Posts by Stacy Westfall
Video: Challenging Conversations with a Horse
Yesterday’s podcast was titled ‘Challenging Conversations with Your Horse’. In this video, Jac demonstrates this concept. At this point I had been working with Jac for 20 minute (see episode 1). Jac mentally switched gears and began exhibiting boredom and frustration with his body language as he doesn’t understand what I’m trying to communicate. I…
Read MoreEpisode 117: Challenging Conversations with Your Horse
Episode 117: Challenging Conversations with Your Horse Today, I’m answering two listener questions that at first might not seem related. And in the broader sense of the term, maybe the broadest sense, they both fall under the category of challenging conversations with your horse. Listen here are some of the questions that were asked: How…
Read More“May your trails be crooked and winding…leading to the most amazing view”
Such a great way to look at life!
Read MoreWhy didn’t Stacy Westfall own Roxy? Who did own her?
Ever wondered why Stacy didn’t own Roxy? Or Jac? Meet Greg, the man who took a risk and bought Roxy for the Westfall’s to train. Greg went from trail riding and camping to owning one of the most famous horses in the world. What was that like and how did it happen? Listen for:…
Read MoreHow to better understand what the horse would excel at.
“Do you have anything to offer us in matching you to a new horse (horse purchase)? How to know which horse will pair up nicely, and how to understand the capabilities of the horse I order to match your goals, and possibly getting a better understanding of what the horse is most interested in before…
Read MoreEpisode 116: Selling or rehoming an older horse
This episode contains general thoughts around selling horses and I answer a listener asks a question about a horse who is aging: how to find him the best next place and be sure that he will be well taken care of. I discuss reasons for selling, including, Safety- Training mismatch between horse and rider Enjoyment-…
Read MoreKnowing when to sell your horse
There’s no doubt that some of the happiest moments of horse ownership come when you take delivery of that new horse. It’s kind of like infatuation —easy to see all the great things about the new partner, and any negatives or possible problems are easily overlooked. Expectations are high and as far as potential success…
Read MoreFrozen Fjord…
Frozen Fjord? Almost. ❄️ I’ve had the chance to do some cool things with horses.? ? This is from a few years ago at Asbury University and the horse is Felicity’s Sean. ❓Do you know the horses name from Frozen? A friend just told me it is Sitron which means lemon. Is this true? ?
Read More“Your greatest contribution to the universe may not be something you do, but someone you raise.”
This one has been on my phone since 2016. I describe myself as wife, mother, horse lover for a reason.
Read More3 Reasons to ride in split leather reins
In the leather rein category the two main choices are split leather and single loop reins. Split leather reins are two individual leather reins, typically eight feet long. Each rein attaches to the bit individually and the rider holds both in their hand when mounted. Even typing it out makes it clear that there is…
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