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The Magic and Mystique of Horsemanship Clinics

Published December 21, 2017 Leave a Comment

The Magic and Mystique of Horsemanship Clinics

For some, attending a horsemanship clinic with a particular clinician, is a bucket-list item that they work toward for years. For others, attending horsemanship clinics with teachers who are leaders in the field is a way to further their careers and boost their horsemanship. And then there are the “clinic junkies,” who spend a good portion of every riding season trying to bag … [Read more...]

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Do You Know What You Don’t Know?

Published April 7, 2016 2 Comments

Identify holes in your horsemanship training and continually seek new information An assignment from my first riding instructor—assembling a bridle from scratch—at first seemed like an easy task. But what seemed easy turned out to be daunting. I knew what a bridle should look like, but I hadn’t gained enough wisdom to know how each piece fit together. I finally I got it … [Read more...]

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Teaching The Trainers

Published September 23, 2014 Leave a Comment

If you love to work with horses, consider adding an element of professionalism by becoming a Lyons Certified Trainer. Learn more here. http://www.equisearch.com/article/teaching-trainers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Training Advice Tagged With: certification, course, horse, Horses, lesson, lessons, program, relationships, students, Teaching The Trainers

My Top 3 Lessons From The Julie Goodnight Women’s Riding Clinic

Published September 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

I’m going to be brutally honest here: I was a fan of clinician Julie Goodnight before attending her ”Women’s Riding and Yoga Retreats and Ranch Riding Weekend at C Lazy U Ranch” in Granby, Colorado. But after four days of riding with Julie, that’s changed. Now I’m a … [Read more...]

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Quick Tip: Find An Instructor Or Trainer (CHA)

Published July 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

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Issues From The Saddle: Pulley Rein

Published May 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

Question Category: Issues from the Saddle Question: Julie, I'm sure you deal with loads of emails, I hope you get this one. I've been taking riding lessons every week for a few months (I used to ride when I was younger). The school I go to is very good, the horses are very fit and mostly well behaved. My instructor is a retired show-jumper. We are riding in an arena … [Read more...]

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Guest Blog: My Top 3 Lessons From The Julie Goodnight Yoga & Riding Retreat

Published May 29, 2012 Leave a Comment

Guest Blog: My Top 3 Lessons From The Julie Goodnight Yoga & Riding Retreat

By Amy Herdy I’m going to be brutally honest here: I was a fan of clinician Julie Goodnight before attending her  ”Women’s Riding and Yoga Retreats and Ranch Riding Weekend at C Lazy U Ranch” in Granby, Colorado. But after four days of riding with Julie, that’s changed. Now I’m a groupie. I learned so much at this clinic that my brain is still buzzing, and you’re going to … [Read more...]

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Living Aloha

Published December 19, 2008 Leave a Comment

Greetings! I am afraid I have been remiss in writing. Being in Kauai will do that to you. I am starting this post on the last leg of my journey home, after a week spent in one of my favorite places on earth-- the north shore of Kauai, in the towns of Hanalei, Princeville and Kilauea. Did I mention it also lays claim to being the rainiest place on earth? And this week was no … [Read more...]

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