Dear Julie, I’m a bit confused about rein aids—how they differ in English and Western riding. I’ve been hearing terms like direct and direct opposition, indirect and indirect opposition. What do these terms...
Category: Training Advice
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
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
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
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...
Improve your Rope-handling skills with top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight. http://trailridermag.com/article/learn-ropes
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...
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...
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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
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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
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...
Solid training advice to get a troubled horse headed toward recovery. http://americashorsedaily.com/nervous-horse/#.VCHtBE10yM9
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
Written by 30 professional horsemanship instructors from the United States and Canada. This four level manual contains a complete program for all levels of riders, with many illustrations by noted author and illustrator, Susan...
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...
Make it easy to step up into the stirrup by keeping your quadriceps strong. http://www.equisearch.com/article/strengthen-mount-muscles
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...
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
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
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
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...
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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/
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...
On the trail, it's safer if your horse will stand still for mounting. http://trailridermag.com/article/secure-your-lines
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
Learn how to safely introduce your horse to water crossings with top trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight. http://trailridermag.com/article/learn-cross-water-your-horse
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...
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
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...
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...
Teaching your horse to go backward with body cues http://myhorse.com/redirects/reverse-please/
Disengagement is a natural, voluntary behavior for horses and it signals contrition. http://americashorsedaily.com/train-your-horse-to-disengage/#.VGaKwU10xes
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 can’t deliver...
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
Make sure your horse’s halter fits correctly. http://americashorsedaily.com/the-right-fit/#.VGaMMk10xet
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
make veterinary exams a breeze http://myhorse.com/blogs/horse-trainers/julie-goodnight/julie-goodnights-veterinarian-preparation-for-your-horse/