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Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month for July
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. July 5, 2007— 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? Julie Goodnight to the rescue. 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 the second of 12 tips to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
Fear Not
Fear is a normal emotion to have around horses; it’s what keeps you from doing something that could be deadly. There’s nothing wrong with being afraid at times; but fear is a negative attribute when it impacts your enjoyment or controls your actions.
If you ever feel fear, remember three simple, calming steps: keep your eyes focused, breathe deeply (abdominal breathing) and control your body language. If you can keep your eyes up and active, looking around and taking in information, you can actually prevent other symptoms of fear (dry mouth, butterflies, increased heart rate—you know the drill) from occurring. When your fear doesn’t escalate, your horse will continue to view you as the leader, so he won’t become fearful, too. (End of short version, continue as space allows)
Deep abdominal breathing eliminates breath holding and shallow breathing—movements your horse easily associates with fear. Inhale deeply, filling your lungs from the bottom all the way to the top, then exhaling fully, emptying every last bit of air, from the top of your lungs to the very bottom.
Finally, controlling your body language gives your horse more confidence in your ability and helps you over-ride the emotion of fear. Adopt a confident posture, no matter how you really feel. Stand with your shoulders up, hands on your hips, eyes looking around, with a posture that says, “Give me more!”
Your mind, body and spirit are all interconnected. If you allow your emotions to take control, your mind and body will succumb; if you control your mind (using your eyes and breathing) and control your body language, your emotions don’t stand a chance.
--Julie Goodnight, juliegoodnight.com
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Julie Goodnight Announces RFD-TV Shows
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Julie Goodnight Announces RFD-TV Shows
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
High Res Photo of Julie:
http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. June 6, 2007— Julie Goodnight announces two new media ventures beginning in July, 2007—television appearances and a new free tip column.
Television:
Goodnight makes her 2007 television debut with an appearance on Rick Lamb’s popular RFD-TV show, The Horse Show with Rick Lamb on July 17, 2007. Look in your copy of RFD-TV Magazine for details about Lamb’s interview with Goodnight. Then grab your remote again on July 25, 2007 and make sure the station stays locked on DirectTV channel 379 or DISH Network 231 for RFD-TV as Goodnight’s four-part training series airs as part of Horsecity.com TV’s regularly scheduled programming.
Goodnight will be featured in a series of half-hour specials aired on Wednesdays at 4:30 PM EST and 10:30 PM EST. The same program reruns at 8:30 PM EST
on Thursday and 1:30 PM EST on Saturday.
“My specials will focus on improving riding skill, for all levels and disciplines of riders,” Goodnight says. “We’ll include theory, technique and exercises to hone your skills. We’ll talk about balance and position in the saddle, show exercises to help your balance, review aids, talk about footfalls and leads, and discuss cueing for the canter, lead changes, and collection—to name just a few topics. I am excited about this opportunity and I hope you will all watch!”
Show Dates:
July 25, 2007, show #1
Nov 14, 2007, show #2
Mar 12, 2008, show #3
July 2, 2008, show #4
About Julie:
Julie Goodnight is a full-time equine professional with more than a quarter-century of experience. Her varied background ranges from dressage and jumping to racing, reining, colt-starting, and wilderness riding. Julie's extensive experience training horses and riders has earned her the moniker, “Communicating Clearly with Horses and Riders.” She travels coast-to-coast and beyond much of the year to horse expos, conferences and clinics to teach horses and people about each other. Her training and teaching techniques are frequent features of Western Horseman, Equus, Certified Horsemanship Association's The Instructor and many other excellent equine publications and websites. Her television debut in July 2007 rounds out her multi-media appearances.
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Julie Goodnight Announces RFD-TV Shows
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
High Res Photo of Julie:
http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. June 6, 2007— Julie Goodnight announces two new media ventures beginning in July, 2007—television appearances and a new free tip column.
