FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month for April
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. April 5, 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 . . .
Minding Manners at Feed Time
Is your horse cranky at feed time? Does he pin his ears, bare his teeth and stomp his feet? Or worse, does he grab the hay out of your arms and shove you aside? If your horse has bad manners at feed time, he may be displaying aggressive and dominant behavior because he thinks his actions are making you feed him. While this kind of behavior can be dangerous, it can also erode your authority with the horse and make him difficult to handle in other situations.
Horses establish dominance in the herd, in part, by controlling the feed—the dominant horse can take away the feed of a more subordinate horse. If your horse comes to believe his antics are making you surrender the feed to him, in his mind, that means he’s dominant. If your horse has bad feed-time manners, take a training flag with you and wave it at him; once he backs up and looks at you with his ears forward, throw him the feed and walk away. This and other behavioral problems are 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.
Horses develop this kind of bad behavior from anxiety over their feed and because they have been inadvertently rewarded for bad behavior. In the wild, horses eat small amounts all day long; constantly roaming in order to find suitable forage. In domestication, we have confined horses and generally feed them in two rations of very concentrated feed, leaving them to go for long periods without eating. For this reason, horses can have a lot of anxiety around feed time.
In acting out his anxiety, your horse one day arbitrarily displayed some emotional behavior, like pinning his ears or stomping his feet. Then someone came along and fed him and he made an association, right or wrong, between his bad behavior and getting fed. So the next day, he tried it again and low and behold, he got fed again! Remember, he doesn’t understand the human world and your plans and routine. He not only believes his antics are causing you to feed him, but he also thinks he’s taking away the food from you and in his world—that means he’s dominant.
Whatever your horse is doing at the moment you release him (or reward him) is what you are training him to do. That’s why timing is such a critical part of horse training. If you just take a few moments to back the horse up and wait for him to display respectful behavior before giving him the feed, his bad manners will disappear and he will become more respectful of you as his leader.
Learning to think like a horse, instead of a human is one of our most difficult challenges in working with horses. My groundwork videos give lots of information on horse behavior and specific exercises you can do with your horse, teaching you to be the leader your horse needs you to be.
For more information on this and many other important topics, please check out the archived articles on my website.
—Julie Goodnight, juliegoodnight.com
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Stars Needed for Julie Goodnight's Horse Master TV Show/2008 Clinic Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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
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 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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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 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/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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Thursday, March 20, 2008
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month for March
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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> .
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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
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
Thursday, March 6, 2008
March/April Horse Master TV Show Schedule=?ISO-8859-1?B?iw==?= shows filmed in Los Angeles, California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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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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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Monday, February 18, 2008
Julie's Goodnight's Tip of the Month for February
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. February 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 the fifth of 12 tips to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
Check Your Bit Fit
Most riders either inherit a bit when they purchase a horse or do their best to pick one off the shelf. But how many riders actually check the fit of their horses’ bits and know for sure if they have the right ones for their horses? Your horse’s mouth size and conformation, his level of training, and the rider’s ability all determine which bit you should use.
A bit can be too narrow or too wide in the mouthpiece—meaning it may not be functioning correctly or may make your horse uncomfortable. Most bits are sold in a 5” size. But if you measure your horse’s mouth from the corners of his lips, you might be surprised to find out he’d be more comfortable in a 4 ¾” or 5 1/8” bit. I use a simple and easy measuring device called, “Bit Fit” that will show you the exact width of your horse’s mouth. You can find the measurement tool at www.theoriginalbitfit.com <http://www.theoriginalbitfit.com> .
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You’ll also need to check where the bit lays in your horse’s mouth to see if your bridle is adjusted correctly. If the bit is too high (causing wrinkles in the corners of his mouth), he’ll feel constant pressure and will have difficulty responding to light aids. If the bit hangs too low, it may hit his teeth and flop around in his mouth. I like the bit to touch the corners of my horse’s lips, but without showing any wrinkles. This way, he’ll hold the bit the way he wants in his mouth and respond to the lightest movement of the reins. A young horse will need to wear the bit high in his mouth until he no longer tries to put his tongue over the bit—a terrible habit that can be prevented early in the horse’s training.
The horse’s level of training as well as the rider’s is also a consideration in bit fit. As a horse progresses in his training, the bit can drop lower in his mouth and he can tolerate a stronger bit because you’ll be using less rein pressure to get him to respond. Even a very well-trained horse that’s used to a more advanced bit will need something mild in his mouth if he is to tolerate the hands of a less skilled rider.
