I help riders understand, enjoy, and successfully train their own horses.
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Episode 330: The Horse’s Body: Observation vs. Interpretation
When your horse hesitates, pins its ears, or struggles with a movement, what’s really happening? It’s easy to jump to conclusions—assuming resistance, pain, or a training gap. But the key to true understanding lies in separating observation from interpretation. In this episode, Stacy Westfall explores the importance of neutral fact-finding when assessing your horse’s body,…
Episode 329: Misdiagnosed? A New Way to Diagnose Riding Challenges
When training your horse, are you treating symptoms or addressing the real issue? In this episode, Stacy Westfall explains why accurate diagnosis is always the first step. She shares insights from decades of horse training, revealing how misdiagnosing a problem can lead to ineffective solutions, frustration, and even new challenges. Key takeaways: Misdiagnosing a training…
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You Deserve to Enjoy Your Time with Your Horse
Transform doubt into confidence.
Do you have a nagging feeling that you could achieve more with your horse…but you’re not sure what the next step is?
Does training your own horse feel overwhelming at times?
Have you found yourself thinking ‘just being with my horse’ is enough…but you wish you could also have more?
I have faced all of these issues at some point on my own journey. Thankfully, I found solutions and I want to share them with you!
What would change if you felt doubt creeping in... but you had a plan for how to overcome it?
What if next time you headed to the barn…and things didn’t go as planned…and you felt curious and open instead of frustrated?
What would it be like to consistently reach the goals that mean the most to you?
Inside my program, The Resourceful Rider, I teach riders how to manage their minds around riding, how to clarify their cue systems, and a lot more.
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