Television:
Goodnight makes her 2007 television debut with an appearance on Rick Lamb’s popular RFD-TV show, The Horse Show with Rick Lamb on July 17, 2007. Look in your copy of RFD-TV Magazine for details about Lamb’s interview with Goodnight. Then grab your remote again on July 25, 2007 and make sure the station stays locked on DirectTV channel 379 or DISH Network 231 for RFD-TV as Goodnight’s four-part training series airs as part of Horsecity.com TV’s regularly scheduled programming.
Goodnight will be featured in a series of half-hour specials aired on Wednesdays at 4:30 PM EST and 10:30 PM EST. The same program reruns at 8:30 PM EST
on Thursday and 1:30 PM EST on Saturday.
“My specials will focus on improving riding skill, for all levels and disciplines of riders,” Goodnight says. “We’ll include theory, technique and exercises to hone your skills. We’ll talk about balance and position in the saddle, show exercises to help your balance, review aids, talk about footfalls and leads, and discuss cueing for the canter, lead changes, and collection—to name just a few topics. I am excited about this opportunity and I hope you will all watch!”
Show Dates:
July 25, 2007, show #1
Nov 14, 2007, show #2
Mar 12, 2008, show #3
July 2, 2008, show #4
About Julie:
Julie Goodnight is a full-time equine professional with more than a quarter-century of experience. Her varied background ranges from dressage and jumping to racing, reining, colt-starting, and wilderness riding. Julie's extensive experience training horses and riders has earned her the moniker, “Communicating Clearly with Horses and Riders.” She travels coast-to-coast and beyond much of the year to horse expos, conferences and clinics to teach horses and people about each other. Her training and teaching techniques are frequent features of Western Horseman, Equus, Certified Horsemanship Association's The Instructor and many other excellent equine publications and websites. Her television debut in July 2007 rounds out her multi-media appearances.
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Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month for June
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month for June
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. June 5, 2007— 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? Julie Goodnight to the rescue. 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 the first of 12 tips to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
Disjointed Riders
Do you suffer from leg, knee and ankle pain or numbness while riding? As you ride, your legs are spread in an unnatural position, causing pressure on your ankle, knee and hip joints. If you’re experiencing pain, it’s probably because you have uneven pressure on your foot--all your weight is resting on your little toe and all your joints become misaligned.
To alleviate these uncomfortable problems, simply pronate your ankles. Pronation occurs when you flex your ankle inward and let your toes flex outward and slightly up. With this simple switch, you’ll distribute weight evenly across the bottom of your foot. You’ll also bring your bones—from ankle to knee--back into a natural, pain-free alignment. (End of short version, continue as space allows)
Have you noticed that most stirrup bottoms aren’t parallel to the ground? That’s the same angle your ankle should make when you pronate. The weight in the stirrup will balance across the ball of your foot, the stirrup leather will wrap around your shin and your calf will come closer to the horse, making you more secure in the saddle and giving you a closer contact with your leg for subtle cueing.
As a competitive rider, you’ll pronate more or less depending on your discipline. Trail riders can bend as much as they please to stay comfortable during long rides. Dressage riders aren’t encouraged to pronate much because their legs must stay loose and rhythmic. Pronation means your leg will have less movement and stay in a fixed position (important for all equitation competitors). Hunt seat riding requires the greatest amount of pronation because you’ll need close contact and greater security in the saddle when prepping for fences. Riders in Western disciplines need a medium amount of pronation--just enough to keep joints aligned, your foot balanced and to give you security in the saddle.
--Julie Goodnight, juliegoodnight.com
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Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month for June
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. June 5, 2007— 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? Julie Goodnight to the rescue. 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 the first of 12 tips to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
Disjointed Riders
Do you suffer from leg, knee and ankle pain or numbness while riding? As you ride, your legs are spread in an unnatural position, causing pressure on your ankle, knee and hip joints. If you’re experiencing pain, it’s probably because you have uneven pressure on your foot--all your weight is resting on your little toe and all your joints become misaligned.
