Diego shows investigative behavior on a reflector during the shoot. … [Read more...]
Episode 909 – Afraid of Your Shadow
Julie Goodnight teaches a spooky horse to investigate what he's afraid of. … [Read more...]
Episode 717 – Quiet On The Set– Behind The Scenes
Julie Goodnight helps desensitize a horse to cameras and reflectors … [Read more...]
Avoid An On-Trail Spook
Your horse sees objects far away much better than those nearby. As a prey animal, he's programmed to scan the horizon, searching for predators. His brain is also trained to react to quick movements, such blowing branches and strangely moving unidentified objects-even items that you know to be harmless. Until proven otherwise, your horse assumes that an unidentifiable object may … [Read more...]
Riding A Spooky Horse
Ask Julie Goodnight: How Do I Handle Riding A Spooky Horse? Question: Dear Julie, I usually ride some type of warmblooded horse (not exactly sure of the exact type) during riding classes. He's often very nervous about a certain corner of the riding circle. He was once spooked by a bird, and since that he's been trying to avoid that corner/short side. The horse trainer told … [Read more...]
Sit The Spook
The Trail Rider ~ September/October 2014 RIDE RIGHT WITH JULIE GOODNIGHT 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. They’re naturally programmed to watch for danger and for the herd leader’s cue for when to … [Read more...]
“Despook” Your Horse
Whether you're riding on the trail, at a show, or in your own arena, you'll likely encounter any number of obstacles and scary objects. Can you count on your horse to quietly and willingly approach new obstacles without spooking? Do you have a plan in place to help introduce him to new challenges? Because horses are prey animals, they’re hardwired to be on the alert, looking … [Read more...]
Riding Skills: How Do I Get A Secure Seat To Ride Out Spooks?
Question Category: Riding Skills Question: Dear Julie, Last night I watched your TV show on introducing the horse to the surf. It was very informative but the thing that impressed me the most was how you maintained your wonderful, balanced seat and body position while the horse was jumping sideways! Unfortunately, when my horse spooks and jumps like that, I look and … [Read more...]
Issues From The Saddle: Nervous To Go On Trail
Question Category: Issues from the Saddle Question: Dear Julie, I have an 8-year-old gelding that is very easy to work with on the ground and in the arena. He tends to become uptight, and nervous when he goes on the trail, even when he has ridden on the same trails and pastures for 3 years. He holds his breath and seems to be very wary of things that he has always seen. … [Read more...]
