Integrating New Horses Into Lesson Programs: Q And A
Question: The camp where I work mainly serves kids which have never ridden before, and some of our horses will have 15 different riders in a week between campers and horse lessons. Some of our
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Teach –Ride At Will During A Lesson
Riding lessons are all about imparting information and developing rider skill, but sometimes students are over-loaded with information. It’s helpful to plan practice time in each lesson– either at the end of the lesson for
Tack – Cheek Piece
For many horses, particularly in the winter when the hair coat is very thick, pulling the bridle over the ears is a tight fit and can cause a lot of momentary discomfort in the horse’s
Herd – The Frog Sloughs!
The frog of the hoof grows continuously and is an important structure of the foot. Traditionally, farriers would trim the frog back, keeping it very neat and trim, but increasingly farriers are leaving the frog
Feed-Time Aggression Fix Q & A
Question: Help! What do I do, my horses are crowding me when I go into their pen to feed them and it’s just scary to have them so close and on top of me. Plus,
Julie’s Training Log: November 2015
As I write my articles for November’s newsletter, Equine Affaire is quickly approaching! Hard to believe, one of my favorite expos is so close. Equine Affaire is November 12-15, 2015 http://www.equineaffaire.com/massachusetts/ and I will be
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
Top Tips To Prepare Your Senior Horse For Winter
What defines a senior horse? While there is no consensus among experts about what constitutes a “senior” horse, most agree that it is not based on chronological age but on physiological age. Some horses may
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
Ready For Winter?
Tips for Making Your Horse-Keeping Life Easier This Winter Here in the high mountains of Colorado, where my horses and I live, winter comes early and hard. Our preparations begin before the summer is technically
The Secret? Keep It Simple!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE www.GettyEquineNutrition.com July 30, 2015 The Secret? Keep It Simple! By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. We know they’re out there. Horses who are enjoying life. Horses who are brimming with health – strong
Confidence From The Core
As we age, our balance, core-strength and posture can be negatively affected and all of these things have an impact on your confidence. If you think of the image of an elderly person tottering down
ABC’s Volume 2 Care And Maintenance
First Aid Sometimes it seems like a horse could hurt himself even if you locked him in a padded stall. Running and playing with other horses keeps your horse happy but may mean he
What Supplements I Feed My Horses
With a high-quality forage, horses may not need concentrates or supplements at all, but all my horses get supplements because I want them to look and feel their best. For the most part, my horses
Expert Trailer-Loading Fix
Have you ever had trouble loading your horse into the trailer — even when he’s loaded successfully in his past? There’s a chance you may unknowingly be contributing to his trailering issues. It’s easy to
Strength Leads To Confidence
Strength Leads to Confidence By Julie Goodnight “That which does not kill you makes you stronger.” By and large, these are good words to consider when it comes to horses. Confidence is such a prevalent
Ride Right With Julie Goodnight: Confidence on the Trail
It’s easy to lose confidence on the trail if your well-trained horse has defied you or refused to go forward. A threat to bolt or rear can make a confident rider worry and, in turn,
Imagine A Career With Horses
Imagine a Career with Horses Not once in my childhood, in high school nor college, did it ever occur to me that I might have a career in the horse industry. Certainly, in my wildest
Stopping Saddle Squeaks
Stopping Saddle SqueaksThere’s nothing worse than riding around the arena in a saddle that’s so loud that everyone can hear you coming. The solution is simple. Take some baby powder and sprinkle it between
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
Horses Living Alone
I first started riding horses more than half a century ago. I was a shy and introverted kid, so growing up on a small horse farm was like heaven to me. The horses in the
Ground-Work Exercises
RIDE RIGHT WITH JULIE GOODNIGHT Ground-Work Exercises Hone your horse’s manners and your leadership skills over the winter for a better ride in the spring with these tips from top trainer/clinician Unless you’re in the
