Foundation Training
Stacy Visits Jac at his New Home
I had the idea of doing a colt starting video series for years but the timing never worked. It was a huge time commitment requiring set up and tear down of camera equipment, synchronizing several peoples schedules and filming in all kinds of weather conditions…and that was just on the filming side. For every hour…
Read MoreBeing on the road is hard for the horse, how do you keep your horse sane? What are some of your tips while traveling?
“Being on the road is hard for the horse and rider, how do you keep your horse sane? What are some of your tips while traveling? And how do you get over the speed bumps along the way?” -Melissa F. While it is true that being on the road can be hard on the horse…
Read MoreWhat was your favorite episode from Stacy's Video Diary: Jac?
This question was posted to me on Facebook: “Whats ur fave episode?”-Chelsey B. My favorite is probably Episode 26…the first three minutes. I love it because Jac is asking questions. That means that he is comfortable asking questions while at the same time he is still being respectful. To me this is a beautiful illustration…
Read MoreCould you have used a bosal instead of a bit for some of his training? Stacy’s Video Diary: Jac Review
“Thanks so much Stacy for your honesty about what really happens! I really enjoy reading your blogs:) Back when Jac’s mouth was irritated, could you have used a bosal instead of a bit for some of his training? Happily following you from Williams Lake, BC, Canada” -Jen I had the same thought myself. If you watch…
Read MoreStacy’s Video Diary: Jac- Episode 42 NRHA Futurity
I visited the NRHA Futurity to do some follow up videos with Jac. The National Reining Horse Association Futurity is one of the premier events the association hosts with a total purse and prizes totaling nearly $2.3 Million to exhibitors. The horses have to be nominated when they are born and then additional payments are…
Read MoreHow can I get my horse to stand still while mounting? Stacy's Video Diary Review
“Hello, I was just wondering, how can I get a horse to stand while I’m trying to mount? There’s this horse who is being newly trained and he hates to stand still for you while you’re trying to mount, although once you’re on he’s fine. Help?! Thanks.”-Ann M. When I was growing up, if a horse…
Read MoreJac Review: My horse walks circles around me while I am saddling, what should I do?
“Hi Stacy! I have a 17 year old mare that we bought last year. She is the sweetest mare I have ever known, however, she is a pain in the rear to saddle. When we first bought her, her owners told us she was cinchy and showed us how they saddled her. They explained that…
Read More"How do you decide how long a training session with your horse should be?" -brought to you by Weaver Leather
“How do you decide how long a training session with your horse should be?”-Cindy M There are many factors that go into deciding how long a training session should be. Often people decide how much training time by how long they have but it is generally better if we can set the goal to be…
Read MorePicking and using a pony horse as a training tool: Stacy’s Video Diary Review
Here are four questions I received about Episode 14. “What traits do you look for in the horse you are going to use for a “pony horse” in the round pen?”-Shawn J “What traits do you look for in the horse you are going to use for a pony horse and do you pony them…
Read MoreStacy's Video Diary: Emotional training
We are always training the horse both physically and emotionally. Physical training is easy to measure; the horse stops better, spins faster or steers easier. Emotional training isn’t always as easy to see. A horse that is very stressed may show signs of stress through physical movements; pawing, prancing or sweating or they may withdraw…
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