Julie Goodnight and Heidi Melocco
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…
At a Standstill
There are many important skills for when the vet visits for your horse to learn, including standing still. Read for…
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,…
Taking the Lead
Good leaders create structure and rules, then enforce them fairly. When it comes to being a good leader for your…
Horse Herd Hierarchy
You don’t have to watch a herd of horses for long to notice that there’s a distinct pecking order…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…