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Choose The Right Reins

RIDE RIGHT//NOV-DEC 2015   Online extra! For Julie Goodnight’s tip on using color-coded reins for kids, go to TrailRider.com.   Choose the Right Reins Learn how choose the right reins, and use them safely on the
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In-Depth Thoughts On The Combination Bit

Why would you use a rawhide nose band to achieve results with a lighter touch? Why not just do the training to have the horse understand the lighter pressure with a softer nose band? Rawhide
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Episode 818 – Happy Trails – Behind The Scenes

Julie Goodnight assists a married couple as they ride together on the trails. Bonus footage not seen on TV.
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Episode 811 – Downhill Racer

Julie Goodnight teaches a horse to go downhill slowly, without bolting.
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Episode 809 – Step Up To Success

Julie Goodnight teaches a rider to cross trail obstacles.
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Episode 807 – Law & Order

Julie Goodnight explains how respect on the ground translates to obedience in the saddle.
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Episode 801 – High Jumper – Behind The Scenes

Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a strong, young jumping prospect gain control.
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Dale Myler’s Visit to the Ranch; Personal Bit Clinic

I’ve been having too much fun this week taking a private bitting clinic from Dale Myler, of Myler Bits USA. Dale was kind enough to come and give us his undivided attention for a couple
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Quick Tip: How To Clean Your Bit, Why Bits Change Color (Myler)

Julie Goodnight: How to clean your bit, why bits change color (Myler) http://www.pinterest.com/pin/506232814337981253/  
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Opinion Of Myler Bits

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 that not
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The Different Types Of Bits

Horse Master How To “Get it Straight” Helping a frustrated rider find the right bit and cue her horse to move straight ahead By Julie Goodnight In the Horse Master episode we named “Get it
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Quick Tip: Show Bits IPhone

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Quick Tip: Snaffle Bits

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Quick Tip: It’s OK To Use A Different Bit For Practice/Showing

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Issues From The Saddle: Good On Trail, Bad In The Arena

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
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Talk About Tack: Which Bit For Neck Reining On A Finished Horse?

Question Category: Talk about Tack Question: Julie, How do I know what bits to try on a horse that is new to me? And can I ride western (neck rein) in a bit without leverage?
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Talk About Tack: Fitting Curb Chains To Curb Bits

Question Category: Talk about Tack Question: How do you fit curb chains to horses for curb bits and kimberwicke bits? How do you properly test the pressure of the curb chain? Answer: There is information
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Episode 601 — The Bit Event

“The Bit Event” Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help an eventing horse find the right bit.
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Episode 603 — Curb Appeal

“Curb Appeal” Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a rider transition from snaffle to curb bit.
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