The Trainer's Wife
The Trainer's Wife
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show emphasizes themes of support, partnership, and personal growth, with episodes addressing topics such as the balance of supporting a spouse's equine career while maintaining one's own identity, coping strategies for relationship dynamics, and stories from women who manage their own equine ventures. Example episodes may feature personal experiences from wives navigating their roles during competitions.
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. 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.
Nine months pregnant. No job. No health insurance. A mortgage and a baby on the way.
When Brooke Johnson found herself suddenly facing one of the most uncertain moments of her life, she did what many horsewomen know how to do best — she figured it out and kept moving forward.
In this episode of The Trainer’s Wife, Jennifer Bishop sits down with Brooke in Weatherford, Texas to talk about resilience, rebuilding life after unexpected turns, and finding your way back to the horse industry.
Brooke grew up around horses, built a successful corporate career, and eventually returned to the western equine world in a new season of life. Today she and her husband, colt starter Jace Johnson, are blending families, raising kids, and building a program that helps shape young horses across multiple western disciplines.
In this conversation, Brooke shares the winding road that brought her here — from starting a hay business with a newborn baby, to building a life centered around horses once again.
Topics we talk about in this episode:
• Life behind a colt starter’s program
• Blending families in the horse industry
• Resilience during major life transitions
• Building a business in the western equine community
• Advice for women navigating life in the horse world
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow The Trainer’s Wife so you don’t miss future conversations with the women behind the western performance horse industry.
SHOW NOTES:
Remade Insurance Group – Brooke Johnson
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.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.