The Trainer's Wife

In the episode, I talk with Jennifer Gillespie. She is the wife of NRCHA Professional, Judge and Commentator, Taylor Gillespie.

Jen is candid with us about how she learned to manage their income taxes in a way to allow a self employed horse trainer to obtain a home mortgage - great information to have! She also talks about her husband's military career and their new opportunity with War Horses for Veterans.

Welcome to, The Trainer’s Wife. A podcast dedicated to celebrating the wives, and on occasion the husbands, of horse trainer’s in the western equine industry. For 35 years I’ve watched talented, successful, brave, beautiful women pour themselves into their husbands careers.These women not only manage and build his business, they manage and build their own as well, sometimes while trying to train and show horses themselves. Whether they are cheering for him from the stands, the back gate, their computer screen at work, or the kids basketball game, they rarely miss one of his go’s at a show. And when he’s done they have the ultimate task of supporting him with empathy, love and acceptance. They have to find the right words to fit each run, learn how to respond and not react, know when and how to offer constructive criticism or just sit in the quiet and let it be. This podcast is about exploring not only what these women bring to complex relationships, but how they continue to be strong, resilient and independent while not losing themselves or being swallowed by their husbands careers. 

In this episode, I welcome Tricia Gilson of Sanger, California. She is the Horse Division Manager of Booth Ranches, as well as being the wife of Professional Horseman, Tracer Gilson, who trains reined cow horses and reiners . Tricia brings us very insightful information in regard to finances, raising children in the industry and remembering how to be a soft place to fall for your husband, in a world where you have to be double tough, most of the time.

Welcome to, The Trainer’s Wife. A podcast dedicated to celebrating the wives, and on occasion the husbands, of horse trainer’s in the western equine industry. For 35 years I’ve watched talented, successful, brave, beautiful women pour themselves into their husbands careers.These women not only manage and build his business, they manage and build their own as well, sometimes while trying to train and show horses themselves. Whether they are cheering for him from the stands, the back gate, their computer screen at work, or the kids basketball game, they rarely miss one of his go’s at a show. And when he’s done they have the ultimate task of supporting him with empathy, love and acceptance. They have to find the right words to fit each run, learn how to respond and not react, know when and how to offer constructive criticism or just sit in the quiet and let it be. This podcast is about exploring not only what these women bring to complex relationships, but how they continue to be strong, resilient and independent while not losing themselves or being swallowed by their husbands careers. 

www.GilsonPerformanceHorses.com

Welcome to, The Trainer’s Wife. A podcast dedicated to celebrating the wives, and on occasion the husbands, of horse trainer’s in the western equine industry.For 35 years I’ve watched talented, successful, brave, beautiful women pour themselves into their husbands careers.These women not only manage and build his business, they manage and build their own as well, sometimes while trying to train and show horses themselves. Whether they are cheering for him from the stands, the back gate, their computer screen at work, or the kids basketball game, they rarely miss one of his go’s at a show. And when he’s done they have the ultimate task of supporting him with empathy, love and acceptance. They have to find the right words to fit each run, learn how to respond and not react, know when and how to offer constructive criticism or just sit in the quiet and let it be. This podcast is about exploring not only what these women bring to complex relationships, but how they continue to be strong, resilient and independent while not losing themselves or being swallowed by their husbands careers. 

Colorado based, Reanna Dillman, talks about how to lose, how to win and keeping perspective. She and her husband Dave share a motto: "Never too high, and never too low." In this episode, we explore what that means.

Welcome, to the Trainer's Wife

Welcome to, The Trainer’s Wife. 

A podcast dedicated to celebrating the wives, and on occasion the husbands, of horse trainer’s in the western equine industry.

For 35 years I’ve watched talented, successful, brave, beautiful women pour themselves into their husbands careers.

These women not only manage and build his business, they manage and build their own as well, sometimes while trying to train and show horses themselves. 

Whether they are cheering for him from the stands, the back gate, their computer screen at work, or the kids basketball game, they rarely miss one of his go’s at a show. And when he’s done they have the ultimate task of supporting him with empathy, love and acceptance. They have to find the right words to fit each run, learn how to respond and not react, know when and how to offer constructive criticism or just sit in the quiet and let it be. 

This podcast is about exploring not only what these women bring to complex relationships, but how they continue to be strong, resilient and independent while not losing themselves or being swallowed by their husbands careers. 

"On the 7th day, it's maintenance - we do more work," says Tammy Johnston. She is the wife of NRCHA Professional and Million Dollar rider, Lance Johnston. Hard work has put them on the map of the western equine performance horse industry, where their specialty is reined cow horse.

Welcome to, The Trainer's Wife.

Welcome to, The Trainer’s Wife. 

A podcast dedicated to celebrating the wives, and on occasion the husbands, of horse trainer’s in the western equine industry.

For 35 years I’ve watched talented, successful, brave, beautiful women pour themselves into their husbands careers.

These women not only manage and build his business, they manage and build their own as well, sometimes while trying to train and show horses themselves. 

