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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 ...

Episode 225: Calculated plateaus in training and showing

Learning the skill of establishing a calculated plateau will require you to know yourself, know your horse, and exercise self-control. A calculate ...

Episode 224: Splitting focus, allowing mistakes and growth mentality

Here is how I would describe the ideal rider and horse experience at a horse show: Ideally, the rider is focus on: ...

Episode 223: Q&A: “The fear preventing me from showing my horse is…”

A listener calls in and explains that she has previously enjoyed showing, and would like to show again…but a few thing have ...

Episode 222: Show environments, routines and insecure horses

In this episode, I discuss the benefits of a show environment, and why insecure horses can learn to thrive at shows. Topics ...

Episode 221: How hard is it to interchange disciplines and is that frustrating for a horse?

In this podcast, I answer a listener's question about riding in different disciplines on the same horse. Topics discussed include: how the ...

Episode 220: Showing vs. training and developing the rider’s eye

In this episode, I discuss the difference between the mentality of showing versus training. These are complementary systems when you understand the ...

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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