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Resources for Heidi Melocco
De-Spooking Shadow/ Update on Episode 909
The Key to De-Spooking Shadow Desensitizing had failed. Could a new approach help this gelding—on camera, no less? By Annette Nole Hall Our beautiful, kid-broke Tennessee Walking Horse is a spook. His name is Shadow and
Five-Pound Challenge
Thanks for your interest in the challenge! Find out more and take the challenge pledge here>> Visit and join our Facebook group here>> How to take the challenge: Find a friend (or friends) willing
Note from Julie: October 2015
Dear friends, We’ve just returned from an incredible 4-day ranch-riding clinic at the C Lazy U Ranch and soon I am headed to Spanaway, Washington, for my last 2-day horsemanship clinic of the year, then
For No Apparent Reason: Learning to understand why horses behave the way they do
When folks tell me about problem behaviors, I hear one phrase often. I admit I’ve even said it myself when I was a young trainer. “For no apparent reason, my horse….” You can fill in
Julie’s Tips On America’s Horse Daily
Find Julie’s tips from the AQHA publication. Tips about riding a rough trot, dealing with a head shy horse, links to safety videos, cantering tips, manners at feed time and more. Videos and articles await>>
Horseback Riding Basics: Using Your Aids, Part 2 from AQHA Daily
Clear, consistent communication is the key to smooth transitions with your horse. AQHA Professional Horsewoman Julie Goodnight explains that your horse comes to understand how you’re moving with how he’s moving and that you can
Your Horse’s Quiet Place; Teaching the head down cue
Getting your horse to drop his head gives him a serene, quiet place to be. It’s a great horse-training technique. From AQHA Professional Horsewoman and Certified Horsemanship Association instructor Julie Goodnight. Your horse’s head is
Horses In The Morning: Julie Goodnight Talks About Riding Instruction
Listen online now>> In this Certified Horsemanship Association episode we chat about exercises for more advanced riders with Anne Brzesicki of MTSU, Julie Goodnight has some advice on schooling your school horses to keep them
Dale Myler’s Bit Lesson Video
Watch this full-length bit talk, you’ll learn how bits work and how to find out if your horse is comfortable. Watch Dale Myler now….
The Barn Building Process
The planning and shopping process to build a barn on Heidi Melocco’s 2-acre place…. Installment 1: Do you keep your horses at home or are they boarded? Do tell! Hey all, it’s Julie’s TV show producer,
Riding Bridleless, Part 1 from Horse Illustrated
Julie talks about what you need to know before you even think about taking off the bridle. See the PDF>>Bridleless Preparation PDF
Q&A On Horse Behavior; Protecting the Alpha; Aggression over Feed Time; Ground Tying; Catch a Horse; Pawing (Rick Lamb with Julie Goodnight)
Have you ever had a horse stand over you in protection? If you’ve fallen or become injured on the trail? I have a photo of my horses where 7 are laying down and one is
Ground Manners; Audible Sounds of the Horse (Rick Lamb with Julie Goodnight)
Julie and Rick talk about ground manners and what happens when your horse moves into your space– with his nose or taking an unauthorized step. Learn about herd dominance and how the herd operates in
What is CHA?; Why to Become Certified; Safety Tips; Behind the Scenes of Horse Master; When to Sell a Horse (Rick Lamb with Julie Goodnight)
Certified Horsemanship Association–reasons to become certified and what the association does to teach the theory behind the skill; Improving Horsemanship; Safety Tips; Why to Ride with Your Heels Down; Behind the Scenes on Horse Master
Managing Fear in the Saddle; Classic Riding Skills; Dealing with Balking (Julie Goodnight on the Rick Lamb Show)
Julie Goodnight talks with Rick Lamb about managing fear in the saddle. Tips to help you feel confident and relaxed. Plus, more about Julie’s approach to rider education and how classic riding applies today. http://ricklamb.com
Dually Recovering from Colitis
It’s been a rough few weeks around our barn, but I am pleased to report a happy ending. My number one horse, Dually, has always been a high-maintenance horse, with digestive issues, performance injuries, tendency
Radio Interview: Julie and Marty Marten Talk about Training Techniques
Radio Interview: Julie Goodnight and Marty Marten
Podcast: Canter with Confidence
In this episode, let’s talk about cantering with confidence! I’ll go over the mechanics of the gait, how to cue, how to ride it, how to set your horse up for the correct lead. We’ll
Radio Interview: Julie Goodnight on the Rick Lamb Show/ CHA Instructor Certification
Rick Lamb gets the lowdown on the Certified Horsemanship Association from Julie Goodnight. MP3 Radio Show thehorseshow.com
Radio Interview: Julie Goodnight Talks with Real Sisters
Behind the scenes fun with Julie: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkaboutradio/2013/02/28/world-famous-horse-trainer-julie-goodnight
Julie Goodnight on Horse Talk Radio Network/ Variety of Topics
Horse Tip Daily #931 by Equestrian Collections – Cantering Tips from Julie Goodnight Today’s tip is from HORSES IN THE MORNING. Christy Landwher and Julie Goodnight from the Certified Horsemanship Association join the HITM crew
Riding Bridleless (Without a Bridle or Bit)
Bridle-less Riding To me, the ultimate sign of true unity, trust and respect between a horse and the rider is when you can remove the bridle, have nothing on his head, and have the horse
Nurturing The Try In Your Horse
I have lived with and worked with horses for more than half a century. And the older I get, the more appreciation I have for horses and their willingness, generosity and ability to forgive. It
Bitless Or Bridle-Less? What Is The Difference?
Bitless or Bridle-less? To me, there’s a big difference. Often when I write about riding my horses bridle-less, people confuse it with the issue of riding bitless. To me, they are totally different subjects. At
To Shoe Or Not To Shoe?
To me, this is not a simple yes-or-no, black-or-white answer. Just as there are many good reasons not to shoe your horse, there are many reasons why you might want to shoe. There are few
Barn Rules, Cleanliness & Respect At Feeding Time
Like most horse trainers, when it comes to my barn, I run a tight ship and I like things very orderly and very systematic. Even though my barn is totally private—no outside horses for training,