Julie Goodnight Press Releases: September 2016

Friday, September 30, 2016

Julie Goodnight and Barbra Schulte Partner Up for Women's Riding and Wholeness Retreat at C Lazy U Ranch

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Julie Goodnight and C Lazy U Photos, Credit Heidi Melocco, Whole-Picture.com.

For Barbra Schulte Photos, Credit Vicki LeBlanc, VickiLeBlanc.com.

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Julie Goodnight and Barbra Schulte Partner Up for Women's Riding and Wholeness Retreat at C Lazy U Ranch

SALIDA, Colorado, September 30, 2016—For the first time ever, horsemanship clinician Julie Goodnight and renowned cutting horse trainer Barbra Schulte team up to present their Women's Riding and Wholeness Retreat (http://tinyurl.com/WholenessRetreat) at Granby, Colorado's C Lazy U Ranch (https://www.CLazyU.com) April 27 to May 1, 2017. This riding and self-empowerment workshop combines horsemanship and learning with a luxury guest-ranch vacation.

This five-day retreat is designed to send riders home as more skilled horsewomen who are refreshed and rejuvenated—ready to pursue passions in any area of their lives. Read more about the retreat, find out pricing and itinerary details and reserve your spot: http://JulieGoodnight.com/clazyu.

"Bringing a group of women together in a place that I love, sharing my passion for horses and for nature—plus my interest in health and empowerment—is my idea of a dream job," says Goodnight. "Working with Barbra Schulte— an accomplished horse trainer and life coach whom I've always admired—to develop this program has been a goal of mine for a long time. I am thrilled that it is coming to fruition."

Schulte shares Goodnight's enthusiasm. "I can't wait for this retreat with Julie—which will surely touch the mind, the body and the spirit," she says. "The blend of being with other women, learning more about our horses, more about horsemanship, and more about ourselves will be magical."

Guests of the clinic improve their horsemanship with daily lessons from two of the most popular clinicians in the USA. They also enjoy guided trail rides on the expansive ranch and workshops on personal growth. Guests will explore ways to expand their inner strength, confidence, emotional control and focus, fitness, and healthy living.

For more information on all of Goodnight's 2017 clinics, expos and retreats, go to http://JulieGoodnight.com/calendar.

About Julie Goodnight

Goodnight is the popular RFD-TV host of Horse Master airing weekly on RFD-TV. Goodnight travels the USA sharing her no-nonsense horsemanship training with riders of all disciplines. Whether you ride English, Western, dressage or trail ride, Julie's teaching helps you feel more confident in the saddle and helps you understand the "whys" of horsemanship. You'll get horse training help, when you need it. She loves continually learning and sharing horse behavior insights and she relates that knowledge to how you should interact with your horses.

Goodnight has ridden in many different saddles— she's experienced in dressage and jumping, racing, reining, cow horse, colt-starting, and wilderness riding. Goodnight grew up on the hunter-jumper circuits in Florida, but is now at home in the West. She and her husband, Rich Moorhead, live in the mountains in Salida, Colorado. Both love versatility ranch horse competitions and riding cow-horses.

About Barbra Schulte

Schulte grew up in the Midwest on her family's ranch with over 400 horses. She helped train and market the horses for resale through college. Schulte continues to ride, show and love horses. She is always impressed by how horses can impact people's lives to help them become stronger, more empowered people—and if needed stand by their side to help heal their broken spirits.

In addition to coaching riding skills, Schulte is passionate about helping riders in all disciplines grow their confidence, discover how awesome they truly are and help them find just the right avenues for them to live their dreams. She helps riders grow their potential through free articles on her website, clinics, retreats, books & online workshops. Schulte lives with her husband, Tom, in Brenham, Texas.

Explore her online library and many training videos at http://TV.JulieGoodnight.com; be sure to sign up for the free monthly training news with the "Free Access" link at http://JulieGoodnight.com and please subscribe to the free YouTube channel at http://YouTube.com/JulieGoodnight.

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AHP NEWSGROUP: It's Not Too Late to Register for the CHA International Conference

It's Not Too Late to Register for the CHA International Conference

(September 2016) – It's now just a few weeks away until the Certified Horsemanship Association's International Conference, and it's not too late to register for the event. Both full conference registration and daily registration is available. Set for October 20-23 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, conference sessions will be split between the Holiday Inn Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Miller Coliseum.

Veterinarian and animal welfare advocate Tom Lenz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, Senior Director of Equine Veterinary Services for Zoetis, will kick off the Thursday keynote address. The keynote for Friday's lunch and for Saturday evening will be the internationally recognized trainer, clinician, and TV show host Julie Goodnight. Goodnight is a former CHA Program Director and the current CHA International Spokesperson.

