Posts Tagged ‘natural’
Episode 167-Things to consider when prepping for first big horse show
A listener asks about how to prepare her 4 year old for his first big horse show. Topics discussed when answering include: how to prep depending on the result you’re after (big show or first show), the importance of understanding your horses default (naturally steady, naturally skeptical), knowing the training routine/pattern that helps your horse…
Read MoreWhat is the most effective fly spray for horses out there right now?
“Hey Stacy. How about a poll? What is the most effective fly spray out there right now? Anyone got a special mix they are using? I need to control/repel mosquitoes, horn flies, deer flies, and the occasional horse fly.”-Carla V. How about it? What do you use to control flies around your horses? What flies are…
Read MoreWhat is your input on blanketing a horse or not in the winter and also how cold is too cold to let them out in pasture?
“What is your input on blanketing a horse or not in the winter and also how cold is to cold to let them out in pasture?”-Kimberly M. I think that there are valid reasons both for and against blanketing horses and each person needs to evaluate what is best for their horse. I grew up…
Read MoreVideo: Horse that falls down to avoid being ridden.
“Stacy Westfall , Have you seen this video? What would you do to fix this?”-Ashley N. No, I hadn’t seen this video until you posted it here. It was an interesting watch and I think I will answer your question in two parts. First, if the horse is laying down to avoid being ridden he has…
Read MoreWhy does my horse paw while eating grain?
“Help!! I just got my mare a year ago, and from day one, whenever I feed her grain, she picks up her front foot. She isn’t aggressive in any way, shape, or form. Has anyone ever seen any type of behavior like this? Eating grain is the only time she does it. Thanks!!”-Kelly S. When…
Read MoreStacy’s Video Diary: Jac…New Beginnings
Life has many twists and turns and I am constantly intrigued by the directions it takes. When I started my journey with Jac it was a personal milestone for me. It was accepting what had happened with Roxy and seeing that I had something to offer Jac. I tried to imagine what it would be…
Read MoreStacy’s Video Diary: Jac- Episode 41-Why didn’t Stacy own Roxy? Or Jac?
Ever wondered why Stacy didn’t own Roxy? Or Jac? Meet Greg, the man who took a risk and bought Roxy for the Westfall’s to train. Greg went from trail riding and camping to owning one of the most famous horses in the world. What was that like and how did it happen? Listen for The…
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 MoreTeaching a horse to accept contact with the bit, teaching collection and headset; Jac Review week
The following three questions were posted on Weaver Leather’s Facebook page in response to the Jac videos: “How do you teach the horse to accept contact with the bit better? “-Julie H “How should I go about teaching my mare to put her head down and collect?”-Kaitlin F “How do you teach a horse to…
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…
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