Posts Tagged ‘work’
Episode 283: Switching Gears: Mastering Multiple Roles with Your Horse
This podcast episode discusses the dual roles riders embody: the supportive advocate and the accountable coach. The challenge arises when riders need to switch between these roles depending on the situation with their horse. Using personal anecdotes and analogies, Stacy illustrates how these roles manifest in real-life scenarios, such as encouraging a horse to canter…
Read MoreStormy and Lefty Updates: Sleep tight, ONE job to do…
I gave them ONE job to do…🤣 You may have noticed that Stormy and Lefty like to be close to each other, especially when they are sleeping. 😴 I have cameras in the stall, and in this video, I captured Lefty’s early attempt to sleep beside Stormy. He really wanted to cuddle…but he hadn’t quite…
Read MoreNo Stirrup November-with a twist
It is November, which means you are likely to see “No Stirrup November” showing up as a theme. While I appreciate the concept, I’d like to propose a twist. But before that, let us pause and consider what the point of No Stirrup November is; for riders to improve their seat and legs. If…
Read MoreEpisode 231-Groundwork: earning the right to be in each other’s space
Today, I’m answering a question that came in about my philosophy of ‘earning the right to be in each other’s space.” The caller explains that she understands the concept as it applies to a pushy horse having to earn the right to enter her space. She is curious about how this concept applies to timid or…
Read MoreEpisode 168: Q&A: ‘I need help getting my horse to bend’; groundwork & ridden
Why do some horses resist bending in the direction of the circle when being lunged or ridden? Two listeners called in asking versions of this question. The answer includes; defining bend and counter-bend, deciding why we want bend, determining the ‘big picture’ with bend and why some horses seem distracted. I also introduce the concept…
Read MoreEpisode 139: Teaching high energy horses to wait and low energy horses to be ready
Are you naturally a low energy or high energy person? Is your horse a naturally low energy or high energy horse? How does this impact you training the horse? Sometime people solve this issue by buying the ‘opposite’ horse. High energy person=low energy horse Low energy person=high energy horse Some people solve it by buying…
Read MoreEpisode 99-HELP: My horse REALLY connects to other horses when trail riding…
A listener calls in with a question about her horse who gets very worked up on trail rides with too many other horses. She describes how the horse seems to connect with another horse, flicks its head up, and walks as fast as possible. This podcast breaks down four different ways to look at the…
Read MoreEp 89- Getting Started in the Horse Industry-a conversation with Molly Wagner
Today, I’m talking with Molly Wagner about getting started as a professional in the horse industry. Together, we are going to tackle two voicemails that came in. Some of the topics we discuss include: What can I do to gain reputation and experience? The challenge of family and work goals. Gaining confidence, making mistakes, learning…
Read MoreEpisode 87: How much MONEY am I spending on my horse habit? A conversation with Nicole Ross
How much does it cost to own a horse? It is not an easy question to answer because there are so many variables but today’s guest, Nicole Ross of HorseRookie.com has a unique solution. She began sharing ‘What I spend on my horse: Monthly Expense Report’ each month on her website. She explains what she…
Read MoreEpisode 63: Equine Career Q&A, full confession and self awareness
In this episode, I make a confession about how much (or not much) I have been working my horses, I discuss self-awareness and I answer 12 horse training/career questions for a young lady who wrote in. Horse Training Interview Questions What inspired you to be involved in this career? Describe one of the challenges in your…
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