As most of you know by now change is in the air. I love that life has cycles. Spring is here with new foals, gardens to plant, and kids getting out of school. Summer with horse shows and trail rides are here. I am experimenting with the new media of YouTube to help communicate training tips. Do you like that idea? Want to vote? Click here if you think you would like YouTube training tips OR click here if you prefer to read your tips.
This week's special gives you your choice of $10 off the Bridleless DVD ($19.99) or if you choose Stacy will personalize and sign your DVD for $10 off ($29.99).
Stacy was the first person to compete and win with no bridle, no neck rope, nothing in her hands to cue the horse. Everyone thought she had taken natural horsemanship to its highest level until she came out and won in competition on her horse bareback & bridleless-nothing but horse and rider!
On our best-selling video, first you will see TWO of Stacy's championship-earning runs. DOES NOT INCLUDE STACY'S BAREBACK AND BRIDLELESS RIDE TO 'LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYIN'. Then, Stacy explains, step-by-step, how each manuver was done. Descriptions include riders hand, leg, and body position for cueing as well as what to expect from your horse. Specific exercises for you and your horse are given. You'll learn her training secrets and her safety tips to help you work together with your horse-performing almost invisible, yet effective cues. This is a must have video for anyone looking to improve their communication by becoming more specific with your requests.
On the Road
The Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo
In the beginning of April, Stacy Westfall was traveling once again, this time she was on her way to Indianapolis, Indiana for the Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo. The crowds flocked to the State Fair Grounds for a weekend of learning and shopping. The venders were endless, offering everything for horse and rider: from apparel to pottery, Training DVD’s, halters, headstalls and “living quarters” horse trailers. Countless demos were presented all weekend showing off different horse breeds and disciplines.
Stacy gave two demos each day. She covered topics from ‘Teaching Emotional Control’ to ‘Bridleless Riding’. The Stacy Westfall Activity Ball was a big seller along with the Stacy Westfall halters, ropes and personalized posters. Posters weren’t all that Stacy signed in Indianapolis; some fans even had Stacy sign their water buckets, reins, and halters!
Another well recognized celebrity made an appearance at the expo, as well: Popcorn, the AQHA gelding Stacy won Road to the Horse with in 2006, was definitely a crowd favorite. He helped Stacy during a Groundwork Demo by kicking and chasing the Stacy Westfall Activity Ball, carrying the tarp around in his mouth and generally stealing the show while Stacy worked with a filly.
“A $99 monitor saved his life”, Stacy Westfall says about the birth of Maggie’s first foal. “My kids thought I was crazy when I pulled into Babies R’ Us and told them we were shopping for Maggie,” Stacy said laughing. Maggie had been dripping milk for almost two weeks and was one week overdue the night that little “Newt” was born.
So how did the monitor save him? When Maggie went into labor at 1:30 a.m., Jesse was the first to notice. The small black-and-white monitor, complete with sound, showed that Maggie was getting up and down and, Newt’s front legs were already out. As Jesse and Stacy swung out of bed Maggie lay down in the middle of her stall and in a moment of pain rolled violently all the way over-fully casting herself firmly against the wall!
“We RAN! It took less than a minute to get there,” Stacy says. Maggie was stuck and Newt was born and laying behind her. The sack had not ripped so Newt wasn’t getting any air and his little head was bobbing around. Stacy quickly jumped in and ripped the sack and moved him slightly away from his cast mother. In the meantime Jesse ran to get ropes to flip Maggie back over and allow her to stand. After being helped up Maggie quickly took to little Newt and has been a great mom.
So . . . how did Newt get his name? Lonesome Dove of course! Maggie is the name of one of the main characters in the book, which Jesse and Stacy recently finished reading together. Maggie’s son was named Newt.
For those who are interested in furthering their knowledge with one of the country’s leading clinicians this is your opportunity. Stacy will be offering a limited number of clinics this year and because of her small class sizes (four to six people per clinic) you can expect more one-on-one time with Stacy than with other leading clinicians in their clinics. Fewer than twenty people will ride with Stacy this entire year. Other top clinicians often have more than twenty riders in EVERY clinic. The small number of participants guarantees you’ll get personal attention. For more information on Stacy's clinics click here.
Looking for training tips from Stacy? Check out Stacy's Youtube Channel where she posts videos with valuable training information.
I just wanted to thank you for your extremely fast shipping of the video I purchased. Also am enjoying it very much and ready to start working with my horse. Again thank you. Sharon N.
Hey Stacy!! I just wanted to say that you are truly amazing, and my hero. I have watched some of your DVD's, and I learned lots of stuff that I’ve been using for about a month now, and I'm seeing huge changes! I love your website and your "Stacy's Thoughts" section. You seem like an awesome person and my dream is to meet you someday. You are an inspiration to me! Keep up the good work. Kate (14 years old)
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“A $99 monitor saved his life”, Stacy Westfall says about the birth of Maggie’s first foal. “My kids thought I was crazy when I pulled into Babies R’ Us and told them we were shopping for Maggie,” Stacy said laughing. Maggie had been dripping milk for almost two weeks and was one week overdue the night that little “Newt” was born.
For those who are interested in furthering their knowledge with one of the country’s leading clinicians this is your opportunity. Stacy will be offering a limited number of clinics this year and because of her small class sizes (four to six people per clinic) you can expect more one-on-one time with Stacy than with other leading clinicians in their clinics. Fewer than twenty people will ride with Stacy this entire year. Other top clinicians often have more than twenty riders in EVERY clinic. The small number of participants guarantees you’ll get personal attention. For more information on Stacy's clinics 