Additional sessions include topics such as teaching horsemanship skills, how to teach new students, jumping exercises and releases, applications for the turn back, saddle fit for women vs. men, western horsemanship exercises, hoof care, exercises to teach multiple students at different levels, how to choose a lesson horse, business solutions for equine professionals, HorseIQ, lateral movements, Centered Riding, effective groundwork, dealing with clientele, saddle fit for various breeds, and so much more. There will also be a Real Colors© Personality Style Assessment, a Schleese Saddle Fit Workshop, and the National Reining Horse Association Ride a Reiner for an additional nominal cost. Attendees won't want to miss the CHA Awards Banquet on Saturday night, which promises fun, food, and networking with like-minded horse professionals and enthusiasts.

For a complete list of sessions and their descriptions, along with speaker bios, please visit http://cha-ahse.org/store/pages/322/2016_CHA_International_Conference_Speakers.html.

Mounted sessions will be on horses that are generously on loan from the MTSU Horse Science Program and Equestrian Team. Meetings are scheduled for the CHA Board of Directors on Wednesday and for CHA Regional Directors and State/Provincial Representatives and CHA Clinic Staff on Thursday. Training for those who want to become CHA Site Visitors will take place on Thursday and Sunday mornings. Attendees can find out complete information and/or register online at www.cha-ahse.org/store/pages/47/International_Conference.html.

CHA Instructors Change Lives Through Safe Experiences with Horses. The purpose of CHA is to promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the horse industry. CHA certifies instructors and trail guides, accredits equestrian facilities, publishes educational manuals, produces educational horsemanship DVDs and YouTube Safety shorts, and hosts regional and international conferences. For more information on the largest certifying body of riding instructors and barn managers in North America, Certified Horsemanship Association, please visit www.CHA-ahse.org or call 859-259-3399. To find a certified horseback riding instructor or accredited equine facility near you, visit www.CHAinstructors.com.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Thinking With Your Head About Your Helmet

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Lyndsey White

Lyndsey@riders4helmets.com

The following article may be used in its entirety so long as Riders4Helmets is credited and the links to riders4helmets.com are included.

Thinking With Your Head About Your Helmet

Lexington, KY (August 31^st 2016)-You’ve seen those commercials talking about replacing your mattress after every eight years—after all, that’s a lot of dead skin cells, dirt, dust mites, etc., that gathers every night. And when it comes to your favorite pair of riding pants, you don’t think twice about replacing them when they’re starting to be worn thin, or maybe showing a little too much wear and tear. But do you even think about how old your helmet is?

Go ahead, take a moment from reading this to find your helmet and look at the tags inside. We’ll wait…

Did you see the date? Or is it so faded you can’t tell if that’s a three or an eight? Can you even remember when you purchased it? It might just be time to buy a new helmet.

As we prepare to celebrate the seventh annual Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day on Saturday September 17th, we want to applaud everyone who doesn’t think twice about putting on a helmet before swinging their leg over a horse. They are the ones that know that wearing a helmet can help reduce the chance of a lethal head injury.

But if you’ve worn helmets most of your life, you might be the type to just pick up the same old helmet that has gotten you through your junior rider years and onto your adult classes because…well, it’s “broken in” and more comfortable. But wearing a helmet that’s passed its limit of effectiveness might not fully protect you in the way an updated helmet can.

Did you know that helmet manufacturers generally recommend that you replace your helmet every four to five years? Think about all the time you spend in the saddle—the liters of sweat, the coats of dust, and drenching from the rains all take a toll on your helmet and causes the Styrofoam inside to break down, reducing its effectiveness at protection.

If you’ve had an accident while wearing your helmet, no matter how minor it was (i.e., your head just barely hit the ground), that can reduce the effectiveness of the helmet’s protection. Damage to the helmet might not be visible to the naked eye, so you can’t assume there is no issue after a fall. Of course, any catastrophic incident can render a helmet useless and cause for an immediate replacement.

And when you do go to purchase a new helmet, take precautions when it comes to proper fit and ensuring the date of manufacture. When trying on helmets, be sure to wear your hair the way you would any time you ride—if you prefer a bun, wear a bun, if you prefer a ponytail, wear your hair in a ponytail—then go shop.

Also, check the manufacture date on the inside of the helmet, no matter if you’re purchasing new or used. Take caution when considering purchasing a used helmet, since the helmet may have sustained damage from a previous incident that you can’t see.

Don’t think that only children or novice riders should be the ones to wear an approved helmet—there has been no statistical correlation between skill level and the likelihood of an injury when it comes to equestrian sport. You can even have a catastrophic injury from falling off a horse that’s standing still.

If you like to think with your head, take a moment to consider your head first and wearing proper protection.

To find out more about International Helmet Awareness Day, visit Riders4Helmets and learn how leading helmet manufacturers around the globe are offering special discounts to help keep you safe in the saddle this year.