All Blog Posts Tagged 'Julie Goodnight' (12)

Teaching a Horse to Canter/Lope Under Saddle

Dear Julie,

I have started riding my 2-year-old paint gelding. I've had him since he was 3 months old. He's super gentle-almost too gentle. I have taken him out trail riding with other horses, but he needs to learn…

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Added by Julie Goodnight on December 9, 2010 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Western Saddle Fit

Dear Julie,

My friends and I have a problem with our saddles rolling over to the side when we get on. My horse in particular has a flat, broad back with wide withers. Any suggestions? I know we are cinching…

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Added by Julie Goodnight on November 8, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Snaffle vs Curb Bits for Trail Horses

Hi Julie,

I came across a book recently that talked about the comfort snaffle. I was surprised to learn that snaffles are not exactly what they are supposed to be and some bits that I thought were snaffles (like the Tom Thumb) are not snaffles, nor are they mild. I have noticed at times some of our horses pulling on the reins and opening their mouths. From what I read it was saying that…

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Added by Julie Goodnight on August 13, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Helping a Horse that Pulls on the Bit

Hi Julie

I have been riding for eight months at a stable and am taking classes once-twice a week as well as clinics. I bought a horse from the stables I go to; he is a twelve year old Arab and a very forgiving horse but in the last two months he has started to pull on the bit. I am finding this very, very frustrating. My teacher is a very good trainer as well as a teacher. Just this…

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Added by Julie Goodnight on July 30, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Stop losing your stirrup when you canter

Hi Julie,

I have constantly found that I am loosing the left stirrup when I canter. In various readings it suggests that I am collapsing on my left, hence loosing the stirrup. I tried to stretch my left side when cantering and found this was helpful. Can you give me any suggestions on how to work with this issue, perhaps exercises or things to do while riding that would help with this problem?

Thanks again, I enjoy your advice.

Nanc





Hi Nanc,

It is odd…

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Added by Julie Goodnight on July 3, 2010 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

De-spooking Your Horse

De-spooking Your Horse



I have a 4 year old Belgian that I ride. He is pretty solid, but as a young horse he does spook occasionally. I have been trying you method of leading him up to a scary object a step at a time and it works very well (especially with the horse eating manure spreader!). My question is, if he spooks and wheels out away from me do I just continue on with what I'm doing as if nothing happened or should I stop and try to calm him down and back him up to a safe…

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Added by Julie Goodnight on June 18, 2010 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Groundwork and Discipline



Hi,

My horse, Rufus (an 8-year-old large pony trained by my 14-year-old self with my old…

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Added by Julie Goodnight on June 4, 2010 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Bit for Western Pleasure

Dear Julie,

I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of shank bit do you recommend for the transition?

Thanks,

Kim





Kim,

In most rule books, horses six years old and up are required to show Western in a curb bit. Horses five and under can be ridden two-handed in a snaffle. As the horse advances in his training and you are doing more advanced stuff, your horse will probably work…

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Added by Julie Goodnight on May 21, 2010 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Tips To Slow Your Horse Down and Keep Him Steady in His Gaits

Hello

Just wondering if you could give me some advice. My horse, a six year old mustang had been trained for about ten months. He stops, turns fine, but I cannot get him to slow down. Of course then I get nervous…

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Added by Julie Goodnight on May 7, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Are you "over-cueing" for the canter?

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Added by Julie Goodnight on March 19, 2010 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Ensuring the Proper Release With Your Canter Aid

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Added by Julie Goodnight on February 5, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Improving Your Horse Riding Position



What's the best way to improve my riding position?



We have talked in previous posts about the importance of a balanced position with ear-shoulder-hip-heel alignment and open and relaxed joints that allow the rhythm of the horse to flow through the rider. Proper position unites the balance of horse and rider, giving the picture of a team moving as one. If I were to guess at the single most common equitation error I see, what immediately…

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Added by Julie Goodnight on January 22, 2010 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

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