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Julie Goodnight and Heidi Melocco

Julie Goodnight and Heidi Melocco

Essential Skills: Perfect Start and FinishEssential Skills: Perfect Start and Finish

Essential Skills: Perfect Start and Finish

Read for tips on how to develop a horse care routine. Do you prep your horse the same way each…

7 years ago
At a StandstillAt a Standstill

At a Standstill

There are many important skills for when the vet visits for your horse to learn, including standing still. Read for…

7 years ago
Essential Skills: Fit to be TiedEssential Skills: Fit to be Tied

Essential Skills: Fit to be Tied

You’ve probably seen horses tied to all kinds of inappropriate things, from lightweight plastic chairs and moveable objects like gates,…

7 years ago
Taking the LeadTaking the Lead

Taking the Lead

Good leaders create structure and rules, then enforce them fairly. When it comes to being a good leader for your…

7 years ago
Horse Herd HierarchyHorse Herd Hierarchy

Horse Herd Hierarchy

  You don’t have to watch a herd of horses for long to notice that there’s a distinct pecking order…

7 years ago
Your Horse’s Five SensesYour Horse’s Five Senses

Your Horse’s Five Senses

  Knowing how a horse’s senses work—and how they’re different from human senses—will help you understand how the horse perceives…

8 years ago
Barn Aisle Training with Julie GoodnightBarn Aisle Training with Julie Goodnight

Barn Aisle Training with Julie Goodnight

Photos by Melissa Arnold When the temperatures drop and everything outside the barn is muddy or icy, riding may not…

8 years ago
Train Your Horse to Neck ReinTrain Your Horse to Neck Rein

Train Your Horse to Neck Rein

Q: How do you train a horse to go from direct reining with two hands to neck reining with one…

9 years ago
Why Horses Need the HerdWhy Horses Need the Herd

Why Horses Need the Herd

Do you want your horse to be happy, relaxed and ready for your next ride? For your horse to feel…

9 years ago
Unsafe Mistakes We Make Around HorsesUnsafe Mistakes We Make Around Horses

Unsafe Mistakes We Make Around Horses

If you get too comfortable around a horse, even one that you have a great relationship with, you may put…

9 years ago