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Episode 905 – Lil Bit of Groundwork

Julie Goodnight helps a newly adopted horse and her owner learn to communicate clearly before riding.
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Finding A Kid’s Horse

Finding a Kid’s Horse Older is Better—You want a horse that is set in his ways, experienced and unflappable. The Rule of 20 says that the age of the horse plus the age of the
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What is CHA?; Why to Become Certified; Safety Tips; Behind the Scenes of Horse Master; When to Sell a Horse (Rick Lamb with Julie Goodnight)

Certified Horsemanship Association–reasons to become certified and what the association does to teach the theory behind the skill; Improving Horsemanship; Safety Tips; Why to Ride with Your Heels Down; Behind the Scenes on Horse Master
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Quick Tip: Emergency Dismount

Emergency Dismount
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Horse Tip Daily #34 – Julie Goodnight On Trailer Safety

Horse Tip Daily #34 – Julie Goodnight on Trailer Safety: https://www.horseradionetwork.com/2009/08/horse-tip-daily-34-julie-goodnight-on-trailer-safety
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On The Trail Survival Guide

Even if you haven’t had a big wreck with your horse, you’ve imagined what can happen out on the trail. You’ve felt your stomach tie in knots as you headed up a steep hill, passed
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Settling In

It can take weeks for new horses to settle into an established herd—be prepared to see aggressive behavior during the initial introduction. Adding a male to a female brood can extend the time and add
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The Old Question Of Stirrup Length

Appropriate stirrup length is critical for all levels and disciplines of riders. It is important for safety, for rider balance and for the effectiveness of the rider in developing correct riding skills. Time and time
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Sit The Spook

Sit the Spook Learn how to sit the spook on trail for safety and control with top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight. All horses are capable of spooking. Horses are hardwired to flee in response to fear.
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Quick Tip: Trail Resources

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Safety Concerns: Accident Frequency At Lesson Barns

Question Category: Safety Concerns Question: I work for a large lesson/boarding facility – we have about 50 school horses, 50 boarder horses, and a couple hundred students come through each week. I am concerned because
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Episode 313 – Don’t Baby Me

Don’t Baby Me: Julie Goodnight helps a yearling’s owner to be safe as she leads the baby
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