Jess Cofell

Jess grew up riding and showing horses of all breeds and all disciplines under the tutelage of his parents, Doug and Cathy Cofell. He apprenticed under Peter Van Eerd for a number of years. He then extended his knowledge as an assistant reining trainer in both Minnesota and Italy.

Jess started Cofell Performance Horses in 1995 and has been actively training, showing, shoeing and coaching for the last 20-plus years. He’s earned over forty year-end titles with the Ontario Reining Horse Association, Ontario Quarter Horse Association and with Reining Canada. He’s piloted horses to multiple futurity and derby championships and Congress Finalists. Jess has also earned three Top Ten NRHA World standings. His NRHA lifetime earnings exceed $67,500.

Jess’s students and horses have gone on to earn countless honours including provincial, national and world titles. They’re regular finalists at notable shows including the All American Quarter Horse Congress and the North American Affiliate Final. (Source)