For Immediate Release
Introducing the Lightweight Goodnight Training Flag
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <press@juliegoodnight.com>
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PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. Aug. 31, 2009 — As Julie Goodnight travels across the country to work with horses and riders for her Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV show, she’s noticed that many horse owners are looking for ways to enhance their leaderships with their horses. Turning to groundwork is a great solution, and the Goodnight Training Flag will help as a resourceful tool as you work with your horse. The lightweight (only 5 oz.) Goodnight Training Flag is available for purchase alone for $44.95, or as part of Goodnight’s “Basic Groundwork Package,” including how-to DVDs and a rope halter and starting at $244.95.
The Goodnight Training Flag consists of a 46-inch-long fiberglass stick with a foam grip. The stick, rigid and strong, balances easily in your hand and, weighing in at just 5 oz., feels lighter than other bulky tools designed for the same job. The 18-inch-square flag, made of yellow nylon, will last a lifetime, and immediately catch your horse’s attention. (Animal research shows that horses notice yellow more than other colors.) It’s also silk-screened with the Goodnight logo, and can be removed for washing. The Goodnight Training Flag is available online at http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/tttrainingflag.html and http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/packagecompletegroundwork.html for the whole groundwork package.
“Your relationship with any horse is built from the ground, not the saddle,” says Goodnight. “Through groundwork, you gain your horse’s focus, trust and obedience. He learns to respect your authority as the leader, and he begins to look at you with admiration and a yearning for your acceptance and approval. It’s the ideal relationship to have with a horse—the one that both of you want. No matter where you are now with your horse, things will improve when you begin using my step-by-step groundwork program and have the tools—such as my training flag—to do the job right.”
The Goodnight Training Flag helps keep you at a safe distance from the horse as you work. When you ask a horse to move out in the round pen, it’s normal to see a few kicks, leaps and bucks. If you’re using a longe whip in the round pen, you may accidentally hit your horse with the tool that’s too long and clumsy. Plus, the long whip isn’t rigid enough to act as a space saving tool for you. The Goodnight Training Flag acts as an extension of your arm—helping you to reinforce your cues and claim your own space. Without needing to touch the horse with the flag, the sound and movement inspire his attention. Then, when you’re ready to “sack out” your horse, the Goodnight Training Flag also helps your horse learn to accept any scary stimulus.
In a recent Horse Master episode at the Tanz-Pferde dressage barn http://www.tanz-pferde.com, Goodnight used the Training Flag while teaching a young rider named Clare how to establish leadership with her horse, Lux. The 16-year-old warmblood threw bucking temper tantrums when he didn’t want to work. Goodnight taught Clare how to be her horse’s leader from the ground, in the round pen and established rules, boundaries and expectations with the quickly transformed horse.
With the Training Flag and only fifteen minutes in the round pen, Lux followed Goodnight around and showed his respect for her as a leader. Goodnight showed Clare how to develop a larger perimeter around her so that Lux didn’t move into her space and cut the circle short. Soon he lowered his head and stayed on the rail, in a deliberate gesture of submission. The next day Lux was a changed horse — he maintained his subordinate demeanor and respected boundaries. As Goodnight left the farm, she saw Clare canter figure eights and perform beautiful flying lead changes. The quick round pen lesson with the space saving Goodnight Training Flag impacted Clare’s relationship with Lux on the ground and from the saddle.
To get your Goodnight Training Flag today, visit http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/tttrainingflag.htmlor call (800) 225-8827 to order by phone.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
RFD-TV now available on Time Warner Cable in Ohio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Ryan Hart
Ryan@rfdtv.com
615-620-9236
Akron, OH/Nashville, TN (AUGUST 2009) – Time Warner Cable has added three new channels: RFD-TV, Crime & Investigation and Military History Channel.
RFD-TV, channel 229 (Choice Tier), is the nation's first 24-hour television network dedicated to serving the needs and interests of rural America and agriculture. Programming themes include “Horses on RFD,” “Rural Youth,” “Rural/Agricultural News,” “Video Livestock Auctions,” “Traditional & Ethnic Music,” and “Rural Lifestyles.”
The Choice Tier is available for $5 per month, in the following areas:
Northeast Ohio Division
Cleveland
Ashtabula
Mentor
Elyria
Euclid
Akron
Canton
Mansfield
New Philadelphia
Warren
Youngstown
Western PA
Mid-Ohio Division
Columbus
Athens
Delaware
Marion
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Gilead
Thornville
Zanesville
Lancaster
Circleville
Kenton
Bucyrus
Galion
Athens
Allen County
Lima
Delphos
Ottawa
Columbus Grove
Rockford
St. Mary’s
Wapakoneta
Waynesfield
Bellevue
Bowling Green
North Baltimore
Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
Clay Center
Gibsonburg
Lindsey
Rising Sun
Bettsville
Findlay
Fostoria
Fremont
Sycamore
Bloomville
Tiffin
Upper Sandusky
Attica
Contact:
Ryan Hart
Ryan@rfdtv.com
615-620-9236
Akron, OH/Nashville, TN (AUGUST 2009) – Time Warner Cable has added three new channels: RFD-TV, Crime & Investigation and Military History Channel.
RFD-TV, channel 229 (Choice Tier), is the nation's first 24-hour television network dedicated to serving the needs and interests of rural America and agriculture. Programming themes include “Horses on RFD,” “Rural Youth,” “Rural/Agricultural News,” “Video Livestock Auctions,” “Traditional & Ethnic Music,” and “Rural Lifestyles.”
The Choice Tier is available for $5 per month, in the following areas:
Northeast Ohio Division
Cleveland
Ashtabula
Mentor
Elyria
Euclid
Akron
Canton
Mansfield
New Philadelphia
Warren
Youngstown
Western PA
Mid-Ohio Division
Columbus
Athens
Delaware
Marion
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Gilead
Thornville
Zanesville
Lancaster
Circleville
Kenton
Bucyrus
Galion
Athens
Allen County
Lima
Delphos
Ottawa
Columbus Grove
Rockford
St. Mary’s
Wapakoneta
Waynesfield
Bellevue
Bowling Green
North Baltimore
Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
Clay Center
Gibsonburg
Lindsey
Rising Sun
Bettsville
Findlay
Fostoria
Fremont
Sycamore
Bloomville
Tiffin
Upper Sandusky
Attica
Monday, August 3, 2009
Watch New Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Episodes on RFD-TV this Fall ‹ Then Access FREE Online Extras with Youtube, Facebook and Twitter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Watch New Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Episodes on RFD-TV this August and September — Then Access FREE Online Extras with Youtube, Facebook and Twitter
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
SALIDA, Colo., August 1, 2009: As summer winds down, don’t miss the chance to see some amazing new episodes of Horse Master. You’ll learn how to help a rescued horse get back in shape, build up your confidence in jumping and even finagle a turn on the haunches with a gaited horse. Once you’ve seen Goodnight tackle the challenges, you’ll be ready for the fall season when Goodnight journeys to Oregon’s Willamette Valley and the the 28-acre Tanz Pferde Dressage farms to work with more horses and owners.
Up first from the Oregon shoot is Diane and her palomino, Jasmine. This horse would catch anyone’s breath — especially when she rears and backs up to avoid going forward on the trail. Without wasting a second, Goodnight helps Diane fix this frightening situation then hustles to help 4-H member Ellye and her horse, Danny, accomplish their goal of getting blue flats in the show ring. Ellye ends up all smiles when she’s learns to slow down her horse for a collected, show-winning ride.
Horse Master airs every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. EST (with encores airing Thursday and Saturday nights) on RFD-TV (Direct TV channel 345, Dish Network channel 231 as well as cable outlets including Time Warner). See the expanded schedule below.
Free online extras:
Find out more about each episode and read FREE articles that accompany and supplement each topic at http://juliegoodnight.com. Goodnight’s online Training Library also contains questions answered by a pro and is free to read. If you want even more training tips and advice –and chances to win Goodnight’s DVDs and gear –join her fan club on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2357009854&ref=t and sign up for her free monthly newsletter at http://juliegoodnight.com/emailsignup.php (each newsletter edition contains at least two new training articles and you’ll receive discount codes for valuable products just for signing up). Goodnight also writes about key horse keeping and training topics on her blog http://juliegoodnightontheroad.blogspot.com/and announces all through Twitter at http://twitter.com/juliegoodnight. It’s all free to you and will help you form the perfect relationship with your horse.
Schedule of RFD-TV’s Horse Master with Julie Goodnight August & September 2009
August 5, 6, 8
“The Great Escape”: The Horse Master helps a horse owner stay in charge while longeing.
August 12, 13, 15
“Rescue and Rehab”: The Horse Master helps a once-starved horse get back in shape.
August 19, 20, 22
“A Bit Too Much”: The Horse Master changes a horse’s bit to stop head tossing, and helps the rider relax.
August 26, 27, 29
“Private Lesson”: The Horse Master helps an advanced rider learn to collect and ask her horse for more.
September 2, 3, 5
“Jump Into It”: The Horse Master builds confidence in a young jumper.
September 9, 10, 12
“New Directions”: The Horse Master teaches a Rocky Mountain gaited horse to turn on the haunches.
September 16, 17, 19
“Rearing to Go”: The Horse Master helps a frustrated trail rider keep her horse moving forward and from rearing.
September 23, 24, 26
“Show Slow”: The Horse Master teaches a 4H-er to rate her speed in the show ring.
September 30, October 1, 3
“Letting Go”: The Horse Master teaches a nervous rider the importance of relaxing her rein hold and riding with draped reins.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Suddenlink announces addition of RFD-TV in West Texas
From: Cathie Lowe [mailto:cathie@rfdtv.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 3:44 PM
To: Cathie Lowe
Subject: Suddenlink announces addition of RFD-TV in West Texas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 3:44 PM
To: Cathie Lowe
Subject: Suddenlink announces addition of RFD-TV in West Texas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Suddenlink announces addition of RFD-TV
Lubbock, Texas/NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 27, 2009) –Suddenlink and RFD-TV, LLC announce today that RFD-TV—Rural America’s Most Important Network—is now available to Suddenlink’s Digital Variety tier subscribers in many of its West Texas locations, including Lubbock, Abilene, Amarillo, Midland, Plainview, San Angelo and surrounding areas. Check your local listings for channel number.
RFD-TV, an independent nine year old cable network that is part of the Rural Media Group, is the only television network that serves the Rural Lifestyle marketplace 24 hours a day. RFD-TV ‘s high quality family-oriented programming covers four core interest areas – Agricultural News and Information, Equine and Western Lifestyle, Music and Entertainment and Rural Lifestyle.
“It’s exciting to welcome Suddenlink to the RFD-TV family of distributors. We could not be more proud to become a part of the Suddenlink family in West Texas. We share Suddenlink’s vision of quality, superior customer service and high caliber programming goals,” said Manda Patrick, Senior Director of Affiliate Sales. Patrick continues, “Suddenlink’s customers in West Texas will enjoy the relevant programming that RFD-TV has to offer. Both our programmers and West Texas consumers have been requesting RFD-TV. We are pleased that Suddenlink has joined forces with us to make this a reality. Our programming will bring information, education and entertainment to Suddenlink subscribers. All the horses in West Texas will be thanking us!”
Suddenlink West Texas Marketing Vice President John McNelly said, “We’re pleased to offer RFD-TV on our Digital Variety lineup in West Texas. This channel offers quality programming that’s of particular interest to our West Texas customers, and also provides entertainment of interest to a diverse audience. We’re happy to provide a variety of programming, and RFD-TV has been a network that our viewers have requested.”
“Texas Farm Bureau, producer of the Texas segment of Voices of Agriculture on RFD-TV, is very pleased that cable subscribers of Suddenlink in West Texas will be able to watch the RFD-TV network,” said Gene Hall, host and producer of the Texas show. “RFD-TV provides programming for rural Texans that are underserved by much of today’s major media.”
“You want to talk about cattle country? Texas. You want to talk horses? Texas.
We have them and lot’s of them. The Cattle Show and Ag Lifestyles programs produce many episodes right here in our home state,” said LZ Harris, executive producer of both series. LZ continues, “Suddenlink subscribers are rejoicing with the opportunity to enjoy the kind of television programming that RFD-TV brings them. It’s like having a craving for something special and finally getting it.”
