Why would you use a rawhide nose band to achieve results with a lighter touch? Why not just do the training to have the horse...
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Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler talk about collection and bits for advanced Western Shows.
Have you ever had a horse stand over you in protection? If you've fallen or become injured on the trail? I have a photo of...
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...
If a horse is sticking out his tongue only when bridled, it’s most likely because the bit is bothering his mouth, explains top trainer/clinician Julie...
Teaching your horse to go backward with body cues http://myhorse.com/redirects/reverse-please/
Getting your horse to drop his head gives him a serene, quiet place to be. http://americashorsedaily.com/your-horses-quiet-place/#.VGaFJU10xet
Is your trail horse cinchy? That is, does he act up when you saddle him, even before you reach for the cinch or girth? (Generally...
Horse Tip Daily #59 – Julie Goodnight on the Hard to Catch Horse http://horsetipdaily.horseradionetwork.com/horse-tip-daily-59-julie-goodnight-on-the-hard-to-catch-horse/
Q Recently, while trail riding, a friend’s horse stuck his tongue out to the side as soon as she asked him to canter. Another friend...
Dear Julie, I have had my horse for 10 months. I am scared to ride her outside because every time I ask her for a...
Question: Dear Julie, I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of...
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....
Ask Julie Goodnight: Why do horses relax and listen when I use one rein at a time? Question: Dear Julie, My riding instructor and I...
Using The Goodnight Bitting System The self-correcting bitting system I use is often called an elbow pull and it is a long harness leather cord...
Ask Julie Goodnight: What to Know About Rope Halters Question: I have what's probably a silly question.... My mare is 15 years old and I've...
Changing Direction/Changing Speed Many “forward” horses come to trainers because they are challenging to train. Here, I'll share some of the techniques that I use...
I want my pony to carry her head in a low position. . . . Dear Julie, My pony keeps her head up when I’m...
I have a question regarding using one rein, versus two, while riding and stopping your horse. When I ride with two hands or use the...
Correction Bit? Question: We purchased a 6 year old mare approx. 6 months ago. She was previously bridled with a D Ring Snaffle. We have...
Common Complaints My horse is fussy with his head. Help keep your horse from shaking his mane with these anti-head tossing tips from Julie Goodnight....
Caption: help your horse achieve a low headset and look calm and collected. Riding Right with Julie Goodnight Star Gazer: Teach your horse to lower...
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...
Question Category: Issues from the Saddle Question: My pony keeps her head up. When I first got her she was so nervous about the bit...