jessica hendrix
AMERICAN COWGIRL #22
colorado
I grew up in Loveland, Colorado, the daughter of a cutting horse trainer. I was born with a
love for the western way of life. My early days were spent working hard and learning the
world of cutting horses, reining horses, and all-around performance horses. Those days in
the trenches helped me recognize and develop my passion for a life working with and
caring for horses and cattle. After graduating from high school, I followed my dreams and
passions to Texas where I worked under industry leading reining horse trainers and
horsemen for several years. Then I returned to my home state of Colorado to establish
Generations Performance Horses, specializing in training and showing reining and all-
around horses.
During my time raising a newborn daughter, I had my second passion develop and take
hold. I obtained a veterinary technician degree and began a side career as a Critical Care
Nurse in the equine department at Colorado State University Teaching Hospital . It was
here that I met my husband Sam Hendrix, DVM. Following the completion of Sam’s
surgical residency, we accepted a position in Park City, Utah, where we helped establish a
regional equine referral veterinary hospital. While establishing the practice, my roots and
passion for the cow-horse took hold again, and I began training cutting horses again full
time. Following four years in Utah, we returned to Colorado where I currently divide my
time between training and showing cutting horses and working as an equine veterinary
technician at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
I currently operate Generations Performance Horses with my husband Sam, daughter
Kaylie, and son Paxton, all of whom also carry the passion and are rooted in the western
way of life. Sharing my love for the western culture and those that work daily to preserve it
is truly what drives me and is where I find my center.
american cowgirl #22
Jessica hendrix - colorado
our cowgirl ambassador
for
realities for children
Photo image selected for the painting
american cowgirl #22
Jessica hendrix - colorado
GENERATIONS PERFORMANCE HORSES
Generations Performance Horses is the culmination of over 20 years of showing and
training experience in the cutting and reining arena.
Jessica Bernhardt Hendrix owns and operates Generations Performance Horses
located in Wellington, Colorado. She has over 20 years of experience showing and
training cutting and reining horses. A passion for starting 2 year old show prospects
and working them into their limited aged event years is the basis of her program.
She also has a passion for teaching and giving lessons to those interested in learning
more about the sport in a low-stress environment. Jessica's entire family is involved in
the program with her husband Sam Hendrix as an equine veterinary surgeon, managing
the health program of horses in our care, and both children, Kaylie and Paxton, involved
in daily operations. It truly is a multi-generational program as Jess’ father is a full-time
cutting horse trainer as well. The passion spans generations.
You can also visit them on Facebook at Generations Performance Horses.
the painting
“ American cowgirl #22 - jessica hendrix - colorado”
Lana’s tribute video coming soon
after completion of her painting.
photo & canvas IMAGES of
american cowgirl #22
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american cowgirl #22
jessica hendrix - colorado
PHOTOSHOOT DATES
LOCATIONS
August 6 2016
PRAIRIE MEADOWS RANCH - WELLINGTON, COLORADO
August 22, 2018
GENERATIONS PERFORMANCE HORSES - WELLINGTON, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 28, 2019
SEVEN BAR RANCH - SARATOGA, WYOMING
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
BIG CREEK RANCH - ENCAMPMENT, WYOMING
The actual image which was THE inspiration for JESSICA’s painting was taken at the SEVEN BAR Ranch, SARATOGA, WYOMING
JESSICA HENDRIX was on-boarded into the line-up as American Cowgirl #22 on july 13, 2016.
Realities For Children provides for the unmet and ongoing support needs of children in Northern Colorado who have been abused,
neglected or are at-risk. We do this through our healing philosophy that provides emergency funding for children in Larimer County
when all other resources are exhausted.
We support the process of recovery through youth activities, critical item distributions, and resources to our 39 Partner Youth
Agencies and, we work to break the cycle of abuse through special direct grant programs and scholarships for the youth we serve.
Because no child should be forgotten.
WHY I BELIEVE
our american cowgirls
the hearts of the changemakers
DECOR ART
AMERICAN COWGIRLS - western sTARS
halls of honor- coming in 2022
CALL FOR AMERICAN COWGIRL ARTISANS - COMING SOON
jessica and her favorite horse - felix
