Posts Tagged ‘Westfall’
How do you pick where you’re going to live?
This was originally posted in 2016…I’m healthy and fine…but still trying to let people know that we don’t live in Texas (see the bottom of this post for more on that:) ———————- I’m simultaneously excited and exhausted. Excited because I’m finally making my big announcement in this blog (give me a minute) and exhausted because-…
Read More3 feedback methods for improving your horseback riding & breaking the habit of looking down: Episode 15
Subscribe and never miss an episode! (I listen in the barn and when I’m out driving) Subscribe For Free! Last week, I talked about how time and repetition will create a feedback loop that you can modify. This week, I’m going to expand on the concept of the feedback loop and share three ways to…
Read MoreEpisode 14: Muscle Memory: habits & experience can improve your horseback riding skills
This week we are talking about muscle memory. I’m going to share my two different views on muscle memory and one way that you can fast-forward you’re learning. Last week, I talked about muscle memory being different than your strength or fitness level. I think people get confused about these concepts because in the beginning,…
Read MoreEpisode 11: Season One Q & A: Evaluating Horse, Confidence & Desire, Limiting Beliefs
In his episode, I am going to cover evaluating a new horse, overcoming loss of confidence and desire, and how to overcome the limiting belief that horses hate being ridden. Subscribe and never miss an episode! (I listen in the barn and when I’m out driving) Subscribe For Free! Show Notes [01:13] Question one is…
Read MoreEpisode 8: Failure vs Disappointment surrounding horses and riders
I get a lot of emails and comments from people who are afraid that they are giving their horse the wrong cues. They are afraid they will fail their horse by not keeping their commitment to riding. They are concerned about reading their horses body language wrong. They fear doing the wrong thing. They feel…
Read MoreEpisode 7: Setting SMART Goals With Your Horse In 2019
It’s the start of 2019 and time to talk about goal setting. I’m going to talk about SMART goals or goals that you have control of and accidental goals. These are goals that you can’t control the outcome of but you can set yourself up for success with them. I explain what a SMART goal…
Read MoreEpisode 6: The horse’s path of learning is NOT the same as the rider
Subscribe and never miss an episode! (I listen in the barn and when I’m out driving) Subscribe for Free! Need help subscribing? Here are two video links that will walk you through subscribing to a podcast. I didn’t make the videos so be sure to search for Stacy Westfall after you download your podcast player!…
Read MoreAnd the winners are…
1st- Deanna 2nd- Mara 3rd- Nicole 4th- Martina Congratulations everyone! Below are photos of everyone with their horses:) This is Deanna and her horse Indigo. They are from right here in Ohio! This is Mara with her two mares, a mother and daughter. This is Nicole with her rescue horse Burlap. He was a rescue who came in…
Read MorePodcast Launch Giveaway!
Step 1- Read this blog Step 2- Leave a comment using the links below Step 3- Check back Christmas day to see if you won! $839.00 of prizes- see below for photos and description! Where to comment: Leave a thoughtful comment on any or all of the podcast posts Episode 1: Fear vs Danger Episode…
Read MoreEpisode 4: Responsibility & Accountability
In episode 3, I talked about the three stages that riders go through in their horsemanship journey. I also discussed a little bit about responsibility. In today’s part 2, I’m diving a little deeper into how I think responsibility and accountability fit into the three stages. Subscribe and never miss an episode! (I listen in…
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