Julie Goodnight teaches a horse to go downhill slowly, without bolting. … [Read more...]
Episode 810 – Not Gonna Take It – Behind The Scenes
Julie Goodnight helps a youth rider gain confidence and stop her horse from testing. … [Read more...]
My Horse Takes Advantage Of Me
Teaching leadership to horse owner's http://bayequest.info/static/my-horse-takes-advantage-of-me.htm … [Read more...]
Rehabilitation Behaviour Issues
Question: Hi I have just started to care for a 5 year old Irish Draught x TB - he has a tendon/tendon sheath injury and was about to be put to sleep by his previous owner, due to lack of time and money and the possibility that he may not be able to be ridden again - but as he is normally such an impeccably behaved chap I said I would care for him. He has been stabled now for … [Read more...]
New Horse Issues
Question: Hi Julie: I just recently purchased a horse in October this is my first horse and boy I am not starting off very well. This horse was 200lbs underweight when I got him so to say the least I baby him (oops). He has successfully gained 100lbs and I am very excited. He is a very loveable horse and has no bad habits except for the following. My first problem is every … [Read more...]
Gate Sour Behavior
Avoid Gate Sour Behavior… Is your horse gate sour? Does he want to stop at the gate and think he’s headed back to the barn? All horses have this tendency instinctively, and if not handled correctly, it can escalate into very difficult behavior. Sometimes known as “gate gravity” and it is an indication that your horse is disobedient and does not trust your leadership skills … [Read more...]
Troubleshoot Gate Openings
Question: My mare knows that when I lift the rope off the gate, I’ll then open that gate. She's started "helping" by turning her body and using her nose to throw open the gate without waiting for any cues. Am I doing the wrong thing by letting her do this? Or should I let her go ahead and fling open the gate on her own? She figured this out herself seems to enjoy doing it. … [Read more...]
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 is his cue to slow down, ride with a purpose and direct him straight past the opening. Does your horse slow down as you pass the gate and speed up when you … [Read more...]
Are Mules More Difficult Than Horses?
Question: Dear Julie, I was at the Ohio Equine Affaire and was able to sit in on one of your talks. It was the one on 'herd dynamics.' Very, very useful information! I have a three year old john mule, imprinted at birth and basically a very nice, well bred mule. Do you work with many mules? Are their characters more difficult than a horse? I want to get him started … [Read more...]
Issues From The Saddle: Not Wanting To Go Forward
Question Category: Issues from the Saddle Question: Julie, I have seen you several times at the Equine Affaire in Columbus over the past few years and respect your training skills. I have a particular problem with one of my horses with “not wanting to go forward” & I sure could use your help. Just to give you a brief background about my horse and me, I am 44 yrs old and … [Read more...]
Issues From The Saddle: How Do You Stop A Horse When He’s Running Backwards
Question Category: Issues from the Saddle Question: How do you stop a horse when he's running backwards? I was trail riding over the weekend, and my horse took a dislike to the horse behind him. I saw the symptoms (making faces) and tried to get his attention on me, but he would have none of it! That awful equine behind him clearly needed to be taught a lesson (he … [Read more...]
Issues From The Saddle: Horse Pulls To Arena Gate
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 to the gate. I am a new rider so I'm not sure what to do. When I try to correct her she thinks I'm telling her to stop. How do I do it? Answer: Your horse is simply gate sour and … [Read more...]
Issues From The Saddle: Gate Sour Horse And A Tom Thumb Bit
Question Category: Issues from the Saddle Question: Julie, You have a similar question presented to you being great on the trail but terrible in the arena that you have already answered. That statement is also mine but a different problem. This seventeen-year-old Fox Trotter gelding is new to me and is being ridden western with a tom thumb. All tack fits but I believe … [Read more...]
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 to the gate. I am a new rider so I'm not sure what to do. When I try to correct her she thinks I'm telling her to stop. How do I do it? Answer: Your horse is simply gate sour … [Read more...]
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 horse owner and up until about 3 weeks ago, have managed to cross tie or tie him to a hitching post to groom and tack him. His behavior has changed in the last 3 weeks and he won't stand … [Read more...]
Building A Better Relationship: Horse Testing Rider
Question Category: Building a Better Relationship Question: Hi Julie, I am a beginning rider, and have been taking lessons twice a week for about three months now. I have wanted to learn to ride since I was a little girl so this is a dream come true for me (I am 37 now). Initially I was very nervous approaching the horses, but more frequent visits have helped. I'm no longer … [Read more...]
