Diego shows investigative behavior on a reflector during the shoot.
Tag: spook
Julie Goodnight teaches a spooky horse to investigate what he's afraid of.
Julie Goodnight helps desensitize a horse to cameras and reflectors
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...