by Stacy Westfall
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 leader for your horse. Discover how you can understand things from your horses point of view so that you can enjoy the learning process with your horse. When you are able to understand what your horse is experiencing mentally and physically the process of learning new things becomes more enjoyable. Your goals may be showing, trail riding or simply enjoying life with horses-all of which Stacy enjoys herself. She shares her own struggles and successes to allow listeners to understand that everyone experiences ups and downs. Through her podcast, website, YouTube channel and social media Stacy answers questions about: Fear, when to sell a horse, goal setting, safety, ground work, trailer loading, lead changes, reining, spins, stops, western dressage, ranch riding, when to get help, lessons, clinics and improving your safety, success and enjoyment of horses.
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April 16, 2025
<p class="" data-start="386" data-end="657">Stacy Westfall explores the hidden conversation happening between riders and horses—beyond conscious cues. Using the analogy of learning to float while swimming, she reveals how riders can unintentionally contradict their own instructions through subtle physical signals.</p> <p class="" data-start="659" data-end="675">In this episode:</p> <ul data-start="677" data-end="1094"> <li class="" data-start="677" data-end="799"> <p class="" data-start="679" data-end="799">Discover why your horse reads your tension, breathing patterns, and hormone shifts as clearly as your intentional aids</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="800" data-end="941"> <p class="" data-start="802" data-end="941">Learn to distinguish between helpful awareness and counterproductive anxiety by recognizing when your body is communicating mixed signals</p> </li> <li class="" data-start="942" data-end="1094"> <p class="" data-start="944" data-end="1094">Understand why even experienced riders must consciously evaluate both their horse’s readiness and their own physical state in challenging situations</p> </li> </ul> <p class="" data-start="1096" data-end="1394">This episode demonstrates that skilled riding isn’t just about technical precision—it’s about mastering the subtle interplay between internal belief and physical communication. Your emotions will always "ooze out" of your body and become part of the conversation your horse is already listening to.</p>
April 9, 2025
<p>In this episode, Stacy explores the critical distinction between specific riding aids and your overall body intention. Riders often experience a disconnect between the small cues they apply (leg pressure, rein contact) and the broader message their body position and energy convey to the horse.<br /> Key takeaways:</p> <p>– The rider’s body communicates more than just cues—it reflects intention, emotion, and unconscious signals<br /> – Clarity arises when physical aids align with internal intention and focus<br /> – Emotional states influence the horse, whether or not the rider is aware of them<br /> – Building awareness of your own body language is essential for clear communication<br /> – Questions are a natural part of the learning process for both horse and rider</p> <p>This episode demonstrates how critical it is to align physical cues with internal clarity. It’s especially valuable for riders who want to improve communication with their horse through better body awareness—not just better technique.</p>
April 2, 2025
<p>This episode explores the two core elements inside the rider’s mind: the information you rely on and the thoughts that either help or distract you. Stacy unpacks how both missing knowledge and unexamined beliefs can quietly interfere with clear communication and forward progress with your horse.</p> <p>Key takeaways:</p> <ul> <li>Gaps in understanding may look like missing information—but can also stem from mismatched or misapplied techniques</li> <li>Your body unconsciously reflects your true beliefs regardless of your intentions, creating mixed signals your horse can't interpret</li> <li>When your mind automatically creates meaning from every interaction</li> <li>Unexamined thoughts and stories can distort feedback and trigger self-doubt during key moments</li> </ul> <p>This episode examines the powerful concept of having "enough" knowledge to proceed confidently. It’s especially valuable for those balancing learning with leadership, offering insight into how to sort through mental noise and act with clarity in real time.</p>
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