Julie’s friend finds a better sense of control in her horse and her life.
Feed-Time Aggression Q & A
Julie Goodnight Q&A Feed-Time Aggression; Maintaining the Right Lead Q: Why do some horses feel threatened when it comes to their food, and in return behave in an aggressive way at meal times? What can I do to prevent food-time aggression and stay safe at feeding time? –Chloe Martin A: A horse’s aggression at feed […]
Relationship Fix Series
Relationship Fix Series Bonding Dos and Don’ts By Julie Goodnight with Heidi Melocco Top trainer Julie Goodnight discusses how to show your horse affection without deteriorating your leadership in your herd of two. How do you show your horse affection while also maintaining respect? There’s nothing wrong with having a bond […]
Q&A: Dominant Trail Horse
Jealous Little Girl
Feeding Frenzy
Dear Julie, I have just taken in two mares, ages 27 and 20. Both were well trained as performance horses in their youth, but have recently been neglected and poorly fed (pastured on 140 acres and left to fend for themselves). The older mare is smaller, but is the alpha. She’s very skinny right now. […]
Becoming The Leader
When To Geld Colt
Establishing Dominance
Issues From The Saddle: Must Be In Front On Trail
Question Category: Issues from the Saddle Question: Dear Ms. Goodnight, I have a 15-year-old quarter horse, MAX, who decided he does not want to be the second horse out on the trail. I ride alone most of the time but do enjoy the company of others. When he feels any competition from another horse he […]