Today’s podcast episode is about “reading the horse,” as it’s commonly referred to by horse folks. It’s about observing and interpreting the horse’s emotional and communicative behaviors so that you have greater insight into its motivations and intentions.   Plus, I’ve got some brand-new questions to answer, straight from our listeners, in my "What the Hay?" Q&A segment.   Resources from This Episode:   Events: The 2021 programs at C Lazy U Ranch are full, but check it out for 2022! Visit JulieGoodnight.com/Events for more info. Nov 9-11: I’ll be in Fort Worth, TX for the Certified Horsemanship Association International Conference. This is an awesome hands-on educational program, open to anyone, and I will be doing clinics and workshops there. Get more info at CHA.horse. I have three horse expos lined up for late winter/early spring of 2022, in Oregon, Idaho and Wisconsin. I can’t wait to see everyone and do live presentations again! Find out more at JulieGoodnight.com/Events. Go to Juliegoodnight.com/Join and check out my online short course on building your confidence with horses, also we offer online training resources, curriculums, and personalized coaching programs.   Horse Behavior Resources: Speak the Language: Horse Behavior (Streaming or DVD): https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product-tag/Speak-the-Language-Horse-Behavior Articles from My Training Library: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/?tag=horse-behavior-resources   What the Hay? Q&A: Restarting an Older Horse Podcast Episode: “Start Out on the Right Hoof” from September 2018 More resources: JulieGoodnight.com/Restart 

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Reading Horses: Interpreting Emotional & Communicative Behavior

Today’s topic is about how to deal with training setbacks with your horse.   We've all been there at some point or another in our journey with horses where things don’t go according to plan. The horse that normally walks right into a trailer suddenly refuses to load. Or your horse has one bad experience at a horse show, and that turns into an ongoing problem. Or maybe you had a frightening experience on a normally unflappable horse, or an incident that overwhelmed your horse and broke down his confidence.   Horses have wills of their own, and they are predictably unpredictable. They're flight animals, they are sensitive and reactive, and they run the full gamut of emotions—from utter contentment, to fear, anger, and resentment.   Sometimes when horses go south on us, it’s because we made a mistake. But sometimes you have a training setback with a horse due to situational circumstances, like getting a bad draw in a cow class or someone else’s horse spooks and runs off on a trail ride, causing your horse to have a meltdown.   It’s unreasonable to think that in the long-term training of a horse, which takes place over years and decades, that everything would always go perfectly and you would never encounter a setback. Neither human nor equine are robots and stuff happens.   In this podcast, I want to focus on what to do after the setback, how to analyze the situation, dissect what went wrong, and be proactive in developing a plan to get your horse back on track.   Plus, I’ve got some brand-new questions to answer, straight from our listeners, in my "What the Hay?" Q&A segment.  

Training Setbacks: How to Deal & Move Forward

Today's podcast topic is about spoiled horses. I'll talk about what that looks like, what causes well-behaved horses to act poorly, and how sometimes the owners are blissfully unaware that other people think their horse is spoiled. Most importantly, I'll talk about how to improve your handling techniques, and turn your little monster into a perfect angel.

Spoiled Rotten? How to Know & What to Do

This episode is all about the horse that rears. Whether you're on the ground or in the saddle, it's one of the scariest and most dangerous behaviors of horses. We'll talk about: What Causes Rearing How to Avoid It What to Do if it Happens How to Stay Safe Around a Rearing Horse  Plus, I've got some brand new questions to answer straight from listeners like you in my What the Hay Q&A segment at the end of this podcast! Want your question answered in What the Hay? Email podcast@juliegoodnight.com

Rearing to Go: What to Do When Horses Rear

Has your horse had an emotional meltdown at a show, on a new trail, when he's away from his herd, or other new situations? It's important to understand that horses, as both prey and herd animals, tend to adopt the emotions of the animals around them. Horses have the same basic emotions that humans do, and they reflect the emotions you are feeling when you are with them—nervousness, anxiousness, fear, etc.   When a horse becomes overwhelmed by these emotions and reactive, it tends to escalate if we don't take active measures to get the horse out of that downward spiral of emotions. Any horse is susceptible to an emotional meltdown given the wrong situation. So in this episode, we're going to talk about what's happening when your horse's emotions build up to the breaking point, and what you can do to bring him back from the brink.

Meltdowns: Bringing Your Horse Back from the Brink

This month's episode is about connecting with your horse: how to establish or reestablish a bonded and productive relationship with your horse—one in which the horse:   Accepts Your Authority Respects Your Boundaries Is Calm & Focused Seeks Your Acceptance   We'll take a look at what the objectives are, and I'll give you some specific step-by-step actions that you can take right now to improve your relationship with your horse. Plus, I've got some brand new questions to answer, straight from listeners like you, in my What the Hay? Q&A segment at the end of the episode!   Want your question answered in What the Hay? Email podcast@juliegoodnight.com   Show Notes: Find more information on what Julie talked about in this episode! Learn More About Private Clinics: JulieGoodnight.com/PrivateClinic Upcoming Riding Retreats at the C Lazy U Ranch: JulieGoodnight.com/Events Resources: Find Goodnight Academy Online Memberships & Short Courses: JulieGoodnight.com/Join Establishing Boundaries Videos (Daily Doses): https://youtu.be/7f9g6lNuJY4  Articles About Boundaries: SignIn.JulieGoodnight.com/Boundaries Articles About Leadership: Signin.JulieGoodnight.com/Leadership Speak the Language: Horse Behavior Video: Shop.JulieGoodnight.com/Behavior HandsOn Grooming Gloves: Shop.JulieGoodnight.com/HandsOnGloves Lead Line Leadership Training Video: Shop.JulieGoodnight.com/LLL Ready to Ride Training Video: Shop.JulieGoodnight.com/Ride 