RFD-TV is now available on Suddenlink in the following markets in Texas and New Mexico:
Abilene, Snyder, Sweetwater, Amarillo, Midland, Andrews, Big Spring, Floydada, Plainview, Lubbock, San Angelo, Tulsa, Post and Clovis (NM).
About RFD-TV, LLC
RFD-TV, LLC - Launched in December 2000, RFD-TV is the nation’s first 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week television network dedicated to serving the needs and interests of rural America. Programming includes a wide-variety of shows focused on agriculture, equine, rural lifestyle, and traditional music offerings, which are uplinked via satellite from NorthStar Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Currently, RFD-TV is distributed in over 40 million homes on DIRECTV, DISH Network, Mediacom, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Suddenlink, Bresnan, Comcast, Verizon FiOS TV, and NRTC cable systems located in all 50 states. RFD-TV The Magazine, the channel’s companion publication currently has over 155,000 subscribers. RFD-TV The Theatre opened in March/2007 in Branson, MO. www.rfdtv.com <http://www.rfdtv.com>
About Suddenlink
Suddenlink Communications (www.suddenlink.com <http://www.suddenlink.com/> ) is among the 10 largest cable broadband companies in the United States, supporting the information, communication and entertainment demands of approximately 1.3 million residential customers and thousands of commercial customers in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, West Virginia, and elsewhere. Suddenlink simplifies its customers’ lives through one call for support, one connection, and one bill for TV, Internet, phone, and other services.
CONTACT:
Cathie Lowe, Cathie@rfdtv.com <mailto:Cathie@rfdtv.com> , 615.620.9239
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Horses and Horse Lovers Needed for the September CO Horse Master Shoot
Horses and Horse Lovers Needed for the September CO Horse Master Shoot
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Julie Goodnight
horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com
Poncha Springs, CO, July 23, 2009: Julie Goodnight is looking for a few good horses (horses with good problems for the show, that is) for her September 8-10 Horse Master TV shoot to be taped at her Poncha Springs, CO ranch. For each of the 6 episodes taped during the three-day taping, Goodnight works with a different horse and owner to help them achieve their horsemanship goals. This is a chance to work with Goodnight in a personalized setting and get special support from her cast and crew. If you or you know of horses and owners who want or need help with these specific problems, please share this call and apply online at http://www.horsemaster.tv
*A horse lover who is ready to purchase their first or a new horse and would like help with the buying process—learning what to look for and the best way to interview horse sellers. Learn the process of evaluating a horse from the ground and from the saddle while staying in a scheduled budget. The horse person does not need to commit to buy a horse, but be serious about the shopping prospect and have a budget in mind of $7,000-$15,000. Hoping for an intermediate to advanced rider capable of riding and “testing” multiple horses without fear of riding a new horse. The horse owner may not live in CO, but desire a well-trained American Quarter Horse/ Western performance horse and is willing to travel to shop.
*A high-level dressage horse (trained to second to fourth level) who is otherwise perfect, but either opens his mouth excessively while riding (maybe requiring a flash during shows) or who drools excessively. May also be a horse who goes in front of or behind the bit consistently or holds his head a little too high. Bitting master Dale Myler (co-founder of Myler Bits, http://www.mylerbits.com and http://www.mylerbitsusa.com) will accompany Goodnight on this episode.
*A Western horse (possibly a roper or reining horse) who holds his head too high often and doesn’t collect as quickly and easily as the rider would like. A horse who champs at the bit or often drools. Bitting master Dale Myler (co-founder of Myler Bits, http://www.mylerbits.com and http://www.mylerbitsusa.com) will accompany Goodnight on this episode.
*A horse who is cinchy—doesn’t like the saddling process and bites or threatens to bite when the cinch or girth is applied. At the extreme, may go down onto his knees when being cinched up.
*A rider who has difficulty picking up and feeling the correct canter leads. May show and get marked down for being on the incorrect lead. A rider who often looks down at the start of the canter transition to make sure that she has the correct lead. Or a horse who won’t pick up one lead or the other easily—no matter who is riding.
*A horse who won’t cross water (as in a pond or stream). A horse who balks or turns away and will only enter water if another horse is with him or after significant coaching.
Apply now at: http://www.horsemaster.juliegoodnight.com/apply.html
Applications must be received by August 1, 2009.
Horse owners are responsible for their own transportation and travel expenses during the shoot, but get lots of goodies from sponsors and best of all—a free one on one clinic with Goodnight. The taping is closed to on-lookers. If you have questions or ideas or want to learn more, please send your application http://www.horsemaster.tv then e-mail horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com
About Goodnight’s Natural Horsemanship Style
Natural Horsemanship History and Influences: Julie formed her own horsemanship training style and techniques after years of riding many types of horses and with countless mentors. She's self taught--not a product of another trainer's coursework. Julie counts her dad as one of her early mentors--he always had horses for she and her brother and sisters to ride and made sure Julie had the chance to ride and show. Julie worked with local Florida trainers in her youth as she prepared for elite hunter jumper competitions.
In college in New Mexico, Julie began working Thoroughbreds on the racetrack and learned more skills from trainers on the backside. After college, Julie led pack trips through the mountains, worked at an Arabian training center, and finally formed her own natural horsemanship training facility and camp in Colorado.
It's by riding so many types of horses and working with many different trainers in the industry that Julie learned the similarities in all styles. She learned what worked and what didn't; she saw how horses responded with kind training methods and witnessed what happened with alternative methods. Through all her experiences, she gained an even greater appreciation for the horse and became determined to teach all horse owners how to interact as their horses' kind leaders. Now as international spokesperson for CHA, Julie represents safe riding and kind horsemanship techniques--in English and western disciplines.
A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org
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Please note: You have not been added to any list. You are receiving this one-time e-mail because we hope you’ll be interested in the opportunity.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Julie Goodnight
horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com
Poncha Springs, CO, July 23, 2009: Julie Goodnight is looking for a few good horses (horses with good problems for the show, that is) for her September 8-10 Horse Master TV shoot to be taped at her Poncha Springs, CO ranch. For each of the 6 episodes taped during the three-day taping, Goodnight works with a different horse and owner to help them achieve their horsemanship goals. This is a chance to work with Goodnight in a personalized setting and get special support from her cast and crew. If you or you know of horses and owners who want or need help with these specific problems, please share this call and apply online at http://www.horsemaster.tv
*A horse lover who is ready to purchase their first or a new horse and would like help with the buying process—learning what to look for and the best way to interview horse sellers. Learn the process of evaluating a horse from the ground and from the saddle while staying in a scheduled budget. The horse person does not need to commit to buy a horse, but be serious about the shopping prospect and have a budget in mind of $7,000-$15,000. Hoping for an intermediate to advanced rider capable of riding and “testing” multiple horses without fear of riding a new horse. The horse owner may not live in CO, but desire a well-trained American Quarter Horse/ Western performance horse and is willing to travel to shop.
*A high-level dressage horse (trained to second to fourth level) who is otherwise perfect, but either opens his mouth excessively while riding (maybe requiring a flash during shows) or who drools excessively. May also be a horse who goes in front of or behind the bit consistently or holds his head a little too high. Bitting master Dale Myler (co-founder of Myler Bits, http://www.mylerbits.com and http://www.mylerbitsusa.com) will accompany Goodnight on this episode.
*A Western horse (possibly a roper or reining horse) who holds his head too high often and doesn’t collect as quickly and easily as the rider would like. A horse who champs at the bit or often drools. Bitting master Dale Myler (co-founder of Myler Bits, http://www.mylerbits.com and http://www.mylerbitsusa.com) will accompany Goodnight on this episode.
*A horse who is cinchy—doesn’t like the saddling process and bites or threatens to bite when the cinch or girth is applied. At the extreme, may go down onto his knees when being cinched up.
*A rider who has difficulty picking up and feeling the correct canter leads. May show and get marked down for being on the incorrect lead. A rider who often looks down at the start of the canter transition to make sure that she has the correct lead. Or a horse who won’t pick up one lead or the other easily—no matter who is riding.
*A horse who won’t cross water (as in a pond or stream). A horse who balks or turns away and will only enter water if another horse is with him or after significant coaching.
Apply now at: http://www.horsemaster.juliegoodnight.com/apply.html
Applications must be received by August 1, 2009.
Horse owners are responsible for their own transportation and travel expenses during the shoot, but get lots of goodies from sponsors and best of all—a free one on one clinic with Goodnight. The taping is closed to on-lookers. If you have questions or ideas or want to learn more, please send your application http://www.horsemaster.tv then e-mail horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com
About Goodnight’s Natural Horsemanship Style
Natural Horsemanship History and Influences: Julie formed her own horsemanship training style and techniques after years of riding many types of horses and with countless mentors. She's self taught--not a product of another trainer's coursework. Julie counts her dad as one of her early mentors--he always had horses for she and her brother and sisters to ride and made sure Julie had the chance to ride and show. Julie worked with local Florida trainers in her youth as she prepared for elite hunter jumper competitions.
In college in New Mexico, Julie began working Thoroughbreds on the racetrack and learned more skills from trainers on the backside. After college, Julie led pack trips through the mountains, worked at an Arabian training center, and finally formed her own natural horsemanship training facility and camp in Colorado.
It's by riding so many types of horses and working with many different trainers in the industry that Julie learned the similarities in all styles. She learned what worked and what didn't; she saw how horses responded with kind training methods and witnessed what happened with alternative methods. Through all her experiences, she gained an even greater appreciation for the horse and became determined to teach all horse owners how to interact as their horses' kind leaders. Now as international spokesperson for CHA, Julie represents safe riding and kind horsemanship techniques--in English and western disciplines.
A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org
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Please note: You have not been added to any list. You are receiving this one-time e-mail because we hope you’ll be interested in the opportunity.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month for July
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:press@juliegoodnight.com>
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. July 20, 2009— Have you ever had an ad drop out at the last moment—or a space that didn’t sell before printing deadline? Or has someone turned in a story that’s just a little too short? It’s Julie Goodnight and www.juliegoodnight.com to the rescue. Check out the newest addition to Goodnight’s online “Training Library” here and read more about training online (found with a quick link at the top of www.juliegoodnight.com <http://www.juliegoodnight.com> ). Goodnight—known for her clear communication in print and on her new RFD-TV show, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight—provides a tip each month for use when you, as an editor, need just a little more content or a great quip to fill out your magazine. Tips may be edited for style, length and content. Content is provided free of charge. Here’s a tip to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
Rein Hold for a Balking Horse
A balking horse is one that refuses to move forward in response to normal cues, usually because you are asking him to go somewhere he doesn’t want to go. Baring legitimate reasons for the horse not to go forward, like asking him to step over a rattlesnake, the horse has become willfully disobedient and you must correct him immediately. Cue him to move forward by first reaching your hands up towards his ears, letting your weight to come forward and your legs to stretch back and close in his sides. Be sure to exaggerate reaching forward so your horse is very clear of your intentions; often I see people pulling back on the reins when trying to cue the horse forward. When he is looking for an excuse not to go forward, even the slightest contact on the reins will give him to excuse he is looking for and reaching forward and shifting your weight forward will also discourage him from rearing, which is a more extreme refusal to move forward.
Find more tips at Julie's websites:
http://www.JulieGoodnight.com
http://www.twitter.com/juliegoodnight <http://www.twitter.com/juliegoodnight%0Dhttp://facebook.com/Julie.goodnight>
http://facebook.com/Julie.goodnight <http://www.twitter.com/juliegoodnight%0Dhttp://facebook.com/Julie.goodnight>
http://www.youtube.com/juliegoodnight
and during Julie Goodnight's weekly TV show
on RFD-TV (Wednesdays at 5:30 EST).
A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org
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Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:press@juliegoodnight.com>
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. July 20, 2009— Have you ever had an ad drop out at the last moment—or a space that didn’t sell before printing deadline? Or has someone turned in a story that’s just a little too short? It’s Julie Goodnight and www.juliegoodnight.com to the rescue. Check out the newest addition to Goodnight’s online “Training Library” here and read more about training online (found with a quick link at the top of www.juliegoodnight.com <http://www.juliegoodnight.com> ). Goodnight—known for her clear communication in print and on her new RFD-TV show, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight—provides a tip each month for use when you, as an editor, need just a little more content or a great quip to fill out your magazine. Tips may be edited for style, length and content. Content is provided free of charge. Here’s a tip to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
Rein Hold for a Balking Horse
A balking horse is one that refuses to move forward in response to normal cues, usually because you are asking him to go somewhere he doesn’t want to go. Baring legitimate reasons for the horse not to go forward, like asking him to step over a rattlesnake, the horse has become willfully disobedient and you must correct him immediately. Cue him to move forward by first reaching your hands up towards his ears, letting your weight to come forward and your legs to stretch back and close in his sides. Be sure to exaggerate reaching forward so your horse is very clear of your intentions; often I see people pulling back on the reins when trying to cue the horse forward. When he is looking for an excuse not to go forward, even the slightest contact on the reins will give him to excuse he is looking for and reaching forward and shifting your weight forward will also discourage him from rearing, which is a more extreme refusal to move forward.
