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Meet the Trainers
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Levi Beechy is a trainer and clinician in the equine industry. His unique approach to horsemanship is based on building a strong relationship between horse and rider, with an emphasis on communication and trust. Levi’s methods have proven to be highly effective, and he has helped countless riders and horses reach their full potential.
Kayla Braun is a professional who competes in MI-FQHR & NCHA circuits. As a youth, she competed in multiple cowhorse events, such as sorting and team penning, and continued her passion as an adult, starting her own business training and selling performance stock at KB Quarter Horses in Attica, MI. Kayla's equine approach is based on building a strong relationship with trust between horse and rider, which she believes is essential for working cattle. Kayla is known for her honesty, integrity, and quality stock of western performance horses, ranging from started prospects to competitive show athletes.
Bill Thomas Performance Horses is a nationally recognized training facility located in Saginaw specializing in reining horses. Bill Thomas holds world championships for the 2010 ARHA, 2014 NRHA, and the 2017 FQHR World Round-Up Versatility and Show Horse Champion. Bill is also a FQHR Hall of Fame inductee as well as the MRHA's highest money-earning trainer of all time.
Trevor Walton has been training and coaching for over 35 years. He specializes in starting horses, reining, cow horses, and ranching, with an emphasis on cattle events. He holds multiple judges’ cards and has been judging for over 25 years, including judging the FQHR World Round up and Review as well as the ARHA World Show. Trevor is also a part of the FQHR judges committee. He resides in Riverdale, MI, with his wife Erica at Walton Performance Horses, where he trains alongside his son, Jarid Walton.
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Jarid Walton is an accomplished horse trainer who shows on the MI-FQHR and NRHA circuits. Jarid has shown in the reining and cowhorse events since he was a youth and continued his passion with training horses as a professional at Walton Performance Horses in Riverdale, MI with his father Trevor Walton. As a professional in the equine industry, Jarid has earned a prestigious track record, including 2024 NRHA World Champion, Reserve World Champion, and numerous Top 10 World Standings in his career. Jarid’s passion for training horses is reflected in his dedication to both horse and rider, creating partnerships built on strong foundations, skill, and precision. Whether working with seasoned competitors or developing young talent, Jarid brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a genuine love to every horse he trains.
Tyler DeLange of DeLange Cutting Horses in Fort Gratiot, MI, is an NCHA World Champion, 2x NCHA National Champion, and NCHA carded judge with over $250,000 in earnings. Tyler has coached multiple NCHA World Finasts, Youth World Finalists, NCHA Eastern National Finalist, All American Quarter Horse Congress champions, Great Lakes Circuit Champions, and more. Open horses, Non Pros, Amateurs, youth, and aged events. Tyler offers training, lessons, coaching, clinics, and sales.
Cori Bothe of Bothe Proformance Horses located in Kawkawlin, MI provides specialized horse training services, building on her success in FQHR events to create tailored training programs for ranch riding, reining and colt starting, with experience with a variety of breeds.
Drew Kasper of Kasper Performance Horses is an AQHA, FQHR, NRHA, NRCHA, ARHA professional trainer located in Weidman, Michigan. Kasper Performance Horses specializes in ranch horse, cow horse, reining, trail, and speed. Drew's primary focus is to create a well-rounded, happy, and willing partner out of your horse. He works with horses of all ages, breeds, and western disciplines.
