Episode 719 – Norwegian Feud– Behind The Scenes
Julie Goodnight helps an experienced horsewoman gain her horse’s respect … [Read more...]
Episode 719 – Norwegian Feud
Julie Goodnight helps an experienced horsewoman gain her horse’s respect … [Read more...]
Why Are Horses So Spooky?
Question: Why are horses so spooky? Answer: Before we can ever hope to understand, let alone control the movement of a horse, it is important to know the various behaviors that motivate a horse to move in the first place. Being a prey animal means the horse's first reaction to danger is to run, hell bent for leather, away from the perceived threat. React first, … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: How To Read Your Horse: With Julie Goodnight For CHA
Overcoming Fear: What Can I Do To Help Overcome My Fear Of Riding?
Question: Hello, My daughter has a 5 year old Thoroughbred/Percheron mare that when she was riding last winter in the indoor. The snow slid off the roof and the horse bolted; she fell off and didn't get hurt. I'm her mom and I see how it affects her emotionally. My daughter is 19 and has been riding for 11 years. She needs help with how she gets past her fear of her horse … [Read more...]
Overcoming Fear: Fear Of Being Thrown
Question: Ms. Goodnight, I recently read your article regarding fear of horses. I have a unique problem: Recently I was involved in tryouts for a Horse Patrol position in my sector. I work on the U.S. Mexican border. We have excellent instructors. I was in the round pen and I was thrown off and I broke a few ribs. I didn’t know I had broken anything at the time. I got … [Read more...]
