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Select from a topic below to read Questions and Answers from Julie Goodnight--or to listen to audios Horse Behavior Bad habit: fighting the bit Are horses right-left brained? Nipping colt My horse takes advantage of me Horses identify by scent Seasoning a horse for shows Showing a lactating mare Snaking or herding behavior Territorial, hormonal mare Putting young stallion in with herd of gelding Horse's instincts Aggressive herdmate Snaking behavior Aggression at feeding time The meaning behind audible expressions Self mutilation Handling a stud colt Proper handling of a foal Do horses prefer male over female riders? Background music in the barn Sexy gelding Understanding horses' flight instinct New bucking behavior Raising a well-mannered stallion Trailering problems Aggressive kicking in the pasture Quiz: is natural horsemanship right for your horse? Understanding horse behavior Kicking other horses Building a Better Relationship Correcting aggressive behavior Ground manners for showmanship Ground work techniques Do all breeds respond to groundwork? Trailer loading and jigging Horse testing rider My horse is distracted by other horses Pawing Mare versus gelding Should I sell my horse? My horse takes advantage of me, but not my husband Does my horse respect me? Training and learning natural horsemanship Goodnight training works! Women's connection with horses My friend is making bad mistakes with her young horse My horse takes advantage of me My new horse is challenging me Issues from the Ground Difficult to bridle Biting in showmanship class Hard to catch horse Desensitizing to touch in sensitive areas Rearing when leading Pulls back when tied Needle shy Head shy in stall Handling feet Ground manners for draft horse Rearing fit when saddled Handwalking injured horse Leading through gates Overwhelming your horse Won't stand for farrier Horse turns and faces when I ask him to longe Aggressive in the round pen 2 y/o gelding acting aggressively My horse charges me in the round pen Colt kicks and rears while leading Will not stand still Danger in the cross ties Is there such a thing as too much groundwork? Ground manners for the veterinary visit Round pen revealed Lead line leadership Leading a bridled horse Aggressive behavior in the stall Pins ears and bites while leading Advance and retreat techniques for desensitizing Horse flies backwards out of trailer Hard to Catch in Stall Issues from the Saddle Jigging horse sensitive to the leg Barrels to English Bucks at lope Cross-cantering Good on trail, bad in the arena Starting a horse under saddle Slowing down a fast horse Desensitizing your horse to the girth or cinch Rearing horse Resistant to canter cue How to deal with a spooky horse When to start a colt under saddle Tossing head and bucking Over-reactive to leg pressure Hops into trot Works well outside and poorly inside Why one rein is better than two Despooking Parrott-mouthed bucker My pony keeps her head up Headset for shows Horse with head shake Horse pulls to arena gate Nervous horse on trail Nervous to go on trail Gate sour Refusing to trot Training young horses to lope Gate sour horse and a Tom Thumb bit Pulley rein Horse won't stand for mounting Must be in front on trail How to relax a spooky horse Desensitizing to speeding vehicles/cars My horse can't canter Horse looks around too much Horse bites when saddled, wrong canter leads My horse pulls on the bit as I ride Horse won't turn when I ask him to Horse won't give his head Speeding up a slow horse How much does conformation have to do with movement What to do with a horse that bolts, runs off with rider My horse holds the bit and throws head when unbridling Fear of riding and inappropriate horses How do you stop a horse when he's running backwards New horse isn't a match for the rider, coming "untrained" Help a green horse become balanced and collected? Not wanting to go forward Cold backed horse Throws head at canter transition Bracey hard stop in rope horse Cutting horse too much for me? Understanding pressure Equitation problems and solutions Clarification: weight limits for riders Foxtrotter won't canter on the beach Stand still while mounted Trail riding down hills Equitation for adults Teaching horse keep head down Reconditioning a horse after extended layoff Tongue over bit Distracted Herd-bound Horse Horse eats grass while trail riding Horse bites when saddled, wrong canter leads Bucking Fits at Canter Riding Skills Time length & help to open pelvis The difference in rein-aids between English and Western Losing stirrup at canter Gears of the seat Collection Bending Sitting trot Emergency stopping rein Side reins and longeing, is this abuse? One-rein stop Training advanced maneuvers for cowhorse How to learn to ride patterns Lead changes Is contact required for collection? Creative images for using the aids Understanding leg aids Judging stirrup length Natural aids--using your legs Using your upper body properly Connecting and coordinating the natural aids Improving rider position using gravity Setting trot poles Western rein hold Making smooth gait transitions Lessening reliance on the reins How do I get a secure seat to ride out spooks? Cue for rein back; using a flank/ rear cinch How Do I Find My Seat? Safety Concerns Rearing causes death of rider Introducing to new herd, new feed Broken bones, concussion, whiplash... should I buy this horse? Looking for a horse... is my trainer helping? Stirrup bar safety latches Accident frequency at lesson barns Should toddlers be riding? Bicycle helmets for riding horses--is it OK? Administering vaccines Advice for parent looking for instructor Correct trailering procedure On-trail survival guide Wounded warrier looking for best therapy horse Talk about Tack Understanding bits-- Myler Bit for runaway horse Difference between tie down and martingale Elbow-pull bitting device, Goodnight Bitting System Western snaffle bit rein hold My horse tosses her head, what bit should I use? Which bit for neck reining on a finished horse? When or should you start using draw reins? Understanding bits-- Tom Thumb Saddle slips Fitting curb chains to curb bits Using a Tom Thumb bit Child's saddle size Is a snaffle really comfortable? How high does the bit go in the horse's mouth? How to tie a rope halter Cinch checks Use of the Spur What is the best rein to use? Full-cheek snaffles Rope Halter-- Do's and Don'ts Saddle Fit Watch Dale Myler's Bit Videos FREE Online Overcoming Fear How to be in control and feel safe Fear management Coping with fear of horses Uncontrollable fears of falling off When to buy a horse and what to look for Fear of being thrown Too old to ride? Coping with the fear after accidents Instilling confidence in young riders What can I do to help overcome my fear of riding? My horse doesn't respect me and I am scared to correct him Miscellaneous Difference between Paint and Pinto Horse has bad breath Horses low in the back, swayback Parelli leading techniques Horses in confinement What's a buck kneed horse? Bra for riders Rotating horse wormers Advice for getting into training Why do we mount from the left? Winter tips Young Horse Master: Behind the scenes of a Horse Master television shoot with Julie Goodnight and Lilly Neville Winter horse care: snowballs on feet Are Mules More Difficult than Horses? Am I too heavy for my horse? Preparing for a career with horses Audio Interviews ONLINE AUDIO: Julie Goodnight with Rick Lamb-CHA info ONLINE AUDIO: Julie Goodnight with Marty Marten ONLINE AUDIO: Julie Goodnight with Marty Marten, part 2 ONLINE AUDIO: Julie talks about her history in natural horsemanship ONLINE VIDEO: Trailer loading safety ONLINE VIDEO--Horse Master with Julie Goodnight ONLINE VIDEO: CHA video, how to mount and dismount ONLINE VIDEO: CHA video, how to pick a hoof ONLINE VIDEO: CHA video, how to saddle a horse ONLINE VIDEO: CHA video, how to fit a helmet ONLINE VIDEO: CHA video, how to bridle a horse ONLINE AUDIO: Julie Discusses English vs. Western Riding Styles ONLINE AUDIO: Julie talks about horses at altitude, her philosophy Click here to watch and subscribe to Julie's full Youtube.com Channel! You'll be the first to know when we post clips from the newest shows>>
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