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Western dressage quarter and half pirouettes-Episode 18: The Trail to the World Show

This week I take you behind the scenes to one of my riding lessons. My goal at the lesson is to decide ...

Training Exercise: Circles inside of circles- Episode 17

In this video I share with you an exercise that I use to increase my horses strength, balance and understanding of aids. ...

Schooling a horse at a horse show-Episode 16: Trail to the World Show

There is so much valuable experience that horses can gain at horse shows. Most shows have a haul in fee or a ...

Urban Trail ride…to the donut store!

Urban trail riding is a bit different than my usual trail riding but it was fun! Maybe itā€™s just me but I ...

Developing an independent seat: colt starting, reining, western dressage

In this video I discuss: How to test your seat position. My belief that there is no one perfect rider position. There ...

Mistakes people make neck reining on the trail: Episode 14-The Trail to the World Show

In this video I discuss how I change my expectations between riding in the arena and on the trail. I share why ...

Measuring success at horse shows-Episode 13; The trail to the World Show

What would a perfect day on horseback look like for you? I like both showing and trail riding...so my perfect day involved ...

A promise to a horse, Willow’s Story: Episode 12

https://youtu.be/SDTZBeHtWvU I make one promise to my horses. I promise to develop you to your fullest potential. Pulling a cart, a safe ...

What is the most effective fly spray for horses out there right now?

"Hey Stacy. How about a poll? What is the most effective fly spray out there right now? Anyone got a special mix ...

Show to your horses strengths, specialize or generalize? Episode 11-The Trail to the World Show

What are your horses strengths? How much influence can training have on movement? What is the judge looking for in the event? ...

Mistakes during simple and flying lead changes: Episode 10-The trail to the World Show

https://youtu.be/9nKAS1GI7pM Lead changes are simply lead departures to a new lead. Simple idea. Complex execution. Lead changes are often considered simple, ā€˜because ...

The most difficult transition we do with a horse: Episode 9-The Trail to the World Show

In this video I discuss transitions of speed, gait...and the most difficult transition I believe we do with horses. Teaching horses to ...

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About Stacy

Growing up, I shared a love of horses with my mother but neither of us knew what we were doing. Over the years we dealt with horses that wouldnā€™t load into trailers, wouldnā€™t pick up their leads and wouldnā€™t stand still to be mounted. I fell off more times than I could count and was bitten, stepped on and run away with before I was old enough to drive a car. There were many, many good times too. My favorite childhood memories all involve horses (and one ornery pony.)

It took me years to develop to the point where I became a successful competitor in a male-dominated industry. The beauty of this is that it proved that true strength is a mental game more than a physical one.

I believe in creating win-win-win relationships. I can show you how to reach your goals faster if youā€™re willing to put in the work. Whether you love trail riding, have goals of showing or would someday love to understand bridleless riding, I can show you the way.

ā€¦and yes I still clean stalls."

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