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Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall

Dec 25, 2024

"If I could snap my fingers and give you a gift...”
In this episode, Stacy shares what she considers one of the most powerful tools in any rider's journey. Drawing insights from the fascinating way children naturally approach familiar content, this episode reveals how riders can turn video from an...


Dec 18, 2024

In this episode, Stacy explores why celebrating small wins matters, even - and especially - when faced with unexpected emotions about our progress. Through two student examples, she shows how awareness of subtle changes and acceptance of our journey's ups and downs leads to deeper understanding and growth.

She shares...


Dec 11, 2024

In this episode, Stacy guides listeners through creating a year-end review from their horse's perspective. Building on her popular approach of sharing stories from the horse's viewpoint, she offers:

  • Two ways to participate: follow along with the podcast or download a free interactive PDF workbook (click here to go to...


Dec 4, 2024

In this episode Stacy explores the nuanced concept of play in horses, identifying three distinct types of playful behavior: possessed play, repressed play, and reactive play. She challenges listeners to consider playfulness on a spectrum, both in themselves and their horses.

Stacy highlights the importance of...