EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 1H 31M
The Trainer's Wife ~ Veronica Swales ~ Episode, 26
from The Trainer's Wife · host Jennifer Bishop
Today’s guest embodies grit, grace, and quiet excellence in the Western performance horse world.Meet Veronica Swales.Professional horse trainer.Wife to a professional horse trainer.Mom. Competitor. Survivor. 💙Veronica and her husband, Clay Volmer, are both Top 30 riders in the NRCHA — representing the very best of the reined cow horse industry.🏆 Over $748,000 in NRCHA earnings🏆 NRCHA Stallion Stakes Champion🏆 Reserve Champion — NRCHA Snaffle Bit FuturityClay is an NRCHA professional with more than $800,000 in earnings and an NRCHA Hackamore Classic Championship to his name.Together, they’re raising two children in Perrin, Texas — building a life rooted in family and horsemanship.In 2025, Veronica experienced a serious accident.Her recovery?Nothing short of remarkable.Though she couldn’t compete at the Snaffle Bit Futurity, her brother John stepped in to ride Bowie Nights — who went on to win the Iconic Championship. ✨Originally from Longview, Alberta, Canada — a place she will always call home — Veronica’s roots in the equine industry run deep, just like her family’s legacy.But this episode isn’t just about wins and titles.It’s about resilience.Partnership.Motherhood.And learning how to keep moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned.🎧 Please welcome, Veronica Swales — now on The Trainer’s Wife.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.SHOW NOTES:The Jennifer JournalsVeronica Swales Performance HorsesClay Volmer
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Today’s guest embodies grit, grace, and quiet excellence in the Western performance horse world.Meet Veronica Swales.Professional horse trainer.Wife to a professional horse trainer.Mom. Competitor. Survivor. 💙Veronica and her husband, Clay Volmer, are both Top 30 riders in the NRCHA — representing the very best of the reined cow horse industry.🏆 Over $748,000 in NRCHA earnings🏆 NRCHA Stallion Stakes Champion🏆 Reserve Champion — NRCHA Snaffle Bit FuturityClay is an NRCHA professional with more than $800,000 in earnings and an NRCHA Hackamore Classic Championship to his name.Together, they’re raising two children in Perrin, Texas — building a life rooted in family and horsemanship.In 2025, Veronica experienced a serious accident.Her recovery?Nothing short of remarkable.Though she couldn’t compete at the Snaffle Bit Futurity, her brother John stepped in to ride Bowie Nights — who went on to win the Iconic Championship. ✨Originally from Longview, Alberta, Canada — a place she will always call home — Veronica’s roots in the equine industry run deep, just like her family’s legacy.But this episode isn’t just about wins and titles.It’s about resilience.Partnership.Motherhood.And learning how to keep moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned.🎧 Please welcome, Veronica Swales — now on The Trainer’s Wife.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.SHOW NOTES:The Jennifer JournalsVeronica Swales Performance HorsesClay Volmer
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