Stars Needed for Julie Goodnight's Horse Master TV Show/2008 Clinic Schedule

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Stars Needed for Julie Goodnight’s Horse Master TV Show/2008 Clinic Schedule

Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:press@juliegoodnight.com>
Photos available at: http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html <http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html>

PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. April 1, 2008—Julie Goodnight brings her highly acclaimed new RFD-TV show, Horse Master, to Salida, Colorado (June 10-12, 2008) and Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts (September 2-4, 2008) to finish out her 2008 filming schedule. Applications— available at http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc —are still being accepted for the shoots and must be received by May 10, 2008. Julie would like to know about you and your horse and see a short video to show your problem or area to work on (completed applications and videos accepted via the Internet or e-mail to horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com. Only five horse and rider teams will be selected to work with Julie and be a part of each Horse Master shoot—applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first come basis. The shooting site will be closed to viewers and auditors. Apply today!
Julie Goodnight will also present un-filmed horsemanship clinics in Richmond, Massachusetts (May 3-4, 2008), Cool, California (May 17-18, 2008), Vancouver, Washington (June 7-8, 2008), and Colorado Springs, Colorado (June 28-29, 2008) and headline at horse expos such as Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio, the Minnesota Horse Fair in St. Paul, Minnesota, The Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in Vail, Colorado, the Equine Extravaganza in Raleigh, North Carolina, The Southwest Horse Expo in Ignacio, Colorado, the Women and Horses Expo in Sedalia, Missouri, and the CHA International Conference in Lexington, Kentucky (See dates below).
Clinics are open to the public to watch and audit. Clinics are limited to 15 riders (unlimited spectators) to ensure each horse and rider gets the individual attention they need to have greater success. Open to all disciplines of riding and breeds of horses, Goodnight’s clinic focuses on understanding and improving your relationship with your horse, learning more about horse behavior and training techniques and mastering critical riding skills. Each morning starts with a groundwork session to hone your communication with your horse then moves on to mounted work to improve your balance, rhythm and communication with the horse. Each horse and rider team works at their own pace and ability level. The primary goals for the clinic are to have a safe and fun experience while improving your horsemanship and gaining confidence. Spectators benefit tremendously from the clinic, watching all the horses and riders, asking questions and interacting with Julie and other clinic participants. For auditing tickets (for one or both days), or to apply to be on the waiting list for riding spots, reserve your space online at http://www.juliegoodnight.com/clinicreg.html or call 800-225-8827. You’ll love Julie’s friendly and clear teaching style and gain lots of information to take home to work with your own horse.

More about Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Filming:
We’re looking for a few good horses and their owners to star in the new weekly TV series, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight and airing each Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. MST on the nationally viewed RFD-TV. This show will feature one horse/rider team in each episode, chosen from applicants that have a problematic or difficult horse and/or want to learn a new skill in order to succeed with their usually pleasant mount. Each episode will revolve around a human with a horse problem or a horse with a human who needs to keep learning to master their horsemanship skills. We’re looking for a broad representation of horses, people, disciplines, breeds and issues. We’ll want to know about your horse’s history—about your relationship and the better “back story” the higher chances of being selected! This show is about the horse-human bond—the real story of a struggle and how to overcome and move on to live out dreams.
What to expect: If chosen, you and your horse will work one-on-one with nationally renowned natural horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight — http://www.juliegoodnight.com / http://www.horsemaster.tv
Julie will work with the horse and teach you both how to work better together. You’ll have to make a commitment of two full days during the scheduled time, commit to having you and your horse present and prepared for the show (with our guidance) and to personal expenses for you and your horse (including your own wardrobe, travel expenses and board at the shot location if applicable).
Horse Master is coming to a town near you:
June 10, 11, 12—2008, Julie’s Ranch in Salida, Colorado
September 2, 3, 4—2008, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
**We also need volunteers at each shooting location to assist with rider check in, horse preparation and shooting needs.
The ideal human participant for Horse Master…
· Will have a dynamic personality with a huge investment in horses (emotional, time, energy and resources); perhaps new to horses or rode as a kid. Had a lifelong dream of having a horse and riding off into the sunset together—reality is not living up to the dream. Someone recovering from a horse wreck and struggling to get back to riding. Or a youth or older rider trying to get to the next horsemanship level.
· For some, philanthropic goals may have guided horse selection (rescue horse, PMU baby, Mustang, etc). If you have grand goals, but feel over your head, you may be perfect for the show.
· Or perhaps you’re a more experienced hand—or even a professional—who’s come across a horse that’s difficult or has such serious training issues that you’re at a loss as to what to do next. Or maybe you’re stuck and don’t know what to do to get to the next training or showing level. Something’s just not coming together and you need a boost.
· Maybe you got into horses with a naive view of what is involved in the training of a horse or building a relationship with him. Perhaps there has been a tendency to treat your horse like a pet.
The ideal horse participant… (May be a combo of several)
· Middle-aged, trained riding horse that’s spoiled, ill-mannered, no leading manners, no respect or deference to handler, may be ok under saddle but a problem on the ground. We’re looking for horses that won’t load in a trailer, are afraid to cross water, won’t move close for you to open a gate, don’t want to be near other horses, are barn or gate sour, are cinchy, are head shy, are clipper shy, move ahead of you while you’re leading, etc.
· Green horse—a novice rider bought a green broke 3-4 y/o and then began to systematically un-train him and now he is confused about what to do, how to respond to the bit, disobedient, etc. A horse who won’t pick up correct leads, won’t ride into corners, etc.
· Messed-up training—a horse that was a victim of poor or abusive training early in life and, as a result, has serious training issues. Such as: a barrel horse that won't go in the arena gate and runs off with rider; a rope horse that will not take the right lead, a team-penning horse that’s anxious and throwing his head.
If you think your horse and you have what it takes…
And would like to be a participant on Horse Master, please download an application at http://www.horsemaster.tv http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc

