I don't know how many times I've seen this and I cry, every single time! It is just such a beautiful, stunning performance and demonstration of a partnership!
My parents died last year within four months of each other, and I cannot get enough of this video. I have a beautiful QH mare who eases my heart every time I ride her. Thank you letting me cry, Stacy, and still remember that we all need to live before we die. With love, Sharon and Pebbles (aka Suddenly Available).
I cried through this whole clip, what an honorable way to cherish the memory of her dad. How amazing of a connection between her and this horse. Thanks for doing it!!
This is so extraordinary and enthralling plus one of the best rides that's ever been. Anyone who's involved with horseback riding knows what a tremendous amount of work and trust alike sis necessary to achieve such a high level. This can be nothing but admired and adored!
I am 12 years old and I have just started reining and stacy westfall is my roll model. She has made a place in my heart along with her dad and roxy. R.I.P ROXY.
Amazing! I just started crying and shout "OMG!" I started riding my horse without reins and a lot of NH training, but now I really want to train harder and strengthen our bond!
wow!! that is amazing!! i am stil amazed even though ive seen it a million times. stacy saw ya at horse-o-rama in WI last year. wish roxy culd hav been there too!!
I've watched this about 50 times, and it never gets old, or ceases to amaze me. Stacy is the most gifted rider I have ever seen, keep going girl you have a true gift from God. :)
Gobsmacking/tearjurkingly awasome. I have NEVER seen such an intense, mutual understanding and true love between a human and an animal. I've watched it 13 times over the last two days and I CRIED each time. Thanks Stacy for REminding us all to always keep trying new things. The lyrics of the song though are just as important! Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. Peter13
Amazing thank you so much for sharing these clips with me I have never seen such horsmanship and it is plain to see how much your daughter and her horse trust each other .
wow this moved me to tears . THE SONG WAS MY SONG when I come down with breast cancer . you and your horse or should i say your friend are great. thank you for the love, your dad is looking down and he is pround of his little woman . sorry for your loss . KAT =^..^=
This is truly amazing...I would love to do this with my horse :) Stacy, you are an inspiration to me, and probably a lot of other people! Thank you for that amazing ride :)
This honestly makes me cry everytime I watch it. The bond between her and her horse and the fact that she can do this completely tackless just blows my mind. The fact that they trust eachother enough to do this just brings me to tears. I love this.
This was always my FAV video. It always made me cry because Stacy was so brave and was able to still do this show and dedicate this ride to her dad. Now that I've lost my dad also, I have a whole new respect for what it really took for her to perform after just loosing her dad. What a strong lady... I guess both of our dads are up there in Heaven now looking down on us.....VV
even after seeing this so many times, it still brings tears to my eyes. This is an absolutely amazing display of horsemanship, and so soon after her father's death.
You truly have it..Love, heart and sole, that any horse is looking for and that is in you. Con-Grads That's the closeness to God as your going to get. Bless your heart...keep it up
Stacy, I was so sorry to hear that Roxy has gone to horse heaven. This is the most inspiration video I have every seen. I tell all my horse friends about it. YOU are a treasure, what an amazing ride! God Bless Roxy in heaven and God Bless you for being an awesome role model!
OMG!!!! This video brings tear to my eyes! You are an amazing rider!!!! I wanna be just like you!!! I've been ridin for 7 years and you have been part of that inspiration so thank you so much!!!
I haven't seen very many people ride this well in full tack, let alone bareback and bridleless. Stacy is simply an amazing rider and trainer. Beyond amazing.
soooo beautiful and sorry to hear the loss about your dad.....now he will be in heaven looking down on you and being happy for everything that you have done to make him proud. I just wanted to say that horses are my favorite animals of all. Keep up the good work.
I cry everytime I see this. Not only do you have to be a talented horseman.. you have to have trust, you trust the horse and the horse trusts you and thats a lot easier said than done.
Stacy is truly amazing. She shows that you don't need a bit, spurs or other training devices to bring out the best in a horse. Of course you have to be an excellent rider. She is appearing at the Nebraska Horse Expo in March '08.