To alleviate these uncomfortable problems, simply pronate your ankles. Pronation occurs when you flex your ankle inward and let your toes flex outward and slightly up. With this simple switch, you’ll distribute weight evenly across the bottom of your foot. You’ll also bring your bones—from ankle to knee--back into a natural, pain-free alignment. (End of short version, continue as space allows)
Have you noticed that most stirrup bottoms aren’t parallel to the ground? That’s the same angle your ankle should make when you pronate. The weight in the stirrup will balance across the ball of your foot, the stirrup leather will wrap around your shin and your calf will come closer to the horse, making you more secure in the saddle and giving you a closer contact with your leg for subtle cueing.
As a competitive rider, you’ll pronate more or less depending on your discipline. Trail riders can bend as much as they please to stay comfortable during long rides. Dressage riders aren’t encouraged to pronate much because their legs must stay loose and rhythmic. Pronation means your leg will have less movement and stay in a fixed position (important for all equitation competitors). Hunt seat riding requires the greatest amount of pronation because you’ll need close contact and greater security in the saddle when prepping for fences. Riders in Western disciplines need a medium amount of pronation--just enough to keep joints aligned, your foot balanced and to give you security in the saddle.
--Julie Goodnight, juliegoodnight.com
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Julie Goodnight Presents New Clinics at Rocky Mountain Horse Expo
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Julie Goodnight Presents New Clinics at Rocky Mountain Horse Expo
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397
Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
fax (719) 530-0939
High Resolution Photo to Download:
http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/juliegoodnight.jpg
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. February 2, 2007—Internationally known horse and horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) presents new clinics to be revealed at the March 9-11, 2007 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, held annually at Denver, Colorado’s National Western Stock Show Grounds. The 2007 event will mark Goodnight’s tenth year presenting clinics and leading discussions at the Colorado-Horse-Council event.
“These presentations are all new and haven’t before been presented in Colorado,” Goodnight says. “I’ve listened to what my Colorado friends want to know and have designed these new clinics to bring your horsemanship to a new level. My biggest client base is in Colorado and many of the faithful expo attendees have seen my presentations in the past. I wanted to give those loyal fans some new information and help them excel in their own personal horsemanship—be it for competition or personal challenge. Also, since the American Youth Horse Council's National Youth Leader's Symposium is being held in conjunction with the expo this year, I developed some presentations particularly beneficial to youth. I served on the AYHC board of directors for many years and it is an organization I am very fond of.”
On Friday, March 9, join Goodnight in the Paddock Arena for “Patterns with Precision” at 12:00 p.m. Whether you ride equitation patterns in horse shows, compete in reining or dressage, or simply want to excel in your riding, it’s important to understand the theory and technique behind riding patterns. With Goodnight’s help, you’ll understand how to cue your horse for precise moves at exact points—a planning and transition skill important for riders in any discipline.
“Behavior & the Human” is Goodnight’s Saturday topic. Join her at 10:00 a.m. to learn more about horses’ natural behaviors, how the equine mind processes information, how the horse perceives his world, and how horses’ minds process differently than humans when it comes to behavior and perceptions. You'll learn how to relate to your horse in a way the make sense to him.
Later on Saturday (12:00 p.m.), Goodnight teaches about “Bitting &
Headsets.” Learn simple methods to teach your horse how to give properly to the bit; he’ll carry his head--at whatever level you ask--with lightness and responsiveness.
On Sunday at 1:00 p.m., Goodnight meets with horse owners in the show’s Horseman’s College for “Show-ring Strategy & Presence.” Learn important strategies for the show ring that will impress the judge and set you apart as a winner in any class, any discipline.
In addition to these expo presentations, Goodnight will also present a clinic just for NYHLS attendees. For more info on the AYHC, visit www.ayhc.com
Contact Goodnight at (719) 530-0531, info@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:info@juliegoodnight.com> or visit http://www.juliegoodnight.com for further information. For more details about attending the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, visit http://www.rockymountainhorseexpo.com. The RMHE schedule is subject to change. Please consult the official site before planning to attend Goodnight’s presentations.