Find more tips at Julie's websites:
http://www.JulieGoodnight.com
http://www.twitter.com/juliegoodnight <http://www.twitter.com/juliegoodnight%0Dhttp://facebook.com/Julie.goodnight>
http://facebook.com/Julie.goodnight <http://www.twitter.com/juliegoodnight%0Dhttp://facebook.com/Julie.goodnight>
http://www.youtube.com/juliegoodnight
and during Julie Goodnight's weekly TV show
on RFD-TV (Wednesdays at 5:30 EST).
A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org
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Julie Goodnight Adds Reins and Clips to Rope Couture Collection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Julie Goodnight Adds Reins and Clips to Rope Couture Collection
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
E-mail press@juliegoodnight for promptly returned high-res photos.
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. July 20, 2009 —Julie Goodnight, the natural horsemanship trainer known for her sensitive style and straight-forward teaching as well as her superior training tools, announces the addition of Goodnight’s Quick Clip and Goodnight’s Rope Reins to her colorful Rope Couture line—the line that includes quality and colorful rope halters and leads and is designed to make your horse life fun and easy. See the full line at: http://www.shop.juliegoodnight.com
Using the same long-lasting rope she used for her leads and halters, Goodnight’s reins maintain a heavy weight and soft feel in your hands to help you communicate subtly yet effectively with your horse. The reins measure 10 feet—long enough to allow your horse to lower his head and relax on the trail, but also the perfect length to help you gather and collect your horse quickly. A contrasting center marker helps you know where to hold. The easy-to-attach rope connections easily slide through your bit’s metal and secure quickly. Choose reins to match your Goodnight halter and lead set or your identifying barn colors: tan, black, turquoise, green, or raspberry. Get your set now for $59.95 at http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/tackropereins.html
For sizzling summer days, Goodnight’s Rope Couture™ line comes in such deliciously wild color combinations including lime, raspberry, Pacific blue and purple. Or you can call yourself a Fall fashionista and sport the autumn colors of maroon, tan or pine. All of Goodnight’s high-quality ropes are manufactured in the USA.
And with all great leads, there are always great clips. New! Goodnight’s Quick Clip is the solution when moving your horse from the hitching post to the trailer to the wash rack without having to tie and un-tie a knot. Keep a Quick Clip attached to every rope and lead in the barn. Bonus: If your horse does pull back, Julie’s high-quality ropes will slip through the clip’s holder, providing your horse relief without damaging your equipment or, worse, injuring your horse. $24.95 each or 4 for $79.80 (a savings of $20). http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/bsequickclip.html
The Goodnight Rope Couture™ line also includes the:
· Premium Halter with Custom-Wrapped Noseband. An excellent training tool designed with specific pressure points, the flat noseband is contoured for ground work and the round noseband for ground work and riding. Regular horse size fits Arab to Warmblood. Halter and wrapped noseband come in black-tan, purple-lime, black-raspberry, maroon-tan, black-red, pine-tan, black-lime, black-raspberry, black-turquoise, black-pacific blue, purple-raspberry. 3/8" wide, $24.95. http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/tthalternoseband.html
· Standard Rope Halter. Mild enough on the horse’s face to use as an everyday halter, the standard rope halter is 3/8" wide and has the ideal stiffness and durability. Available in draft, average and yearling sizes. Choose from a variety of fun colors to match your barn colors or your horse's gear: Black, pine, raspberry, pink, Pacific blue, purple. $19.95. http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/ttropehalter.html
· Premium Training Lead. Highest quality, 5/8" marine-style rope with an oval shape that conforms to the hand. Perfect for teaching your horse ground manners. Made with a sewn-and-spliced loop end that attaches to the halter so no metal buckle will hurt the horse’s jaw; leather lash on tail. Choose a color to match your halter and reins: pine, black, tan, raspberry, turquoise, lime (lime rope is 1/2-inch diameter). Available in two lengths:12' lead for horses under 16 hands, $34.95; or 15' lead for horses over 16 hands, $39.95. http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/tttraininglead.html
· Premium Short Lead with Snap. The same high-quality, 5/8" marine rope you love in your training lead is now available in a useful lead perfect for everyday use. Use the strong clip to quickly attach and detach. Match it to your favorite halter, training lead and reins. Choose from pine, black, tan, raspberry, turquoise, lime (lime rope is 1/2” diameter); 8' Lead, $24.95. http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/ttleadlineandclip.html
Goodnight’s Rope Couture™ is the gear you need to keep your horse rockin’ this summer and add a touch of glamour to the fall. In addition to the fun colors you have to play with, you’ll be reinforcing leadership and kindness. See the full line today at: http://shop.juliegoodnight.com
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Julie Goodnight Adds Reins and Clips to Rope Couture Collection
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
E-mail press@juliegoodnight for promptly returned high-res photos.
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. July 20, 2009 —Julie Goodnight, the natural horsemanship trainer known for her sensitive style and straight-forward teaching as well as her superior training tools, announces the addition of Goodnight’s Quick Clip and Goodnight’s Rope Reins to her colorful Rope Couture line—the line that includes quality and colorful rope halters and leads and is designed to make your horse life fun and easy. See the full line at: http://www.shop.juliegoodnight.com
Using the same long-lasting rope she used for her leads and halters, Goodnight’s reins maintain a heavy weight and soft feel in your hands to help you communicate subtly yet effectively with your horse. The reins measure 10 feet—long enough to allow your horse to lower his head and relax on the trail, but also the perfect length to help you gather and collect your horse quickly. A contrasting center marker helps you know where to hold. The easy-to-attach rope connections easily slide through your bit’s metal and secure quickly. Choose reins to match your Goodnight halter and lead set or your identifying barn colors: tan, black, turquoise, green, or raspberry. Get your set now for $59.95 at http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/tackropereins.html
For sizzling summer days, Goodnight’s Rope Couture™ line comes in such deliciously wild color combinations including lime, raspberry, Pacific blue and purple. Or you can call yourself a Fall fashionista and sport the autumn colors of maroon, tan or pine. All of Goodnight’s high-quality ropes are manufactured in the USA.
And with all great leads, there are always great clips. New! Goodnight’s Quick Clip is the solution when moving your horse from the hitching post to the trailer to the wash rack without having to tie and un-tie a knot. Keep a Quick Clip attached to every rope and lead in the barn. Bonus: If your horse does pull back, Julie’s high-quality ropes will slip through the clip’s holder, providing your horse relief without damaging your equipment or, worse, injuring your horse. $24.95 each or 4 for $79.80 (a savings of $20). http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/bsequickclip.html
The Goodnight Rope Couture™ line also includes the:
· Premium Halter with Custom-Wrapped Noseband. An excellent training tool designed with specific pressure points, the flat noseband is contoured for ground work and the round noseband for ground work and riding. Regular horse size fits Arab to Warmblood. Halter and wrapped noseband come in black-tan, purple-lime, black-raspberry, maroon-tan, black-red, pine-tan, black-lime, black-raspberry, black-turquoise, black-pacific blue, purple-raspberry. 3/8" wide, $24.95. http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/tthalternoseband.html
· Standard Rope Halter. Mild enough on the horse’s face to use as an everyday halter, the standard rope halter is 3/8" wide and has the ideal stiffness and durability. Available in draft, average and yearling sizes. Choose from a variety of fun colors to match your barn colors or your horse's gear: Black, pine, raspberry, pink, Pacific blue, purple. $19.95. http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/ttropehalter.html
· Premium Training Lead. Highest quality, 5/8" marine-style rope with an oval shape that conforms to the hand. Perfect for teaching your horse ground manners. Made with a sewn-and-spliced loop end that attaches to the halter so no metal buckle will hurt the horse’s jaw; leather lash on tail. Choose a color to match your halter and reins: pine, black, tan, raspberry, turquoise, lime (lime rope is 1/2-inch diameter). Available in two lengths:12' lead for horses under 16 hands, $34.95; or 15' lead for horses over 16 hands, $39.95. http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/tttraininglead.html
· Premium Short Lead with Snap. The same high-quality, 5/8" marine rope you love in your training lead is now available in a useful lead perfect for everyday use. Use the strong clip to quickly attach and detach. Match it to your favorite halter, training lead and reins. Choose from pine, black, tan, raspberry, turquoise, lime (lime rope is 1/2” diameter); 8' Lead, $24.95. http://shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/ttleadlineandclip.html
Goodnight’s Rope Couture™ is the gear you need to keep your horse rockin’ this summer and add a touch of glamour to the fall. In addition to the fun colors you have to play with, you’ll be reinforcing leadership and kindness. See the full line today at: http://shop.juliegoodnight.com
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:press@juliegoodnight.com>
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. June 18, 2009— Have you ever had an ad drop out at the last moment—or a space that didn’t sell before printing deadline? Or has someone turned in a story that’s just a little too short? It’s Julie Goodnight and www.juliegoodnight.com to the rescue. Check out the newest addition to Goodnight’s online “Training Library” here and read more about training online (found with a quick link at the top of www.juliegoodnight.com <http://www.juliegoodnight.com> ). Goodnight—known for her clear communication in print and on her new RFD-TV show, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight—provides a tip each month for use when you, as an editor, need just a little more content or a great quip to fill out your magazine. Tips may be edited for style, length and content. Content is provided free of charge. Here’s a tip to help you when you’re in a layout crunch or need a juicy bit for your web site . . .
Keep A Balking Horse Moving Forward
A balking horse is one that refuses to move forward in response to normal cues-- usually because you’re asking him to go somewhere he doesn’t want to go. Barring legitimate reasons for the horse not to go forward, like asking him to step over a rattle snake, the horse has become willfully disobedient and you must correct him immediately. Cue him to move forward by reaching your hands up towards his ears, letting your weight come forward and your legs to stretch back and close in his sides. Be sure to exaggerate reaching forward so your horse is very clear of your intentions; often I see people pulling back on the reins when trying to cue the horse forward. When he’s looking for an excuse not to go forward, even the slightest contact on the reins will give him an excuse to move anywhere but forward.
Watch more about solving this problem on the “Homeward Bound” episode of Horse Master with Julie Goodnight, available on DVD.
Find more tips at Julie's websites:
http://www.JulieGoodnight.com
http://www.horsemaster.tv
http://www.youtube.com/juliegoodnight
and during Julie Goodnight's weekly TV show
on RFD-TV (Wednesdays at 5:30 EST).
A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org
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Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:press@juliegoodnight.com>
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. June 18, 2009— Have you ever had an ad drop out at the last moment—or a space that didn’t sell before printing deadline? Or has someone turned in a story that’s just a little too short? It’s Julie Goodnight and www.juliegoodnight.com to the rescue. Check out the newest addition to Goodnight’s online “Training Library” here and read more about training online (found with a quick link at the top of www.juliegoodnight.com <http://www.juliegoodnight.com> ). Goodnight—known for her clear communication in print and on her new RFD-TV show, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight—provides a tip each month for use when you, as an editor, need just a little more content or a great quip to fill out your magazine. Tips may be edited for style, length and content. Content is provided free of charge. Here’s a tip to help you when you’re in a layout crunch or need a juicy bit for your web site . . .
Keep A Balking Horse Moving Forward
A balking horse is one that refuses to move forward in response to normal cues-- usually because you’re asking him to go somewhere he doesn’t want to go. Barring legitimate reasons for the horse not to go forward, like asking him to step over a rattle snake, the horse has become willfully disobedient and you must correct him immediately. Cue him to move forward by reaching your hands up towards his ears, letting your weight come forward and your legs to stretch back and close in his sides. Be sure to exaggerate reaching forward so your horse is very clear of your intentions; often I see people pulling back on the reins when trying to cue the horse forward. When he’s looking for an excuse not to go forward, even the slightest contact on the reins will give him an excuse to move anywhere but forward.
