1001: A Bit Faster
Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a roper shave seconds off his time when his horse moves with ease
Resources for Julie Goodnight
Julie Goodnight Q&A: Bit Tips
Question: I just purchased a seven-year-old gelding. The previous owner was riding him in a single-jointed snaffle bit. Now, I’m looking for a bit for him and he has responded badly to a D-ring snaffle,
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
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
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
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?
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.
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
Episode 924: “Obstacles Ahead”
Julie Goodnight helps a therapeutic riding instructor teach her horse agility and liberty work.
Episode 923 “Back on Board”
Julie Goodnight reminds a trained horse that he is capable of stepping onto the trailer without a fight.
Savvy Feeder Contest
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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
Episode 922: Warming Trends
Julie Goodnight teaches a rider how to warm up thoroughly to avoid injury to the horse.
Episode 919: “Square Dancing”
Julie Goodnight helps find the right saddle for training a trail-show horse.
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
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/
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
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
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
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
Episode 914 – Departure Time
This former driving horse and amazing patrol horse learns to take off into the canter with control.
Episode 913 – Taken by Stormy
Meet a Chincoteague pony named Stormy and his young rider who is learning to trot patterns and take control.
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
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.
Episode 915 – Cowgirl’s First Day – Behind The Scenes
Julie, Cowgirl’s owner, talks about her first day of learning a simple lead change.
Episode 914 – Ranger Learning New Expectations – Behind The Scenes
Tommie talks about how it feels now that Ranger knows what her expectations are.
Episode 913 – How To Shorten English Reins – Behind The Scenes
Julie shows Katie how to shorten her English reins.
Episode 913 – What Katie Learned During Practice – Behind The Scenes
Katie talks to Julie about what she learned during her practice on Stormy
Episode 913 – He Would Run Through Fire For Me – Behind The Seens
Katie talks about her bond with Stormy.
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.
Episode 912 – How To Pulley Rein – Behind The Scenes
Julie demonstrates how to pulley rein on Roscoe.
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.
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.
Episode 910 – Diego Investigates Production Equipment – Behind The Scenes
Diego shows investigative behavior on a reflector during the shoot.