Tag: boundaries

It should go without saying that training and riding a thousand-pound flight animal is complicated—it’s the only sport I know of that involves inter-species teamwork....

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljhsyEtMJ8Y Julie talks about the importance of having clear boundaries with horses, and the purpose of her boundary stick.

In the four weeks since my last horse report, we have been on lockdown. Most Americans, and indeed people all over the world, are affected...

Like my fruits and vegetables, I prefer my horses fresh. It’s clearly not for everyone, but I enjoy riding a horse that’s a little bit...

Photo by: Tina Fitch On one of my many visits to southern California, I was conducting a horsemanship clinic in the town of Norco, renowned...

Well-mannered, easy to handle horses are a joy to be around—it’s like pushing the easy button. A calm, patient, focused horse that respects your boundaries,...

“It’s time to go back to Square One.” This is a phrase we often throw out when a horse has developed undesirable behaviors, or the...

Horses rise or fall to your level of expectation, no matter how high or low. If you think he’s going to spook at something, he...

Imagine you’re meeting a blind date at a coffee shop, a setup by your friend who just wouldn’t take no for an answer. Even though...

Anyone who has ever invested in the stock market has seen this disclaimer: Past performance is no guarantee of future success. Yet when we invest...

Relationship Fix Series   Bonding Dos and Don’ts   By Julie Goodnight with Heidi Melocco   Top trainer Julie Goodnight discusses how to show your...

RIDE RIGHT WITH JULIE GOODNIGHT Ground-Work Exercises Hone your horse’s manners and your leadership skills over the winter for a better ride in the spring...