Julie Goodnight Presents New Clinics at Rocky Mountain Horse Expo
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397
Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
fax (719) 530-0939
High Resolution Photo to Download:
http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/juliegoodnight.jpg
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. February 2, 2007—Internationally known horse and horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) presents new clinics to be revealed at the March 9-11, 2007 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, held annually at Denver, Colorado’s National Western Stock Show Grounds. The 2007 event will mark Goodnight’s tenth year presenting clinics and leading discussions at the Colorado-Horse-Council event.
“These presentations are all new and haven’t before been presented in Colorado,” Goodnight says. “I’ve listened to what my Colorado friends want to know and have designed these new clinics to bring your horsemanship to a new level. My biggest client base is in Colorado and many of the faithful expo attendees have seen my presentations in the past. I wanted to give those loyal fans some new information and help them excel in their own personal horsemanship—be it for competition or personal challenge. Also, since the American Youth Horse Council's National Youth Leader's Symposium is being held in conjunction with the expo this year, I developed some presentations particularly beneficial to youth. I served on the AYHC board of directors for many years and it is an organization I am very fond of.”
On Friday, March 9, join Goodnight in the Paddock Arena for “Patterns with Precision” at 12:00 p.m. Whether you ride equitation patterns in horse shows, compete in reining or dressage, or simply want to excel in your riding, it’s important to understand the theory and technique behind riding patterns. With Goodnight’s help, you’ll understand how to cue your horse for precise moves at exact points—a planning and transition skill important for riders in any discipline.
“Behavior & the Human” is Goodnight’s Saturday topic. Join her at 10:00 a.m. to learn more about horses’ natural behaviors, how the equine mind processes information, how the horse perceives his world, and how horses’ minds process differently than humans when it comes to behavior and perceptions. You'll learn how to relate to your horse in a way the make sense to him.
Later on Saturday (12:00 p.m.), Goodnight teaches about “Bitting &
Headsets.” Learn simple methods to teach your horse how to give properly to the bit; he’ll carry his head--at whatever level you ask--with lightness and responsiveness.
On Sunday at 1:00 p.m., Goodnight meets with horse owners in the show’s Horseman’s College for “Show-ring Strategy & Presence.” Learn important strategies for the show ring that will impress the judge and set you apart as a winner in any class, any discipline.
In addition to these expo presentations, Goodnight will also present a clinic just for NYHLS attendees. For more info on the AYHC, visit www.ayhc.com
Contact Goodnight at (719) 530-0531, info@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:info@juliegoodnight.com> or visit http://www.juliegoodnight.com for further information. For more details about attending the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, visit http://www.rockymountainhorseexpo.com. The RMHE schedule is subject to change. Please consult the official site before planning to attend Goodnight’s presentations.
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Julie Goodnight Announces Clinics for 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Julie Goodnight Announces Clinics for 2007
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397
Poncha Springs CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
fax (719) 530-0939
High Resolution Photo to Download:
http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/juliegoodnight.jpg
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. December 15, 2006—Internationally known horse and horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight travels from California to Massachusetts during her 2007 teaching tour and horse expo season. Whether riding or auditing a multi-discipline clinic or attending Goodnight’s lectures and demonstrations, you’ll learn her kind and clear horsemanship techniques and have the tools to work with your horse at home.
"I love the opportunity to work with hundreds of different horse and rider teams each year and teaching them to ride better and have a more fulfilling relationship with the horse," Goodnight says.
Goodnight starts her tour with the Equine Affaire in Pomona, Calif. at the start of February where she is a featured clinician and popular speaker. In the next months, Goodnight travels to Idaho, throughout Colorado, Oregon, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Ohio, Massachusetts, and Florida. All of Goodnight’s riding clinics fill quickly so early registration is a must. Being a spectator at a clinic is an effective and affordable alternative to riding with lots of opportunity to observe, interact with other horse people, and ask questions.
Goodnight rounds out her year in Florida with appearances at the Certified Horsemanship Association International Conference, held September 20-23 in Orlando. All these events are open to the public. Contact Goodnight at (719) 530-0531, info@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:info@juliegoodnight.com> or visit http://www.juliegoodnight.com for further information.
