Performance horse
What time of day is the best for training horses?
Most of the time we choose to train our horses as our schedule allows, first thing on a Saturday morning, just after school on a weekday or in the hour before dinner on a summer night. Others schedule to ride with their coaches once or twice a week, maybe 1:00 on Wednesdays or Tuesday and…
Read MoreHave you known of any horses fracturing their pelvis?
“Hi Stacy just curious as to your thoughts on this…. I traded a nice Gucci mare for her 1st foal which was born may 2013…I would visit her every week and at the 4 week old mark I noticed her right hind was hurt..she would walk on it but hold it up at the trot…
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 More12 hours at a horse show with Stacy Westfall and Newt
I asked the question: “What behind the scenes info would you like to know about living, showing attending, or generally being at the Quarter Horse Congress?” This short video will answer many of these questions. Below are the answers to three specific questions that were asked: “It would be great to see a day in…
Read MoreHow are reining horses scored when they show?
“Stacy, I’ve been watching the live feed from Congress, can you tell us a bit about the scoring… I’ve also been watching a bit and I’d think one rider wasn’t as good as someone who had received 203.5 and they got 209. They didn’t look as smooth and leaning forward more??? How do they score?”…
Read MoreWatch Live: All American Quarter Horse Congress 2014
It’s Congress time again! Congress (short for All American Quarter Horse Congress) is a horse show takes place in Columbus, Ohio and last almost the entire month of October. The show is the largest single breed horse show in the WORLD! This is also the show where the famous ‘Live Like You Were Dyin’ video…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a horseman and a horse trainer? Written by Jesse Westfall
“I’ve been around a lot of people that ride horses. I’ve been around people that ride reining horses, cow horses, natural horsemanship and a multitude of other disciplines. There are many people that can get a horse to do what they want. Some of them can train or teach a horse quickly and others slowly.…
Read MoreStages of training: How fast or slow should I go when teaching a horse? Jac Review week
“Stacy, my name is Keith I have been starting young horses for 25 years most of them have been cutting horses getting them ready for trainers this is the third time that I try to teach spinning on a young horse and it is beginning to happen I am very excited . So excited that…
Read MoreIs my horse paying enough attention? How focused should my horse be while I am riding?
“Stacy-When I am riding my horse at home, I notice that she is watching other things while I am riding. She isn’t doing anything wrong, but she appears to watch people walking around even when I am loping. I am preparing to show her and I am concerned that she isn’t really focused on me.…
Read MoreDo horses wear different sizes of sliding shoes? Jac review week sponsored by Weaver Leather
“So…. about the sliders….. Do they come in different sizes?? …. cuz you said Jac was was getting “baby sliders” on in episode 26….aren’t they regular shoes hammered smoothly?? ……so my question is.. do the sliding shoes come in small… medium and large??? ..lol…. are there different thicknesses??-Lesia L.” The difference I was referencing is…
Read More