“Rearing” to Go!
One of the most memorable episodes of Horse Master for me involved a lovely warmblood mare who developed a rearing problem after a successful run as a show jumper. The sweet and kind mare stood
Resources for Rearing Resources
Back From the Brink: Managing Emotional Meltdowns in Horses
No doubt about it—horses are emotional animals; perhaps more emotional than humans. As prey and herd animals, horses are programmed to adopt the emotions of the animals around them (herd mentality) and react appropriately. It
Episode 907 – Don’t Blame Me
Julie Goodnight helps a rider get to the root of her horse’s dangerous rearing behaviors.
Episode 907 – Don’t Blame Me – Behind The Scenes
Julie Goodnight helps a rider get to the root of her horse’s dangerous rearing behaviors.
Q&A: Dominant Trail Horse
Dear Julie, I have a 15-year-old quarter horse that has decided he must be in the lead on the trail. I ride alone most of the time but do enjoy the company of others. When
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
Reason’s For Rearing
Ask Julie Goodnight Question: I was on the Internet searching for info on rearing and found your web site. I have a question I hope you can help with. I have a 6 Yr. old
Why Does My Horse Rear?
A rearing horse is dangerous—when you’re on the ground or when you’re riding. Riding Right with Julie Goodnight Why does my horse rear? Dear Julie, I have a 12-year-old quarter horse gelding that hops up
Safety Concerns: Rearing Causes Death Of Rider
Question Category: Safety Concerns Question: Dear Julie My cousin, who hadn’t been around horses much, bought a used 20yr. old Tennessee Walker, supposedly a calm, old gelding. My other cousin, who’s been around horses and
Issues From The Saddle: Rearing Horse
Question Category: Issues from the Saddle Question: Dear Julie Goodnight I am writing to you in regards to my horse’s problem with rearing, as someone that is experienced in horse behaviour I can not find
Issues From The Ground: Rearing When Leading
Question Category: Issues from the Ground Question: My friend has a 9-month-old filly that is half quarter horse and half appaloosa. She is a good little horse but quite spunky. She has been leading quietly
Issues From The Ground: Rearing Fit When Saddled
Question Category: Issues from the Ground Question: Hello Julie, I was on the Internet searching for info on rearing and found your web site. I have a question I hope you can help with. I
Issues From The Ground: Handwalking Injured Horse
Question Category: Issues from the Ground 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
Issues From The Ground: Colt Kicks And Rears While Leading
Question Category: Issues from the Ground Question: I have a three month old colt. We halter him every day to lead him to and from his pasture. We started leading him with a butt rope
Episode 219 – Rearing To Go
Rearing to Go: Julie Goodnight helps a frustrated trail rider keep her horse moving forward and from rearing
Horse Refusing To Move Forward
Rein Hold for a Balking Horse A balking horse is one that refuses to move forward in response to normal cues, usually because you are asking him to go somewhere he doesn’t want to go.