There are seasons in life where everything changes at once.

For Jodie Scheffel, it wasn’t just one shift—it was all of it.

From Clovis, California…
to Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
From independence…
to marriage, motherhood, and building a life alongside a horse trainer.

A new place.
A new role.
A completely new rhythm.

And as she’ll be the first to tell you—
she had to grow into it.

In the middle of long winters, a young family, and the early days of a business that demanded everything they had…
Jodie learned, in real time, how to step into the life in front of her.

How to become a partner.
A mother.
A steady presence in something bigger than herself.

And alongside her, Lance Scheffel—
with over $312,000 in NRCHA earnings today,
they have built more than a training program.

Together, they’ve helped grow the cow horse community in the North Central Region BY 
showing up, bringing customers, and continuing to invest in a part of the country
where this way of life doesn’t come easy.

Because the western way of life isn’t just rooted in the places you expect—
it’s built by the people willing to live it, wherever they are.

This is a story about growth, partnership, and building something that lasts.

🎙️ Jodie Scheffel on The Trainer’s Wife

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Hey everyone, and welcome to Season Two of The Trainer’s Wife.

If you’ve been here for a while, thank you for walking this journey with me — and if you’re new, I’m so glad you found us.

This is where I sit down with the wives of professional horse trainers in the Western equine industry to share their stories — not just in the arena, but in life.

We talk about how they show up for their families, their careers, their communities, and for other women.

This podcast is a place to celebrate strong, brave, beautiful women whose roots run deep — and whose impact reaches far beyond the show pen.

I’m so glad you’re here.