Watch more about solving this problem on the “Homeward Bound” episode of Horse Master with Julie Goodnight, available on DVD.
Find more tips at Julie's websites:
http://www.JulieGoodnight.com
http://www.horsemaster.tv
http://www.youtube.com/juliegoodnight
and during Julie Goodnight's weekly TV show
on RFD-TV (Wednesdays at 5:30 EST).
A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Senate Passes National Day of the American Cowboy Resolution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2009
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact: Bridget Harrison
202-296-4031
bharrison@horsecouncil.org <mailto:bharrison@horsecouncil.org>
SENATE PASSES NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY RESOLUTION
The American Horse Council is pleased the U.S. Senate yesterday passed a resolution honoring the American cowboy. The resolution, introduced by U.S. Senator Mike Enzi of Wyoming, designates Saturday, July 25, 2008 as “National Day of the Cowboy.”
The bill pays tribute to the enduring legacy of the cowboy in America and the contributions cowboys continue to make to our nation today.
“I am happy the United States Senate is honoring such an enduring cultural icon of the American West that is irrevocably linked with the history of the horse in this country. It is important to remember the cowboy and the horse remain an important part of America still. This resolution recognizes both the history and the continuing contribution of the American cowboy” said AHC President Jay Hickey.
A copy of the resolution is available on request.
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As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council works daily to represent equine interests and opportunities. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the AHC promotes and protects the industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry on behalf of all horse related interests each and every day.
The AHC is member supported by individuals and organizations representing virtually every facet of the horse world from owners, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and horsemen's associations to horse shows, race tracks, rodeos, commercial suppliers and state horse councils.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Watch New Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Episodes on RFD-TV This June and July ‹ Then Access FREE Online Extras with YouTube, Facebook and More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Watch New Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Episodes on RFD-TV This June and July — Then Access FREE Online Extras with YouTube, Facebook and More
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
P.O. Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
SALIDA, Colo., June 3, 2009: To kick off a summer of riding, watch brand-new episodes of Horse Master with Julie Goodnight, shot at Arizona’s Queen Creek Equestrian Centre and South Carolina’s Camelot Farms and covering topics such as herd and barn sour horses, speed control, using the emergency pulley rein, and taking control of a horse who escapes each time he’s longed.
Goodnight’s first student is a horse that throws a fit whenever the herd leaves her alone with her rider. Goodnight demonstrates how to quickly put an end to this game playing. Next up, you’ll see a horse that thinks he sets the pace and the tempo. Unbeknownst to his rider, she’s reinforcing this behavior by sending him the wrong message. As a precaution, Goodnight also explains the emergency stopping rein aid. Then watch Goodnight show a young rider, who’s just learning how to jump and yearns to get it right, the correct way to set up trotting and cantering poles.
Horse Master’s RFD-TV episodes air every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. EST (with encores airing Thursday and Saturday nights) on Direct TV channel 345, Dish Network channel 231 as well as cable outlets. See the expanded schedule below.
Free online extras:
* Find out more about each episode and read FREE articles that accompany and supplement each topic at http://juliegoodnight.com (click on the Horse Master link at the top left).
* Goodnight’s online Training Library also contains questions answered by a pro and is free to read.
* If you want even more training tips and advice – and chances to win Goodnight’s DVDs and gear – join her fan club on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2357009854&ref=t
* And sign up for her free monthly newsletter at http://juliegoodnight.com/emailsignup.php (each newsletter edition contains at least two new training articles).
* Goodnight also writes about key horse keeping and training topics on her blog http://juliegoodnightontheroad.blogspot.com
* Goodnight announces all through Twitter at http://twitter.com/juliegoodnight. It’s all free to you and will help you form the perfect relationship with your horse.
Schedule of RFD-TV’s Horse Master with Julie Goodnight June & July 2009:.
June 3, 4, 7
“Homeward Bound”: The Horse Master instructs a worried rider to cope
with herd-bound tantrums.
June 10, 11, 14
“Big Go, No Whoa”: The Horse Master teaches the emergency stop and
calms a nervous rider.
June 17, 18, 21
“Lost in Transition”: The Horse Master shows a young rider how to handle an explosive canter.
June 24, 25, 28
“The Great Escape”: The Horse Master helps a horse owner stay in
charge while longeing.
July 1, 2, 4
“Rescue and Rehab”: The Horse Master helps a once-starved horse get back in shape.
July 8, 9, 11
“A Bit Too Much”: The Horse Master changes a horse’s bit to stop head tossing, and helps the rider relax.
July 15, 16, 18
“Private Lesson”: The Horse Master helps an advanced rider learn to collect and ask her horse for more.
July 22, 23, 25
“Jump Into It”: The Horse Master builds confidence in a young jumper.
July 29, 30, Aug.1
New Directions”: The Horse Master teaches a Rocky Mountain gaited horse to turn on the haunches.
Be a Cast Member on Horse Master with Julie Goodnight:
Bitting issues: For the September, 2009 shoot to be held in Salida, Colorado, Goodnight will break from the usual form and work specifically with horses with bit issues. She’s looking for riders with horses that have control problems under saddle for either a lack of training or poor training or riding. For example, they may toss their heads, root on the reins, throw their heads up or take hold of the bit and run off. Also, Goodnight’s looking for high-level dressage or reining horses that won’t round up into a collected frame and that resist any pressure from the rider's hands or that gape open the mouth. Dale Myler, of Myler Bits®, will be joining Goodnight as guest host. By switching bits and learning to ride with new tack, the training team will help solve aggravating problems.
Horse Shopping? In addition, Goodnight’s planning a horse-buying series and will help a potential buyer through the selection process. To qualify for this incredible opportunity, you should be an adult intermediate to advanced rider who is looking for a reliable pleasure mount in the $10,000 price range. Perhaps a previous experience made you lose your confidence and realize how valuable a well-trained and bomb-proof horse is. So now you’re looking for a horse that you can take lessons and go to clinics on, possibly learn a new discipline, maybe even do some low-key showing at some point. But primarily you will use this horse to pleasure and trail ride. If you're interested in being our horse buyer, please apply using the application at http://www.horsemaster.juliegoodnight.com/apply.html, and also e-mail Julie Goodnight and tell her why you'd be the perfect horse buyer: horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com
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Watch New Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Episodes on RFD-TV This June and July — Then Access FREE Online Extras with YouTube, Facebook and More
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
P.O. Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
SALIDA, Colo., June 3, 2009: To kick off a summer of riding, watch brand-new episodes of Horse Master with Julie Goodnight, shot at Arizona’s Queen Creek Equestrian Centre and South Carolina’s Camelot Farms and covering topics such as herd and barn sour horses, speed control, using the emergency pulley rein, and taking control of a horse who escapes each time he’s longed.
Goodnight’s first student is a horse that throws a fit whenever the herd leaves her alone with her rider. Goodnight demonstrates how to quickly put an end to this game playing. Next up, you’ll see a horse that thinks he sets the pace and the tempo. Unbeknownst to his rider, she’s reinforcing this behavior by sending him the wrong message. As a precaution, Goodnight also explains the emergency stopping rein aid. Then watch Goodnight show a young rider, who’s just learning how to jump and yearns to get it right, the correct way to set up trotting and cantering poles.
Horse Master’s RFD-TV episodes air every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. EST (with encores airing Thursday and Saturday nights) on Direct TV channel 345, Dish Network channel 231 as well as cable outlets. See the expanded schedule below.
Free online extras:
* Find out more about each episode and read FREE articles that accompany and supplement each topic at http://juliegoodnight.com (click on the Horse Master link at the top left).
* Goodnight’s online Training Library also contains questions answered by a pro and is free to read.
* If you want even more training tips and advice – and chances to win Goodnight’s DVDs and gear – join her fan club on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2357009854&ref=t
* And sign up for her free monthly newsletter at http://juliegoodnight.com/emailsignup.php (each newsletter edition contains at least two new training articles).
* Goodnight also writes about key horse keeping and training topics on her blog http://juliegoodnightontheroad.blogspot.com
* Goodnight announces all through Twitter at http://twitter.com/juliegoodnight. It’s all free to you and will help you form the perfect relationship with your horse.
Schedule of RFD-TV’s Horse Master with Julie Goodnight June & July 2009:.
June 3, 4, 7
“Homeward Bound”: The Horse Master instructs a worried rider to cope
with herd-bound tantrums.
June 10, 11, 14
“Big Go, No Whoa”: The Horse Master teaches the emergency stop and
calms a nervous rider.
June 17, 18, 21
“Lost in Transition”: The Horse Master shows a young rider how to handle an explosive canter.
June 24, 25, 28
“The Great Escape”: The Horse Master helps a horse owner stay in
charge while longeing.
July 1, 2, 4
“Rescue and Rehab”: The Horse Master helps a once-starved horse get back in shape.
July 8, 9, 11
“A Bit Too Much”: The Horse Master changes a horse’s bit to stop head tossing, and helps the rider relax.
July 15, 16, 18
“Private Lesson”: The Horse Master helps an advanced rider learn to collect and ask her horse for more.
July 22, 23, 25
“Jump Into It”: The Horse Master builds confidence in a young jumper.
July 29, 30, Aug.1
New Directions”: The Horse Master teaches a Rocky Mountain gaited horse to turn on the haunches.
Be a Cast Member on Horse Master with Julie Goodnight:
Bitting issues: For the September, 2009 shoot to be held in Salida, Colorado, Goodnight will break from the usual form and work specifically with horses with bit issues. She’s looking for riders with horses that have control problems under saddle for either a lack of training or poor training or riding. For example, they may toss their heads, root on the reins, throw their heads up or take hold of the bit and run off. Also, Goodnight’s looking for high-level dressage or reining horses that won’t round up into a collected frame and that resist any pressure from the rider's hands or that gape open the mouth. Dale Myler, of Myler Bits®, will be joining Goodnight as guest host. By switching bits and learning to ride with new tack, the training team will help solve aggravating problems.
Horse Shopping? In addition, Goodnight’s planning a horse-buying series and will help a potential buyer through the selection process. To qualify for this incredible opportunity, you should be an adult intermediate to advanced rider who is looking for a reliable pleasure mount in the $10,000 price range. Perhaps a previous experience made you lose your confidence and realize how valuable a well-trained and bomb-proof horse is. So now you’re looking for a horse that you can take lessons and go to clinics on, possibly learn a new discipline, maybe even do some low-key showing at some point. But primarily you will use this horse to pleasure and trail ride. If you're interested in being our horse buyer, please apply using the application at http://www.horsemaster.juliegoodnight.com/apply.html, and also e-mail Julie Goodnight and tell her why you'd be the perfect horse buyer: horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
New CHA Trail Guide Manual Edited by Julie Goodnight on Sale Now
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information and Photos
Contact: Christy Landwehr at 800-724-1446 or clandwehr@CHA-ahse.org
New CHA Trail Guide Manual on Sale Now
(June 2009) – The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) has just released its newest publication – CHA Trail Guide Manual. Written by leading trail guide professionals from around the United States and Canada, it is a comprehensive guide to trail riding, camping and packing out with your horses and mules.
This manual is complete with how-to illustrations and photographs and is a must-have for all avid trail riders, overnight campers and wilderness packing guides. With educational illustrations by Susan Harris and edited by Julie Goodnight, it has four levels of horsemanship, trail ride information, camping with your horse, knots, packing, safety on the trail, Dutch oven cooking and much more!
“Determining what trail riders and guides really need to know was the key to this publication,” says contributing author Jack Breaks of British Columbia. “Input came from both recreational and commercial trail riders at every level of experience and from all over North America - so it really is a trail rider community effort.”
To order yours today – please contact CHA. For editors that are willing to do a published review in your publication, CHA will gladly send a complimentary copy to you. Please contact Christy at clandwehr@CHA-ahse.org <mailto:clandwehr@CHA-ahse.org> .
To view other publications and educational materials for your barns published by CHA visit https://www.cha-ahse.org/store/cart.php?target=category&action=view&category_id=250 <https://www.cha-ahse.org/store/cart.php?target=category&action=view&category_id=250> Some of the titles include CHA Composite Manual of Horsemanship, Riding Instructor and Trail Guide Manual, Ready to Ride?, Standards for Group Riding Programs, Enjoying Equestrian Activities Safely Poster and Horse Sense Posters.