Remember, the mildest bit in the wrong hands can be inhumane and the most severe bit in the right hands can be mild. Going to a stronger bit will never fix a training problem but may make it worse, while switching to a milder bit can often resolve issues with your horse. Many, if not most training issues with horses stem from anxiety about their mouths, so having the right bit’s important.
For more information on this and many other important topics, please check out the archived articles on my website.
--Julie Goodnight, juliegoodnight.com
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. February 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 the fifth of 12 tips to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
Check Your Bit Fit
Most riders either inherit a bit when they purchase a horse or do their best to pick one off the shelf. But how many riders actually check the fit of their horses’ bits and know for sure if they have the right ones for their horses? Your horse’s mouth size and conformation, his level of training, and the rider’s ability all determine which bit you should use.
A bit can be too narrow or too wide in the mouthpiece—meaning it may not be functioning correctly or may make your horse uncomfortable. Most bits are sold in a 5” size. But if you measure your horse’s mouth from the corners of his lips, you might be surprised to find out he’d be more comfortable in a 4 ¾” or 5 1/8” bit. I use a simple and easy measuring device called, “Bit Fit” that will show you the exact width of your horse’s mouth. You can find the measurement tool at www.theoriginalbitfit.com <http://www.theoriginalbitfit.com> .
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You’ll also need to check where the bit lays in your horse’s mouth to see if your bridle is adjusted correctly. If the bit is too high (causing wrinkles in the corners of his mouth), he’ll feel constant pressure and will have difficulty responding to light aids. If the bit hangs too low, it may hit his teeth and flop around in his mouth. I like the bit to touch the corners of my horse’s lips, but without showing any wrinkles. This way, he’ll hold the bit the way he wants in his mouth and respond to the lightest movement of the reins. A young horse will need to wear the bit high in his mouth until he no longer tries to put his tongue over the bit—a terrible habit that can be prevented early in the horse’s training.
The horse’s level of training as well as the rider’s is also a consideration in bit fit. As a horse progresses in his training, the bit can drop lower in his mouth and he can tolerate a stronger bit because you’ll be using less rein pressure to get him to respond. Even a very well-trained horse that’s used to a more advanced bit will need something mild in his mouth if he is to tolerate the hands of a less skilled rider.
Remember, the mildest bit in the wrong hands can be inhumane and the most severe bit in the right hands can be mild. Going to a stronger bit will never fix a training problem but may make it worse, while switching to a milder bit can often resolve issues with your horse. Many, if not most training issues with horses stem from anxiety about their mouths, so having the right bit’s important.
For more information on this and many other important topics, please check out the archived articles on my website.
--Julie Goodnight, juliegoodnight.com
Thursday, January 17, 2008
February's Horse Master TV Show Schedule--shows filmed in Colorado
Julie Goodnight just finished filming the first five episodes in her new makeover-style TV series, Horse Master. Goodnight—known for her easy to understand teaching style and her appearances at horse expos everywhere—works with a new equestrian and equine in each episode. You’ll get to know each rider and all she hopes to achieve with her horse. Next you’ll meet the horse—and see the problems that keep the rider’s goal from becoming reality. As the horse master, Goodnight steps in to work with each horse then trains the rider to be the best leader possible. Each rider gains skills and learns training tips to help her master her dreams.
Goodnight begins her series on her own turf—in the heart of Colorado. In the premiere episode, filmed at Meadow Creek Farms in Longmont— http://www.meadowcreekfarms.net — Goodnight meets Helen and her Friesian named Peter. The pair is recuperating after two intense accidents. Goodnight helps Helen relax, create a plan, and begin to confidently work with her tall horse. You’ll see the spooks and learn how to teach your horse to relax with advance and retreat techniques. Watch the show February 6, 2008 at 5:30 EST.
After Sharon’s recent surgery, she’s excited to get in shape for show season and learn the skills she needs to be the best rider possible for her experienced dressage horse. Sharon looks to Goodnight to learn collection techniques. Stay tuned for a great story of a beautiful horse and his dedicated rider. Watch on February 13, 2008.
In the next episodes, Goodnight helps a youth rider learn to work with her new horse—and prepare for upcoming 4-H shows. She’ll help young Kelsey take charge—and avoid getting pushed and prodded by her too-friendly horse. Goodnight also helps a young horse learn the ground manners she needs before beginning under-saddle work. Watch on February 20, 2008.