Please add the following to your events calendar:
Julie Goodnight
2007 Schedule as of 12/12/06
FEBRUARY
1-4 Equine Affaire, Pomona CA
16-18 Horse Affairs, Boise ID
MARCH
9-11 National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium, Denver CO
23-25 NW Horse Expo, Albany OR
APRIL
16-18 Central Wyoming College, Instructor Certification Clinic
MAY
5-6 Horsemanship Clinic, Calabasas CA
19-20 Fear Management Clinic, Boulder CO
26-27 Horsemanship Clinic, Wausau WI (tentative)
JUNE
2-3 Horsemanship Clinic, Hartville OH
16-17 Horsemanship Clinic, Easthampton MA (tentative)
30-July 1st Horsemanship Clinic, Martha’s Vineyard MA
SEPTEMBER
20-23 CHA International Conference, Orlando FL
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Julie Goodnight Announces Clinics for 2007
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397
Poncha Springs CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
fax (719) 530-0939
High Resolution Photo to Download:
http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/juliegoodnight.jpg
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. December 15, 2006—Internationally known horse and horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight travels from California to Massachusetts during her 2007 teaching tour and horse expo season. Whether riding or auditing a multi-discipline clinic or attending Goodnight’s lectures and demonstrations, you’ll learn her kind and clear horsemanship techniques and have the tools to work with your horse at home.
"I love the opportunity to work with hundreds of different horse and rider teams each year and teaching them to ride better and have a more fulfilling relationship with the horse," Goodnight says.
Goodnight starts her tour with the Equine Affaire in Pomona, Calif. at the start of February where she is a featured clinician and popular speaker. In the next months, Goodnight travels to Idaho, throughout Colorado, Oregon, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Ohio, Massachusetts, and Florida. All of Goodnight’s riding clinics fill quickly so early registration is a must. Being a spectator at a clinic is an effective and affordable alternative to riding with lots of opportunity to observe, interact with other horse people, and ask questions.
Goodnight rounds out her year in Florida with appearances at the Certified Horsemanship Association International Conference, held September 20-23 in Orlando. All these events are open to the public. Contact Goodnight at (719) 530-0531, info@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:info@juliegoodnight.com> or visit http://www.juliegoodnight.com for further information.
Please add the following to your events calendar:
Julie Goodnight
2007 Schedule as of 12/12/06
FEBRUARY
1-4 Equine Affaire, Pomona CA
16-18 Horse Affairs, Boise ID
MARCH
9-11 National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium, Denver CO
23-25 NW Horse Expo, Albany OR
APRIL
16-18 Central Wyoming College, Instructor Certification Clinic
MAY
5-6 Horsemanship Clinic, Calabasas CA
19-20 Fear Management Clinic, Boulder CO
26-27 Horsemanship Clinic, Wausau WI (tentative)
JUNE
2-3 Horsemanship Clinic, Hartville OH
16-17 Horsemanship Clinic, Easthampton MA (tentative)
30-July 1st Horsemanship Clinic, Martha’s Vineyard MA
SEPTEMBER
20-23 CHA International Conference, Orlando FL
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Julie Goodnight Launches Syndicated Column=?ISO-8859-1?B?iw==?= Available for Regional Horse Publications
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Training
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397
Poncha Springs CO 81242
info@juliegoodnight.com
719-530-0531
Julie Goodnight Launches Syndicated Column—Available for Regional Horse Publications
Poncha Springs, Colorado, June 9, 2006: Well respected clinician and horse trainer Julie Goodnight announces the launch of her syndicated column, “Communicating Clearly with Julie Goodnight.” Goodnight will offer monthly installments of print-ready horse behavior stories organized in a question and answer format.
