Trail with Blaine Nicholls

Testimonials...

“Thanks Blaine for a great day! I really enjoyed working with you at your clinic. I was a little hesitant in the beginning of the day as to what I was going to get from you, but by noon I was fully involved and wanting more. The lope/jog out box was something that I had never worked on before but your concepts work so well it was effort less both for my horses and me.

Another thing that I was not paying enough attention to was my weight distribution as a steering aid. Wow how much can I help my horse by being correct and aiding him with my weight distribution instead of getting in his way. That was a big break through which also made me more aware of body position.

In general your clinic was very organized, a lot of fun and very challenging! Thanks again and I can’t wait for spring of 2003 for another clinic.”

Karen Qaulls, 22 time APHA World Champion
Chino Hills, California

“Kudos to Blaine Nicholls and Tim Kimura for raising the bar in trail competition! As an amateur in the all-round events, TC and I have encountered many trail patterns across the country and I regard Blaine and Tim’s courses as the most modern and innovative anywhere. We are challenged and strive to improve. Keep up the good course and GIVE US MORE!

One will always complain ‘too hard’ but the majority will say, ‘make me and my horse reach for the stars.’ It’s coming, it’s here get better!”

Dianne Lucky
Dallas, Texas

“From a judges stand point Blaine Nicholls has tremendously helped educate both trail exhibitors and carded breed judges all across the country and overseas.

I hold judges cards with AQHA, NRHA, NSBA and PHBA and have judged numerous Futurities, World and National Shows.

After working with Blaine at the Colorado Super Circuit and picking his mind as 159-trail horse worked several of his intricate patterns. I feel that I can both apply manoeuvre and penalty scores more accurately and also see what makes a really good trail horse great. Thank You Blaine!”

Pete McAlister
R#2 Box 329, Mitchell, Indiana

“Blaine was a real asset to the 2002, 2003 World Championship Paint Horse Show. Not only did he provide great courses for the exhibitors to ride, but was on hand to provide assistance not only to the exhibitors but also to the show management and judges. He was extremely courteous, professional and very enthusiastic!

Mr. Nicholls certainly helped raise the bar in the trail event at our World Show.”

Tina Anderson
APHA Director of Shows.

“We met at the APHA World Show, I really enjoyed the trail and watching everyone step up to the competition. It is what we needed. It was also an enjoyable class to watch, especially the finals. I’ve ridden trail classes since the early 80’s and this is going to be good for our breed. Keep it up!”

Jan Wolfe
DeQueen, Arizona

“I want to thank you for your time and energy at the World Show.I was amazed that you actually took the time to talk with me the evening you were parking the trailer after the trail practice and I will appreciate the kindness you shared with the kids. I cannot begin to tell you how important that is in business, it is one of the main reasons we are interested in you coming, along with your great designs. There are certainly others who give clinics, but we want the personal attention you seem to give regardless of who we are. Have a great day and we look forward to hearing from you!”

Melissa Lyman
Victoria, Texas

“I am emailing from the World Show in Fort Worth Texas. The reason for my email is to tell everyone how proud you should be of your fellow Canadian. Blaine Nicholls laid down an exceptional trail course that challenged everyone. But the neat thing was how he displayed two Canadian flags on each course. In the heart of Texas lies a proud Canadian!”

Justin Shaw
Fort Worth, Texas