Episode 278: Rushing Forward: Overcoming the Temptation to Rush

In this episode, Stacy shares a challenging moment she very much wants to rush through. Drawing parallels between human behavior and equine tendencies, Stacy emphasizes that rushing is not merely a physical action but a way of thinking that can impact emotions. Using her expertise in horse training, she provides insights into how rushing manifests…

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Episode 277: Two ways you may be disconnecting from your horse

In this podcast, Stacy explains two unintentional releases riders often overlook and the challenges they cause for the horse. These are also things that can happen in your everyday life. Topics include: • freezing, shrinking, and withdrawing • rider’s lack of awareness of the horse’s experience • how to solve for freezing • the challenge…

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🥰Love can be soft, hard, strong, fierce and bold.

Your horse has priorities. These are like rungs on a ladder, and when you skip one, things don’t work well. Many empathetic riders accidentally skip the second rung. They want their horse to feel safe and secure, but they make the mistake of trying to create safety with ‘soft’ love. Love is amazing, but it…

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Episode 273: “From ‘I Don’t See It’ to ‘I See It!’: Breaking Down the Barrier Between Seeing and Understanding”

Stacy shares valuable insights into how riders unintentionally slow their learning. She explains why many less experienced riders skip what she calls ‘step two’ and try to go straight for step three. She also contrasts this by explaining how pros do the opposite. With a blend of humor, expertise, and relatable anecdotes, this episode encourages…

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Episode 272: Stuck at the Start: the 5 steps riders use to improve and why many get stuck on step one

In this episode, Stacy explains the five essential steps riders undertake to enhance their horseback riding skills and their training techniques. She emphasizes how each cycle of this process contributes to the continual improvement of a rider’s abilities. The focus is on the pivotal first step, where many riders often encounter obstacles. Stacy explains how…

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Episode 271: The Unseen Connection: Counting Strides vs. Navigating Emotional States

In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation that perfectly illustrates the connection between what is going on in our mind, and how it is often reflected in our experience with our horse. In this conversation, Kristen is struggling with riding transitions, specifically, ‘letting the horse go’ or riding bigger, and then transitioning back to collection.…

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