Julie Goodnight’s 2008 Spring/Summer Calendar
April 10-13, 2008 Equine Affaire, Columbus OH www.equineaffaire.com <http://www.equineaffaire.com>
April 25-27, 2008 Minnesota Horse Fair, St. Paul MN www.mnhorseexpo.org <http://www.mnhorseexpo.org>
May 3-4, 2008 Horsemanship Clinic, Richmond MA
May 17-18, 2008 Horsemanship Clinic, Cool CA
May 30-June 1 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, Vail CO http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Vail-Eagle%20Valley/index.php <http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Vail-Eagle%20Valley/index.php>
June 7-8, 2008 Horsemanship Clinic, Vancouver WA
June 28-29, 2008 Horsemanship Clinic, Colorado Springs CO
July 11-13, 2008 Equine Extravaganza, Raleigh NC http://equineextravaganza.com/ <http://equineextravaganza.com/>
September 2-4 Horse Master filming at Martha’s Vineyard. Applications still accepted http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc
September 19-21 Southwest Horse Expo, Ignacio CO http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Southwest/index.php <http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Southwest/index.php>
October 24-26 Women & Horses Expo, Sedalia MO http://womenandhorsesexpo.com/WomenandHorsesHome.html <http://womenandhorsesexpo.com/WomenandHorsesHome.html>
Oct. 30-Nov 1 CHA International Conference, Lexington KY http://www.cha-ahse.org/ <http://www.cha-ahse.org/>
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Colorado Stars Needed for Julie Goodnight's Horse Master TV Show, Clinic Scheduled in Colorado Springs

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Colorado Stars Needed for Julie Goodnight¹s Horse Master TV Show, Clinic
Scheduled in Colorado Springs

Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
Attached: Casting Call Flier to Post

PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. March 15, 2008&lsqauo;Julie Goodnight brings her highly
acclaimed new RFD-TV show to Colorado this June 10-12, 2008. Her crew will
film at her home ranch near Salida, Colorado. Applications&lsqauo; available at
http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc &lsqauo;are still being
accepted for the shoot and must be received by May 10, 2008. Julie would
like to know about you and your horse and see a short video to show your
problem or area to work on (completed applications and videos accepted via
the Internet or e-mail to horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com. Only five horse
and rider teams will be selected to work with Julie and be a part of a Horse
Master episode&lsqauo;applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first come
basis. The shooting site will be closed to viewers and auditors. Apply
today!

Julie Goodnight will also present an un-filmed horsemanship clinic in
Colorado Springs, CO June 28-29, 2008. The clinic is open to the public to
watch and audit. This is a benefit for Renee¹s Friends, a vital group that
raises money for breast cancer research. Located halfway between Colorado
Springs and Pueblo, Cactus Creek Ranch is right on the interstate, making it
easy to get to for everyone. Spectators and riders alike will have a
fantastic time and know that it is for a great cause. The clinic is limited
to 15 riders (unlimited spectators) to ensure each horse and rider gets the
individual attention they need to have greater success. Open to all
disciplines of riding and breeds of horses, Goodnight¹s clinic focuses on
understanding and improving your relationship with your horse, learning more
about horse behavior and training techniques and mastering critical riding
skills. Each morning starts with a groundwork session to hone your
communication with your horse then moves on to mounted work to improve your
balance, rhythm and communication with the horse. Each horse and rider team
works at their own pace and ability level. The primary goals for the clinic
are to have a safe and fun experience while improving your horsemanship and
gaining confidence. Spectators benefit tremendously from the clinic,
watching all the horses and riders, asking questions and interacting with
Julie and other clinic participants. For auditing tickets (for one or both
days), or to apply to be on the waiting list for riding spots, reserve your
space online at http://www.juliegoodnight.com/clinicreg.html or call
800-225-8827. You¹ll love Julie¹s friendly and clear teaching style and gain
lots of information to take home to work with your own horse.

More about Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Filming:
We¹re looking for a few good horses and their owners to star in the new
weekly TV series, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight and airing each
Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. MST on the nationally viewed RFD-TV. This show will
feature one horse/rider team in each episode, chosen from applicants that
have a problematic or difficult horse and/or want to learn a new skill in
order to succeed with their usually pleasant mount. Each episode will
revolve around a human with a horse problem or a horse with a human who
needs to keep learning to master their horsemanship skills. We¹re looking
for a broad representation of horses, people, disciplines, breeds and
issues. We¹ll want to know about your horse¹s history&lsqauo;about your
relationship and the better ³back story² the higher chances of being
selected! This show is about the horse-human bond&lsqauo;the real story of a
struggle and how to overcome and move on to live out dreams.
What to expect: If chosen, you and your horse will work one-on-one with
nationally renowned natural horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight &lsqauo;
http://www.juliegoodnight.com / http://www.horsemaster.tv
Julie will work with the horse and teach you both how to work better
together. You¹ll have to make a commitment of two full days during the
scheduled time, commit to having you and your horse present and prepared for
the show (with our guidance) and to personal expenses for you and your horse
(including your own wardrobe, travel expenses and board at the shot location
if applicable).
Horse Master is coming to a town near you:
June 10, 11, 12&lsqauo;2008, Julie¹s Ranch in Salida, Colorado
September 2, 3, 4&lsqauo;2008, Martha¹s Vineyard, Massachusetts
**We also need volunteers at each shooting location to assist with rider
check in, horse preparation and shooting needs.
The ideal human participant for Horse MasterŠ
· Will have a dynamic personality with a huge investment in horses
(emotional, time, energy and resources); perhaps new to horses or rode as a
kid. Had a lifelong dream of having a horse and riding off into the sunset
together&lsqauo;reality is not living up to the dream. Someone recovering from a
horse wreck and struggling to get back to riding. Or a youth or older rider
trying to get to the next horsemanship level.
· For some, philanthropic goals may have guided horse selection (rescue
horse, PMU baby, Mustang, etc). If you have grand goals, but feel over your
head, you may be perfect for the show.
· Or perhaps you¹re a more experienced hand&lsqauo;or even a professional&lsqauo;who¹s
come across a horse that¹s difficult or has such serious training issues
that you¹re at a loss as to what to do next. Or maybe you¹re stuck and don¹t
know what to do to get to the next training or showing level. Something¹s
just not coming together and you need a boost.
· Maybe you got into horses with a naive view of what is involved in the
training of a horse or building a relationship with him. Perhaps there has
been a tendency to treat your horse like a pet.
The ideal horse participantŠ (May be a combo of several)
· Middle-aged, trained riding horse that¹s spoiled, ill-mannered, no
leading manners, no respect or deference to handler, may be ok under saddle
but a problem on the ground. We¹re looking for horses that won¹t load in a
trailer, are afraid to cross water, won¹t move close for you to open a gate,
don¹t want to be near other horses, are barn or gate sour, are cinchy, are
head shy, are clipper shy, move ahead of you while you¹re leading, etc.
· Green horse&lsqauo;a novice rider bought a green broke 3-4 y/o and then began
to systematically un-train him and now he is confused about what to do, how
to respond to the bit, disobedient, etc. A horse who won¹t pick up correct
leads, won¹t ride into corners, etc.
· Messed-up training&lsqauo;a horse that was a victim of poor or abusive
training early in life and, as a result, has serious training issues. Such
as: a barrel horse that won't go in the arena gate and runs off with rider;
a rope horse that will not take the right lead, a team-penning horse that¹s
anxious and throwing his head.
If you think your horse and you have what it takesŠ
And would like to be a participant on Horse Master, please download an
application at http://www.horsemaster.tv
http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc

Julie Goodnight¹s 2008 Spring/Summer Calendar
April 10-13, 2008 Equine Affaire, Columbus OH
www.equineaffaire.com <http://www.equineaffaire.com>
April 25-27, 2008 Minnesota Horse Fair, St. Paul MN
www.mnhorseexpo.org <http://www.mnhorseexpo.org>
May 3-4, 2008 Horsemanship Clinic, Richmond MA
May 17-18, 2008 Horsemanship Clinic, Cool CA
May 30-June 1 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, Vail CO
http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Vail-Eagle%20Valley/index.php
<http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Vail-Eagle%20Valley/index.php>
June 7-8, 2008 Horsemanship Clinic, Vancouver WA
June 28-29, 2008 Horsemanship Clinic, Colorado Springs CO
July 11-13, 2008 Equine Extravaganza, Raleigh NC
http://equineextravaganza.com/ <http://equineextravaganza.com/>
September 2-4 Horse Master filming at Martha¹s Vineyard.
Applications still accepted
http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc
September 19-21 Southwest Horse Expo, Ignacio CO
http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Southwest/index.php
<http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Southwest/index.php>
October 24-26 Women & Horses Expo, Sedalia MO
http://womenandhorsesexpo.com/WomenandHorsesHome.html
<http://womenandhorsesexpo.com/WomenandHorsesHome.html>
Oct. 30-Nov 1 CHA International Conference, Lexington KY
http://www.cha-ahse.org/ <http://www.cha-ahse.org/>
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Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Clinic Scheduled in Richmond/ Stars Needed for Horse Master TV Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Clinic Scheduled in Richmond/ Stars Needed for Horse Master TV Show
 
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:press@juliegoodnight.com>
Photos available at: http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html
 
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. March 15, 2008—Internationally renowned horse trainer Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) presents a two-day horsemanship clinic at the Berkshire Equestrian Center near Richmond, Massachusetts May 3-4, 2008. The facility offers a state-of-the-art equestrian center with quaint and historic flair, http://berkshireequestriancenter.com/facilities.htm <http://berkshireequestriancenter.com/facilities.htm>  . The clinic is open to the public to watch and audit.  The clinic is limited to 15 riders (unlimited spectators) to ensure each horse and rider gets the individual attention they need to have greater success.
 
Open to all disciplines of riding and breeds of horses, Goodnight’s clinic focuses on understanding and improving your relationship with your horse, learning more about horse behavior and training techniques and mastering critical riding skills. Each morning starts with a groundwork session to hone your communication with your horse then moves on to mounted work to improve your balance, rhythm and communication with the horse. Each horse and rider team works at their own pace and ability level. The primary goals for the clinic are to have a safe and fun experience while improving your horsemanship and gaining confidence. Spectators benefit tremendously from the clinic, watching all the horses and riders, asking questions and interacting with Julie and other clinic participants. For auditing tickets (for one or both days), or to apply to be on the waiting list for riding spots, reserve your space online at http://www.juliegoodnight.com/clinicreg.html or call 800-225-8827. You’ll love Julie’s friendly and clear teaching style and gain lots of information to take home to work with your own horse.
 