She invites you and your publication to publish the never-before-seen writings (complete with complimentary high-res photo) in exchange for advertising in your publication. Each participating publication will receive the same article on the first of each month—to be published in a specific month or issue. For the first 12 installments, Goodnight focuses on equine behavior—her personal research strength and a favorite topic for many horse enthusiasts. Topics include audible expressions, pawing, aggression at feeding time, herd hierarchy, grieving horses, self mutilation, jealousy, excessive chewing, reactions to the cinch, aggression in the round pen, kicking out, horses who must lead on the trail, and barn sour behaviors. The series progresses from herd behavior to behavior exhibited during groundwork, then finally behaviors noted while riding. Goodnight explains the underlying horse psychology and offers suggestions as to how horse owners can stop the unwanted behavior.
The first column in the series will be sent out July 1, 2006. Contact Goodnight by June 19, 2006 and receive two extra columns at no charge. If you’re interested in running the series, please contact the Goodnight Training Stables office at http://www.juliegoodnight.com, info@juliegoodnight.com, or call 719-530-0531. E-mail for a sample column. Ad exchange rates will be made on an individual basis, commiserate with publications’ editorial payment and ad fees.
Goodnight is also available for individual columns, interviews, and training articles. Please contact her for more information about articles tailored to your publications’ needs.
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Julie Goodnight Releases New Book with CHA: Ready to Ride? Finding a Program and Getting Prepared for Your Adventure
For Immediate Release
Contact: Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Training
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs CO 81242
info@juliegoodnight.com
719-530-0531
Julie Goodnight Releases New Book with CHA: Ready to Ride? Finding a Program and Getting Prepared for Your Adventure
For a high resolution cover image, visit:
http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/readytoride.jpg
Poncha Springs, Colorado, June 12, 2006: Horse trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) announces the release of her newest book: Ready to Ride? Finding a Program and Getting Prepared for Your Adventure. The 51-page book published by the Certified Horsemanship Association details the questions many new riders (and parents of riders) ask Goodnight during her nation-wide clinics.
“Time and time again, people tell me how much they appreciate my teaching because I don't assume people know anything and I try to explain every concept from beginning to end,” Goodnight explains. “This book gives the answers that novice horse enthusiasts need to get started in the sport--if they knew what questions to ask. Riding is one of those sports that it takes a while to learn how much you don't know. This book gives you the answers you need, so you don't have to waste time in the trial and error phase.”
Are you a non-horsey parent with a horse-loving kid? Have you returned to riding with distant memories of childhood lessons? Or do you want to brush up on your horse-owning knowledge? This resource is a must have for parents and adult riders new to the sport. You’ll learn more about choosing breeds, selecting a riding style, how to choose a lesson and boarding barn, what to look for in an instructor, what equipment you’ll need, how to lease a horse, cost factors, and what to know before your first horse purchase—all are answered with safety and the best education in mind.
Goodnight has experience in many equestrian disciplines and with many horse breeds—ranging from dressage and jumping to racing, reining, colt-starting, and wilderness riding. She is also an author of Ride with Confidence (2004 David & Charles). Please contact http://www.juliegoodnight.com or call 719-530-0531 to purchase the book, or to request a review copy.
Contact: Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Training
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs CO 81242
info@juliegoodnight.com
719-530-0531
Julie Goodnight Releases New Book with CHA: Ready to Ride? Finding a Program and Getting Prepared for Your Adventure
For a high resolution cover image, visit:
http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/readytoride.jpg
Poncha Springs, Colorado, June 12, 2006: Horse trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) announces the release of her newest book: Ready to Ride? Finding a Program and Getting Prepared for Your Adventure. The 51-page book published by the Certified Horsemanship Association details the questions many new riders (and parents of riders) ask Goodnight during her nation-wide clinics.
“Time and time again, people tell me how much they appreciate my teaching because I don't assume people know anything and I try to explain every concept from beginning to end,” Goodnight explains. “This book gives the answers that novice horse enthusiasts need to get started in the sport--if they knew what questions to ask. Riding is one of those sports that it takes a while to learn how much you don't know. This book gives you the answers you need, so you don't have to waste time in the trial and error phase.”