Helicopters And Horses: Achieving A Subtle Cue To Master Motion
I get very “zen” when I am riding—my mind is clear and my thoughts are carried along with the horse’s movement. Riding is my sanctuary, my restoration and where I come up with my best
Off To A Good Start
Off To A Good Start Are you raising a foal or young horse? Make sure you’re setting up a good relationship with respect from the start. To start your young relationship off on the right
Dale Myler’s Visit to the Ranch; Personal Bit Clinic
I’ve been having too much fun this week taking a private bitting clinic from Dale Myler, of Myler Bits USA. Dale was kind enough to come and give us his undivided attention for a couple
My Footing Fetish: All About Arena Footing
It’s time to dish some dirt—about dirt. I figured out that I stand, walk or ride in more than 50 arenas each year. Over several decades of riding horses and teaching clinics that means I’ve
Work Ethic: How Your Determination (And Your Horse’s Consistent Work) Leads To Dreams Fulfilled
A strong work ethic ensures an individual’s success—for both horses and humans. Whether you are bussing dishes or doing brain surgery, a good work ethic will make a difference in the rewards you reap and
Horse Guilt: Focus On Your Personal Riding Goals And Ditch Any Guilt About Not Riding Enough
My friend Nancy is a life-long rider in her 60s and a pretty good hand with a horse. One day while practicing her reining patterns in the arena, her horse spooked ‘out of the blue’
Winter Workouts – Ride Right With Julie Goodnight
The Trail Rider ~ January/February 2015 RIDE RIGHT WITH JULIE GOODNIGHT Winter Workouts Hone your horse’s manners and your leadership skills now for a better ride in the spring with these tips from top
Horses As Our Teachers
For better or for worse, you can learn something from every horse that you ride—whether it is a skill or a life-lesson. Sometimes you learn something you should always do, or something you should never
Horse Master Julie Goodnight Wearing The Troxel Rebel Cross
Horse Master Julie Goodnight wearing the Troxel Rebel Cross http://www.pinterest.com/pin/506232814334266524/
C Lazy U, Part 3
Good day! I am enjoying another perfect summer day here at home. Even managed to get caught up on some gardening projects and household chores. I have one more major reorganization project to tackle here
Nervous Horse
Solid training advice to get a troubled horse headed toward recovery. http://americashorsedaily.com/nervous-horse/#.VCHtBE10yM9
Step Into Sidepassing
Improve your horsemanship, and develop a kind, trustworthy relationship with your trail horse with top clinician/trainer Julie Goodnight. Teach your horse to sidepass for greater on-trail maneuverability. When you teach your horse to sidepass, you
Horseback Riding Basics: Position
Photo by: Melissa Arnold Become a more effective rider by perfecting a proper horseback-riding position. Correct body position is as basic as it gets. Without it, you and your horse can’t balance properly, and you
The Right Fit
Make sure your horse’s halter fits correctly. http://americashorsedaily.com/the-right-fit/#.VGaMMk10xet
Head Shy
Make progress with an “advance and retreat” approach to your head shy horse. http://americashorsedaily.com/head-shy/#.VGaM-010xet
Kind Hands
Why having quiet hands is important for you and your horse. http://americashorsedaily.com/kind-hands/#.VGaLLk10xet
Mind Your Manners
Your actions may encourage your horse’s food aggressive behavior. http://americashorsedaily.com/mind-your-manners/#.VGaJd010xet
Bad Manners
Help for a horse owner whose gelding has less than desirable ground manners. http://americashorsedaily.com/bad-manners/#.VGaKf010xeu
QuarterFest 2010, Day 3
Who learned something at this year’s event? Everybody! And you can, too, with more great tips from QuarterFest clinicians. http://americashorsedaily.com/quarterfest-2010-day-3/#.VGaLf010xet
“Bit” Of A Problem
What to do when your horse fights taking the bit. Question: Our horse, a 12-year-old Quarter Horse, has started a bad habit. Recently, we had our vet float his teeth, and since then, he fights
Rough Trot
Expert advice to smooth out a bumpy ride on your horse. http://americashorsedaily.com/rough-trot/#.VGaJBU10xet
Horses That Kick
Expert advice to quell a kicking horse’s bad habits. http://americashorsedaily.com/horses-that-kick/#.VGaGnU10xet
Training Outside The Round Pen
Learning cues outside the round pen http://americashorsedaily.com/training-outside-the-round-pen/#.VGZ5K010xet
Your Horse’s Quiet Place
Getting your horse to drop his head gives him a serene, quiet place to be. http://americashorsedaily.com/your-horses-quiet-place/#.VGaFJU10xet