Julie Goodnight helps a handler learn to start her older horse. … [Read more...]
Episode 1005: “Hear Me Now?” Behind the Scenes
Horse In Round Pen How To
Episode 807 – Law And Order – Behind The Scenes
Julie Goodnight Explains How Respect On The Ground Translates To Obedience In The Saddle. … [Read more...]
Horse Guilt: Focus On Your Personal Riding Goals And Ditch Any Guilt About Not Riding Enough
My friend Nancy is a life-long rider in her 60s and a pretty good hand with a horse. One day while practicing her reining patterns in the arena, her horse spooked ‘out of the blue’ and she lost her balance and fell. Her injuries would’ve been minor for someone several decades younger. It wasn’t a terrible fall, but it was a fall and she deeply injured her psyche. Nancy felt … [Read more...]
Episode 417 – Follow The Leader– Behind the Scenes
On Horse Master: Teaching the horse to follow & turn toward you in the round pen … [Read more...]
Grieving The Loss
A grieving horse may constantly look for his missing friend—checking out the empty stall and waiting for a return that won’t come. When horses realize another won’t return, dynamics within the herd can quickly change. Dear Julie, My 8-year-old Thoroughbred gelding just lost his favorite buddy and is having a tough time adjusting. My older horse died after a long bout with … [Read more...]
Reconditioning Program
Question: Hello Julie, My horse has been off all summer due to an injury and I would like suggestions as to how I can get him in shape for spring. I will work with him all winter and need help with a plan. Can you help us? Thank you, Karen Boise, Idaho Answer: Karen, When a horse has been laid off for a year or a season due to an injury, you’ll want to start slowly in his … [Read more...]
Stand Statue Still
Stand Statue Still Lots of people "do" ground work but like with any type of training, it can be done well or not. Groundwork done poorly is training the horse the wrong thing and I have seen many cases where horses have been damaged in the process of “groundwork.” To be an effective trainer, you have to know what you are doing and why you are doing it, what is the desired … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Longeing A Bridled Horse/ Where To Attach Lines
Quick Tip: Define Your Personal Space
Quick Tip: What To Have In The Roundpen
Quick Tip: How To Lead A Bridled Horse
Episode 712 – Can I Get A ‘Yes Ma’am’? – Behind The Scenes
Julie Goodnight teaches groundwork techniques to instill obedience and leadership. … [Read more...]
Episode 712 – Can I Get A ‘Yes Ma’am’?
Julie Goodnight teaches groundwork techniques to instill obedience and leadership. … [Read more...]
Overcoming Fear: Instilling Confidence In Young Riders
Question: I need advice for my daughter and her horse. My daughter is 10 years old and very interested in riding, however she lacks confidence in riding. Her horse has come to figure this out. Cheyenne is a very sweet and gentle horse and a tad bit on the lazy side. I would like to find out information or suggestions on how to teach my daughter to win her horse's respect and … [Read more...]