The purpose of CHA is to promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the horse industry. CHA certifies instructors, recreational vaulting coaches, barn managers, college coaches, drivers and trail guides; accredits equestrian facilities; publishes educational manuals and hosts regional and international conferences. For more information on the Certified Horsemanship Association, please visit www.CHA-ahse.org <http://www.cha-ahse.org/> or call toll free 1-800-399-0138. To find a certified riding instructor or accredited equine facility near you visit www.CHAinstructors.com <http://www.CHAinstructors.com>
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Myler Bits and Julie Goodnight Team Up for the Horse Master TV Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Myler Bits® and Julie Goodnight Team Up for the Horse Master TV Show
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <press@juliegoodnight.com>
Download high-res images at: http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. May 20, 2009 — Horse trainer and educator Julie Goodnight recommends Myler Bits® -- the bit company known for its dedication to education about biomechanics and helping horses relax and avoid mouth pain. Goodnight started using Myler Bits more than 10 years ago, and has consistently suggests the bits to riders in her clinics and on her television show.
“The bits caught my eye the very first time I saw them in a tack store, and I quickly realized I was drawn to them because of their ergonomic design,” Goodnight says. “The bits are made with the horse’s mouth in mind. It wasn’t long before I bought one. Now all my favorite bridles have Myler bits hanging on them. I rely on Myler bits exclusively as the bit of choice for me and the horses and riders that I train. I’ve appreciated the educational approach the Mylers have always taken. It’s only through educating riders about bits and how they work that the horses will benefit. Pick up the Myler book or DVD and you’ll quickly learn more about the horse’s mouth than you’ve ever known and why Myler bits get results.”
The creators of Myler Bits — Ron, Dale and Bob Myler of Marshfield, Missouri – believe you should think of the bit as a tool to communicate with your horse. The brothers believe that your horse must be relaxed, and for him to be relaxed, his mouth must be comfortable.
Julie Goodnight agrees with the Myler philosophy. She says, “I’ve learned that all the tactics horses use to evade the bit have to do with relieving tongue pressure, and that it’s only when the horse’s mouth is relaxed and comfortable that he can soften his neck, lift his shoulders and round his back. Conventional bits can put excessive pressure on the horse’s tongue, making him tense and resistant. Myler bits are designed to give the horse all the comfort and tongue release he can take, given his level of training and the rider’s ability.”
Myler Bits offer a choice of mouth pieces and side pieces. Plus, each bit is rated for a specific training level. Level 1 bits are designed for young or newly trained horses. Horses may progress through the levels depending on their training and their riders’ skill. Check out http://www.mylerbits.com for a full explanation of the levels and for guidance as you select the correct bit for you and your horse.
Myler Bits on TV: Watch for upcoming Horse Master episodes featuring bits—and guest host Dale Myler will appear for 2010 shows. Myler will join Goodnight to help riders understand why their horses toss their heads, carry their heads high, or otherwise avoid bit pressure. By switching bits and learning to ride with new tack, the training team will help solve aggravating problems.
If you’ll be in Central Colorado in September, 2009 and would like to work with Myler and Goodnight, apply to be a Horse Master cast member online at: http://www.horsemaster.juliegoodnight.com/apply.html
Goodnight says, “We're looking for horses that have control problems under saddle for either a lack of training or poor training or riding. Perhaps they toss their head, root on the reins, throw their head up or take hold of the bit and run off. Horses that will not round up into a collected frame and resist any pressure from the rider's hands. Horses that are stiff and braced in the neck any time you ask for a stop or turn. Horses that gape open the mouth (and are thought to need a “flash”, horses that put their tongues over the bit or stick their tongues outside their mouth when being ridden. If you have any of these problems with your horse, please apply!”
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Myler Bits® and Julie Goodnight Team Up for the Horse Master TV Show
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <press@juliegoodnight.com>
Download high-res images at: http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. May 20, 2009 — Horse trainer and educator Julie Goodnight recommends Myler Bits® -- the bit company known for its dedication to education about biomechanics and helping horses relax and avoid mouth pain. Goodnight started using Myler Bits more than 10 years ago, and has consistently suggests the bits to riders in her clinics and on her television show.
“The bits caught my eye the very first time I saw them in a tack store, and I quickly realized I was drawn to them because of their ergonomic design,” Goodnight says. “The bits are made with the horse’s mouth in mind. It wasn’t long before I bought one. Now all my favorite bridles have Myler bits hanging on them. I rely on Myler bits exclusively as the bit of choice for me and the horses and riders that I train. I’ve appreciated the educational approach the Mylers have always taken. It’s only through educating riders about bits and how they work that the horses will benefit. Pick up the Myler book or DVD and you’ll quickly learn more about the horse’s mouth than you’ve ever known and why Myler bits get results.”
The creators of Myler Bits — Ron, Dale and Bob Myler of Marshfield, Missouri – believe you should think of the bit as a tool to communicate with your horse. The brothers believe that your horse must be relaxed, and for him to be relaxed, his mouth must be comfortable.
Julie Goodnight agrees with the Myler philosophy. She says, “I’ve learned that all the tactics horses use to evade the bit have to do with relieving tongue pressure, and that it’s only when the horse’s mouth is relaxed and comfortable that he can soften his neck, lift his shoulders and round his back. Conventional bits can put excessive pressure on the horse’s tongue, making him tense and resistant. Myler bits are designed to give the horse all the comfort and tongue release he can take, given his level of training and the rider’s ability.”
Myler Bits offer a choice of mouth pieces and side pieces. Plus, each bit is rated for a specific training level. Level 1 bits are designed for young or newly trained horses. Horses may progress through the levels depending on their training and their riders’ skill. Check out http://www.mylerbits.com for a full explanation of the levels and for guidance as you select the correct bit for you and your horse.
Myler Bits on TV: Watch for upcoming Horse Master episodes featuring bits—and guest host Dale Myler will appear for 2010 shows. Myler will join Goodnight to help riders understand why their horses toss their heads, carry their heads high, or otherwise avoid bit pressure. By switching bits and learning to ride with new tack, the training team will help solve aggravating problems.
If you’ll be in Central Colorado in September, 2009 and would like to work with Myler and Goodnight, apply to be a Horse Master cast member online at: http://www.horsemaster.juliegoodnight.com/apply.html
Goodnight says, “We're looking for horses that have control problems under saddle for either a lack of training or poor training or riding. Perhaps they toss their head, root on the reins, throw their head up or take hold of the bit and run off. Horses that will not round up into a collected frame and resist any pressure from the rider's hands. Horses that are stiff and braced in the neck any time you ask for a stop or turn. Horses that gape open the mouth (and are thought to need a “flash”, horses that put their tongues over the bit or stick their tongues outside their mouth when being ridden. If you have any of these problems with your horse, please apply!”
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:press@juliegoodnight.com>
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. May 14, 2009— Have you ever had an ad drop out at the last moment—or a space that didn’t sell before printing deadline? Or has someone turned in a story that’s just a little too short? It’s Julie Goodnight and www.juliegoodnight.com to the rescue. Check out the newest addition to Goodnight’s online “Training Library” here and read more about training online (found with a quick link at the top of www.juliegoodnight.com <http://www.juliegoodnight.com> ). Goodnight—known for her clear communication in print and on her new RFD-TV show, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight—provides a tip each month for use when you, as an editor, need just a little more content or a great quip to fill out your magazine. Tips may be edited for style, length and content. Content is provided free of charge. Here’s a tip to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
Out of Kick Zone
Here's a quick tip for staying safe while doing groundwork with any horse and especially when working around young or green horses. Always keep in mind that a horse can reach to the side as well as behind to kick. To stay safely out of his kick zone, use a flag and stick or another form of extension of your arm so you never have to step too close to your horse. You can use the flag and stick to shoo your horse away or as a barrier to keep a pushy horse from encroaching on your space.
Find more tips at Julie's websites:
http://www.JulieGoodnight.com
http://www.horsemaster.tv
http://www.youtube.com/juliegoodnight
and during Julie Goodnight's weekly TV show
on RFD-TV (Wednesdays at 5:30 EST).
A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org
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Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:press@juliegoodnight.com>
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. May 14, 2009— Have you ever had an ad drop out at the last moment—or a space that didn’t sell before printing deadline? Or has someone turned in a story that’s just a little too short? It’s Julie Goodnight and www.juliegoodnight.com to the rescue. Check out the newest addition to Goodnight’s online “Training Library” here and read more about training online (found with a quick link at the top of www.juliegoodnight.com <http://www.juliegoodnight.com> ). Goodnight—known for her clear communication in print and on her new RFD-TV show, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight—provides a tip each month for use when you, as an editor, need just a little more content or a great quip to fill out your magazine. Tips may be edited for style, length and content. Content is provided free of charge. Here’s a tip to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
Out of Kick Zone
Here's a quick tip for staying safe while doing groundwork with any horse and especially when working around young or green horses. Always keep in mind that a horse can reach to the side as well as behind to kick. To stay safely out of his kick zone, use a flag and stick or another form of extension of your arm so you never have to step too close to your horse. You can use the flag and stick to shoo your horse away or as a barrier to keep a pushy horse from encroaching on your space.
Find more tips at Julie's websites:
http://www.JulieGoodnight.com
http://www.horsemaster.tv
http://www.youtube.com/juliegoodnight
and during Julie Goodnight's weekly TV show
on RFD-TV (Wednesdays at 5:30 EST).
A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org
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Television's star horse trainer Julie Goodnight arrives in Massachusetts for THREE clinics this summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Please forward and share with friends and local publications
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397
Poncha Springs CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
fax (719) 530-0939
Television's star horse trainer Julie Goodnight arrives in Massachusetts for THREE clinics this summer
Click here for a high-resolution photo of Julie Goodnight:
http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html
Easthampton MA, May 14, 2009- See television horse training host Julie Goodnight as she travels to Massachusetts for THREE 2009 Clinic Tours. Due to high demand in the northeast, there were three more stops added to Julie's 09 Clinic Tour for New England. In addition to her horsemanship clinics, Goodnight will be presenting special clinics for versatility ranch horse competition-one of the fastest growing competitions in the country. There is room for a few more riders, and of course, we accept unlimited spectators.
Riding in a clinic is an invaluable opportunity to improve your riding and your horse's training with one-on-one attention and to make serious progress through intensive training. As a spectator, you'll enjoy watching all the horses and riders, seeing their successes and learning lots about yourself and your horse in the process. So mark your calendars now to clinic with Julie Goodnight in MA this summer!
To register to ride, call 800-225-8827; order discounted spectator tickets and get directions to all Clinic Tour stops at http://juliegoodnight.com/clinicschedule.php. All clinics are $400 per rider or $25/day for spectators ($20/day advance purchase). For details about each clinic, read below.
August 13-14, 2009 (Thursday-Friday) Versatility Ranch Horse Clinic (full to riders) Heritage Farms, Easthampton MA
This two day clinic will cover all phase of VRH competition, with attention to both New England Stock Horse Series rules and AQHA. Whether you are considering trying out this fun and challenging competition or are a seasoned competitor, you'll learn a lot about the rules and class procedures, what the judge is looking for and what you and your horse need to work on to succeed. The classes include ranch horse pleasure, trail obstacles, reining, working cowhorse, and ranch cutting. Minimum horse/rider ability: good control at walk, trot and canter; no previous experience with VRH required.
August 15-16, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday) Goodnight Horsemanship Clinic
Berkshire Equestrian Center, Richmond MA
This two-day clinic will cover both ground work and mounted work with particular attention to understanding horse behavior, developing a better relationship and more authority over the horse, improving rider skill and cueing, understanding and implementing training techniques and developing a training plan with your horse. For novice through expert riders; lodging and stabling available on site.
August 17-18, 2009 (Monday- Tuesday) Versatility Ranch Horse Clinic Heritage Farms, Easthampton MA This two day clinic will cover all phase of VRH competition, with attention to both New England Stock Horse Series rules and AQHA. Whether you are considering trying out this fun and challenging competition or are a seasoned competitor, you'll learn a lot about the rules and class procedures, what the judge is looking for and what you and your horse need to work on to succeed. The classes include ranch horse pleasure, trail obstacles, reining, working cowhorse, and ranch cutting. Minimum horse/rider ability: good control at walk, trot and canter; no previous experience with VRH required.
