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Episode 234-Pressure: Do you prefer sensitizing or desensitizing?

Today I’m answering a question that came in regarding two horses owned by one person. One horse is very responsive to pressure, ...

Episode 233- Are you riding reactively or proactively?

I asked riders this question, “"Is there a feeling you really struggle with that seems to be affecting your riding?" These are ...

Episode 232-Training bank account and emotional bank account

This week, I’m answering a listener question about training vs emotional ‘deposits’ when spending time with a horse. I answer this question ...

Episode 231-Groundwork: earning the right to be in each other’s space

Today, I’m answering a question that came in about my philosophy of ‘earning the right to be in each other's space.”
The caller ...

Episode 230: Are your corrections causing more problems?

On today’s podcast I’m going to share with you a three step way to evaluate your corrections when you’re training your horse. ...

Episode 229: “What do you do with your horse goals and dreams when life brings it to a halt?”

I received this question, decided to make it a podcast topic because I have recently experienced a significant setback that derailed my ...

Episode 228: How do I keep my horse from getting bored?

  I often get questions like, “How do I keep my horse from getting bored?” or “How do I keep repetitive things ...

Episode 227: The two biggest lessons showing has taught me.

In this episode, I am wrapping up the ‘horse show’ season of the podcast. Showing has hugely impacted my development as a ...

Episode 226: The trainer, the showman, the judge: ways of thinking that impact your riding.

In this podcast, I’m discussing three viewpoints THAT ARE happening in other aspects of riding…but are most clear in showing. Understanding these ...

I have structured my podcast in 'seasons' that focus on a particular subject. The last episode or two in a season are often focused on answering questions that people have asked about the subject.

Season 1 (episodes 1-11) covers the Riders Mind. Topics include fear, failure, goals, mindset, competency and more.

Season 2 (episodes 12-21) covers the Riders Body. Topics include riders aids, strength, flexibility, breaking habits, muscle memory, bareback riding and more.

Season 3 (episodes 22-34) covers the Horses Mind. Topics include underestimating your horse, how a horse asks questions, training routines, correcting behavior and more.

Season 4 (episodes 35-49) covers the Horse's Body. Topics include forward motion, teaching whoa, disengaging vs engaging, improving steering, hot horses and more.

Episode 50 is a special episode discussing work life balance.

Season 5 is focused on tack and equipment.

Season 6 is focused on how I put these techniques and ideas into use with my horses.

Season 7 is listener Q&A.

Season 8 is interviews with other equine professionals.

Season 9 is Trail Riding!

Season 10 topics are around the Riders Mind.

Season 11 is listener Q&A.

Season 12 is going to the next level, collection, maturity, etc.

Season 13 brings many concepts together discussing physical awareness, skill confidence vs self confidence, patterns, being awkward, etc.

Season 14 discusses life coaching principals, goal setting, and other riders mind issues.

Season 15 is listener Q&A.

Words from our Fans

About Stacy

Growing up, I shared a love of horses with my mother but neither of us knew what we were doing. Over the years we dealt with horses that wouldn’t load into trailers, wouldn’t pick up their leads and wouldn’t stand still to be mounted. I fell off more times than I could count and was bitten, stepped on and run away with before I was old enough to drive a car. There were many, many good times too. My favorite childhood memories all involve horses (and one ornery pony.)

It took me years to develop to the point where I became a successful competitor in a male-dominated industry. The beauty of this is that it proved that true strength is a mental game more than a physical one.

I believe in creating win-win-win relationships. I can show you how to reach your goals faster if you’re willing to put in the work. Whether you love trail riding, have goals of showing or would someday love to understand bridleless riding, I can show you the way.

…and yes I still clean stalls."

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