Goodnight returns to Massachusetts to film her highly acclaimed new RFD-TV show on Martha’s Vineyard September 2-4. Applications— available at http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc —are still being accepted for the shoot and must be received by May 10, 2008. Julie would like to know about you and your horse and see a short video to show your problem or area to work on (completed applications and videos accepted via the Internet or e-mail to horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com. Only five horse and rider teams will be selected to work with Julie and be a part of a Horse Master episode—applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first come basis. The shooting site will be closed to viewers and auditors. Apply today!

More about Horse Master with Julie Goodnight Filming:
We’re looking for a few good horses and their owners to star in the new weekly TV series, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight and airing each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. EST on the nationally viewed RFD-TV. This show will feature one horse/rider team in each episode, chosen from applicants that have a problematic or difficult horse and/or want to learn a new skill in order to succeed with their usually pleasant mount. Each episode will revolve around a human with a horse problem or a horse with a human who needs to keep learning to master their horsemanship skills. We’re looking for a broad representation of horses, people, disciplines, breeds and issues. We’ll want to know about your horse’s history—about your relationship and the better “back story” the higher chances of being selected! This show is about the horse-human bond—the real story of a struggle and how to overcome and move on to live out dreams.
What to expect: If chosen, you and your horse will work one-on-one with nationally renowned natural horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight — http://www.juliegoodnight.com / http://www.horsemaster.tv
Julie will work with the horse and teach you both how to work better together. You’ll have to make a commitment of two full days during the scheduled time, commit to having you and your horse present and prepared for the show (with our guidance) and to personal expenses for you and your horse (including your own wardrobe, travel expenses and board at the shot location if applicable).
Horse Master is coming to a town near you:
September 2, 3, 4—2008, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
**We also need volunteers at each shooting location to assist with rider check in, horse preparation and shooting needs.
The ideal human participant for Horse Master…
·     Will have a dynamic personality with a huge investment in horses (emotional, time, energy and resources); perhaps new to horses or rode as a kid. Had a lifelong dream of having a horse and riding off into the sunset together—reality is not living up to the dream. Someone recovering from a horse wreck and struggling to get back to riding. Or a youth or older rider trying to get to the next horsemanship level.
·     For some, philanthropic goals may have guided horse selection (rescue horse, PMU baby, Mustang, etc). If you have grand goals, but feel over your head, you may be perfect for the show.
·     Or perhaps you’re a more experienced hand—or even a professional—who’s come across a horse that’s difficult or has such serious training issues that you’re at a loss as to what to do next. Or maybe you’re stuck and don’t know what to do to get to the next training or showing level. Something’s just not coming together and you need a boost.
·     Maybe you got into horses with a naive view of what is involved in the training of a horse or building a relationship with him. Perhaps there has been a tendency to treat your horse like a pet.
The ideal horse participant… (May be a combo of several)
·     Middle-aged, trained riding horse that’s spoiled, ill-mannered, no leading manners, no respect or deference to handler, may be ok under saddle but a problem on the ground. We’re looking for horses that won’t load in a trailer, are afraid to cross water, won’t move close for you to open a gate, don’t want to be near other horses, are barn or gate sour, are cinchy, are head shy, are clipper shy, move ahead of you while you’re leading, etc.
·     Green horse—a novice rider bought a green broke 3-4 y/o and then began to systematically un-train him and now he is confused about what to do, how to respond to the bit, disobedient, etc. A horse who won’t pick up correct leads, won’t ride into corners, etc.
·     Messed-up training—a horse that was a victim of poor or abusive training early in life and, as a result, has serious training issues. Such as: a barrel horse that won't go in the arena gate and runs off with rider; a rope horse that will not take the right lead, a team-penning horse that’s anxious and throwing his head.
If you think your horse and you have what it takes…
And would like to be a participant on Horse Master, please download an application at http://www.horsemaster.tv http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc

Julie Goodnight’s 2008 Spring/Summer Calendar
April 10-13, 2008           Equine Affaire, Columbus OH www.equineaffaire.com <http://www.equineaffaire.com>  
April 25-27, 2008           Minnesota Horse Fair, St. Paul MN www.mnhorseexpo.org <http://www.mnhorseexpo.org>  
May 3-4, 2008                Horsemanship Clinic, Richmond MA
May 17-18, 2008             Horsemanship Clinic, Cool CA
May 30-June 1                Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, Vail CO http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Vail-Eagle%20Valley/index.php <http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Vail-Eagle%20Valley/index.php>  
June 7-8, 2008                Horsemanship Clinic, Vancouver WA
June 10-12, 2008             Horse Master filming at Julie’s home ranch. Applications still accepted http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc
June 28-29, 2008             Horsemanship Clinic, Colorado Springs CO
July 11-13, 2008             Equine Extravaganza, Raleigh NC http://equineextravaganza.com/ <http://equineextravaganza.com/>
September 2-4                 Horse Master filming at Martha’s Vineyard. Applications still accepted http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc
September 19-21             Southwest Horse Expo, Ignacio CO http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Southwest/index.php <http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Southwest/index.php>  
October 24-26                 Women & Horses Expo, Sedalia MO http://womenandhorsesexpo.com/WomenandHorsesHome.html <http://womenandhorsesexpo.com/WomenandHorsesHome.html>  
Oct. 30-Nov 1                 CHA International Conference, Lexington KY http://www.cha-ahse.org/ <http://www.cha-ahse.org/>  
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Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Clinic Scheduled in Cool, CA/ Horse Master TV Shows filmed in Los Angeles Air in April and May