REGISTER TO RIDE AT 800-225-8827 (M-F, 9-5 mtn). Order discounted pre-paid spectator tickets at http://juliegoodnight.com/clinicreg.html#spectators
A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org
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Please forward and share with friends and local publications
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397
Poncha Springs CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
fax (719) 530-0939
Television's star horse trainer Julie Goodnight arrives in Massachusetts for THREE clinics this summer
Click here for a high-resolution photo of Julie Goodnight:
http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html
Easthampton MA, May 14, 2009- See television horse training host Julie Goodnight as she travels to Massachusetts for THREE 2009 Clinic Tours. Due to high demand in the northeast, there were three more stops added to Julie's 09 Clinic Tour for New England. In addition to her horsemanship clinics, Goodnight will be presenting special clinics for versatility ranch horse competition-one of the fastest growing competitions in the country. There is room for a few more riders, and of course, we accept unlimited spectators.
Riding in a clinic is an invaluable opportunity to improve your riding and your horse's training with one-on-one attention and to make serious progress through intensive training. As a spectator, you'll enjoy watching all the horses and riders, seeing their successes and learning lots about yourself and your horse in the process. So mark your calendars now to clinic with Julie Goodnight in MA this summer!
To register to ride, call 800-225-8827; order discounted spectator tickets and get directions to all Clinic Tour stops at http://juliegoodnight.com/clinicschedule.php. All clinics are $400 per rider or $25/day for spectators ($20/day advance purchase). For details about each clinic, read below.
August 13-14, 2009 (Thursday-Friday) Versatility Ranch Horse Clinic (full to riders) Heritage Farms, Easthampton MA
This two day clinic will cover all phase of VRH competition, with attention to both New England Stock Horse Series rules and AQHA. Whether you are considering trying out this fun and challenging competition or are a seasoned competitor, you'll learn a lot about the rules and class procedures, what the judge is looking for and what you and your horse need to work on to succeed. The classes include ranch horse pleasure, trail obstacles, reining, working cowhorse, and ranch cutting. Minimum horse/rider ability: good control at walk, trot and canter; no previous experience with VRH required.
August 15-16, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday) Goodnight Horsemanship Clinic
Berkshire Equestrian Center, Richmond MA
This two-day clinic will cover both ground work and mounted work with particular attention to understanding horse behavior, developing a better relationship and more authority over the horse, improving rider skill and cueing, understanding and implementing training techniques and developing a training plan with your horse. For novice through expert riders; lodging and stabling available on site.
August 17-18, 2009 (Monday- Tuesday) Versatility Ranch Horse Clinic Heritage Farms, Easthampton MA This two day clinic will cover all phase of VRH competition, with attention to both New England Stock Horse Series rules and AQHA. Whether you are considering trying out this fun and challenging competition or are a seasoned competitor, you'll learn a lot about the rules and class procedures, what the judge is looking for and what you and your horse need to work on to succeed. The classes include ranch horse pleasure, trail obstacles, reining, working cowhorse, and ranch cutting. Minimum horse/rider ability: good control at walk, trot and canter; no previous experience with VRH required.
REGISTER TO RIDE AT 800-225-8827 (M-F, 9-5 mtn). Order discounted pre-paid spectator tickets at http://juliegoodnight.com/clinicreg.html#spectators
A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org
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Join Julie Goodnight for a Week-long Riding Vacation in Wine Country September 12-18, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Join Julie Goodnight for a Week-long Riding Vacation in Wine Country September 12-18, 2009
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com or info@CowboyHideawayRanch.com
SONOMA COUNTY, California, May 14, 2009: Join TV personality and master horse trainer Julie Goodnight for a vacation week at the Cowboy Hideaway Ranch in California’s Sonoma County wine country September 12-18, 2009. The exclusive resort offers posh quarters and fine food and wine during your 6 night, 7-day stay. See the online photo gallery at: http://www.cowboyhideawayranch.com/gallery.html and visit the site for the winery closest to the ranch: http://www.ceago.com/
Goodnight offers light instruction during daily arena and trail rides together and time to answer your horse training and keeping questions. This is your chance to get to know the woman behind the award-winning Horse Master television show and find out how to apply her techniques to your horses—arriving home from your vacation with new found riding inspiration and tools.
Each day during your riding vacation, you’ll start with an hour of light instruction followed by a ranch activity or trail ride –on the ranch’s Rocky Mountain Horses—through a vineyard and to a popular winery (see below for a daily itinerary). The Cowboy Hideaway crew will trailer the horses home and allow you time to investigate wine making and tasting.
Hurry, only 10 riding spots available. The facility recommends riding its horses and enjoying a week off from horse chores. The all-inclusive week (including accommodations, food, riding and instruction time) is $2,895 per person.
Call or e-mail the ranch for details or to register: info@CowboyHideawayRanch.com, 707-295-7110, http://www.cowboyhideawayranch.com/itinerary.html
Getting there and accommodations:
Rooms are available for singles (with Jack and Jill baths) or couples (with private baths).
Meeting Point: San Francisco
Length of Ride: 7 days, 6 nights, 5 days riding
Riding Ability: Intermediate Novice
Riding Per Day: 3-5 hours
Pace: Moderate
Tack: Western
Horses: Rocky Mountain (gaited)
Weight Limit: 275 lbs
The itinerary (as posted on http://www.cowboyhideawayranch.com/itinerary.html):
Day 1
Collection from the meeting place in San Francisco. Head north across the Golden Gate Bridge past the Marin Headlands, stopping for a tour at Benziger Family Winery in the quaint village of Glen Ellen in the Sonoma Valley. Continue up though the rolling hills past the Russian River and Alexander Valley appellations. The next stop will be Francis Ford Coppola presents Rosso & Bianco. The route then takes you east, winding past the Blue Lakes to Cowboy Hideaway, your home for the week. The beautiful, newly built log home has very comfortable rooms, large inviting sitting areas with enormous fireplaces and stunning views of Clear Lake (one of the west's finest bass fishing lakes), woods and vineyards, and beautiful sunsets from the outdoors decks. A discussion of the week's activities over a local wine is followed by an exquisite dinner of local fresh ingredients.
Day 2
Begins with your introduction to your gaited Rocky Mountain Horse from Mountain Magic Ranch in Montana. This rare breed of horse with its characteristically smooth gait will be your companion for the week. Known for its natural four-beat gait it provides a very smooth ride. These horses are known for their sharp minds embracing a challenge with an impressive stamina yet a gentle disposition. The conformation and color of the Rocky Mountain Horse is striking turning many an artist's head in appreciation. A prolog to the many sights of the area from your guide will begin your ride. Your first ride will be on the mountain equestrian trails around Highland Springs reservoir. Broad trails allow the guests to visit and to learn first hand more about the many agricultural and natural wonders of the surrounding country side and to learn more about the viticulture of the grape growing region. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed underneath the spreading oak trees. A stop at a local winery is always a welcome respite after a day of riding. Returning to the Ranch guests will enjoy appetizers and beautiful views of the lake and the sunset before a wonderful dinner prepared by the ranch staff.
Day 3
Your day begins with an incredible tour of Charles Howard's Ridgewood Ranch, final resting place of Seabiscuit, who lifted the citizens of our country out of the despair of the Great Depression. He became the greatest icon of his time embodying the American sprit and winning the Santa Anita Handicap $100,000. You'll see the place where Red Pollard, Seabiscuit's "never say die" jockey, worked hard to bring them both back to shape so they could win at Santa Anita. After your tour and the viewing of a special movie, we will have lunch at Ridgewood Ranch followed by a beautiful ride through local vineyards ending your ride at one of the many wineries in the area. Your day begins with an incredible tour of Charles Howard's Ridgewood Ranch, final resting place of Seabiscuit, who lifted the citizens of our country out of the despair of the Great Depression. He became the greatest icon of his time embodying the American sprit and winning the Santa Anita Handicap $100,000. You'll see the place where Red Pollard, Seabiscuit's "never say die" jockey, worked hard to bring them both back to shape so they could win at Santa Anita. After your tour and the viewing of a special movie, we will have lunch at Ridgewood Ranch followed by a beautiful ride through local vineyards ending your ride at one of the many wineries in the area.
Day 4
Guests will take a morning ride exploring the miles of trails and hills on the 750 acre ranch, past native chaparral, gnarly California oaks covered in Spanish moss, the abundant wildlife and beauty of Lake County. Unobstructed vistas of the lake and mountains and the acres of pear and walnut groves are enjoyed through the crisp clean air. The ranch is home to a huge variety of songbirds, black tail deer, quail and majestic American bald eagles. Mid-day will include lunch at the ranch or a barbeque. Completing the afternoon ride, guests will enjoy a cooking class or wine tasting. Experiencing world-class wines and strolling through lavender gardens to the dock and a view of the lake and Mt. Knochti, the tour will explain the mission of the Ceago Vineyards; to craft small lots of wine from estate grown organic and biodynamic grapes using the best of old and new world winemaking techniques. Return to the lodge for a relaxing evening with dinner prepared from all the ingredients that California cuisine has to offer.
Day 5
Arising early we will be riding in the beautiful forests of Cobb Mt. Stopping for lunch and riding that afternoon to yet another local winery.
Day 6
After breakfast your day begins with a vineyard ride into the quaint town of Upper Lake with charming antique stores and lunch at the classic Blue Wing Saloon. The Blue Wing was re-established in the tradition of the original saloon which first opened in the 1800's and remained a popular watering hole until the onset of prohibition in 1920. Returning to the ranch for a western barbeque, you will have the opportunity to curl up with a glass of wine and a good book or have a competitive game of horse shoes.
Day 7
Guests depart the ranch south past Clear Lake winding their way through the mountains. This circle will complete the sampling of wines in the Northern California wine regions before our guests return to San Francisco.
A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org
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Join Julie Goodnight for a Week-long Riding Vacation in Wine Country September 12-18, 2009
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com or info@CowboyHideawayRanch.com
SONOMA COUNTY, California, May 14, 2009: Join TV personality and master horse trainer Julie Goodnight for a vacation week at the Cowboy Hideaway Ranch in California’s Sonoma County wine country September 12-18, 2009. The exclusive resort offers posh quarters and fine food and wine during your 6 night, 7-day stay. See the online photo gallery at: http://www.cowboyhideawayranch.com/gallery.html and visit the site for the winery closest to the ranch: http://www.ceago.com/
Goodnight offers light instruction during daily arena and trail rides together and time to answer your horse training and keeping questions. This is your chance to get to know the woman behind the award-winning Horse Master television show and find out how to apply her techniques to your horses—arriving home from your vacation with new found riding inspiration and tools.
Each day during your riding vacation, you’ll start with an hour of light instruction followed by a ranch activity or trail ride –on the ranch’s Rocky Mountain Horses—through a vineyard and to a popular winery (see below for a daily itinerary). The Cowboy Hideaway crew will trailer the horses home and allow you time to investigate wine making and tasting.
Hurry, only 10 riding spots available. The facility recommends riding its horses and enjoying a week off from horse chores. The all-inclusive week (including accommodations, food, riding and instruction time) is $2,895 per person.
Call or e-mail the ranch for details or to register: info@CowboyHideawayRanch.com, 707-295-7110, http://www.cowboyhideawayranch.com/itinerary.html
Getting there and accommodations:
Rooms are available for singles (with Jack and Jill baths) or couples (with private baths).
Meeting Point: San Francisco
Length of Ride: 7 days, 6 nights, 5 days riding
Riding Ability: Intermediate Novice
Riding Per Day: 3-5 hours
Pace: Moderate
Tack: Western
Horses: Rocky Mountain (gaited)
Weight Limit: 275 lbs
The itinerary (as posted on http://www.cowboyhideawayranch.com/itinerary.html):
Day 1
Collection from the meeting place in San Francisco. Head north across the Golden Gate Bridge past the Marin Headlands, stopping for a tour at Benziger Family Winery in the quaint village of Glen Ellen in the Sonoma Valley. Continue up though the rolling hills past the Russian River and Alexander Valley appellations. The next stop will be Francis Ford Coppola presents Rosso & Bianco. The route then takes you east, winding past the Blue Lakes to Cowboy Hideaway, your home for the week. The beautiful, newly built log home has very comfortable rooms, large inviting sitting areas with enormous fireplaces and stunning views of Clear Lake (one of the west's finest bass fishing lakes), woods and vineyards, and beautiful sunsets from the outdoors decks. A discussion of the week's activities over a local wine is followed by an exquisite dinner of local fresh ingredients.