Whether they are cheering for him from the stands, the back gate, their computer screen at work, or the kids basketball game, they rarely miss one of his go’s at a show. And when he’s done they have the ultimate task of supporting him with empathy, love and acceptance. They have to find the right words to fit each run, learn how to respond and not react, know when and how to offer constructive criticism or just sit in the quiet and let it be. 

This podcast is about exploring not only what these women bring to complex relationships, but how they continue to be strong, resilient and independent while not losing themselves or being swallowed by their husbands careers. 

My guest today is the wife of NRHA Professional, Shane Brown. She is an artist and an author of women's psychological thrillers in addition to all of her day to day duties of being a trainer's wife. Welcome, Stacey Brown!

Be sure to search for her on Facebook, by looking for, The Dotted Eye ~ her artwork. You can also find her books on Amazon, under the moniker, Sterling Blake.

Welcome to, The Trainer’s Wife. 

A podcast dedicated to celebrating the wives, and on occasion the husbands, of horse trainer’s in the western equine industry.

For 35 years I’ve watched talented, successful, brave, beautiful women pour themselves into their husbands careers.

These women not only manage and build his business, they manage and build their own as well, sometimes while trying to train and show horses themselves. 

Whether they are cheering for him from the stands, the back gate, their computer screen at work, or the kids basketball game, they rarely miss one of his go’s at a show. And when he’s done they have the ultimate task of supporting him with empathy, love and acceptance. They have to find the right words to fit each run, learn how to respond and not react, know when and how to offer constructive criticism or just sit in the quiet and let it be. 

This podcast is about exploring not only what these women bring to complex relationships, but how they continue to be strong, resilient and independent while not losing themselves or being swallowed by their husbands careers. 

In this episode, Cheryl Chown shares two strong pieces of advice:

1 - "If you don't believe in yourself, don't expect anyone else to believe in you."

2 - "Be understanding of what it takes for them (your husband, or significant other) to be successful."

Welcome to, The Trainer's Wife.

Welcome to, The Trainer’s Wife. A podcast dedicated to celebrating the wives, and on occasion the husbands, of horse trainer’s in the western equine industry.For 35 years I’ve watched talented, successful, brave, beautiful women pour themselves into their husbands careers.These women not only manage and build his business, they manage and build their own as well, sometimes while trying to train and show horses themselves. Whether they are cheering for him from the stands, the back gate, their computer screen at work, or the kids basketball game, they rarely miss one of his go’s at a show. And when he’s done they have the ultimate task of supporting him with empathy, love and acceptance. They have to find the right words to fit each run, learn how to respond and not react, know when and how to offer constructive criticism or just sit in the quiet and let it be. This podcast is about exploring not only what these women bring to complex relationships, but how they continue to be strong, resilient and independent while not losing themselves or being swallowed by their husbands careers. 

Welcome, to the Trainer's Wife

Welcome to, The Trainer’s Wife. 
A podcast dedicated to celebrating the wives, and on occasion the husbands, of horse trainer’s in the western equine industry.
For 35 years I’ve watched talented, successful, brave, beautiful women pour themselves into their husbands careers.
These women not only manage and build his business, they manage and build their own as well, sometimes while trying to train and show horses themselves. 
Whether they are cheering for him from the stands, the back gate, their computer screen at work, or the kids basketball game, they rarely miss one of his go’s at a show. And when he’s done they have the ultimate task of supporting him with empathy, love and acceptance. They have to find the right words to fit each run, learn how to respond and not react, know when and how to offer constructive criticism or just sit in the quiet and let it be. 
This podcast is about exploring not only what these women bring to complex relationships, but how they continue to be strong, resilient and independent while not losing themselves or being swallowed by their husbands careers. 

In this episode I welcome Patty Ralls from Gainesville, TX to the show. She is the wife of NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, World's Greatest Horseman and Hall of Fame member, Ron Ralls.
You can find them on Facebook at Ron Ralls Performance Horses.

Resources & Links:

https://www.facebook.com/RonRallsPerformanceHorses

https://www.jwbrookscustomhats.com/

Welcome to, The Trainer’s Wife. 

A podcast dedicated to celebrating the wives, and on occasion the husbands, of horse trainer’s in the western equine industry.

For 35 years I’ve watched talented, successful, brave, beautiful women pour themselves into their husbands careers.

These women not only manage and build his business, they manage and build their own as well, sometimes while trying to train and show horses themselves. 

Whether they are cheering for him from the stands, the back gate, their computer screen at work, or the kids basketball game, they rarely miss one of his go’s at a show. And when he’s done they have the ultimate task of supporting him with empathy, love and acceptance. They have to find the right words to fit each run, learn how to respond and not react, know when and how to offer constructive criticism or just sit in the quiet and let it be. 

This podcast is about exploring not only what these women bring to complex relationships, but how they continue to be strong, resilient and independent while not losing themselves or being swallowed by their husbands careers. 

In this episode I welcome Sophie Buttars, from Snowville, Utah to the show. She is the wife of NRCHA Professional and Top Ten Rider, Brandon Buttars.

You can find them both on Facebook at Brandon Buttars Cowhorses.