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Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Clinic Scheduled in Cool, CA/ Horse Master TV Shows filmed in Los Angeles Air in April and May
 
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:press@juliegoodnight.com>
http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html
 
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. March 15, 2008—Internationally renowned horse trainer Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) presents a two-day horsemanship clinic at Auburn Lake Trails in Cool, California May 17-18, 2008—located just 45 minutes NW of Sacramento, at the top of the canyon from Auburn. The clinic is open to the public to watch and audit. The clinic is limited to 15 riders (unlimited spectators) to ensure each horse and rider gets the individual attention they need to have greater success.
 
Open to all disciplines of riding and breeds of horses, Goodnight’s clinic focuses on understanding and improving your relationship with your horse, learning more about horse behavior and training techniques and mastering critical riding skills. Each morning starts with a groundwork session to hone your communication with your horse then moves on to mounted work to improve your balance, rhythm and communication with the horse. Each horse and rider team works at their own pace and ability level. The primary goals for the clinic are to have a safe and fun experience while improving your horsemanship and gaining confidence.
 
Spectators benefit tremendously from the clinic, watching all the horses and riders, asking questions and interacting with Julie and other clinic participants. For auditing tickets (for one or both days), or to apply to be on the waiting list for riding spots, reserve your space online at http://www.juliegoodnight.com/clinicreg.html or call 800-225-8827. Nearby hotels in Auburn, CA, offer lodging and stabling is available on-site. You’ll love Julie’s friendly and clear teaching style and gain lots of information to take home to work with your own horse.
 
Goodnight filmed her weekly TV series, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight in southern California in January, 2008. The five episodes filmed at Peacock Hill Ranch air April 16 through May 14, 2008. The five shows will be available to watch on one DVD, to be released in May, 2008. Log on to http://www.juliegoodnight.com to order the DVD—hint, members of Julie’s e-newsletter receive discounts on pre-orders. Log on to Goodnight’s blog to comment on each California-filmed episode: http://horsemastertv.blogspot.com/
The shows may be seen on RFD-TV (Direct TV channel 379, Dish channel 231 or 9398, or through Comcast cable service). On April 16, watch Goodnight work with CHA riding instructor Tedi Tate and her Thoroughbred, Hunter—a hopeful lesson horse. Before arriving at Tate’s barn, Hunter was a racehorse. He was trained to brace and run fast when a rider pulled on his mouth. Now, Tate wants to make sure he won’t take off with her students. Goodnight helped Tate learn how to train Hunter to put his head down on command, helping him relax and stop fighting the bit. Watch The Horse Master work with Tedi and Hunter in “Speed Demon.”
 
Goodnight met up with Mayisha Akbar and her riding student, Ken Atkins. Akbar founded the Compton Junior Posse—http://www.jrposse.com —a non-profit, 501-C3 riding school for inner city youth. Riders from the “posse” learn responsibility and teamwork on Akbar’s ranch, then travel throughout southern California to compete at open horse shows. Atkins worked with Goodnight to learn balance exercises that will help him continue to improve his horsemanship skills. As a senior rider within the posse, Atkins will also teach other riders how to improve their balance with Goodnight’s technique. Watch Atkins and his horse Puma in “A Delicate Balance.”
 
Goodnight helped Stephanie Abronson teach her driving pony, Polina, to trust her as a leader and relax when she passes flapping plastic and other scary stimuli. Goodnight taught Abronson to use the training flag and stick in an advance and retreat process. Polina quickly understood that when she stood quietly without panicking, the flag stimulus went away. Watch Goodnight with Abronson and Polina in “Time for Fears.”  
 
Ranae Harrer and her reining-trained horse, Dusty, worked with Goodnight to get back on track. Harrer said Dusty went where he wanted at his own pace—not the speed and direction she dictated. In the episode quickly deemed “Master and Commander,” Goodnight helped Harrer learn to keep Dusty in gait and traveling on the rail—without stopping in the center.
 
Next watch as Goodnight helps Arlene Proebstring catch her young horse, Ally. Proebrstring says she used treats and any method she could think of to catch Ally before meeting Goodnight. Goodnight refused to play games with Ally and instead, kept him moving until stopping and being caught became the easiest answer.

Julie Goodnight’s 2008 Spring/Summer Calendar
April 10-13, 2008                   Equine Affaire, Columbus OH www.equineaffaire.com <http://www.equineaffaire.com>
April 25-27, 2008                   Minnesota Horse Fair, St. Paul MN www.mnhorseexpo.org <http://www.mnhorseexpo.org>
May 3-4, 2008                                    Horsemanship Clinic, Richmond MA
May 17-18, 2008                    Horsemanship Clinic, Cool CA
May 30-June 1                        Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, Vail CO http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Vail-Eagle%20Valley/index.php <http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Vail-Eagle%20Valley/index.php>
June 7-8, 2008                                    Horsemanship Clinic, Vancouver WA
June 10-12, 2008                    Horse Master filming at Julie’s home ranch. Applications still accepted http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc
June 28-29, 2008                    Horsemanship Clinic, Colorado Springs CO
July 11-13, 2008                     Equine Extravaganza, Raleigh NC http://equineextravaganza.com/ <http://equineextravaganza.com/>
September 2-4                         Horse Master filming at Martha’s Vineyard. Applications still accepted http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc
September 19-21                     Southwest Horse Expo, Ignacio CO http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Southwest/index.php <http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Southwest/index.php>
October 24-26                         Women & Horses Expo, Sedalia MO http://womenandhorsesexpo.com/WomenandHorsesHome.html <http://womenandhorsesexpo.com/WomenandHorsesHome.html>
Oct. 30-Nov 1                         CHA International Conference, Lexington KY http://www.cha-ahse.org/ <http://www.cha-ahse.org/>
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Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Clinic Scheduled in Vancouver, Washington