On February 27, 2008 watch Goodnight work with Pamela—a veteran horse owner with a youngster who is quite a handful. You’ll learn what to do with a pushy foal and how to teach a filly how to behave like a lady. Stop her from being pushy on the ground and start to teach her the manners you demand.
You’ll find great tips and lessons within each rider’s progress story. Join Julie Goodnight and learn how you can be the ultimate, confident, calm, and kind horse master.
Call to Action
Do you think you and your horse have the perfect story and problem for the Horse Master? Goodnight will film her next episodes in Florida (filming in late February, 2008) and Arizona (May, 2008). 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.
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Goodnight begins her series on her own turf—in the heart of Colorado. In the premiere episode, filmed at Meadow Creek Farms in Longmont— http://www.meadowcreekfarms.net — Goodnight meets Helen and her Friesian named Peter. The pair is recuperating after two intense accidents. Goodnight helps Helen relax, create a plan, and begin to confidently work with her tall horse. You’ll see the spooks and learn how to teach your horse to relax with advance and retreat techniques. Watch the show February 6, 2008 at 5:30 EST.
After Sharon’s recent surgery, she’s excited to get in shape for show season and learn the skills she needs to be the best rider possible for her experienced dressage horse. Sharon looks to Goodnight to learn collection techniques. Stay tuned for a great story of a beautiful horse and his dedicated rider. Watch on February 13, 2008.
In the next episodes, Goodnight helps a youth rider learn to work with her new horse—and prepare for upcoming 4-H shows. She’ll help young Kelsey take charge—and avoid getting pushed and prodded by her too-friendly horse. Goodnight also helps a young horse learn the ground manners she needs before beginning under-saddle work. Watch on February 20, 2008.
On February 27, 2008 watch Goodnight work with Pamela—a veteran horse owner with a youngster who is quite a handful. You’ll learn what to do with a pushy foal and how to teach a filly how to behave like a lady. Stop her from being pushy on the ground and start to teach her the manners you demand.
You’ll find great tips and lessons within each rider’s progress story. Join Julie Goodnight and learn how you can be the ultimate, confident, calm, and kind horse master.
Call to Action
Do you think you and your horse have the perfect story and problem for the Horse Master? Goodnight will film her next episodes in Florida (filming in late February, 2008) and Arizona (May, 2008). 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.
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month, January
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. January 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—known for her clear communication in print and on her new RFD-TV show, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight—provides a tip each month for use when you, as an editor, need just a little more content or a great quip to fill out your magazine. Tips may be edited for style, length and content. Content is provided free of charge. Here’s the fifth of 12 tips to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
Save Your Horse’s Mouth, Stop with Your Seat
You probably learned to “kick to go” and “pull to whoa” from the very start of your riding career. While this simplistic view of communicating with your horse may get you through the first few rides, you want to learn some finesse. While all the natural aids are important to master— seat, legs, hands and voice—your horse will feel your seat aids first. When you make sure that you’re using your seat correctly, you won’t have to pull so hard to make your horse whoa. Your refined and combined cues will save your horses mouth and ensure your horse gets your message as soon as possible.
No horse wants you to pull on the reins. Even with the lightest touch, your backwards rein cue means your horse feels metal in his mouth. What’s more, most horses want to stop; they’re fundamentally lazy and usually don’t need tons of rein pressure to stop. Your horse will be glad to stop when he feels your seat cue and before he feels pressure from the reins and bit. Sadly, most horses don’t know their riders want to stop until they feel a pull on their mouths. They haven’t been given the gift of a gentler aid given before a panicked pull on the reins. Learn to cue your horse in a sequence so he can learn to stop with subtle cues. Before you pull on the reins, make sure to say “whoa” and sit down on your pockets. This sequence—providing voice and seat aids before rein aids—will save your horse’s mouth and make him a happier, more willing partner.
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When you are in a balanced position on your horse, you are positioned directly over his center of gravity. He can feel your two seat bones pressing into the very sensitive part of his back. He can also feel your center of gravity in synchronization with his. To ask your horse to stop using your seat aid, simply exhale, drop your shoulders down toward your hips and feel your two seat bones push down and forward into his back. Your center of gravity shifts toward your horse’s hind end. As you sit down, your legs will naturally relax and move off the horse’s sides. This seat/weight cue is very easy for your horse to feel. When he has the option to respond to your stopping cue before he feels you pull on his mouth, he’ll happily and promptly stop.
