In this podcast, I discuss two ideas, the challenge of asking questions, and ‘why bend?’ The theme of this season of the podcast is, “No question is too small.” Today, I explain:  <ul> <li>why riders don’t ask more questions</li> <li>why the teacher might hesitate before answering</li> <li>what the moment of awkwardness could really be</li> </ul> Why bend? <ul> <li>why you might skip bending</li> <li>why you might half-heartedly bend</li> <li>how bend increases safety and reduces bucking, rearing and bolting</li> <li>why bend improves balance</li> <li>advancing: the balance of bend and straightness</li> </ul> Do you have a seemingly simple question you’d like to ask? Email me, you can even stay anonymous. Ask your question because others will learn from it. Often times people don’t realize they have a question, until they hear it, and immediately identify with the question.

In this podcast, I discuss two ideas, the challenge of asking questions, and ‘why bend?’ The theme of this season of the podcast is, “No question is too small.” Today, I explain: why riders don’t ask more questions why the teacher might hesitate before answering what the moment of awkwardness could really be Why bend? why you might skip bending why you might half-heartedly bend how bend increases safety and reduces bucking, rearing and bolting why bend improves balance advancing: the balance of bend and straightness Do you have a seemingly simple question you’d like to ask? Email me, you can even stay anonymous. Ask your question because others will learn from it. Often times people don’t realize they have a question, until they hear it, and immediately identify with the question.

In this podcast, I discuss two ideas, the challenge of asking questions, and ‘why bend?’ The theme of this season of the podcast is, “No question is too small.” Today, I explain:  <ul> <li>why riders don’t ask more questions</li> <li>why the teacher might hesitate before answering</li> <li>what the moment of awkwardness could really be</li> </ul> Why bend? <ul> <li>why you might skip bending</li> <li>why you might half-heartedly bend</li> <li>how bend increases safety and reduces bucking, rearing and bolting</li> <li>why bend improves balance</li> <li>advancing: the balance of bend and straightness</li> </ul> Do you have a seemingly simple question you’d like to ask? Email me, you can even stay anonymous. Ask your question because others will learn from it. Often times people don’t realize they have a question, until they hear it, and immediately identify with the question.&nbsp;

Episode 243: Why should I bend my horse? (and why you avoid asking more questions)

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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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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