Day 2
Begins with your introduction to your gaited Rocky Mountain Horse from Mountain Magic Ranch in Montana. This rare breed of horse with its characteristically smooth gait will be your companion for the week. Known for its natural four-beat gait it provides a very smooth ride. These horses are known for their sharp minds embracing a challenge with an impressive stamina yet a gentle disposition. The conformation and color of the Rocky Mountain Horse is striking turning many an artist's head in appreciation. A prolog to the many sights of the area from your guide will begin your ride. Your first ride will be on the mountain equestrian trails around Highland Springs reservoir. Broad trails allow the guests to visit and to learn first hand more about the many agricultural and natural wonders of the surrounding country side and to learn more about the viticulture of the grape growing region. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed underneath the spreading oak trees. A stop at a local winery is always a welcome respite after a day of riding. Returning to the Ranch guests will enjoy appetizers and beautiful views of the lake and the sunset before a wonderful dinner prepared by the ranch staff.
Day 3
Your day begins with an incredible tour of Charles Howard's Ridgewood Ranch, final resting place of Seabiscuit, who lifted the citizens of our country out of the despair of the Great Depression. He became the greatest icon of his time embodying the American sprit and winning the Santa Anita Handicap $100,000. You'll see the place where Red Pollard, Seabiscuit's "never say die" jockey, worked hard to bring them both back to shape so they could win at Santa Anita. After your tour and the viewing of a special movie, we will have lunch at Ridgewood Ranch followed by a beautiful ride through local vineyards ending your ride at one of the many wineries in the area. Your day begins with an incredible tour of Charles Howard's Ridgewood Ranch, final resting place of Seabiscuit, who lifted the citizens of our country out of the despair of the Great Depression. He became the greatest icon of his time embodying the American sprit and winning the Santa Anita Handicap $100,000. You'll see the place where Red Pollard, Seabiscuit's "never say die" jockey, worked hard to bring them both back to shape so they could win at Santa Anita. After your tour and the viewing of a special movie, we will have lunch at Ridgewood Ranch followed by a beautiful ride through local vineyards ending your ride at one of the many wineries in the area.
Day 4
Guests will take a morning ride exploring the miles of trails and hills on the 750 acre ranch, past native chaparral, gnarly California oaks covered in Spanish moss, the abundant wildlife and beauty of Lake County. Unobstructed vistas of the lake and mountains and the acres of pear and walnut groves are enjoyed through the crisp clean air. The ranch is home to a huge variety of songbirds, black tail deer, quail and majestic American bald eagles. Mid-day will include lunch at the ranch or a barbeque. Completing the afternoon ride, guests will enjoy a cooking class or wine tasting. Experiencing world-class wines and strolling through lavender gardens to the dock and a view of the lake and Mt. Knochti, the tour will explain the mission of the Ceago Vineyards; to craft small lots of wine from estate grown organic and biodynamic grapes using the best of old and new world winemaking techniques. Return to the lodge for a relaxing evening with dinner prepared from all the ingredients that California cuisine has to offer.
Day 5
Arising early we will be riding in the beautiful forests of Cobb Mt. Stopping for lunch and riding that afternoon to yet another local winery.
Day 6
After breakfast your day begins with a vineyard ride into the quaint town of Upper Lake with charming antique stores and lunch at the classic Blue Wing Saloon. The Blue Wing was re-established in the tradition of the original saloon which first opened in the 1800's and remained a popular watering hole until the onset of prohibition in 1920. Returning to the ranch for a western barbeque, you will have the opportunity to curl up with a glass of wine and a good book or have a competitive game of horse shoes.
Day 7
Guests depart the ranch south past Clear Lake winding their way through the mountains. This circle will complete the sampling of wines in the Northern California wine regions before our guests return to San Francisco.
A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Juliegoodnight.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Watch New Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Episodes on RFD-TV This May and June -- Then Access FREE Online Extras with Youtube, Facebook and More
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
SALIDA, Colo., May 11, 2009: This spring on Horse Master with Julie Goodnight, watch brand-new episodes shot at Arizona’s Queen Creek Equestrian Centre and South Carolina’s Camelot Farms. You’ll see Goodnight calmly and carefully introduce a fearful young horse to her first saddle and get gratifying results when she learns to relax. Then Goodnight analyzes a horse that catapults into the canter whenever he is cued; Goodnight deciphers the reason and in no time the owner feels smooth, collected transitions. And don’t miss the episode where Goodnight’s natural horsemanship methods transform a horse skillful in ripping the longe line out of his owner’s hands and taking off.
Horse Master’s RFD-TV episodes air every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. EST (with encores airing Thursday and Saturday nights) on Direct TV channel 345, Dish Network channel 231 as well as cable outlets. See the expanded schedule below.
Free online extras:
Schedule of RFD-TV’s Horse Master with Julie Goodnight May & June 2009:
May 13, 14, 17 “Loaded Up”: The Horse Master’s methods help a fearful, rearing horse load in a trailer.
May 20, 21 24 “Backstretch to Backyard”: The Horse Master helps an ex-racehorse become a family horse.
May 27, 28, 31 “Saddle Up”: The Horse Master introduces a saddle to a young, fearful horse.
June 3, 4, 7 “Homeward Bound”: The Horse Master instructs a worried rider to cope with herd-bound tantrums.
June 10, 11, 14 “Big Go, No Whoa”: The Horse Master teaches the emergency stop and calms a nervous rider.
June 17, 18, 21 “Lost in Transition”: The Horse Master shows a young rider how to handle an explosive canter.
June 24, 25, 28 “The Great Escape”: The Horse Master helps a horse owner stay in charge while longeing.
Be a Cast Member on Horse Master with Julie Goodnight:
Bitting issues: For the September, 2009 shoot to be held in Salida, Colorado, Goodnight is breaking from the usual form and working specifically with horses with bit issues. She is looking for riders with horses that have control problems under saddle for either a lack of training or poor training or riding. For example, they may toss their heads, root on the reins, throw their heads up or take hold of the bit and run off. Goodnight also is looking for horses that will not round up into a collected frame and that resist any pressure from the rider's hands; horses that are stiff and braced in the neck any time you ask for a stop or turn; and horses that gape open the mouth, put their tongues over the bit or stick their tongues outside their mouth when being ridden.
Horse Shopping? In addition, Goodnight is planning a horse-buying series and will help a potential buyer through the selection process. To qualify for this incredible opportunity, you should be an adult intermediate to advanced rider who is looking for a reliable pleasure mount in the $10,000 price range. Perhaps a previous experience made you lose your confidence and realize how valuable a well-trained and bomb-proof horse is. So now you’re looking for a horse that you can take lessons and go to clinics on, possibly learn a new discipline, maybe even do some low-key showing at some point. But primarily you will use this horse to pleasure and trail ride. If you're interested in being our horse buyer, please apply using the application at http://www.horsemaster.juliegoodnight.com/apply.html <http://www.horsemaster.juliegoodnight.com/apply.html> , and also e-mail Julie Goodnight and tell her why you'd be the perfect horse buyer. <mailto:horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com>
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Watch New Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Episodes on RFD-TV This May and June -- Then Access FREE Online Extras with Youtube, Facebook and More
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
SALIDA, Colo., May 11, 2009: This spring on Horse Master with Julie Goodnight, watch brand-new episodes shot at Arizona’s Queen Creek Equestrian Centre and South Carolina’s Camelot Farms. You’ll see Goodnight calmly and carefully introduce a fearful young horse to her first saddle and get gratifying results when she learns to relax. Then Goodnight analyzes a horse that catapults into the canter whenever he is cued; Goodnight deciphers the reason and in no time the owner feels smooth, collected transitions. And don’t miss the episode where Goodnight’s natural horsemanship methods transform a horse skillful in ripping the longe line out of his owner’s hands and taking off.
Horse Master’s RFD-TV episodes air every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. EST (with encores airing Thursday and Saturday nights) on Direct TV channel 345, Dish Network channel 231 as well as cable outlets. See the expanded schedule below.
Free online extras:
- Find out more about each episode and read FREE articles that accompany and supplement each topic at http://juliegoodnight.com (click on the Horse Master link at the top left).
- Goodnight’s online Training Library also contains questions answered by a pro and is free to read.
- If you want even more training tips and advice –and chances to win Goodnight’s DVDs and gear –join her fan club on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2357009854&ref=t
- And sign up for her free monthly newsletter at http://juliegoodnight.com/emailsignup.php (each newsletter edition contains at least two new training articles).
- Goodnight also writes about key horse keeping and training topics on her blog http://juliegoodnightontheroad.blogspot.com
- Goodnight announces all through Twitter at http://twitter.com/juliegoodnight. It’s all free to you and will help you form the perfect relationship with your horse.
May 13, 14, 17 “Loaded Up”: The Horse Master’s methods help a fearful, rearing horse load in a trailer.
May 20, 21 24 “Backstretch to Backyard”: The Horse Master helps an ex-racehorse become a family horse.
May 27, 28, 31 “Saddle Up”: The Horse Master introduces a saddle to a young, fearful horse.
June 3, 4, 7 “Homeward Bound”: The Horse Master instructs a worried rider to cope with herd-bound tantrums.
June 10, 11, 14 “Big Go, No Whoa”: The Horse Master teaches the emergency stop and calms a nervous rider.
June 17, 18, 21 “Lost in Transition”: The Horse Master shows a young rider how to handle an explosive canter.
June 24, 25, 28 “The Great Escape”: The Horse Master helps a horse owner stay in charge while longeing.
Be a Cast Member on Horse Master with Julie Goodnight:
Bitting issues: For the September, 2009 shoot to be held in Salida, Colorado, Goodnight is breaking from the usual form and working specifically with horses with bit issues. She is looking for riders with horses that have control problems under saddle for either a lack of training or poor training or riding. For example, they may toss their heads, root on the reins, throw their heads up or take hold of the bit and run off. Goodnight also is looking for horses that will not round up into a collected frame and that resist any pressure from the rider's hands; horses that are stiff and braced in the neck any time you ask for a stop or turn; and horses that gape open the mouth, put their tongues over the bit or stick their tongues outside their mouth when being ridden.
Horse Shopping? In addition, Goodnight is planning a horse-buying series and will help a potential buyer through the selection process. To qualify for this incredible opportunity, you should be an adult intermediate to advanced rider who is looking for a reliable pleasure mount in the $10,000 price range. Perhaps a previous experience made you lose your confidence and realize how valuable a well-trained and bomb-proof horse is. So now you’re looking for a horse that you can take lessons and go to clinics on, possibly learn a new discipline, maybe even do some low-key showing at some point. But primarily you will use this horse to pleasure and trail ride. If you're interested in being our horse buyer, please apply using the application at http://www.horsemaster.juliegoodnight.com/apply.html <http://www.horsemaster.juliegoodnight.com/apply.html> , and also e-mail Julie Goodnight and tell her why you'd be the perfect horse buyer. <mailto:horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com>
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Special Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Episodes Planned: Bitting Problems and Horse Buyer Wanted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. April 30, 2009: Special applicants are needed for the Horse Master with Julie Goodnight television taping session planned for September 9 through 11, 2009 in Salida, Colorado. During this unique shoot, Goodnight will work with Dale Myler of Myler Bits to help a horse and rider find the perfect tack and ride with comfort and ease. During the same shoot week, Goodnight will also assist a horse buyer through the selection process. Read on if you have a horse who seems out of control as you ride—avoiding bit pressure—or if you’re serious about buying the horse of your dreams.
“We'll be varying from our usual shoot plan during the shoot and are looking for horses that have control problems under saddle either because of a lack of training or poor training or riding,” Goodnight says. “Perhaps you have a horse that tosses his head, roots or pulls on the reins, throws his head up or takes hold of the bit and runs off with his head high in the air. We’ll also consider horses that will not round up into a collected frame and that resist any pressure from the rider's hands; horses that are stiff and brace in the neck any time you ask for a stop or turn are perfect candidates. Horses may also gape open the mouth, put their tongues over the bit or stick their tongues outside their mouth when being ridden.”