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Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Clinic Scheduled in Vancouver, Washington
 
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:press@juliegoodnight.com>
Photos available at: http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html
 
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. March 15, 2008—Internationally renowned horse trainer Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) presents a two-day horsemanship clinic at the Silver Buckle Youth Equestrian Center in Vancouver, Washington, June 7-8, 2008. This clinic is a benefit for the youth program hosted at the center. Open to riders of all ages and abilities, as well as spectators, everyone will have a great time learning and mastering horsemanship skills—and know that proceeds from the clinic will help this non-profit continue providing services to area youth.
 
The clinic is open to the public to watch and audit.  The clinic is limited to 15 riders (unlimited spectators) to ensure each horse and rider gets the individual attention they need to have greater success. Open to all disciplines of riding and breeds of horses, Goodnight’s clinic focuses on understanding and improving your relationship with your horse, learning more about horse behavior and training techniques and mastering critical riding skills. Each morning starts with a groundwork session to hone your communication with your horse then moves on to mounted work to improve your balance, rhythm and communication with the horse. Each horse and rider team works at their own pace and ability level. The primary goals for the clinic are to have a safe and fun experience while improving your horsemanship and gaining confidence.
 
Spectators benefit tremendously from the clinic, watching all the horses and riders, asking questions and interacting with Julie and other clinic participants. For auditing tickets (for one or both days), or to apply to be on the waiting list for riding spots, reserve your space online at http://www.juliegoodnight.com/clinicreg.html or call 800-225-8827. You’ll love Julie’s friendly and clear teaching style and gain lots of information to take home to work with your own horse.

Julie Goodnight’s 2008 Spring/Summer Calendar
April 10-13, 2008                   Equine Affaire, Columbus OH www.equineaffaire.com <http://www.equineaffaire.com>  
April 25-27, 2008                   Minnesota Horse Fair, St. Paul MN www.mnhorseexpo.org <http://www.mnhorseexpo.org>  
May 3-4, 2008                        Horsemanship Clinic, Richmond MA
May 17-18, 2008                    Horsemanship Clinic, Cool CA
May 30-June 1                        Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, Vail CO http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Vail-Eagle%20Valley/index.php <http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Vail-Eagle%20Valley/index.php>  
June 7-8, 2008                        Horsemanship Clinic, Vancouver WA
June 10-12, 2008                    Horse Master filming at Julie’s home ranch. Applications still accepted http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc
June 28-29, 2008                    Horsemanship Clinic, Colorado Springs CO
July 11-13, 2008                     Equine Extravaganza, Raleigh NC http://equineextravaganza.com/ <http://equineextravaganza.com/>
September 2-4                         Horse Master filming at Martha’s Vineyard. Applications still accepted http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc
September 19-21                     Southwest Horse Expo, Ignacio CO http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Southwest/index.php <http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Southwest/index.php>  
October 24-26                         Women & Horses Expo, Sedalia MO http://womenandhorsesexpo.com/WomenandHorsesHome.html <http://womenandhorsesexpo.com/WomenandHorsesHome.html>  
Oct. 30-Nov 1                         CHA International Conference, Lexington KY http://www.cha-ahse.org/ <http://www.cha-ahse.org/>  
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Julie Goodnight/Heidi Nyland Present Brain Gym and Horseback Riding Demos at Ohio=?ISO-8859-1?B?uQ==?=s Equine Affaire

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Julie Goodnight/Heidi Nyland Present Brain Gym and Horseback Riding Demos at Ohio’s Equine Affaire
 
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com <mailto:press@juliegoodnight.com>
Photos available at: http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html
 
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. March 15, 2008—Internationally renowned horse trainer and RFD-TV star Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) presents daily seminars at the Ohio Equine Affaire April 10-13; this year, she’ll add new topics to her presentation list—presenting Brain Gym (http://www.braingym.org) techniques with co-speaker and licensed Brain Gym Instructor Heidi Nyland (originally of Columbus, Ohio).
 
The new seminars include “Reflexes and Riding—Mastering Your Mental Control, Coordination and Performance” and “Controlling Your Fear—Exercises to Balance Your Brain and Coordinate Your Body.” Both new presentations will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008. The seminars center around the idea that developmental reflexes—those that all humans move through in early years—can resurface in fear and stressful situations, causing riders to tense their bodies and move in unplanned ways when on a horse. Through relaxation exercises and proper horsemanship training, riders learn to cue their horses in precise ways—without interruption reflexes’ immobilizing or tense postures. What does that really mean? If you see a rider pull her knees up and pull back on the reins, she may not know she’s making those moves. The movements are linked to reflexes that tell our bodies to tense specific muscles during stress and fear. For accomplished riders who want to ride at an even higher level, Goodnight and Nyland will explain how crossing your body’s midline and clearly defining your goals will help you on your path to success. Visit http://www.braingym.org, http://www.wholepicture.org and http://juliegoodnight.com for more information.
Ohio Presentation Schedule:

