Nowlan Performance Horses

03/02/2025

We are busier than ever prepping horses for show season! Can any owners spot their ears?!

02/23/2025

2024 POAC National Banquet

WHAT A YEAR! 💚

Our crew brought home over 30 buckles, 3 traveling trophies & 3 jackets!

02/19/2025

02/10/2025

02/05/2025

RY Good N Lazy
2022 POA gelding by No Doubt No Maybe

Congrats to Erin Metcalf & family on their purchase of this nice gelding! They purchased him last fall and left him to be started. We are thrilled about his progress and can’t wait to see what you do with him.

02/02/2025

Your Trainer Gives You Their All- A Reminder 💗

It’s easy to see what trainers do in the arena, but what you don’t see is the endless work behind the scenes. The early mornings, late nights, tons of skipped meals, and constant problem-solving. We don’t just show up to teach—we manage schedules, care for your horse’s well-being, handle emergencies, and do everything possible to set you up for success. But we’re also human. We have tough rides, we make mistakes, and we’re always learning, just like you. This sport isn’t about perfection or jumping the biggest jumps—it’s about growth, resilience, and the willingness to always improve while helping others do the same.

When it feels like it’s not enough, remember: we are already giving you everything we have. Beyond the physical work, we dedicate hours to research, reading studies, consulting with vets, farriers, and more experienced professionals—all to ensure we’re always improving for you. We never stop learning, because your success and your horse’s well-being depend on it.

This job is a 24/7 commitment. We sacrifice personal time, push through burnout, and stretch ourselves financially to keep our services as accessible as possible while maintaining the quality our clients and horses deserve. It’s not about exclusivity—it’s about sustainability. So when the journey gets tough, trust the process. Have faith in the work being done, and remember that your trainer is just as invested in your success as you are. A little appreciation goes a long way in a profession built on passion, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to you and your horse.

Remember that we do this for the love of the horse, and everything we ask of from our sponsors, supporters, and clients is to support the love and desire to nurture these creatures that work so hard for us. They give us their all, so we make every effort to return the favor in hopes to give them the quality of life they deserve.

01/26/2025

Today was the Illinois POAC banquet. Darby Walther was there to represent our crew 💚

01/23/2025

2024 YEAR END HIGHLIGHT

Thank U Next
2022 mare by The Impulsive Kid
Bred by Nikki Seehafer
Owned by Maci Scher

🏆National Champion
🏆World Champion
🏆Congress Champion
🏆International Futurity Champion

Indiana/Ohio/Michigan/Illinois POAC
🏆 High Point JPFC 2YO

This mare was high point 2YO at every show a high point was offered, including the National Congress and International Futurity! What a ride, Ari. Thank you for the memories 💚

01/19/2025

2024 YEAR END HIGHLIGHT

🌟 #1 Overall Pony In The Nation🌟

MRF Out Of The Blue
Shown by Maci Scher

🏆National Champion
🏆World Champion
🏆Congress Champion

Indiana POAC
🏆 High Point 10-13
🏆High Point Timed 10-13

Ohio POAC
🏆High Point 10-13
🏆High Point Timed 10-13

Michigan POAC
🏆High Point Multi Pony

01/14/2025

2024 YEAR END HIGHLIGHT

Sassy Kid O Mine
Shown by Avery Elmore

🌟 #3 Overall Pony In The Nation🌟

🏆National Champion
🏆World Champion

Indiana POAC
🏆 High Point Multi Pony
🏆High Point Timed 14-18

Ohio POAC
🏆High Point 14-18
🏆High Point Timed 14-18

01/10/2025

2024 YEAR END HIGHLIGHT

TS Impulsive RewindRepeat
Shown by Maci Scher

🥈Reserve National Champion

Indiana POAC
🥈Reserve High Point 10-13

Ohio POAC
🥈Reserve High Point 10-13

Michigan POAC
🏆High Point Multi Pony

01/06/2025

2024 YEAR END HIGHLIGHT

Darby Walther

Illinois POA
🥇High Point Equitation 10-13
🥇High Point NonTimed 10-13
🥈Reserve High Point Timed 10-13
🥇High Point OnePony/OneRider 10-13

Illinois POA Specialty Awards:
🥇High Point Trout English 10-13
🥇High Point Banning Jumping Award 10-13

01/04/2025

2024 YEAR END HIGHLIGHT

JBJs X Pectations
2013 gelding by Kid O Bounce
Shown by Avery Elmore

🌟 #12 Overall Pony in the Nation🌟

🥈Reserve Congress Champion
🥇National Champion

Indiana POAC
🏆High Point Multi Pony

Ohio POAC
🥈Reserve High Point 14-18
🥈Reserve High Point 14-18 Timed

01/02/2025

2024 YEAR END HIGHLIGHT

Hailey Tordai

National POA
🌟Top 4 Reining with Reinvest In Gold
🌟Top 4 Yearling Colts with Z Wing N It

01/02/2025

2025 here we come! 🤩