Julie Goodnight teaches how to work a trail class obstacle gate. … [Read more...]
Helicopters And Horses: Achieving A Subtle Cue To Master Motion
I get very “zen” when I am riding—my mind is clear and my thoughts are carried along with the horse’s movement. Riding is my sanctuary, my restoration and where I come up with my best ideas. I wouldn’t be as good at teaching horsemanship to others, if I didn’t have a personal journey with horses myself. It is while I’m riding my own horses—Eddie and Dually—that I have the time … [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...]
Riding Skills: Lead Changes
Question Category: Riding Skills Question: Julie, Hope all is going well for you. I'm continuing to enjoy teaching kids riding lessons. My question this time: What's the best way to teach advance kids how to do flying lead changes? I've tried the use of the pole method (in the center of the adjoining circles) and I've tried using an "x" at the trot, getting shorter … [Read more...]
