many 2020 Congress Trainer Award Program winners brought to you by Tribute Equine Nutrition! Ted Chancey will be receiving a $1,000 award.
Continue reading …