Thursday April 10, 2008, 1:30-3:00 p.m.: Balance & Rhythm in the Saddle
Thursday April 10, 2008, 5:30-7:00 p.m.: Communication & Control from the Saddle
Friday April 11, 2008, 2:30-4:00 p.m.: Canter Departures & Lead Problems
Saturday April 12, 2008, 12:00 p.m. in the Fairgrounds Celeste Center: Controlling Your Fear - Exercises to Balance Your Brain & Coordinate Your Body
Saturday April 12, 2008, 3:00 p.m. in the Fairgrounds Buckeye Building: Reflexes & Riding: Mastering our Mental Control, Coordination & Performance
Sunday April 13, 2008, 1:30-3:00 p.m.: Bending & Collection
For a complete list of presenters and a current schedule, visit http://www.equineaffaire.com  

About Goodnight:
You know Julie Goodnight as The Horse Master on her new RFD-TV television show. Through her varied background—riding and training horses in dressage, jumping, racing, reining, colt-starting, and versatility ranch work, and wilderness riding—Julie has discovered the underlying principles important to any type of riding. She communicates clearly with horses and riders in any discipline and at any level. Julie travels coast-to-coast—and beyond—throughout much of the year to help horses and riders at horse expos, conferences, clinics, and while filming for her television “makeover” show. Julie has been featured in the top equestrian publications, including Western Horseman, Horse & Rider, Equus, Perfect Horse and America’s Horse. Her syndicated columns appear in over 15 regional publications throughout North America. Her interactive websites, http://juliegoodnight.com and http://horsemaster.tv reach an even wider audience. Julie is also the International Spokesperson for the Certified Horsemanship Association—known as CHA. She resides near Salida, Colorado, at her private horse ranch with her husband, Rich Moorhead, the CEO of Monarch Ski and Snowboard Area.

About Nyland:
Nyland started riding Ponies of the Americas at age 5. In college, she was president and later assistant coach of the Ohio Wesleyan University Equestrian Team. Keeping active as a rider and riding instructor, Nyland became a licensed Brain Gym® instructor—an international program based on whole brain and active learning, http://www.braingym.org. At the same time she began her equine journalism, marketing and photography career (she’s an author of the Western Horseman Legends series and has stories and photographs published in Western Horseman, Horse & Rider, The Trail Rider, Equine Veterinary Management, America’s Horse, and American Cowboy through her Whole Picture business, http://www.wholepicture.org) Nyland started using Brain Gym’s simple movements to help her 4-H horseback riding students relax and achieve their goals in the saddle. Nyland is now an instructor with the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA®). She also works with well-respected trainer Julie Goodnight, acting as her marketing director and producer for the RFD-TV Horse Master show. Nyland is excited to share news with fellow riding instructors and horse owners—taking every opportunity to teach how solid horsemanship training and Brain Gym techniques can help any rider achieve any horsemanship goal.

Julie Goodnight’s 2008 Spring/Summer Calendar
April 10-13, 2008                   Equine Affaire, Columbus OH www.equineaffaire.com <http://www.equineaffaire.com>
April 25-27, 2008                   Minnesota Horse Fair, St. Paul MN www.mnhorseexpo.org <http://www.mnhorseexpo.org>
May 3-4, 2008                                    Horsemanship Clinic, Richmond MA
May 17-18, 2008                    Horsemanship Clinic, Cool CA
May 30-June 1                        Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, Vail CO http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Vail-Eagle%20Valley/index.php <http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Vail-Eagle%20Valley/index.php>
June 7-8, 2008                                    Horsemanship Clinic, Vancouver WA
June 10-12, 2008                    Horse Master filming at Julie’s home ranch. Applications still accepted http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc
June 28-29, 2008                    Horsemanship Clinic, Colorado Springs CO
July 11-13, 2008                     Equine Extravaganza, Raleigh NC http://equineextravaganza.com/ <http://equineextravaganza.com/>
September 2-4                         Horse Master filming at Martha’s Vineyard. Applications still accepted http://www.horsemaster.tv/images/HMapplicationpacket.doc
September 19-21                     Southwest Horse Expo, Ignacio CO http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Southwest/index.php <http://rockymountainhorseexpo.com/Southwest/index.php>
October 24-26                         Women & Horses Expo, Sedalia MO http://womenandhorsesexpo.com/WomenandHorsesHome.html <http://womenandhorsesexpo.com/WomenandHorsesHome.html>
Oct. 30-Nov 1                         CHA International Conference, Lexington KY http://www.cha-ahse.org/ <http://www.cha-ahse.org/>
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Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month for March

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Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month for March

Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com

 
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. March 15, 2008— 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 one of 12 tips to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .

Disengagement
Disengagement of the hindquarters occurs when your horse crosses his hind legs. Your horse’s “motor” is in his hind end. So, when his hind legs cross, the engine is in neutral; your horse stops forward impulsion. Disengagement also encourages your horse to have a submissive attitude. You’re taking away his flight response. Disengagement is a natural, voluntary behavior for horses and it signals contrition. In natural settings, it’s only seen in neo-natal foals.
Use disengagement as a tool to refocus your horse and stop his forward impulsion. You should be able to disengage your horse from the ground and from the saddle—both are easy to do. Simply drive your horse forward then tip his nose up and to the inside as he steps up under himself with his inside hind leg. Disengagement is thoroughly explained in articles and on instructional videos available at www.JulieGoodnight.com <http://www.JulieGoodnight.com> .