Don’t hesitate to use your reins as reinforcements to your seat aid if your horse doesn’t respond right away. Continue to cue your horse with your seat before the reins and he’ll eventually figure out your new sequence of cues. Keep repeating until you see a difference. In my five-DVD series on riding, Goodnight’s Principles of Riding, there are comprehensive explanations and demonstrations of how to ride in balance and rhythm with the horse, how to use your natural aids for soft and subtle communication and advanced skills such as canter, lead changes, collection and lateral movements. Available from my website at http://www.juliegoodnight.com.
--Julie Goodnight, juliegoodnight.com
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc./ Horse Master with Julie Goodnight RFD-TV Show
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. January 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—known for her clear communication in print and on her new RFD-TV show, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight—provides a tip each month for use when you, as an editor, need just a little more content or a great quip to fill out your magazine. Tips may be edited for style, length and content. Content is provided free of charge. Here’s the fifth of 12 tips to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
Save Your Horse’s Mouth, Stop with Your Seat
You probably learned to “kick to go” and “pull to whoa” from the very start of your riding career. While this simplistic view of communicating with your horse may get you through the first few rides, you want to learn some finesse. While all the natural aids are important to master— seat, legs, hands and voice—your horse will feel your seat aids first. When you make sure that you’re using your seat correctly, you won’t have to pull so hard to make your horse whoa. Your refined and combined cues will save your horses mouth and ensure your horse gets your message as soon as possible.
No horse wants you to pull on the reins. Even with the lightest touch, your backwards rein cue means your horse feels metal in his mouth. What’s more, most horses want to stop; they’re fundamentally lazy and usually don’t need tons of rein pressure to stop. Your horse will be glad to stop when he feels your seat cue and before he feels pressure from the reins and bit. Sadly, most horses don’t know their riders want to stop until they feel a pull on their mouths. They haven’t been given the gift of a gentler aid given before a panicked pull on the reins. Learn to cue your horse in a sequence so he can learn to stop with subtle cues. Before you pull on the reins, make sure to say “whoa” and sit down on your pockets. This sequence—providing voice and seat aids before rein aids—will save your horse’s mouth and make him a happier, more willing partner.
END OF SHORT VERSION, PROCEED AS SPACE ALLOWS.
When you are in a balanced position on your horse, you are positioned directly over his center of gravity. He can feel your two seat bones pressing into the very sensitive part of his back. He can also feel your center of gravity in synchronization with his. To ask your horse to stop using your seat aid, simply exhale, drop your shoulders down toward your hips and feel your two seat bones push down and forward into his back. Your center of gravity shifts toward your horse’s hind end. As you sit down, your legs will naturally relax and move off the horse’s sides. This seat/weight cue is very easy for your horse to feel. When he has the option to respond to your stopping cue before he feels you pull on his mouth, he’ll happily and promptly stop.
Don’t hesitate to use your reins as reinforcements to your seat aid if your horse doesn’t respond right away. Continue to cue your horse with your seat before the reins and he’ll eventually figure out your new sequence of cues. Keep repeating until you see a difference. In my five-DVD series on riding, Goodnight’s Principles of Riding, there are comprehensive explanations and demonstrations of how to ride in balance and rhythm with the horse, how to use your natural aids for soft and subtle communication and advanced skills such as canter, lead changes, collection and lateral movements. Available from my website at http://www.juliegoodnight.com.
--Julie Goodnight, juliegoodnight.com
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Contact:
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397, Poncha Springs, CO 81242
(719) 530-0531
press@juliegoodnight.com
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. December 15, 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 fourth of 12 tips to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .
Showing Affection to Horses
Before you start smooching on your horse, it may be useful to understand how horses show affection to each other. Mutual grooming (a.k.a. allo-grooming) is the primary affectionate behavior of horses that isn’t related to reproduction. Mutual grooming is a social, care-giving behavior. Young or adult horses that are buddies in the herd often show their affection by nibbling on one another’s withers and backs. Horses stand facing each other—close at the shoulder—to simultaneously groom each other in the areas hardest to reach alone: the crest of the neck, the withers, along the back, croup and dock of the tail.
When you want to show affection to your horse, stroke him with a massaging motion. Start along the crest of the neck and withers. This calms him and is proven to slow his heart rate and release soothing chemicals in his brain. It’s best to avoid kissing your horse on the lips. Being lip to lip is the same as biting for horses. It has a stimulating effect. You’ll see horses lip to lip when they’re fighting or aggressively playing.
