Tag: bit

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...

Help for a horse owner whose gelding has less than desirable ground manners. http://americashorsedaily.com/bad-manners/#.VGaKf010xeu  

What to do when your horse fights taking the bit. http://americashorsedaily.com/bit-of-a-problem/#.VGaHd010xet  

Horse Tip Daily #16 – Julie Goodnight on Metal Rein Clips http://horsetipdaily.horseradionetwork.com/horse-tip-daily16-julie-goodnight-on-metal-rein-clips/  

Question: Dear Julie, I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of shank bit do you recommend for the transition?...

Dear Julie, I have a two-year-old mare that’s an eager learner and wants to spend time with me. She readily approaches me and wants to be in on the action when I work...

Question: Dear Julie, When riding in the arena at the canter, for the first few strides my horse throws his head up in the air. Why is he doing this? Puzzled Answer: Dear...

Question: Dear Julie, My question to you is what is your opinion of Myler bits? I came across a book recently that talked about the Myler comfort snaffle. I was surprised to learn...

Using The Goodnight Bitting System The self-correcting bitting system I use is often called an elbow pull and it is a long harness leather cord with snaps on each end. To use the...

Check Your Horse’s Mouth and the Bit When you are having problems with a horse raising his head, the first thing to check is his mouth. Have your veterinarian examine his mouth to...

Horse Master How To "Heads Up" Teaching a horse to lower his head and accept the bit and bridle By Julie Goodnight In the Horse Master episode we named “Heads Up,” I help...

I want my pony to carry her head in a low position. . . . Dear Julie, My pony keeps her head up when I’m attempting to ride her in a collected frame....

Correction Bit? Question: We purchased a 6 year old mare approx. 6 months ago. She was previously bridled with a D Ring Snaffle. We have tried transitioning her with other Snaffles and a...

Question: Hello, Just wondering if you could give me some advice. My horse, a six year old mustang had been trained for about ten months. He stops, turns fine, but I cannot get...

Question Category: Issues from the Saddle Question: Hello Julie, I have a horse with a few problems. He is a six yr old that was professionally trained at 3 (ya right) then put...

Question Category: Issues from the Saddle Question: My pony keeps her head up. When I first got her she was so nervous about the bit and the rider and we use a loose...

Question: Dear Julie, I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of shank bit do you recommend for the transition?...

Bucket List: On Horse Master: Teaching a barrel horse to lower her head, collect

Bit of Change: Julie Goodnight changes the bit & teaches the horse to round and give

Get it Straight: Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a frustrated rider find the right bit

Recently I taught a clinic with about 30 4H kids. Surprisingly, they were all mounted on pretty decent horses and most of the kids had appropriate tack and rode reasonably well. They were...

Check Your Bit Fit Most riders either inherit a bit when they purchase a horse or do their best to pick one off the shelf. But how many riders actually check the fit...