Competition & achievements
Show ringready.
From open shows to AQHA, Pinto and Buckskin competition, see what Janelle’s horses and riders have achieved—and where new riders begin.
The record.
Past results. Achievements of horses and riders trained or instructed by Janelle, as reported by Janelle Ward Performance Horses.
IEA National Champions
Janelle has coached multiple IEA National Champions.
AQHA All-Around Awards
Her riders have earned multiple AQHA state show and year-end high-point all-around awards.
AQHA Congress Finalists
Riders from Janelle’s program have been finalists at the AQHA Congress.
Pinto World Championships
Her horses and riders have earned multiple Pinto World Championships and all-around wins.
Buckskin World Championships
Janelle has trained and instructed many horses and riders to American Buckskin Registry Association World Championships.
Leading in Sportsmanship
The Central Iowa Equestrians have earned more sportsmanship awards than any other IEA team in their region.
Division I college riders
Numerous riders from her program have gone on to compete at the Division I level in college.
Where riders go from here
- Entry level
First classes and first ribbons, with a coach on the rail.
- Show circuits
AQHA, Pinto and Buckskin competition, alongside open shows.
- Beyond
IEA National Champions, AQHA Congress finalists, Pinto and Buckskin World Championships, and Division I college riding.
Current program · IEA Western
Central Iowa Equestrians
Janelle coaches the Central Iowa Equestrians, an Interscholastic Equestrian Association Western team based at Schaefer Barn.
IEA gives students in grades 4–12 a team sport on horseback. Riders draw their horse at each show, so nobody needs to own a horse or tack to compete.
With multiple IEA National Champions and more sportsmanship awards than any other IEA team in their region, the Central Iowa Equestrians bring both achievement and team spirit to the arena.
Family at the shows.
From AQHA, Pinto and Buckskin events to open shows, Janelle values a family atmosphere, where parents and siblings are part of the day too.
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