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…activities for riders and nonriders alike. Horsemanship Immersion, October 22-26. With a laboratory of over 200 horses to play with, this program is for insatiable learners of all ability levels. It involves concentrated study and hands-on practice, including riding, groundwork, conformation, behavior & training, saddle fit & bits, health &…
Question Category: Talk about Tack
Question: I have a horse that constantly tosses her head and fools with the bit. I use a tom thumb with her. Please give me a short education on bits. Any suggestions? I tried riding her with just a halter to entertain the
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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 there doing presentations all four days on various subjects including behavior, bits, riding later
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Watch this full-length bit talk, you’ll learn how bits work and how to find out if your horse is comfortable. Watch Dale Myler now….
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…bits to medications aren’t frozen. Tip: if your tack room is prone to occasional mild freezing, a dorm-sized refrigerator (set as warm as it will go or even turned off) is a good place for meds, ointments, etc. that you don’t want to freeze. The fall is a good time…
…then pull up on the bit, damaging his mouth.
Have a halter underneath the bridle, take a halter with you in your saddlebags, or invest in a halter-bridle that allows you to drop out the bit, and you’ll avoid causing your horse discomfort. — Dale Myler, Myler Bits
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…therapeutic pads, bits, shoeing and three years later, the trainers were still stumped at what they could do to resolve Lux’s fractiousness. Now a mature 16 year old, Clare sees that her beloved horse is not getting better so she pulls him out of training, thinking it’s time for a…
…over it like a trooper.
She was a tough nut to crack, but in the end, she agreed that the fight was not worth it. We had five other great episodes in this shoot, including two shot with Dale Myler—one of the world’s foremost experts on bits. A young…
…develop a plan for starting him over fences.
Finally, we had a QH mare that was throwing her head and running through the bridle—that turned out to be a bitting issue and once we changed bits and I did a little bit of schooling on her, she made a…
…With a long recovery period, Lux went totally sound within a year, but he had become very spooky, fractious and aggressive behavior—no resemblance of the former rock star that he was. Thousands of dollars were spent on vets exams, acupuncture, chiropractic, calming supplements, new saddles, therapeutic pads, bits, shoeing and…
…tough nut to crack, but in the end, she agreed that the fight was not worth it. We had five other great episodes in this shoot, including two shot with Dale Myler—one of the world’s foremost experts on bits. A young dressage prospect and a very frustrated western horse made…
…the free monthly newsletter at: http://juliegoodnight.com/emailsignup.php. Goodnight is proud to recommend Myler Bits, Nutramax Laboratories, Circle Y Saddles, Redmond Equine, Bucas Blankets and Troxel. Goodnight is the spokesperson for the Certified Horsemanship Association.
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…on RFD-TV every Monday at 12:30 and 10:30p EST – Direct TV channel 345, Dish Network channel 231 and on many cable outlets. Visit http://juliegoodnight.com/clinics for the clinic schedule. Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at: http://juliegoodnight.com/emailsignup.php. Goodnight is proud to recommend Myler Bits, NutramaxLaboratories, Circle Y Saddles, and…
…you started. What do you advocate to achieve collection and headset? What is the proper use of artificial aids? Are there certain types of bits you advocate? (I currently ride in a full cheek snaffle.) Hope you can add this issue to your Q & A as over the years,…
…needs in bits too. You may find that the bit that worked well for your horse a couple years ago now makes him unhappy—he’s leaning, pulling, chomping, tossing his head, or running through the pressure. These are all signs that a bit change may be in order. Check out this…
…Myler bits is that you can get eh same mouthpiece on a shanked (curb) bit or a snaffle (direct pressure). I’ve written a lot about this, so check out some related articles in my training library.
I don’t think riding on-contact or on a loose rein is better or…
…When you’re ready to ride on contact with a bit, you may want to try a fixed ring snaffle, such as a D-ring, egg-butt or full cheek. These bits make it a little easier for your horse to balance on the contact than a loose ring snaffle does.
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…can be used correctly and incorrectly. But just like with bits, whether they are ultimately harsh or gentle for the horse is ultimately up to the rider. Spurs have been used for millennium in the training of horses and throughout that time there have been those that have brutalized horses…
…proper use of artificial aids? Are there certain types of bits you advocate?
I hope you come my way soon as I am anxious to attend one of your clinics! Of the many I have attended at Equine Affaire and elsewhere, hands down, I have gotten the most…
…snaffle bridles and harness leather split reins on my curb bits, but each rider is a little different in his/her needs. I hope this info helps you make an informed decision when it comes to finding the right reins for you!
Good luck! Julie
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…blog. Like any training aid, spurs can be used correctly and incorrectly. But just like with bits, whether they are ultimately harsh or gentle for the horse is ultimately up to the rider.
Spurs have been used for millennium in the training of horses and throughout that time there…
…doesn’t have to refold it before putting it on. Not all obsession are silly.
I expect the tack to be cleaned, the bits to be rinsed and the bridles be wiped down, each time they are used. While some might think this borders on OCD, I have a huge…
…be able to lift the horse’s inside shoulder. A regular D-ring snaffle would not be my first choice for a bit, but I’ll save that topic for another Q&A. In the meantime, you can find out more about the bits I use most often at www.juliegoodnight.com/myler. On my video about…
…and willingness to please. I am concerned about creating bad habits in my attempts to improve his collection. I think I intellectually understand the basics of collection but I lack confidence in my ability to apply them. I don’t want to ask more of him than what he is conformationally…
…horses evade bit pressure and how bits can be designed to help your horse relax instead of tense at http://juliegoodnight.com/myler. It’s difficult to teach your horse to lower his head unless he can relax and swallow when his head is down.
Teach the Head Down Cue Once you have…
…shank. Although the Myler short shank (HBT shank) is not much stronger than a snaffle, it does give a little more leverage (one pound of contact might mean 1 ½ or 2 pounds of pull). The great thing about the Myler bits is that you can get the same mouthpiece…
…love her to bits but it scares me because I don’t want her to get spooked and have her get hit by a car. I don’t want to get hurt, either. What can I do? Traffic Jam
Dear Traffic Jam, To desensitize your horse to traffic, you will…
…of tongue pressure, he may do better in another bit. For this reason, I prefer the Myler bits, which are specifically designed to make the horse more comfortable in his mouth.
Once you have ruled out mouth problems and made sure your horse is in the right bit, you…
Question Category: Issues from the Saddle
Question: Dear Julie,
I recently purchased my second horse, a twelve-year-old gelding. He has impeccable ground manners and is a pleasure to ride on trails but as soon as you get him in an arena it’s a disaster. He is unmanageable
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“Curb Appeal” Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a rider transition from snaffle to curb bit.
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“The Bit Event” Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help an eventing horse find the right bit.
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Part 2: A dressage rider trains with experts to bring out the most in her horse.
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A Couple finds help to better their relationship with horses and each other.
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Julie Goodnight helps a Western Dressage rider boost her scores.
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Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a roper shave seconds off his time when his horse moves with ease
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Julie Goodnight helps a rider get to the root of her horse’s dangerous rearing behaviors.
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Julie Goodnight teaches a versatility ranch horse prospect to counter canter for ultimate lead control.
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Julie Goodnight assists a married couple as they ride together on the trails. Bonus footage not seen on TV.
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Julie Goodnight teaches a horse to go downhill slowly, without bolting.
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Julie Goodnight teaches a rider to cross trail obstacles.
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Julie Goodnight teaches a horse to go downhill slowly, without bolting.
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Julie Goodnight rides the trails with a gaited horse and discusses trail etiquette & safety.
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Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a strong, young jumping prospect gain control.
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