Stacy’s Video Diary: Jac
My horse is tossing her head when I ask her to slow down or stop. What can I do?
“Hi Stacy! I have been following your blog for almost a year now and I love the knowlegde you share. I have a coming on 4 Year old filly who recently has gone to tossing her head lately when being ask to slow down or stop. Sometimes I almost feel hard on her mouth when…
Read MoreWhat material would you use when building your own round pen for horses?
“I’m looking at building a round pen for starting and working my horses. I have seen ones with full wooden sides, some with boards, with shade cloth for sides and even some with electric tape. Which would you recommend? I’m not keen on the tape type incase the horse goes through it.”-Laura R.M. As you…
Read MoreIn the round pen my horse just runs…how do I get her to pay attention to my cues?
“Hi Stacy! I have a question about engaging a young horse when working in the round pen. I notice that even in the first video with Jac, you were able to keep his attention and he responded nicely to you. I have a 20 month old filly that I just started with. When in the round…
Read MoreStacy 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…
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