She inspires me so much ! I hope one day my horse and I have that great of a bond !! I also agree with most people here, her dad would have been so proud (L) My neighbor was so lucky to actually meet her at one of the horse shows she was at :)
I often drop my reins after a lesson or on a fun day, and trot and canter but nothing compared to this...I am floored by her ability. Her horses are always happy and calm and willing. Every aspiring rider has to have someone to look up to and Ms. Westfall is mine
Hey Leute, ich bin kein Pferde.-kenner und narr, aber diese Bilder sind ja der reine Wahnsinn. Diese Partnerschaftliche Liebe und Gemeinsamkeit. Einfach schön zu sehen. Danke Bine für diesen Link an meiner Pinwand
As a big advocate of Monty Roberts and someone who's experienced the emotional and beautiful experience of "join-up" well over 100 times now, I can tell this horse and rider are bonded completely by trust and a partnership that cannot be explained in mere words....(notice the licking and chewing the horse displays often throughout the video, which is a sign of complete submission BY CHOICE NOT FORCE...this is significant when you ask the horse to accept you. Great testimony to the power of love
i think the 12 people who disliked are jelous..... think of it this way if your dad died 24 days before this would you be able to do it like she did. Her dad must be so proud. I got goose bumps and tears were in my eveys.... bottom line i want to be just like her!
This is a sure four tissue minimum. What a talent she is, what courage she displayed. I cried every time I watched. What a tribute to your father who I am sure is watching over you with pride & admiration. I am positive Tim McGraw would be quite touched as well. Hope he has or will see this some day!
this makes me cry everytime i watch this i watch it evryday i cry because of this song and stacey your amazing like you say 'dont cry because its over smile becuase it happend' :)
This made my cry SOOOOO much! its the most beautiful thing i have ever seen! RIP Roxy you where the most beautiful horse i have even seen! You and Stacey where the best par of horse and rider in the world at times it seem'd like you and Stacey where one! I love you Roxy and hope you and your foal and your mother are walking down rainbow bridge together!
This is great and the horse is showing how much she enjoys and gets it by her licking and chewing! Sorry about the loss of Stacy's Dad and the sweet horse.
this video is truly touching. Where are all the organisations that go on about Western being cruel and unkind in wonderful moments like these. Thankyou for sharing this with me!
Just goes to show that a happy horse and success can go hand in hand. Your horse doesn't have to be flipping its lid to be a reiner. Nicely done! Score one for natural horsemanship, and score a million for the horses. :)
I NEVER tire of watching this AND I am ALYWAYS reduced to tears!!!!!!! What communication...what a relationship....what equestrian(ne) perfection!
I don't know how many times I've seen this and I cry, every single time! It is just such a beautiful, stunning performance and demonstration of a partnership!
Grown man and Marine. I have watched this 10 times. Never a dry eye. Lessons to learn. One day it's true.
My parents died last year within four months of each other, and I cannot get enough of this video. I have a beautiful QH mare who eases my heart every time I ride her. Thank you letting me cry, Stacy, and still remember that we all need to live before we die. With love, Sharon and Pebbles (aka Suddenly Available).
Such a beautiful tribute to her Dad! God bless you Stacy Westfall!
No matter how many times I see this, it always brings tears to my eyes. Truly beautiful.
when i was little i would watch this with my mom
Reduced me to tears from the moment the announcer started struggling with the introduction.
Just Beautiful.
What touched me right away, was the catch in the announcer's voice, as he introduced this beautiful sentiment & bittersweet performance. Beautiful.
Hands down this is the most amazing rider, trainer and horse I have ever seen!!!!! I was speechless....
This was so beautiful I cried through the whole thing thinking of my Dad and losing him and how much I miss him! I love what she did!
more than incredible....a dream of perfect harmony.
Just amazing how she is so in tune with her horse. I would love to meet her someday!!!
Thank you!!
This always makes me cry. So beautiful.
This helps keep my head and my heart on the right road!!!
I will never hear this song in the same way again. God has truly blessed you Stacey!
This video is BEAUTIFUL. I cry everytime I watch it.
I cried through this whole clip, what an honorable way to cherish the memory of her dad. How amazing of a connection between her and this horse. Thanks for doing it!!
I cried during this. my daddy taught me to ride, i lost him 4 days ago. Stacy ur truly amazing.
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Stacey Westfall, you are my hero! This is an absolutely amazing video!!!!
Oh my gosh, that horse is amazing and she makes it look like a ballet dance. Thank you for sharing it.
she is the inspiration for me learning to riding tackless
This is so extraordinary and enthralling plus one of the best rides that's ever been. Anyone who's involved with horseback riding knows what a tremendous amount of work and trust alike sis necessary to achieve such a high level. This can be nothing but admired and adored!
I'm sure a very proud father is still very much with you Stacy! Thank you for sharing this very special moment with all of us! God bless you!
Wow, I'm so touched that I have tears in my eyes, a great ride.
