Stacy Westfall

Credit: LEFT: Photo by Cappy Jackson; RIGHT: Photo by Alana Harrison LEFT: Naturally timid: Whizards Baby Doll (‘Roxy’), the phenomenal mare who took me to freestyle reining fame, needed encouragement to develop trust. Her fearful, reactive personality made her wary. RIGHT: Naturally bold: Jacs Electric Whiz (‘Jac’) is Roxy’s son, yet has a different personality. He’s so confident that it can be a challenge to keep his attention. I work on having him respect me as his leader.
Horse Behavior

Trust & Respect

Trust is key with timid horses; bold ones need to develop more respect.

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Horseback Trail Riding Training

On Trail Riding Tips With Your Horse

If your horse becomes agitated and hard to handle if he's not with the herd, that makes trail riding unsafe and un fun. Stacy Westfall helps horse owners with a few simple steps to cure a herdbound horse.

Equine Foster Care: Do You Have What it Takes?

Equine Foster Care: Do You Have What it Takes?