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Ponying: the art of leading one horse while riding another

One thing I’ve done with Presto more than any other horse is ponying him. I chose to start Presto under saddle much ...

Evaluating a horse’s potential, changing goals, narrowing focus

Evaluating a horses potential is an interesting thing. I’m always evaluating two things. 1) what is standing right in front of me ...

Does Presto think differently because he was an orphan? Or does he think differently because of his breed and experience?

Question: “I would love to learn more about where Presto is at with his training. What challenges have you had with the ...

Nurse mare foals reunited, how do they respond?

Presto and Justice... âť“How would they respond when they met again? ??They spent the first 5 months of life together...then were separated ...

When you weaned Justice and Presto from each other, how did it go? Was it like a mare and foal being weaned?

“Was either one of them (Presto or Justice) traumatized at this second separation or were they able to shrug it off like ...

Horse’s hold a birthday party in the barn!

Things I learned: ?Horses wearing hats are funny. ?Yes, horses look shocked at a surprise party. ?Apples are popular. ?Peppermints are like ...

How to make a birthday cake for a horse!

Happy 4th Birthday Presto!? I made this cake for you and invited some friends over for a party later? #confession This is ...

What types of things did you do to help the foals develop psychologically? Did he have other horses to learn from?

"What types of things did you do to help Presto develop psychologically? Did he have other horses to learn from?" I have ...

Were there challenges with the foals not learning body language from their mothers?

“Were there challenges with Presto missing some basic body language cues that he would have learned from his mother? Did he have ...

Rescuing foals…responsibly: How do you take just one? How do you create a good citizen?

“How do you take just one? Such emotions tied to this. And how do you explain to people the importance of setting ...

Nurse mare foals: Press on Regardless and No Regrets (Presto & Justice) trip home

Here is a video I made the day we picked up Presto and Justice back in 2016. ?I’ll post updated photos of ...

How did you pick for a sound mind? Didn’t you adopt two foals?

“What do you look for in the foals to pick a sound minded one? Didn't you pick 2 foals at the same ...

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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 wouldn’t load into trailers, wouldn’t pick up their leads and wouldn’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 you’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.

…and yes I still clean stalls."

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