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Stop In An Emergency

The Trail Rider ~ May/June 2016 Riding Right  Stop in an Emergency The one-rein stop is often taught as the go-to aid for slowing and stopping a rowdy horse. But on a straight and narrow
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The Pully-Rein Stop

The Trail Rider ~ May 2016 Ride Right with Julie Goodnight  The Pulley-Rein Stop Learn how to stop a bolting horse on a narrow trail using a pulley rein with top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight’s four-step
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Q & A – How To Introduce Kids To Horses And Riding

Q: What are safe tips to introduce my kids to horses and riding? I want them to love riding but don’t want to do too much too soon and end up pushing them away. –Mya
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Q & A – How To Make Picking Hooves Easier

Q: Sometimes when I’m picking out my horse’s hooves, she pulls it down onto the floor. If I hold it tightly, she tries to jerk it away. How can I make picking out feet easier?
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Resistance to Canter

What do you do when your calm and cool horse doesn’t want to move out at the trot or canter? Resist the urge to peddle and make sure your horse will listen to your cues.
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Mastering the Canter

Everywhere I go—whether it’s to clinics, expos, conferences or just riding with friends—there are riders working on mastering the canter. Whether it is a novice rider just figuring out how to cue the horse and
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924 Behind the Scenes

Episode 924 “Obstacles Ahead” Behind the Scenes

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Episode 924: “Obstacles Ahead”

Julie Goodnight helps a therapeutic riding instructor teach her horse agility and liberty work.
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Episode 923 “Back on Board” Behind the Scenes

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Episode 923 “Back on Board”

Julie Goodnight reminds a trained horse that he is capable of stepping onto the trailer without a fight.
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Savvy Feeder Contest

[gravityform id=”8″ title=”false” description=”true”]     *Julie Goodnight is not associated with this contest or prize, but is glad to advertise the opportunity on behalf of The Savvy Feeder. By entering this contest, you agree
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Betty Lou Knew Behind the Scenes

Episode 917: “Betty Lou Knew” Behind the Scenes

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The Big Comeback

Confidence is tough to regain after a fall. It’s much easier to work through your fears when you trust the horse you ride when your fears are still actively surfacing. Make sure that the horse
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Episode 922 Behind the Scenes

Episode 922 “Warming Trends” Behind-the-Scenes

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Episode 922: Warming Trends

Julie Goodnight teaches a rider how to warm up thoroughly to avoid injury to the horse.
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Episode 921: “Forward Intentions” Behind the Scenes

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Episode 921: Forward Intentions

Julie Goodnight helps a rider canter with more confidence.
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Episode 920 Behind the Scenes

Episode 920: “Busy Body” Behind the Scenes

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Episode 920

Episode 920: Busy Body

Julie Goodnight helps a rider gain her horse’s attention.
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Episode 919 Behind the Scenes

Episode 919: Behind the Scenes

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Episode 919 Preview

Episode 919: “Square Dancing”

Julie Goodnight helps find the right saddle for training a trail-show horse.
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episode 918 collection at the canter

Episode 918: “Battle of the Bulge”

Julie Goodnight helps a youth rider perform with collection.
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Horses are Survivors

By Julie Goodnight Have you worked with a rescued horse or a horse with abuse in his past? The lessons learned from working with these troubled-but-not-disposable horses are priceless. If you let them, these horses
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Horses In The Morning: Exercises for Lengthening and Collecting with Julie Goodnight and JoAnne Young

In this Certified Horsemanship Association episode we’re covering exercises for lengthening and collecting with guests Julie Goodnight and JoAnne Young. Listen in. Check out more episodes of Horses in the Morning here: http://www.horsesinthemorning.com/
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Betty Lou

Episode 917 – Betty Lou Knew

Julie Goodnight teaches a mule to stand still for saddling.
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Senior equine care protocol

By Jeannie Willems, LVT, RVT, BS   Horses are living longer, more productive lives. This is partly due to the willingness of the horse owner to take better care of their investment, whether it’s a
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Explosive Canter Departures: Learning to let go and allow the horse to move forward

I’ve learned to recognize the signs of the horse who’s afraid of the canter departure. I’ve seen it many times throughout my career: A “forward” horse (with too much go) works just fine with the
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Dr. Getty’s Tip: Colostrum – An Exceptional Superfood!

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.  Colostrum – you know it as the mare’s first milk. It is a complex fluid, rich in nutrients and immune-regulating compounds, all designed to give the newborn foal the immune
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Abby on Skippy with Julie standing beside them.

Becoming The Leader

I love when kids are interested in riding. Most of the time the best horses for learning are the lazy and slow ones. Even if they are usually well-behaved, these horses can learn quickly that
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Episode 916 – Way to Whoa

This Ranch Riding show horse learns to stop with precision.
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Episode 914 – Departure Time

This former driving horse and amazing patrol horse learns to take off into the canter with control.
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Episode 915 – Not that Simple

A seasoned lesson horse learns to perform a simple lead change.
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Take your metal clips off of your reins with this rope connection: Rein Clips/Cowboy Clips

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Episode 913 – Taken by Stormy

Meet a Chincoteague pony named Stormy and his young rider who is learning to trot patterns and take control.
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Past Performance is No Guarantee of Future Success

Anyone who has ever invested in the stock market has seen this disclaimer: Past performance is no guarantee of future success. Yet when we invest our resources into a well-trained horse, we expect a guarantee
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Episode 912 – Speed Limit

Julie Goodnight helps a trail horse canter with control.
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Episode 916 – Changing Bits To Refine A Well Trained Horse – Behind The Scenes

Julie talks with Cindy about how changing the bit on her well trained Ranch Riding show horse makes a difference in self-carriage.
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Episode 915 – Cowgirl’s First Day – Behind The Scenes

Julie, Cowgirl’s owner, talks about her first day of learning a simple lead change.
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Episode 914 – Ranger Learning New Expectations – Behind The Scenes

Tommie talks about how it feels now that Ranger knows what her expectations are.
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Episode 913 – How To Shorten English Reins – Behind The Scenes

Julie shows Katie how to shorten her English reins.
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Episode 913 – What Katie Learned During Practice – Behind The Scenes

Katie talks to Julie about what she learned during her practice on Stormy
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Episode 913 – He Would Run Through Fire For Me – Behind The Seens

Katie talks about her bond with Stormy.
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Episode 912 – Joanne’s First Time on the Show – Behind The Scenes

Joanne talks about how her last time on the show brought enjoyment back to her rides, and what she’s here to work on now.
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Episode 912 – How To Pulley Rein – Behind The Scenes

Julie demonstrates how to pulley rein on Roscoe.
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Episode 912 – How To Use Rein To Control Speed – Behind The Scenes

Julie talks with Joanne about how she should use rein to control Roscoe’s speed.
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Episode 911 – After The Interview With Kim – Behind The Scenes

Kim chats about how she got Minnie Passer, and the hardship of losing her heart horse.
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Episode 910 – Diego Investigates Production Equipment – Behind The Scenes

Diego shows investigative behavior on a reflector during the shoot.
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Episode 910 – Learning About Diego – Behind The Scenes

Julie talks with Sandra about where Diego came from and what he’s done until now.
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Episode 909 – Shadow’s Investigative Behavior – Behind The Scenes

Shadow practices his new investigative behavior following a cameraman.
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