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Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall

Jan 31, 2024

In this episode, Stacy explains the five essential steps riders undertake to enhance their horseback riding skills and their training techniques. She emphasizes how each cycle of this process contributes to the continual improvement of a rider's abilities. 

The focus is on the pivotal first step, where many riders...


Jan 24, 2024

In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation that perfectly illustrates the connection between what is going on in our mind, and how it is often reflected in our experience with our horse.
In this conversation, Kristen is struggling with riding transitions, specifically, ‘letting the horse go’ or riding bigger, and...


Jan 17, 2024

In this episode, we will explore how to pursue a feeling state as a goal. 
Listen in as Stacy coaches Lauren on how to pursue her theme of ‘having fun builds confidence’ as it relates to showing her horse.

A way of being goal is an exploration of your experience of life. The direct goal becomes the exploration of...


Jan 10, 2024

In this episode, you’ll learn a simple 3-step process for turning your ‘way of being’ into something actionable. Examples of “Way of being goals.” include:

  • do what is best for my horse
  • have a closer relationship with my horse
  • ride confidently without anxiety
  • understand my horse's behavior better
  • to enjoy...