Episode 417 – Follow The Leader– Behind the Scenes
On Horse Master: Teaching the horse to follow & turn toward you in the round pen
Resources for authority
Mind Your Manners
Your actions may encourage your horse’s food aggressive behavior. http://americashorsedaily.com/mind-your-manners/#.VGaJd010xet
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
Grieving The Loss
A grieving horse may constantly look for his missing friend—checking out the empty stall and waiting for a return that won’t come. When horses realize another won’t return, dynamics within the herd can quickly change.
Settling In
It can take weeks for new horses to settle into an established herd—be prepared to see aggressive behavior during the initial introduction. Adding a male to a female brood can extend the time and add
Becoming The Leader
Question: I need advice for my daughter and her horse. My daughter is 10 years old and very interested in riding, however she lacks confidence in riding. Her horse has come to figure this out.
Acting Up On The Trail
Why does my horse act up on the trail? Questions about how your horse should act on the trail –and why he doesn’t do what you want when you’re out in the open—are some of
Keeping Focused
Ask Julie Goodnight: What can I do to keep my horse focused when we’re on the trail? Question: Dear Julie, My 6-year-old-AQHA gelding is very focused in the arena, on or off cattle, keeping his
Hierarchy At Feeding Time
Hierarchy at Feeding Time Here’s a question from a reader: I have a question about hierarchy. I still treat my oldest horse (17) like he is alpha because I love him the most. I also
Horse Turns Toward Gate And Stops Working
Common Complaints My horse heads for the gate and stops while we’re working. Follow Julie Goodnight’s advice to teach your horse ignore the gate and work steadily. If your horse thinks turning toward the gate
Overcoming Fear: My Horse Doesn’t Respect Me & I’m Scared To Correct Him
Question: Hello, I just found your website and think it’s great. I have a 15-year old gelding – appaloosa/Clydesdale cross, Copper. My problem is that I am not confident enough to follow through with things
Issues From The Saddle: Gate Sour
Question Category: Issues from the Saddle Question: Hello, I am have a Tennessee walker and she rides around the arena fine until she passes the gate. Then it happens, she starts to walk sideways in
Issues From The Ground: Why Won’t My Horse Listen To Me?
Question Category: Issues from the Ground Question: Hi Julie, Training concern: Horse won’t stand still to be groomed. I have a 16 hand QH gelding that I have had since October. I am a new
Episode 416 – Round And Round
Round and Round: On Horse Master: Teaching a young horse to respond to body cues in the round pen