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"Call upon Me in the day of trouble. When I rescue you, you will honor Me.”
Psalm 50:15, TLV
Nicole (Aichele) Kallstrom grew up riding horses with her family. After mounting her parents' horse (at the time), Rosie (Major Debut), she quickly climbed the ladder in Barrel Racing, taking home many titles, horse trailers, buckles and saddles. Later on, the Aichele family purchased Blondie (Biankus Frenchgirl) at a local horse auction for $1800. Blondie was a yearling at that time and Nicole was thrilled to have a palomino baby. Little did they know, she would mature to take home Maturity champion titles, numerous earnings in open races and well as professional rodeos, and a highlight of carrying the title of the fastest time to have been run on a WPRA standard pattern for about 4 years (time of 16.643).
Nicole had to step back from competition in 2014 due to horse injuries and was faced with the opportunity to re-evaluate what is truly important in life and where to place her focus and trust; in our Creator and Messiah. Since, she has found a new element to her lessons, clinics, and her own riding and development as a horsewoman which offers so much more to students than just success in riding and barrel racing. Her dedication, passion and devotion to finding "truth" in all of her life, horses included, has grown her to new heights as a horsewoman, human, and trainer. Her dedication to supporting students and their horses has not gone unnoticed as her clients often describe her teaching style as “deep, humble and patient.”
Nicole currently cross-trains in French Classical Dressage under Pippa Callanan, and finds that this "truth" in horsemanship has a flawless transference to barrel racing, for the ultimate betterment of her horses. She is in training to rodeo professionally again in 2025, with the goal of qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo, and doing this in the most honoring way of her horses and Creator. This pursuit has truly bursted the gates of finding "truth" wide open and she can't wait to share it with any who want to hear.
Looking back on the journey from 2014 to current, she is truly grateful that YHWH's promises hold true. That when she called upon Him in her day of trouble, He has faithfully rescued her and will each and every time forevermore. She desires nothing more than to honor Him in every area of her life, including in the gift of her horses.
May it forever be increasingly so.
Nicole had to step back from competition in 2014 due to horse injuries and was faced with the opportunity to re-evaluate what is truly important in life and where to place her focus and trust; in our Creator and Messiah. Since, she has found a new element to her lessons, clinics, and her own riding and development as a horsewoman which offers so much more to students than just success in riding and barrel racing. Her dedication, passion and devotion to finding "truth" in all of her life, horses included, has grown her to new heights as a horsewoman, human, and trainer. Her dedication to supporting students and their horses has not gone unnoticed as her clients often describe her teaching style as “deep, humble and patient.”
Nicole currently cross-trains in French Classical Dressage under Pippa Callanan, and finds that this "truth" in horsemanship has a flawless transference to barrel racing, for the ultimate betterment of her horses. She is in training to rodeo professionally again in 2025, with the goal of qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo, and doing this in the most honoring way of her horses and Creator. This pursuit has truly bursted the gates of finding "truth" wide open and she can't wait to share it with any who want to hear.
Looking back on the journey from 2014 to current, she is truly grateful that YHWH's promises hold true. That when she called upon Him in her day of trouble, He has faithfully rescued her and will each and every time forevermore. She desires nothing more than to honor Him in every area of her life, including in the gift of her horses.
May it forever be increasingly so.
Highlight Accomplishments
MARRYING uriah
DEC. 27, 2019
Nicole & Uriah met in February of 2019 at a Bible study and in August, Uriah called Nicole’s dad to ask to pursue her for marriage. They were betrothed on November 16, 2019 and married on December 27, 2019. Uriah has a farming and dairy cattle background and now has added a “horse dad” to his resume. All mares have approved this new addition to the family.
World record holder (2010-2013)
In 2010 at the TRAC Arena in Pasco, WA; Nicole and Blondie (Biankus French Girl) broke the World Record for the fastest time ran on a WPRA standard pattern with a time of 16.643 during the Barrel Racers National 4D World Championship Round.
3x brn4d world champion
Nicole and Blondie took home 3 World Champion titles at the BRN4D Finals. One in 2008. 2010 and another in 2013. Nicole qualified for the World Champion round numerous times, including on her mare Rosie (Major Debut).
NPRA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, AVERAGE CHAMPION
Nicole & Blondie qualified for their first Northwest Professional Rodeo Association’s finals in 2012 and left with the average champion title and the Rookie of the Year title.
Other mentions
Featured on:
The Travel Channel,
WPRA Today on RFD-TV,
Numerous news magazines,
Guest Writer for Young Rider Magazine, Rein Magazine & More.
Where is she now?
On the never-ending pursuit of truth, Nicole is enjoying working with and riding her own horses, sharing the wisdom with others and passionately following her dreams. Join in on the journey.
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