Saddle Sore No More
As we get older, time in the saddle can bring on aches and pains. Here’s one horseman’s advice on how to minimize discomfort and enjoy your rides. http://www.equisearch.com/the-trail-rider/learn-ropes
Resources for Training Advice
Ask Julie Goodnight: Your New Trail Horse
Horse trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight answers a reader?s question about trail riding on a new horse and how to stay calm on the trail. http://www.equisearch.com/article/ask-julie-goodnight-your-new-trail-horse
A Walk On The Wilder Side
Forest or plains, mountains or ocean, Jim and Janine Wilder, with mounts Smoke and Max, have traversed almost every type of terrain in surefooted, confident style. http://www.equisearch.com/article/walk-wilder-side-15491
The Long Haul
Q: Dear Julie: Your trailer loading advice has helped me so much in the past. Now, I’m ready to take my horse on my first long road trip— we’re heading from Central Texas to a
Learn the Ropes with Julie Goodnight
Improve your Rope-handling skills with top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight. http://trailridermag.com/article/learn-ropes
Fix A Grass Grabber
Top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight tells you how to stop your horse from grabbing mouthfuls of grass during trail rides. Q. My young Quarter Horse gelding is always grabbing a “snack” while I’m riding through tall
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
HorseBooksEtc.com
Offering the largest selection of horse books & DVDs http://horsebooksetc.com/index.php?p=404
Horse Illustrated September 2014 issue
Be the first to read exclusive stories related to our September issue – only on HorseChannel.com. http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-magazines/horse-illustrated/
Bridling Basics With Julie Goodnight
Learn the right way to bridle your horse with these tips from the Certified Horsemanship Association; Julie Goodnight demonstrates. http://www.equisearch.com/article/bridling-basics-with-julie-goodnight
Horse Master Julie Goodnight Wearing The Troxel Rebel Cross
Horse Master Julie Goodnight wearing the Troxel Rebel Cross http://www.pinterest.com/pin/506232814334266524/
Teach The Stand-Still
It’s crucial to teach your horse to stand still when you first mount, according to trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight. The lesson will help your horse know you’re always in charge. http://trailridermag.com/article/teach-stand-still
Stop With Your Seat
Use your voice and seat as stopping cues to help your horse understand that you want to slow down. This will give him the chance to stop willingly, so you won’t have to apply rein
Nervous Horse
Solid training advice to get a troubled horse headed toward recovery. http://americashorsedaily.com/nervous-horse/#.VCHtBE10yM9
Teaching The Trainers
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
Ground-Tied And Respectful
Improve your horsemanship, and develop a kind, trustworthy relationship with your trail horse with top clinician/trainer Julie Goodnight. How to ground-tie your horse. Whether you’re on your horse’s back or dismounted to clear a path,
Strengthen Mount-Up Muscles
Make it easy to step up into the stirrup by keeping your quadriceps strong. http://www.equisearch.com/article/strengthen-mount-muscles
Cinch Up Your Horse Saddle Right
When you saddle your horse, secure your horse saddle’s points of attachment in the proper order to keep the saddle in place. If your horse takes a step when the saddle isn’t properly secured, he
Clear Cues For The Canter Depart
Trainer Julie Goodnight explains what to do if your horse is misreading the cue to canter. http://www.equisearch.com/article/clear-cues-for-the-canter-depart-8597
Oral Hyaluronic Acid Products
Learn what hyaluronic acid is, how it works, and what the benefits of today’s oral HA products are for your horse. http://www.equisearch.com/article/oral-hyaluronic-acid-products
Help For Your Horse To Trail Ride Alone
Julie Goodnight helps our reader get her horse safely out on the trail alone, minus the company of other horses. http://www.equisearch.com/article/trail_riding_alone_040110
Horses Pawing In The Trailer
Q: I have a 19-year-old Quarter Horse gelding that paws in the trailer. I travel with him quite and bit and have no problems loading him in the trailer, but he paws when we come
Horse Illustrated September 2014
Be the first to read exclusive stories related to our September issue – only on HorseChannel.com http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-magazines/horse-illustrated/
Julie Goodnight On The Connection Women Have With Horses
How do you explain the connection women have with horses? http://myhorse.com/blogs/horse-trainers/julie-goodnight/julie-goodnight-on-the-connection-women-have-with-horses/
My Top 3 Lessons From The Julie Goodnight Women’s Riding Clinic
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.
Secure Your Lines
On the trail, it’s safer if your horse will stand still for mounting. http://trailridermag.com/article/secure-your-lines
Julie Goodnight’s Tips For Riding A Horse: How To Ride A Horse At The Canter
Top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight showcases how you can ride your horse at the canter in this free guide. http://myhorse.com/free-guides/julie-goodnights-tips-for-riding-a-horse-how-to-ride-a-horse-at-the-canter/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=Goodnight&utm_campaign=SEO-Campaign
Negotiate Hills With Julie Goodnight
Pick a safe path up the hill. Photo by Heidi Melocco Do you dread seeing a steep hill on the trail? http://trailridermag.com/article/handling-hills-julie-goodnight
Is It The Bit?
If a horse is sticking out his tongue only when bridled, it’s most likely because the bit is bothering his mouth, explains top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight. http://trailridermag.com/article/bit-14763
Open a Gate on Horseback With Julie Goodnight
As an avid trail rider, you likely have run across closed gates. When you learn to open and close a gate from horseback, you’ll save time and energy http://trailridermag.com/article/open-gate-horseback-top-trainer-julie-goodnight
Walk On!
If your horse walks sluggishly on the trail, there’s a chance your body cues are keeping him at a slow pace. Your horse should walk with a cadenced beat and allow you to keep up
Downhill Tips
When your horse travels downhill, he lifts his back and reaches his hindquarters far beneath him for support and balance. He also uses his abdominal muscles. Help him get into this position by not leaning
Avoid An On-Trail Spook
Your horse sees objects far away much better than those nearby. As a prey animal, he’s programmed to scan the horizon, searching for predators. His brain is also trained to react to quick movements, such
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
Mount Up!
Improve your horsemanship, and develop a kind, trustworthy relationship with your trail horse with top clinician/trainer Julie Goodnight. This issue: Teach your horse to stand still as you mount. http://trailridermag.com/article/mount
Stand Still And Chill
When mounted up on a trail ride, teach your horse to stand still until you give a cue to move with this technique from top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight. http://trailridermag.com/article/stand-still-and-chill-15644
Tips For Saving Fuel While Transporting Your Horse
During the summertime life gets busy. Many of us haul our horses to various shows, clinics, and competitions during this season, and the rising temperatures and gas prices don’t make horse hauling any easier. Find
Your Horse’s Vital Signs
Learn how to check your horse’s pulse, respiration, and temperature with this information from the Certified Horsemanship Association. One place to take your horse’s pulse is behind his elbow. Place a stethoscope on your horse’s
Reverse, Please
Teaching your horse to go backward with body cues http://myhorse.com/redirects/reverse-please/
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
Perfect Positioning Exercise
Build your balance and improve your riding with this simple-yet-challenging exercise from top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight. http://trailridermag.com/video/perfect-positioning-exercise
The Right Fit
Make sure your horse’s halter fits correctly. http://americashorsedaily.com/the-right-fit/#.VGaMMk10xet
Condition For Long Rides
For your horse to build up condition for long summer rides, he’ll need increasingly longer periods of time with you in the saddle http://trailridermag.com/article/condition-long-rides-14767
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