Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall
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Stacy Westfall teaches people how to understand, enjoy and successfully train their own horses. In her podcast, she shares all of her knowledge in her area of expertise: horses. She offers insights into issues that riders face in their own minds as well as the way they are viewing the challenges and goals they have with horses. She shares tips on becoming a better rider as well as a better..
Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall
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Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall
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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 in a confined space or making decisions while trail riding. Drawing parallels between sports coaching and horse training, she elucidates the challenges riders face in pushing their horses beyond their comfort zon ..read more
Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall
3w ago
In this episode, Stacy Westfall explores the power of goal-setting and learning in layers, using her own experiences and the upcoming Virtual Tevis Cup as examples. She explores how breaking down big goals into smaller, achievable tasks can propel us toward our ultimate dreams., discussing how seemingly unrelated goals can complement each other. The Virtual Tevis Cup serves as a focal point, challenging listeners to rethink their capabilities and embrace new opportunities for growth, even in unexpected areas. Stacy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, learning from mistakes, and ..read more
Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall
1M ago
Today's podcast explores the concept of wisdom as something attainable through experiential learning, rather than mere accumulation of knowledge.
Through two compelling success stories, you will see examples of how two women have taken the information they were given, applied it to their lives, and have discovered wisdom.
Topics include:
knowledge vs. wisdom
the desire for, and problem with a checklist
horse training has layers, and so does gaining wisdom
technique includes how you treat yourself
the power in seeing all options as possible, and then choosing
Through hearing Mel a ..read more
Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall
1M ago
Stacy Westfall shares a deeply personal journey of unexpected challenges and gratitude in her latest podcast episode. Following the sudden loss of her husband's mare Lucy, who left behind a ten-day-old foal named Lefty, Stacy found herself unexpectedly caring for two orphaned foals. She adopted another foal, Stormy, from Last Chance Corral to raise alongside Lefty, leading to a whirlwind of emotions and physical demands.
Through this experience, Stacy emphasizes the importance of embracing contrasts in life. Despite the exhaustion and concern of caring for the foals, she finds moments of rest ..read more
Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall
1M ago
In this episode, you will hear a segment from a recent Zoom call where Stacy celebrates a student's first horse show experience. Within this conversation, three key themes emerge: the show as an evaluation of training, the challenge of riding within a structure, and the subtle presence of regret.
Topics include:
How regret can sneak in during good times
Why this thought pattern is destructive
Judging your past decisions
Intentional challenge or life’s ‘pop quiz’
Trail riding challenges
This episode highlights the subtle way that thinking patterns impact our future choices ..read more
Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall
1M ago
In this episode, Stacy shares a challenging moment she very much wants to rush through. Drawing parallels between human behavior and equine tendencies, Stacy emphasizes that rushing is not merely a physical action but a way of thinking that can impact emotions. Using her expertise in horse training, she provides insights into how rushing manifests in both riders and horses, affecting the overall training experience. - Stacy’s technique for reducing rushing in horses (you can also use it on yourself) - three reasons rushing seems like a good idea - how rushing impacts decison making - the MOST ..read more
Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall
2M ago
In this podcast, Stacy explains two unintentional releases riders often overlook and the challenges they cause for the horse. These are also things that can happen in your everyday life.
Topics include:
freezing, shrinking, and withdrawing
rider’s lack of awareness of the horse’s experience
how to solve for freezing
the challenge of lowering energy, hoping to calm horse
avoiding ‘offending’ the horse
redirecting energy
scared horses being un-guided
determined horses and ‘open doors’
Noticing how these things happen in 'real life' is an amazing opportunity to understand yourself better, which ..read more
Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall
2M ago
In this episode, Stacy explains how to know if your horse is ready to move to a more advanced technique, or combination of cues, or when you should return to the basics. If you find yourself wondering, “Is my horse ready to move on?” or if you have moved on, but your horse shows signs of resistance….this episode is for you.
Topics include:
Believing your horse's signals and returning to foundational techniques
Muscle Memory and Habit Response
Rider muscle memory and habit response in riding
Horse muscle memory and habit response dynamics
Importance of consistent practice before facing crises ..read more