Are you a non-horsey parent with a horse-loving kid? Have you returned to riding with distant memories of childhood lessons? Or do you want to brush up on your horse-owning knowledge? This resource is a must have for parents and adult riders new to the sport. You’ll learn more about choosing breeds, selecting a riding style, how to choose a lesson and boarding barn, what to look for in an instructor, what equipment you’ll need, how to lease a horse, cost factors, and what to know before your first horse purchase—all are answered with safety and the best education in mind.
Goodnight has experience in many equestrian disciplines and with many horse breeds—ranging from dressage and jumping to racing, reining, colt-starting, and wilderness riding. She is also an author of Ride with Confidence (2004 David & Charles). Please contact http://www.juliegoodnight.com or call 719-530-0531 to purchase the book, or to request a review copy.
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Julie Goodnight Releases Three New DVDs in Principles of Riding Series
For Immediate Release
Contact: Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Training
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs CO 81242
info@juliegoodnight.com
719-530-0531
Contact: Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Training
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs CO 81242
info@juliegoodnight.com
719-530-0531
Julie Goodnight Releases Three New DVDs in Principles of Riding Series
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Poncha Springs, Colorado, October 24, 2006: Horse trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) releases three new DVD installments in her Goodnight’s Principles of Riding series: Volume 3—Perfect Practice: Exercises to Improve Your Riding at the Walk, Trot, Canter (peach cover); Volume 4: Canter with Confidence (red cover); and Volume 5: Refinement and Collection (orange cover).
Filmed at her Colorado ranch, Goodnight’s DVDs expand on her earlier installments, Volume 1: Balance & Rhythm on the Horse and Volume 2: Communication & Control from the Saddle. In Volume 3, Goodnight leads riders through fun exercises taught on the ground, while mounted standing still, then gradually perfected at the walk, trot and later, the canter. No matter what your riding ability, you'll find Julie's advice practical and her lessons engaging—keeping you active as you test your coordination, gain rhythm and enjoy learning with your equine and equestrian friends.
In Volume 4, Canter with Confidence, Goodnight explains the gait's footfalls and how your body impacts your horse as you cue for a canter, select a lead, and feel when to ask for a lead change. She also guides you through valuable troubleshooting tips and teaches you to train your horse for the best canter ever.
Volume 5, Refinement and Collection, helps riders bring all their new learning together for perfect horsemanship. You’ll refine your position and cues and to become an elite, refined rider. Goodnight clearly demonstrates how to ride while conducting your horse's every step. You'll learn how to engage your horse's mind and body as you apply subtle-yet-effective leg and rein cues. Your precise riding will help you collect your horse into a perfect, athletic position.
The DVDs will premiere at the Equine Affaire in Massachusetts where Goodnight will host product giveaways each day in the Equissentials booth (#645) and have products for sale at the CHA booth (Young Building #1504). Look for redesigned covers for Volumes 1 and 2.
“I look forward to seeing you at Equine Affaire Nov 9-12,” Goodnight says. “I’ll be available to chat and sign autographs each day.”
The new DVDs are on sale now at http://www.juliegoodnight.com and will ship in November, 2006. As a pre-release special, DVDs may be ordered for just $34.95 each, a savings of $5 on each individually purchased volume (regularly $39.95 each, plus shipping). Volumes 1-5 purchased as a complete set are on sale for $174.75—a savings of $25 off the usual price. Discounted prices are valid through October 31, 2006.
Goodnight has experience in many equestrian disciplines and with many horse breeds—ranging from dressage and jumping to racing, reining, colt-starting, and wilderness riding. Please contact http://www.juliegoodnight.com or call 719-530-0531 to purchase or for more information.
Julie rides “Gracie” in the new installments of her DVD series.
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Julie Goodnight Unveils “Rope Couture” Halter and Training Leads
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Contact: Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Training
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs CO 81242
info@juliegoodnight.com
719-530-0531
Julie Goodnight Unveils “Rope Couture” Halter and Training Leads
Poncha Springs, Colorado: Horse trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) worked with rope-tying experts to create her American-made Rope Couture™ halters and training leads. Goodnight chose precise rope dimensions and unique tying techniques to ensure that her halters offer effective-yet-kind communication with horses.
