Ep. 110 Producing Events and Training Horses with Nicole Westfall

Hear from this Open rider and cow horse trainer about her horse training journey, and perspective as a show producer.

In this episode Devin Conley chats with Nicole Westfall, owner of Top Choice Performance Horses, and a cow horse competitor who gave up her non-pro status to train performance horses full time, alongside her husband, Conner James. Nicole is a successful competitor, trainer, business owner, and has made a name for herself in the cow horse world. Alongside her busy training schedule, Nicole gives lessons, puts on clinics, and produces shows, as well.

This episode is brought to you by Turner Performance Horses and the League of Legends Sale.

Nicole and her husband, Conner James, train alongside each other in Wheatland, Wyoming.

Danja Barber Photography

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We want to hear from you! Email Nichole and Devin at HorseandRider@equinenetwork.com if you have any questions or comments.

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