Inspiring
Will us (fans) ever see you doing another bridleless/bareback routine?
“Will us (fans) ever see you doing another bridleless/bareback routine??…. I remember seeing a video someone posted on youtube (you/Roxy/Maggie) … Templeton Thompson was singing your song…… but then Roxy died and then Vaquero and I guess Maggie is retired…. so I was wondering if you have given up on that dream… or have you…
Read MoreThe mental habits we create in ourselves and our horses.
The filly entered the arena on edge, expecting to blow off energy. It didn’t matter to her that she was saddled and bridled, blowing off energy during the first 10-15 minutes of a ride was normal. It was what she had done from the first ride. At this point it was part of the routine.…
Read MorePerfect Imperfections: The story of the mini horse who could…and the girl who did it.
Get your tissues ready. Most of you know that I love mini horses but this story would be wonderful even if it wasn’t a mini. This is the story of a girl, Aimee Schulz, and her one-eyed mini Lulu. Aimee found Lulu in a group of 45 other minis that had been rescued from an owner…
Read MoreAfter an accident with a horse how can I get over my fear? How can I make the process easier?
“Hi Stacy, I am in Australia and I have watched your videos and read some of your posts. I have also heard a lot about you from friends. I was wondering if you have any advice for a horse lover who is terrified of horses. When I was 12 I had an accident and fractured…
Read MorePeace is a Journey, Not a Destination
I have talked quite a bit about traveling to see the country with our boys and because we are looking for the area of the country we would like to live in but there is another reason that runs with these. We also know that there are people out there that we would like to…
Read MoreBreaking habits, pursuing dreams, wasting time…
“Hello there. I am a 23 year old male living in England, currently trying to find my place in life. I squandered a few years of my life living on benefits and not aspiring to do anything. I got incredibly fat, I had no dreams, no goals and spent every last penny I had just…
Read MoreWhen choosing a horse: pick your partner wisely. written by Jesse Westfall
“When it comes to picking your partner……..choose wisely. It is important in life to know what your goals are. If you are the kind of person that likes to cuddle up on the couch and talk and watch movies with someone then you probably shouldn’t choose to marry someone that can’t sit still till it’s…
Read MoreMini horses find their purpose in life.
“What happened to your minis? I know you took them from Ohio to Texas, but you haven’t mentioned them since.”-Robin B Thanks for reminding me! I have been working on a video that tells the story of the minis…but I kept forgetting to finish it. The minis learned a lot while they were with us including…
Read MoreStacy Westfall is Living My Dream Life
An article popped up unexpectedly on my Facebook page titled, Stacy Westfall is Living My Dream Life, and played a part in inspiring yesterdays blog. It is always strange to read an article that was written about me without my prior knowledge. It is another way to see how other people perceive you as well as what…
Read MoreWith all my faults and failures…how have I been so blessed?
Turning forty is notorious for causing folks to reflect about their lives. I suppose everyone deals with it in their own way, but I went for a trail ride. People told me Happy Birthday but the horses treated me the same as usual…so I know everything is going to be just fine. I thought that…
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