END OF SHORT VERSION, PROCEED AS SPACE ALLOWS.

The one-rein stop is an example of how you might disengage a horse from the saddle. Horses actually stop better off one rein than two, because when you pull on two reins to stop, the horse braces his neck, leans into the bit and may even run through the bridle. He can’t lean on one rein, and he can’t lean when his neck is bent.
By lifting one rein, toward your belly button or opposite shoulder, you lift your horse’s nose and shoulder as he crosses his hind legs. You’ll know when your horse disengages because you’ll feel his legs cross—his back will feel very crooked underneath you. As soon as your horse begins to disengage—or even slow down—release the rein to reward his response. You should be using less of a rein aid every time you ask for the one-rein stop. Try to alternate between using the right and left rein, so your horse is working balanced on both sides of his body.
You can also require your horse to continue moving forward while he brings his inside hind leg underneath his belly—like when you leg-yield, two-track, side pass or turn on the forehand, from the ground or in the saddle. This is much more difficult for your horse than walking straight, so don’t ask too much of your horse and make him resent the movements.
My groundwork and riding videos—especially Lead Line Leadership and GPR Volume 5 Refinement and Collection—explain the specific aids required to cue your horse for disengagement and lateral movements and shows a series of progressive exercises to develop the horse and rider/handler.

For more information on this and many other important topics, please check out the archived articles on my website.
--Julie Goodnight, juliegoodnight.com
 

March/April Horse Master TV Show Schedule=?ISO-8859-1?B?iw==?= shows filmed in Los Angeles, California

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March/April Horse Master TV Show Schedule—shows filmed in Los Angeles, California
 
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. March 6, 2008—
Julie Goodnight and her crew filmed five new Horse Master episodes in Los Angeles, California—at Peacock Hill Ranch, owned by longtime horsewoman Royan Herman (contact royan@peacockhill.com for LA-area boarding information). The shows begin airing March 12, 2008 on RFD-TV (Direct TV channel 379, Dish channel 231 or 9398, or through Comcast cable service) and continue each Wednesday at 5:30 EST through April 16.
 
To kick off the California shoot, Goodnight met up with Mayisha Akbar and her riding student, Ken Atkins. Akbar founded the Compton Junior Posse—http://www.jrposse.com —a non-profit, 501-C3 riding school for inner city youth. Riders from the “posse” learn responsibility and teamwork on Akbar’s ranch, then travel throughout southern California to compete at open horse shows. Atkins worked with Goodnight to learn balance exercises that will help him continue to improve his horsemanship skills. As a senior rider within the posse, Atkins will also teach other riders how to improve their balance with Goodnight’s technique. Watch Atkins and his horse Puma in “A Delicate Balance” on March 12, 2008.
 
Goodnight helped Stephanie Abronson teach her driving pony, Polina, to trust her as a leader and relax when she passes flapping plastic and other scary stimuli. Goodnight taught Abronson to use the training flag and stick in an advance and retreat process. Polina quickly understood that when she stood quietly without panicking, the flag stimulus went away. Watch Goodnight with Abronson and Polina in “Time for Fears” March 19, 2008.
 
Ranae Harrer and her reining-trained horse, Dusty, worked with Goodnight to get back on track. Harrer said Dusty went where he wanted at his own pace—not the speed and direction she dictated. In the episode quickly deemed “Master and Commander,” Goodnight helped Harrer learn to keep Dusty in gait and traveling on the rail—without stopping in the center. Watch Harrer and Dusty March 26, 2008.
 
On April 2, 2008, watch as Goodnight helps Arlene Proebstring catch her young horse, Ally. Proebrstring says she used treats and any method she could think of to catch Ally before meeting Goodnight. Goodnight refused to let Ally think she was chasing him and instead, kept him moving until stopping and being caught became the easiest answer.
 
Next, Goodnight worked with riding instructor Tedi Tate and her Thoroughbred, Hunter—a hopeful lesson horse. Before arriving at Tate’s barn, Hunter was a racehorse. He was trained to brace and run fast when a rider pulled on his mouth. Now, Tate wants to make sure he won’t take off with her students. Goodnight helped Tate learn how to train Hunter to put his head down on command, helping him relax and stop fighting the bit. Watch The Horse Master work with Tedi and Hunter in “Speed Demon” on April 16, 2008.
 
Call to Action
Do you think you and your horse have the perfect story and problem for the Horse Master? Goodnight is looking for horses with behavior problems and/or riders who would like to learn a new skill with their trained and kind mounts. Apply to join the Horse Master crew at the June 10-12, 2008 shoot at Julie’s ranch near Salida, Colorado. Download an application at http://www.horsemaster.tv —bonus! The first 10 applicants to send in a complete packet with video receive a free Templeton Thompson CD! Thompson sings Goodnight’s theme song, “Cowgirl Creed.”
 
Limited commercial advertising space is still available. Contact horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com for information. Contracts are available for six months and one-year terms. Expand your product’s reach by branching out to TV advertising. Target your brand to women horse owners watching an all-female-produced show.
 
Visit http://www.juliegoodnight.com and http://www.horsemaster.tv for more information about the show, or to shop at Goodnight’s online store—stocked with DVDs, training supplies and logo wear. Pre-purchase orders now accepted for Horse Master with Julie Goodnight—the Colorado shoot. Call (800) 225-8827 to order your copy of the first 5 episodes and get ready to collect every Horse Master moment.
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