Excellent all round performance and entertainment. Thank you very much for sharing. God bless you. Oupa Rudi
How fabulous, and what an example or skill and professionalism! It made me get tears in my eyes.
This was so touching, beautiful teamwork, I cried it was so immensely beautiful and inspiring.
I am 12 years old and I have just started reining and stacy westfall is my roll model. She has made a place in my heart along with her dad and roxy. R.I.P ROXY.
Amazing! I just started crying and shout "OMG!" I started riding my horse without reins and a lot of NH training, but now I really want to train harder and strengthen our bond!
wow!! that is amazing!! i am stil amazed even though ive seen it a million times. stacy saw ya at horse-o-rama in WI last year. wish roxy culd hav been there too!!
I saw this today on Ellen. Your an amazing girl Stacy. Your dads proud of you! Keep reaching for the stars!
I've watched this about 50 times, and it never gets old, or ceases to amaze me. Stacy is the most gifted rider I have ever seen, keep going girl you have a true gift from God. :)
Gobsmacking/tearjurkingly awasome. I have NEVER seen such an intense, mutual understanding and true love between a human and an animal. I've watched it 13 times over the last two days and I CRIED each time. Thanks Stacy for REminding us all to always keep trying new things. The lyrics of the song though are just as important! Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. Peter13
Beautiful Horsemanship .
Amazing thank you so much for sharing these clips with me I have never seen such horsmanship and it is plain to see how much your daughter and her horse trust each other .
This is absolutely beautiful! The bond those two share is unbreakable!
i wish i could ride like her.amazing! your awsome stacey, this always brings tears to my eyes! come to new zealand and give me lessons!
wow this moved me to tears . THE SONG WAS MY SONG when I come down with breast cancer . you and your horse or should i say your friend are great. thank you for the love, your dad is looking down and he is pround of his little woman . sorry for your loss . KAT =^..^=
This is truly amazing...I would love to do this with my horse :) Stacy, you are an inspiration to me, and probably a lot of other people! Thank you for that amazing ride :)
What an amazing ride to dedicate to her father. I cry every time I see this.
This honestly makes me cry everytime I watch it. The bond between her and her horse and the fact that she can do this completely tackless just blows my mind. The fact that they trust eachother enough to do this just brings me to tears. I love this.
This video is BEAUTIFUL. I cry every time I watch it.
Absolutely AWESOME. This truly shows what a great relationship you can have with an animal.
This was always my FAV video. It always made me cry because Stacy was so brave and was able to still do this show and dedicate this ride to her dad. Now that I've lost my dad also, I have a whole new respect for what it really took for her to perform after just loosing her dad. What a strong lady... I guess both of our dads are up there in Heaven now looking down on us.....VV
even after seeing this so many times, it still brings tears to my eyes. This is an absolutely amazing display of horsemanship, and so soon after her father's death.
So much heart. I keep coming back here.
You truly have it..Love, heart and sole, that any horse is looking for and that is in you. Con-Grads That's the closeness to God as your going to get. Bless your heart...keep it up
Stacy, I was so sorry to hear that Roxy has gone to horse heaven. This is the most inspiration video I have every seen. I tell all my horse friends about it. YOU are a treasure, what an amazing ride! God Bless Roxy in heaven and God Bless you for being an awesome role model!
OMG!!!! This video brings tear to my eyes! You are an amazing rider!!!! I wanna be just like you!!! I've been ridin for 7 years and you have been part of that inspiration so thank you so much!!!
This brings me to tears every time I watch it. ❣
i love this women she is so awesome i would love to meet her to learn a few things my self...
I haven't seen very many people ride this well in full tack, let alone bareback and bridleless. Stacy is simply an amazing rider and trainer. Beyond amazing.
This woman inspired me into working with horses, they've been my life ever since I've seen this
This video never fails to amaze me, Got teardrops over and over again!
I know next to nothing about horses. But, yet, this is one of the most inspiring performances I have ever seen in my life.
I had the pleasure of seeing her live on Nov 6/2010 at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, ON Canada..... Let's just say that she is amazing!
What an awesome tribute.. I cried for you and cheered at the same time. Your daddy is very proud darlin, very proud indeed.
soooo beautiful and sorry to hear the loss about your dad.....now he will be in heaven looking down on you and being happy for everything that you have done to make him proud. I just wanted to say that horses are my favorite animals of all. Keep up the good work.