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Foals especially love to mutual groom and they love to be rubbed and have close bodily contact. Be careful you do not instill bad habits in your youngster by letting him move into your space to demand grooming; these habits won’t be so cute when he weighs 1,000 pounds. The dominant horse most likely begins any grooming session and he ends it by biting. So it’s best not to ever let a horse groom you back, since you don’t want him to become dominant. He’ll try to dominate by moving into your space, putting his mouth on you, and controlling your actions.
During the winter, or whenever you’ll have less riding time, it’s a good time to do more ground work with your horse to establish a strong bond and learn more about behavior and your leadership of the horse. Check out my Complete Groundwork Package, including my DVDs on behavior and ground training exercises plus the training equipment you’ll need, at a great discount. Available from my website at www.JulieGoodnight.com <http://www.juliegoodnight.com/> .
--Julie Goodnight, juliegoodnight.com
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Julie Goodnight Finishes Filming on First Horse Master TV Show Episodes
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Training
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397
Poncha Springs, CO 81242
press@juliegoodnight.com
(719) 530-0531
For high res photos please e-mail press@juliegoodnight.com or visit http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html#photos
Julie Goodnight Finishes Filming on First Horse Master TV Show Episodes
Respected trainer Julie Goodnight just finished filming the first five episodes in her new makeover-style TV series, Horse Master. Goodnight—known for her easy to understand teaching style and her appearances at horse expos everywhere—works with a new equestrian and equine in each episode. You’ll get to know each rider and all she hopes to achieve with her horse. Next you’ll meet the horse—and see the problems that keep the rider’s goal from becoming reality. As the horse master, Goodnight steps in to work with each horse then trains the rider to be the best leader possible. Each rider gains skills and learns training tips to help her master her dreams.
Goodnight begins her series on her own turf—in the heart of Colorado. In the premiere episode, filmed at Meadow Creek Farms in Longmont— http://www.meadowcreekfarms.net —a life-long equestrian and riding instructor, Pam, learns the groundwork skills necessary to help her fearful horse gain confidence on the Colorado trails. Goodnight teaches desensitizing techniques and makes sure horse and owner understand how to calm down with a head-lowering cue. Watch the Paint horse change from a tense and suspicious mount to a horse ready to listen and keep on the path.
Next, Goodnight meets Helen and her Friesian named Peter. The pair is recuperating after two intense accidents. Goodnight helps Helen relax, create a plan, and begin to confidently work with her tall horse. You’ll see the spooks and learn how to teach your horse to relax with advance and retreat techniques.
After Sharon’s recent surgery, she’s excited to get in shape for show season and learn the skills she needs to be the best rider possible for her experienced dressage horse. Sharon looks to Goodnight to learn collection techniques. Stay tuned for a great story of a beautiful horse and his dedicated rider.
In the next episodes, Goodnight helps a youth rider learn to work with her new horse—and prepare for upcoming 4-H shows. She’ll help young Kelsey take charge—and avoid getting pushed and prodded by her too-friendly horse. Goodnight also helps a young horse learn the ground manners she needs before beginning under-saddle work.
You’ll find great tips and lessons within each rider’s progress story. Join Julie Goodnight and learn how you can be the ultimate, confident, calm, and kind horse master.
Call to Action
Do you think you and your horse have the perfect story and problem for the Horse Master? Goodnight will film her next episodes in California (filming in early January, 2008), Florida (filming in February, 2008), and Arizona. Contact horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com to apply. Goodnight is looking for riders who want to improve their skills and horses that need a helping hand.
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 for more information about the show, or to shop at Goodnight’s online store—stocked with DVDs, training supplies and logo wear.
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Contact:
Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Training
Goodnight Training Stables, Inc.
PO Box 397
Poncha Springs, CO 81242
press@juliegoodnight.com
(719) 530-0531
For high res photos please e-mail press@juliegoodnight.com or visit http://juliegoodnight.com/newsroom.html#photos
Julie Goodnight Finishes Filming on First Horse Master TV Show Episodes
Respected trainer Julie Goodnight just finished filming the first five episodes in her new makeover-style TV series, Horse Master. Goodnight—known for her easy to understand teaching style and her appearances at horse expos everywhere—works with a new equestrian and equine in each episode. You’ll get to know each rider and all she hopes to achieve with her horse. Next you’ll meet the horse—and see the problems that keep the rider’s goal from becoming reality. As the horse master, Goodnight steps in to work with each horse then trains the rider to be the best leader possible. Each rider gains skills and learns training tips to help her master her dreams.
