Posts Tagged ‘Stacy’
Episode 55: Training aids or gimmicks? Martingales, draw reins, etc.
In this podcast episode, Stacy discusses various horse training aids such as martingales, training forks, draw reins, and their potential benefits or drawbacks. A listener named Maxine asks about their place in horse training, specifically for her hot horse with a high headset. Stacy explains that these tools can be considered either training aids or…
Read MoreLive Q&A call in opportunity!
I remember when I was growing up that I could call into a radio station to win prizes or to ask questions. When they put you on ‘hold’ you could hear the show being done live! This is your chance for that experience! I will be recording a podcast tomorrow and if you call in,…
Read MoreEpisode 50: Finding Work/Life Balance with Stacy Westfall and Ginny Telego
I am live today with Ginny Telego recording from the Loko Bean in Loudonville, Ohio. Today is a milestone, because this is episode 50, so I thought I’d do something different and share our special conversation with you. We are both very busy, so we kick off the show talking about something everyone struggles…
Read MoreEpisode 39: The Two Most Basic Cues When Riding a Horse
It’s a bold statement to say there are two simple cues that fix most issues. When I say most issues I mean things like bucking, rearing, head tossing, and a lot of the issues that we experienced under saddle. You might wonder how it’s possible that two simple cues can fix most of those issues?…
Read MoreEpisode 38: Rewarding Physical and Mental Changes in Your Horse
Timing is everything when it comes to horse training. I don’t want to put any pressure on you, but you need really good timing. Your timing may never be perfect, but it can always be improved. In a future episode, I will also talk about how in the beginning, your timing is everything and then…
Read MoreEpisode 36: 3 Reasons to Do Groundwork With Your Horse
A big part of training is establishing communication in a safe way. In this episode, I share three reasons why you should do groundwork. I share how to safely work with horses at different stages and one of the biggest aspects of communication which is reading body language. I also introduce a new segment with…
Read MoreEpisode 31: Listener Question: Untraining a Horse or Adding Layers?
Subscribe For Free! This week I’m answering a listener question. First, I’m going to answer with the theory, and then I’m going to teach you all how to become a detective. The listener wants to know if she can ‘untrain’ the horse’s desire to run full speed during mounted shooting competitions. She wants the horse…
Read More5 steps for teaching the free walk for western dressage.
“Stacy, How can I teach my horse to reach his neck down and out for the free walk?” Free walk, stretchy walk, long and low…no matter what riders call it the idea is the same. The horse should lower and stretch the neck downward and outward. To be more specific, western dressage defines the free…
Read MoreEpisode 23: Your Horse Has Questions
Subscribe and never miss an episode! (I listen in the barn and when I’m out driving) Subscribe For Free! I’m explaining something that was a game-changer for me and my horse. When I share this topic with people at clinics, I see an instant change in them and their horse. Did you know that your…
Read MoreWestern Dressage: What is the judge looking for?
I attended the Western Dressage Judges seminar…and I don’t intend to become a judge. Why did I go? I went because I had one question: What are the judges looking for in western dressage? I had done some online research. I had shown at a few shows. But I wanted to know first hand what the…
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