This girl can ride!!! I love watching this pair and it’s amazing how she can control Roxy with just leg cues, just awesome!!!
omg! this is just so beautiful! i keep on watching it and almost crying!! someday, i hope im that good
Plus, I mentioned her father was passed. Quote: "Give Stacy's father a good ride up in Heaven!!!!"
I cry everytime I see this. Not only do you have to be a talented horseman.. you have to have trust, you trust the horse and the horse trusts you and thats a lot easier said than done.
Stacy is truly amazing. She shows that you don't need a bit, spurs or other training devices to bring out the best in a horse. Of course you have to be an excellent rider. She is appearing at the Nebraska Horse Expo in March '08.
i always cry when i see this...oh my gosh...
omg i watch this like every day! its so frickin inspiring!!! best slide stop ive ever seen!!!
This is absolutely amazing!
She inspires me so much !
I hope one day my horse and I have that great of a bond !!
I also agree with most people here, her dad would have been so proud (L)
My neighbor was so lucky to actually meet her at one of the horse shows she was at :)
She's amazing
I often drop my reins after a lesson or on a fun day, and trot and canter but nothing compared to this...I am floored by her ability. Her horses are always happy and calm and willing. Every aspiring rider has to have someone to look up to and Ms. Westfall is mine
Wow. Amazing Song, Amazing Rider, Amazing Horse, Amazing Bond. Simply amazing. :D
Hey Leute, ich bin kein Pferde.-kenner und narr, aber diese Bilder sind ja der reine Wahnsinn. Diese Partnerschaftliche Liebe und Gemeinsamkeit. Einfach schön zu sehen.
Danke Bine für diesen Link an meiner Pinwand
The spirit of her dad was with her on that ride for sure. Great performance.
I never get tired of watching this:)
As a big advocate of Monty Roberts and someone who's experienced the emotional and beautiful experience of "join-up" well over 100 times now, I can tell this horse and rider are bonded completely by trust and a partnership that cannot be explained in mere words....(notice the licking and chewing the horse displays often throughout the video, which is a sign of complete submission BY CHOICE NOT FORCE...this is significant when you ask the horse to accept you. Great testimony to the power of love
How can people not like this video?! its AMAZING!!!
i think the 12 people who disliked are jelous..... think of it this way if your dad died 24 days before this would you be able to do it like she did. Her dad must be so proud. I got goose bumps and tears were in my eveys.... bottom line i want to be just like her!
This makes me cry. It is such a beautiful performance.
This is a sure four tissue minimum. What a talent she is, what courage she displayed. I cried every time I watched. What a tribute to your father who I am sure is watching over you with pride & admiration. I am positive Tim McGraw would be quite touched as well. Hope he has or will see this some day!
Magnifique !!
Lots of ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ !!
Wow what a beautiful video. Made me cry.
stacy westfall is not deaf or mute and has been riding for years..she is very good
God bless this young woman. An inspiration to all.
This is pure magical ! !
when i closed my eyes to sneeze i had to replay it, thought i missed something.. :) I LOVE STACY WESTFALL! :)
thank u stacy westfall..
This is amazing of how the bond between the rider and horse is so great, AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this makes me cry everytime i watch this i watch it evryday i cry because of this song and stacey your amazing like you say 'dont cry because its over smile becuase it happend' :)
I watched a few of her runs in the past, it was great! Wizards Baby Doll is a fantastic horse, and those two reall have a bond.
awesome... this is how it should be...my respect. Blessings to you and your horses.
This made my cry SOOOOO much! its the most beautiful thing i have ever seen!
RIP Roxy you where the most beautiful horse i have even seen!
You and Stacey where the best par of horse and rider in the world at times it seem'd like you and Stacey where one! I love you Roxy and hope you and your foal and your mother are walking down rainbow bridge together!
This is great and the horse is showing how much she enjoys and gets it by her licking and chewing! Sorry about the loss of Stacy's Dad and the sweet horse.
i love you you are amazing i'm sorry about your dad it made me cry and i want to grow up just like i have been working with my horse wish you the best
R.I.P Wizard's Baby Doll, you'll be missed!
this video is truly touching. Where are all the organisations that go on about Western being cruel and unkind in wonderful moments like these. Thankyou for sharing this with me!
What a wonderful tribute to her Father!
wish i could ride like her she is just amazing and has a great connection with her horse
WOW! bareback! A well trained horse...and rider. Well done!
Just goes to show that a happy horse and success can go hand in hand. Your horse doesn't have to be flipping its lid to be a reiner. Nicely done! Score one for natural horsemanship, and score a million for the horses. :)
This is beyond beautiful