Julie Goodnight Announces 2016 Clinic Tour Locations; Save $50 on Riding Spots

 

The 2016 Clinic Tour List is Here! Washington, Indiana, California, Florida, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Free Shipping to the USA Continues with the Code HolidayShip15 (Orders >$50)  Book Your Riding Spot (or get tix) NOW>> Visit Our Website $50 OFF of Clinics!  Join me for a weekend of riding & horsemanship...  Get the deal NOW>> 2016 Clinic Choices: April 9-10, Ridgefield, WA April 16-17, Auburn, IN April 30-May 1, San Martin, CA May 7-8, Lake City, FL  May 14-15, Fergus Falls, MN June 18-19, Northhampton, PA  June 25-26, Grafton, MA Location specifics & directions here>> See the full list of expos & appearances here>>   No coupon code needed!  Limited-time offer good  when you pay the full clinic rider's fee before 2-1-16. Questions?  Call now>> 800-225-8827    **No refunds or credits for prior purchases and please no substitutions. The correct price will be reflected on the website and prices are subject to change without notice. Free shipping to USA addresses only, discounts may be provided for international shipping. Contact us for help on international purchases.   Find directions and information about each clinic site here.   Early Bird Special! Pay clinic in full and get $50.00 off until February 1st, 2016.  Pay the $200.00 deposit now and pay your balance in full by 2/1/2016 and get $50.00 off.  More clinic details in the shop.  Getting Your Horse In Shape For Long Rides  While it's difficult to ride regularly during the busy workweek, it's important to avoid riding your horse hard only on the weekends. This can lead to a sore, stiff horse. It's much better to find a conditioning routine that fits your schedule and gets your horse in shape. A horse in average condition can usually handle a one- to two-hour trail ride on the weekends without too much stress. But for longer rides you need to plan ahead and start a conditioning routine.  Your horse needs to become "hardened" to the saddle, tack, saddlebags, and your weight.   Like breaking in a new pair of shoes, your horse will need time to get re-acclimated to the rub and feel of the saddle, breastcollar, and cinch. It's not painful, but there's some toughening that takes place.   When my horses are in conditioning programs, I like to think of ways I can boost my fitness, too. If you start walking, jogging, dancing, and just plain moving more, you'll feel much better after the daylong rides, too. Schedule at least 90 calendar days of conditioning before your first big daylong ride.  It usually takes 30 calendar days of a conditioning program before you'll see physical changes in your horse. At that time, you can see how he's looking and feeling, and raise your training goals.  More free articles when you sign up for a free membership here>>  Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Training  800-225-8827 | sales@juliegoodnight.com Visit JulieGoodnight.com for the complete archive of:  articles, videos and interactive horse training!  STAY CONNECTED: