Posts Tagged ‘Westfall’
Live 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 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…
Read MoreTrail to the Western Dressage World Show with Stacy Westfall
Do you like seeing behind the scenes? I do. The end result is often enjoyable; the fully decorated cake, the perfect wedding…an amazing horse in the show pen. But the story of how it all came about is often far more interesting. This year I’ve decided to invite you in for a behind-the-scenes look at…
Read MoreEpisode 21: Your Horse Needs You to Do This
Subscribe and never miss an episode! (I listen in the barn and when I’m out driving) Subscribe For Free! It’s time to wrap up season two on the rider’s body. I covered a lot of ground on the last two seasons. We talked about the rider’s mind and the rider’s body. I’m even more excited…
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