The ropes and halters are free from metal parts to make sure your horse is never harmed or scared by too much pressure. “I’ve never worked with a horse that needed more pressure than a tied knot beneath their chin,” Goodnight explains. “I made sure this halter line offers precise pressure without the chance that metal will harm them. Then, I designed two halter options—the flat and rounded noseband styles. Both halter types are excellent training tools, but also mild enough to use every day.”
Choose the flat-wrapped noseband for groundwork—the flat, decorative knots provide the most pressure over a larger area to help horses learn where to be and how to act. They’ll quickly feel your correction. The round noseband is designed for everyday use and also works for riding. Either style is $24.95 and is designed to fit any horse—from Arab-size to Warmblood. Other sizes available by special order. The halters are available in a variety of colors—allowing horse owners to match their farm colors or personal favorites. Visit http://juliegoodnight.com for current color combinations.
Training leads are available in 12 ($34.95) or 15-foot ($39.95) lengths and come in hues to match every halter. Goodnight selected the highest quality marine-style rope, custom manufactured for its shape, feel and handling. Choose a 12-foot lead for horses under 16 hands, or a 15-foot lead for horses over 16 hands. Each lead is sewn with a loop at the end to attach to halter with no metal buckle. Choose from raspberry, tan, pine green, Pacific blue, lime, or black.
Goodnight has experience in many equestrian disciplines and with many horse breeds—ranging from dressage and jumping to racing, reining, colt-starting, and wilderness riding. Please contact http://www.juliegoodnight.com or call 719-530-0531 to purchase or for more information.
Click here for high res photos:
A flat-noseband halter in pink and black: http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/JGflatnosebandblack&pink.jpg
Julie Goodnight working with a colt wearing her Rope Couture™ flat-noseband halter and a 12-foot lead: http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/JGcolthalter.jpg
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Contact: Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Training
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs CO 81242
info@juliegoodnight.com
719-530-0531
Julie Goodnight Unveils “Rope Couture” Halter and Training Leads
Poncha Springs, Colorado: Horse trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) worked with rope-tying experts to create her American-made Rope Couture™ halters and training leads. Goodnight chose precise rope dimensions and unique tying techniques to ensure that her halters offer effective-yet-kind communication with horses.
The ropes and halters are free from metal parts to make sure your horse is never harmed or scared by too much pressure. “I’ve never worked with a horse that needed more pressure than a tied knot beneath their chin,” Goodnight explains. “I made sure this halter line offers precise pressure without the chance that metal will harm them. Then, I designed two halter options—the flat and rounded noseband styles. Both halter types are excellent training tools, but also mild enough to use every day.”
Choose the flat-wrapped noseband for groundwork—the flat, decorative knots provide the most pressure over a larger area to help horses learn where to be and how to act. They’ll quickly feel your correction. The round noseband is designed for everyday use and also works for riding. Either style is $24.95 and is designed to fit any horse—from Arab-size to Warmblood. Other sizes available by special order. The halters are available in a variety of colors—allowing horse owners to match their farm colors or personal favorites. Visit http://juliegoodnight.com for current color combinations.
Training leads are available in 12 ($34.95) or 15-foot ($39.95) lengths and come in hues to match every halter. Goodnight selected the highest quality marine-style rope, custom manufactured for its shape, feel and handling. Choose a 12-foot lead for horses under 16 hands, or a 15-foot lead for horses over 16 hands. Each lead is sewn with a loop at the end to attach to halter with no metal buckle. Choose from raspberry, tan, pine green, Pacific blue, lime, or black.
Goodnight has experience in many equestrian disciplines and with many horse breeds—ranging from dressage and jumping to racing, reining, colt-starting, and wilderness riding. Please contact http://www.juliegoodnight.com or call 719-530-0531 to purchase or for more information.
Click here for high res photos:
A flat-noseband halter in pink and black: http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/JGflatnosebandblack&pink.jpg
Julie Goodnight working with a colt wearing her Rope Couture™ flat-noseband halter and a 12-foot lead: http://www.juliegoodnight.com/images/JGcolthalter.jpg
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