If your horse has a bitting issue and you live in Colorado or can travel to Colorado for the shoot, apply online at: http://www.horsemaster.tv
We're also planning a horse buying series! We're looking for an adult intermediate to advanced rider that is looking for a reliable pleasure mount in the $10,000 price range. Looking for a well-trained horse that she can take lessons/clinic on, perhaps learn a new discipline, maybe eeven do some low-key showing at some point. But primarily she will use this horse to pleasure and trail riding. She may have a lack of confidence and previous experience that makes her realize how valuable a well-trained and bomb-proof horse is. If you're interested in being our horse buyer, please fill out the horse buying application at http://juliegoodnight.com/horses/buyer.html in lieu of the usual Horse Master application and also e-mail horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com to let us know why you'd be great as our horse buyer--getting Julie's help as you find your perfect mount. The selected applicant must travel to Colorado for the planned horse buying shoot.
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Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Training · http://www.juliegoodnight.com
Horse Master TV Show— Airing weekly on RFD-TV · http://www.horsemaster.tv
PO Box 397· Poncha Springs CO 81242
phone (719) 530-0531 · fax (719) 530-0939
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. April 30, 2009: Special applicants are needed for the Horse Master with Julie Goodnight television taping session planned for September 9 through 11, 2009 in Salida, Colorado. During this unique shoot, Goodnight will work with Dale Myler of Myler Bits to help a horse and rider find the perfect tack and ride with comfort and ease. During the same shoot week, Goodnight will also assist a horse buyer through the selection process. Read on if you have a horse who seems out of control as you ride—avoiding bit pressure—or if you’re serious about buying the horse of your dreams.
“We'll be varying from our usual shoot plan during the shoot and are looking for horses that have control problems under saddle either because of a lack of training or poor training or riding,” Goodnight says. “Perhaps you have a horse that tosses his head, roots or pulls on the reins, throws his head up or takes hold of the bit and runs off with his head high in the air. We’ll also consider horses that will not round up into a collected frame and that resist any pressure from the rider's hands; horses that are stiff and brace in the neck any time you ask for a stop or turn are perfect candidates. Horses may also gape open the mouth, put their tongues over the bit or stick their tongues outside their mouth when being ridden.”
If your horse has a bitting issue and you live in Colorado or can travel to Colorado for the shoot, apply online at: http://www.horsemaster.tv
We're also planning a horse buying series! We're looking for an adult intermediate to advanced rider that is looking for a reliable pleasure mount in the $10,000 price range. Looking for a well-trained horse that she can take lessons/clinic on, perhaps learn a new discipline, maybe eeven do some low-key showing at some point. But primarily she will use this horse to pleasure and trail riding. She may have a lack of confidence and previous experience that makes her realize how valuable a well-trained and bomb-proof horse is. If you're interested in being our horse buyer, please fill out the horse buying application at http://juliegoodnight.com/horses/buyer.html in lieu of the usual Horse Master application and also e-mail horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com to let us know why you'd be great as our horse buyer--getting Julie's help as you find your perfect mount. The selected applicant must travel to Colorado for the planned horse buying shoot.
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_______________________________________________________________________
Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Training · http://www.juliegoodnight.com
Horse Master TV Show— Airing weekly on RFD-TV · http://www.horsemaster.tv
PO Box 397· Poncha Springs CO 81242
phone (719) 530-0531 · fax (719) 530-0939
Julie Goodnight Announces her Favorite Troxel Helmets Selling Now at JulieGoodnight.com: the Reliance and Sierra
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Julie Goodnight Announces her Favorite Troxel Helmets: the Reliance and Sierra
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
Download high-res images at:
http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/reliancehi.jpg
http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/sierrahi.jpg
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. April 30, 2009 — Just as riders are getting back on the trails and re-entering the show ring for the warmer months, horse trainer Julie Goodnight, known internationally for her commitment to education and safety, announces her favorite Troxel helmet styles. Goodnight most often chooses the Reliance when riding English and the Sierra for a western look when hosting clinics and when working with riders on her Horse Master RFD-TV show.
Goodnight now sells a full line of Troxel helmets through her online tack and gear shop, http://www.Shop.JulieGoodnight.com, and offers free shipping on helmet orders placed through June 1, 2009. Or call 800-225-8827 to order any helmet in Troxel’s catalog.
“Beyond promoting the use of helmets, Troxel has worked hard to make helmets look good and be cool, and this is a mission that I share whole-heartedly with them,” says Goodnight.
The Troxel helmets that Goodnight relies on, and that are most often seen on her RFD-TV show, Horse Master, are the Sierra Western Performance Helmet for trail and western riding (http://www.shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/appareltrailwesternhelmets.html) and the Reliance Modern English Helmet for riding English (http://www.shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/apparelenglishsport.html). The Sierra is the first all-terrain helmet designed exclusively with the western rider in mind. The Sierra offers ASTM/SEI certification coupled with rugged, outdoor western styling. The helmet is designed to be ultra lightweight, extremely well ventilated, and comfortable for long days in the saddle. You can easily customize fit, get extra protection from the sun with its extended visor, and the mesh-covered vents keep out debris. The Sierra is the perfect western headgear for those who want comfort, western styling, and Troxel’s leadership in protection.
For English sport riders, the Reliance—designed for performance—is the most ventilated show helmet available. Discrete mesh-covered vents scoop cool, fresh air over and around your head while exhausting heat and stale air out. In addition to traditional black and classic charcoal, it comes in a fresh navy micro-fiber that looks very smart for spring.
Take advantage of the free shipping offer, good through June 1, 2009 (free shipping may not be combined with any other discount). Besides Julie’s favorites, choose from styles for schooling (choose the colorful Spirit for only $39.95, http://www.shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/apparelschoolinghelmets.html) or showing (the elegant Victory is only $69.95, http://www.shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/apparelenglishshowhelmets.html). And they can all be found at http://www.shop.juliegoodnight.com.
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Julie Goodnight Announces her Favorite Troxel Helmets: the Reliance and Sierra
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
Download high-res images at:
http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/reliancehi.jpg
http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/sierrahi.jpg
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. April 30, 2009 — Just as riders are getting back on the trails and re-entering the show ring for the warmer months, horse trainer Julie Goodnight, known internationally for her commitment to education and safety, announces her favorite Troxel helmet styles. Goodnight most often chooses the Reliance when riding English and the Sierra for a western look when hosting clinics and when working with riders on her Horse Master RFD-TV show.
Goodnight now sells a full line of Troxel helmets through her online tack and gear shop, http://www.Shop.JulieGoodnight.com, and offers free shipping on helmet orders placed through June 1, 2009. Or call 800-225-8827 to order any helmet in Troxel’s catalog.
“Beyond promoting the use of helmets, Troxel has worked hard to make helmets look good and be cool, and this is a mission that I share whole-heartedly with them,” says Goodnight.
The Troxel helmets that Goodnight relies on, and that are most often seen on her RFD-TV show, Horse Master, are the Sierra Western Performance Helmet for trail and western riding (http://www.shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/appareltrailwesternhelmets.html) and the Reliance Modern English Helmet for riding English (http://www.shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/apparelenglishsport.html). The Sierra is the first all-terrain helmet designed exclusively with the western rider in mind. The Sierra offers ASTM/SEI certification coupled with rugged, outdoor western styling. The helmet is designed to be ultra lightweight, extremely well ventilated, and comfortable for long days in the saddle. You can easily customize fit, get extra protection from the sun with its extended visor, and the mesh-covered vents keep out debris. The Sierra is the perfect western headgear for those who want comfort, western styling, and Troxel’s leadership in protection.
For English sport riders, the Reliance—designed for performance—is the most ventilated show helmet available. Discrete mesh-covered vents scoop cool, fresh air over and around your head while exhausting heat and stale air out. In addition to traditional black and classic charcoal, it comes in a fresh navy micro-fiber that looks very smart for spring.
Take advantage of the free shipping offer, good through June 1, 2009 (free shipping may not be combined with any other discount). Besides Julie’s favorites, choose from styles for schooling (choose the colorful Spirit for only $39.95, http://www.shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/apparelschoolinghelmets.html) or showing (the elegant Victory is only $69.95, http://www.shop.juliegoodnight.com/shop/apparelenglishshowhelmets.html). And they can all be found at http://www.shop.juliegoodnight.com.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
AHP Newsgroup: Put QuarterFest on this Weekend's To-Do List
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PUT QUARTERFEST ON THIS WEEKEND’S TO-DO LIST
America’s Horse, April 28, 2009 – Hannah Montana’s horse, “Blue Jeans”; the two-hour smoke, lights, music and horses Extravaganza; mounted shooting with Outlaw Annie Bianco; horsemanship clinics; a trail ride through the beautiful Cedars of Lebanon State Park <http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/Cedars/features/horseback.shtml> ; and horsey activities for the kids are sure to be the highlights of the first-ever QuarterFest: A Celebration of the American Quarter Horse, this weekend – May 1-3 – in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. America’s Horse is the official publication of QuarterFest and will be covering the event with daily updates.
America’s Horse editor Holly Clanahan is stepping outside her traditional-publishing comfort zone with tweets from QuarterFest on twitter.com/americashorse <http://twitter.com/americashorse> .
Twitter is a “microblogging” service. It simply lets users say what they’re doing at the moment in 140 characters or less,” Holly writes in her blog, The Gallop Report (americashorsedaily.com/tweet-smarts/). “Kind of like a haiku. For some users, it’s pretty mundane. But for others, it’s a way to get real-time updates on a variety of situations – everything from earthquakes to political revolts. For AQHA, well, we hope there isn’t any sort of revolt at QuarterFest, but we do plan to offer plenty of real-time updates from the event – everything from where the best parking can be found, to quick tips from the clinicians.
“Cool? Yes, absolutely. But it’s making us all talk a little funny.
“When you post an update on Twitter, it’s called ‘tweeting.’ And those who tweet are called ‘twitterers.’ And to tweet from my Blackberry phone, I had to download an application called ‘twibble,’ which can also be used in a verb form. So I’m tweeting, I’m twibbling, I’m twying to remember to pronounce my R’s.”
Be sure to also check americashorsedaily.com <http://americashorsedaily.com/> for a slideshow from each day of QuarterFest and experience the event through Clanahan’s camera lens.
QuarterFest is a tribute to everyone’s favorite animal – the American Quarter Horse. So bring your horse along. We’ll have clinics and demonstrations all weekend long, with seven professional horsemen and -women: Curt and Tammy Pate, a husband and wife from Newell, South Dakota; Jeff Griffith of Gallatin Gateway, Montana; Bob Avila of Temecula, California; Julie Goodnight of Salida, Colorado; Christy Landwehr of Aurora, Colorado; and Bo Winslow of Estes Park, Colorado.
There will be a limited number of spots available for people to participate in clinics with their horses. However, there are unlimited opportunities to attend clinics without your horse. Visit www.aqha.com/quarterfest <http://www.aqha.com/quarterfest> for the schedule and to enroll in the clinics and purchase your general admission, clinic and Extravaganza tickets. Avoid long lines at the gate and get your tickets online before you arrive!
The production company for “Hannah Montana: The Movie” has sent loads of Hannah Montana T-shirts, posters and other cool stuff, so besides getting your picture taken with Blue Jeans – be sure to bring your own camera – you’ll have a chance to get some of the cool movie merchandise, too.
In addition, the American Quarter Horse Association will also be offering several specials and giveaways including a WeatherBeeta cooler, AQHA Best Remuda coffee-table book or a Professional’s Choice saddle pad to those who purchase AQHA memberships as part of some crazy “blue-light specials”; a Tex Tan saddle for those who upgrade to three-year or life memberships; an MD Barns round-pen will be given away in a drawing from the names of those who do business at the AQHA booth; and a GPS and free riding hours will be given away in drawings related to the AQHA Horseback Riding Program. And the Dude Ranchers’ Association, an AQHA alliance partner, is giving away two dude ranch vacations – one each night of the Extravaganza. We’re even offering deals on subscriptions to AQHA’s official business publication, The American Quarter Horse Journal, which is the title sponsor of the QuarterFest Trail and Ranching Area.
QuarterFest is a three-day, education-packed celebration where horse enthusiasts from around the world will gather for fun, entertainment and festivities to honor the world’s most versatile horse – the American Quarter Horse. Our sponsors – Tractor Supply, B&W Trailer Hitches, John Deere, Justin Boots, Merial, Nutrena, Professional’s Choice, Bank of America, Montana Silversmiths, Farnam, Breyer, La Cense Montana, Priefert Ranch Equipment and Wrangler – share our passion for horses and are an integral part of QuarterFest.
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