Posts by Stacy Westfall
Episode 284: How Riders Can Avoid These 3 Self-Created Obstacles
In this episode, Stacy shares three ways riders unintentionally complicate their journey, creating unnecessary hurdles in the process. This includes a discussion on thoughts like, “I started too late, I didn’t have the opportunities, it wasn’t meant for me.” The first way is by not exposing themselves to others who are actively engaging in the…
Read MoreEpisode 283: Switching Gears: Mastering Multiple Roles with Your Horse
This podcast episode discusses the dual roles riders embody: the supportive advocate and the accountable coach. The challenge arises when riders need to switch between these roles depending on the situation with their horse. Using personal anecdotes and analogies, Stacy illustrates how these roles manifest in real-life scenarios, such as encouraging a horse to canter…
Read MoreStormy and Lefty Updates: Sleep tight, ONE job to do…
I gave them ONE job to do…🤣 You may have noticed that Stormy and Lefty like to be close to each other, especially when they are sleeping. 😴 I have cameras in the stall, and in this video, I captured Lefty’s early attempt to sleep beside Stormy. He really wanted to cuddle…but he hadn’t quite…
Read MoreEpisode 282-Riding Towards Understanding: the Virtual Tevis Cup Challenge
In this episode, Stacy Westfall explores the power of goal-setting and learning in layers, using her own experiences and the upcoming Virtual Tevis Cup as examples. She explores how breaking down big goals into smaller, achievable tasks can propel us toward our ultimate dreams., discussing how seemingly unrelated goals can complement each other. The Virtual…
Read MoreTevis Cup: Will you join me?
Before you decide ‘yes’ you will join me, or ‘no thanks’…let me explain. What is the Tevis Cup…and what is the Tevis Cup virtual challenge? The Tevis Cup, also known the Western States Trail Ride, is the oldest modern day endurance ride, having been held annually since 1955. The goal: One horse, one rider, 100-Mile…
Read MoreEpisode 281- Earning Wisdom: Two Stories of Personal Growth
Today’s podcast explores the concept of wisdom as something attainable through experiential learning, rather than mere accumulation of knowledge. Through two compelling success stories, you will see examples of how two women have taken the information they were given, applied it to their lives, and have discovered wisdom. Topics include: knowledge vs. wisdom the desire…
Read MoreLittle Lefty and his pal Stormy: unloading from the trailer, meeting the first time, drinking milk, and Lefty’s layers of blankets!
This is a round-up of my social media updates, all in one place for your reading (and viewing) enjoyment! Videos of the orphans arriving. Little Lefty got his name because he has white on his left front and left hind. Later, after he had the name a few days Clara Quade (you’ll see her in…
Read MoreEpisode 280: Gratitude Amidst Adversity: Caring for Orphaned Foals
Stacy Westfall shares a deeply personal journey of unexpected challenges and gratitude in her latest podcast episode. Following the sudden loss of her husband’s mare Lucy, who left behind a ten-day-old foal named Lefty, Stacy found herself unexpectedly caring for two orphaned foals. She adopted another foal, Stormy, from Last Chance Corral to raise alongside…
Read MoreEpisode 279-The Pitfalls of Regret: Tracing Its Effects on Thought Patterns
In this episode, you will hear a segment from a recent Zoom call where Stacy celebrates a student’s first horse show experience. Within this conversation, three key themes emerge: the show as an evaluation of training, the challenge of riding within a structure, and the subtle presence of regret. Topics include: How regret can sneak…
Read MoreJesse Westfall: “I’ll miss her for the rest of my life.”
This is Lucy, the mother of little Lefty. To view Jesse’s FB page, click here.
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