As we age, our balance, core-strength and posture can be negatively affected and all of these things have an impact on your confidence. If you think of the image of an elderly person tottering down the street, the posture is hunched forward, with rounded shoulders, looking down and a shuffling gait. Now picture Superman’s posture. Posture and confidence are closely related, as … [Read more...]
Winter Workouts – Ride Right With Julie Goodnight
The Trail Rider ~ January/February 2015 RIDE RIGHT WITH JULIE GOODNIGHT Winter Workouts Hone your horse’s manners and your leadership skills now for a better ride in the spring with these tips from top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight. By Heidi Melocco with Julie Goodnight ~ Photos by Heidi Melocco Unless you’re in the sunbelt, winter may mean less ride … [Read more...]
Horses That Kick
Expert advice to quell a kicking horse’s bad habits. http://americashorsedaily.com/horses-that-kick/#.VGaGnU10xet … [Read more...]
Fun Games And Exercises
Clear Fun with Julie Goodnight Fun Fundamentals with Julie Goodnight These are fun exercises to do with a friend or with your riding club. We’ll start on the ground then play and work in the saddle. You’ll improve your horsemanship, riding and find a fun challenge at the barn. 1. “Wax On—Wax Off”, Power Grooming Riding takes a lot of coordination. For example: you use … [Read more...]
Riding Skills: Sitting Trot
Question Category: Riding Skills Question: I ride an Arabian who has a very bouncy trot that I just can't sit to. I ride in an event saddle that has a somewhat deep seat, but when I try to sit to the trot, my lower leg becomes unstable and bounces around. Do you have any ideas for exercises that might help me improve my sitting trot? Answer: The sitting trot is one … [Read more...]
Riding Skills: How Do I Find My Seat?
Question Category: Riding Skills Question: Dear Julie, First I wanted to let you know that I truly enjoy your website and reading your training library section. I have picked-up many good points which I have been able to put in to my riding. I started riding lessons about three years ago and bought my very first horse this past June. She is a four year old quarter … [Read more...]
Horses Low In The Back, Swayback
Question: Hi Julie, I first saw you at the Midwest Horse Fair. I enjoyed your presentation. I have been riding for over 40 years and teaching riding for 30. I take lessons my self periodically to correct bad habits I may have developed. In some lessons I took about four years ago I was very pleased to be able to say that with the help of my instructor and many hours on a … [Read more...]