Goodnight begins her series on her own turf—in the heart of Colorado. In the premiere episode, filmed at Meadow Creek Farms in Longmont— http://www.meadowcreekfarms.net —a life-long equestrian and riding instructor, Pam, learns the groundwork skills necessary to help her fearful horse gain confidence on the Colorado trails. Goodnight teaches desensitizing techniques and makes sure horse and owner understand how to calm down with a head-lowering cue. Watch the Paint horse change from a tense and suspicious mount to a horse ready to listen and keep on the path.
Next, Goodnight meets Helen and her Friesian named Peter. The pair is recuperating after two intense accidents. Goodnight helps Helen relax, create a plan, and begin to confidently work with her tall horse. You’ll see the spooks and learn how to teach your horse to relax with advance and retreat techniques.
After Sharon’s recent surgery, she’s excited to get in shape for show season and learn the skills she needs to be the best rider possible for her experienced dressage horse. Sharon looks to Goodnight to learn collection techniques. Stay tuned for a great story of a beautiful horse and his dedicated rider.
In the next episodes, Goodnight helps a youth rider learn to work with her new horse—and prepare for upcoming 4-H shows. She’ll help young Kelsey take charge—and avoid getting pushed and prodded by her too-friendly horse. Goodnight also helps a young horse learn the ground manners she needs before beginning under-saddle work.
You’ll find great tips and lessons within each rider’s progress story. Join Julie Goodnight and learn how you can be the ultimate, confident, calm, and kind horse master.
Call to Action
Do you think you and your horse have the perfect story and problem for the Horse Master? Goodnight will film her next episodes in California (filming in early January, 2008), Florida (filming in February, 2008), and Arizona. Contact horsemaster@juliegoodnight.com to apply. Goodnight is looking for riders who want to improve their skills and horses that need a helping hand.
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 for more information about the show, or to shop at Goodnight’s online store—stocked with DVDs, training supplies and logo wear.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Tip of the Month for August
Coordinated Grooming
Grooming is a great time to get some exercise and develop the bi-lateral coordination and symmetrical strength that you need to become a better rider. Many riders have a strong dominant side—which can mean that the horses they ride also have a strong and weak side or direction. Strengthen right and left by grooming with both hands at once—you’ll strengthen both arms and make sure you can cue your horse with symmetrical strength.
Start with duplicate brushes: two curry combs, two stiff brushes and two soft brushes. Put a currycomb in each hand and start your normal grooming technique, using both hands in a “wax on, wax off” motion. If you normally make circles with the currycomb, make the same circles with both hands, starting with circling both hands inward then both hands outward. You’ll repeat the two-handed process with all your grooming tools.
Pick up your stiff brushes and repeat the process, using both hands equally as you flick the dirt out of your horse’s coat from his ears to his tail. Finally, you’ll use the soft brushes to bring the shine out in your horse, nose to tail. If you are right handed, make sure you use your left arm at least as much, if not more than the right; and visa-versa.
Double grooming will help you build strength on both sides of your body and will develop your coordination as well, making you more ambidextrous in the saddle. The added benefit is that your horse will get twice as much grooming and his coat will gleam. For more strength-building exercises, check out www.JulieGoodnight.com for volume three in the five DVD riding series, Perfect Practice: Exercises to Improve Your Riding.
--Julie Goodnight, juliegoodnight.com
Grooming is a great time to get some exercise and develop the bi-lateral coordination and symmetrical strength that you need to become a better rider. Many riders have a strong dominant side—which can mean that the horses they ride also have a strong and weak side or direction. Strengthen right and left by grooming with both hands at once—you’ll strengthen both arms and make sure you can cue your horse with symmetrical strength.
Start with duplicate brushes: two curry combs, two stiff brushes and two soft brushes. Put a currycomb in each hand and start your normal grooming technique, using both hands in a “wax on, wax off” motion. If you normally make circles with the currycomb, make the same circles with both hands, starting with circling both hands inward then both hands outward. You’ll repeat the two-handed process with all your grooming tools.
Pick up your stiff brushes and repeat the process, using both hands equally as you flick the dirt out of your horse’s coat from his ears to his tail. Finally, you’ll use the soft brushes to bring the shine out in your horse, nose to tail. If you are right handed, make sure you use your left arm at least as much, if not more than the right; and visa-versa.
Double grooming will help you build strength on both sides of your body and will develop your coordination as well, making you more ambidextrous in the saddle. The added benefit is that your horse will get twice as much grooming and his coat will gleam. For more strength-building exercises, check out www.JulieGoodnight.com for volume three in the five DVD riding series, Perfect Practice: Exercises to Improve Your Riding.
--Julie Goodnight, juliegoodnight.com
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