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Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall

Dec 30, 2020

Are you going after big goals with your horses? How do you define 'big goal'? What does that look like for you?
Here are three reasons I often see riders avoid setting big goals:
1) You are afraid of how it will feel to fail
2) You’re afraid of how you might treat your horse while trying to achieve the goal
3) You...

Dec 23, 2020

Which horse first inspired you? The earliest memory I have of being inspired by a real horse was my mom, reading stories to me of Man O War aka Big Red.
Stories like these gave me a glimpse into a world filled with horses. The authors wrote of horses with heart and ‘the look of eagles.’ In this podcast, I share with...

Dec 16, 2020

How do you separate fear from danger? In this podcast I discuss the importance of recognizing fear and what it could be pointing to. I also explain why it is important for riders to increase their understanding. I’m also celebrating the two year anniversary of the podcast…and discussing the challenge of doing...

Dec 9, 2020

I almost bought a horse. In this episode, I discuss many of the factors that went into my decision to NOT buy the horse including logic, emotion, daily life, time invested, purchase price, resale, etc.
I know everyone's situation is different but I think that listening to how someone else is making decisions can be...

Dec 2, 2020

I use training cycles to make my daily rides more efficient and productive. The same techniques work when I view my week month and year in a similar way. In this episode, I’ll explain the benefits of training cycles…and the importance of a rest cycle or less intense phase in the cycles.