Cultivating a Connection with Your Horse

Today I want to talk to you about the trot—with tips both English and Western riders need to know. I'll talk about ways to improve your posting technique. Whether you're just learning this handy skill for the first time, or you're an old pro, there's a lot more to posting the trot than simply going up and down. I'll also cover trotting diagonals—what the heck they are, why you need to know them, and how to feel what diagonal you're on. Plus, I've got some brand new questions to answer, straight from listeners like you, in my What the Hay? Q&A segment at the end of the episode!   I've also got some brand new questions to answer, straight from our listeners, in the 'What the Hay? Q&A' segment at the end of this podcast. Check it out—you may hear your own question answered!   Want your question answered in the What the Hay? Q&A segment? Email it to podcast@juliegoodnight.com

My Top Trotting Hacks

Today's podcast is about New Year's resolutions for horse lovers! Recently, I did an interview with Christy Landwehr, the CEO of Certified Horsemanship Association, and the sponsor of "Training Tuesdays" on the popular radio show, Horses in the Morning. We talked about my philosophy on New Year's resolutions (how to make them and keep them), plus I shared some of my personal resolutions. We also discussed popular ideas for New Year's resolutions for horseback riders, riding instructors, horse trainers, and barn managers.   I've also got some brand new questions to answer, straight from our listeners, in the 'What the Hay? Q&A' segment at the end of this podcast. Check it out—you may hear your own question answered!   Want your question answered in the What the Hay? Q&A segment? Email it to podcast@juliegoodnight.com

New Year's Resolutions for Horse Lovers

I'll discuss the top 10 challenges riders have at the canter and how to conquer them. Whether you're just starting out and learning to canter for the first time, you've lost your confidence to canter, or you're an experienced rider training a green horse—whatever the case, this podcast is for you. We'll talk about the most common problems that riders have at the canter, and I'll give you some quick fixes and share some horsemanship secrets that you may not know! Want your question answered in the What the Hay? Q&A segment? Email it to podcast@juliegoodnight.com

Top 10 Canter Hacks You Need to Know

Have you ever been frustrated with your riding because you think you should be better by now? Have you succumbed to the temptation to compare yourself with another rider, and wondered why you can't ride like that? What do they have that I don't? Or maybe you had a trainer get on your horse when he was acting like a monster, only to see the horse immediately transform into putty in their hands. It's frustrating—I get it. In today's episode, I'm going to talk about how you can ride your own ride and focus on the journey. 

Ride Your Own Ride

Last time, we talked about the genetic profile of Doc Gunner (who we now call "Doc") regarding his unusual coloration, his deafness, his health conditions, and his behavioral traits. It's fascinating information, and it's invaluable for us in terms of managing his health. In this episode, we're going to discuss Doc's ancestry report—how we can find out more about his real pedigree, find some close relatives of his, and possibly even figure out who his sire and dam are. Plus, we'll talk about how DNA testing works, all of the exciting research being done in this field, and how you might learn more about your horse through DNA testing. Want your question answered in the What the Hay? Q&A segment? Email it to podcast@juliegoodnight.com Show Notes: Follow Doc Gunner's story at Doc Gunner's Training Journal: https://www.facebook.com/watch/102611707180/575448296741249/ Learn more about Etalon Diagnostics: EtalonDiagnostics.com Become a Goodnight Academy member or start a Horsemanship Short Course: JulieGoodnight.com/Join 

Doc Gunner: Genetic Deep Dive Part 2

Today's episode is about the genetic profile test report for my 4-year-old foster horse, Doc Gunner. We have no history on this horse prior to December of his 3-year-old year. Given that we know nothing about this horse's breeding or history, it was important to me to get as much data as I could so I can more effectively give him the rehab and training he needs to be successful for the rest of his life.   I'm really excited to have two expert guests in the field of genetic testing and equine veterinary medicine, Christa Lafayette, founder and CEO of Etalon Diagnostics, and Dr. Ben Buchanan from the Brazos Valley Equine Hospital. Join us as we review the full genetic report on Doc Gunner and his unusual genetic traits. We'll get answers to some medical questions we've had, and how we'll manage this horse going forward. Plus, we'll talk about his unique temperament and character, how that relates to his performance potential, and how that is evident in his genes.   Show Notes: Follow Doc Gunner's story at Doc Gunner's Training Journal: https://www.facebook.com/watch/102611707180/575448296741249/ Learn more about Etalon Diagnostics: EtalonDiagnostics.com Become a Goodnight Academy member or start a Horsemanship Short Course: JulieGoodnight.com/Join Read Julie's blog post, The Making of a Trail Horse: JulieGoodnight.com/Blog 

Doc Gunner: Genetic Deep Dive Part 1

In this episode, I'll talk about the counter canter. I'll discuss what it is, when it's the right time to incorporate counter cantering into your training regimen, why you need it, how you and your horse benefit, and most importantly, how to do it. Plus, I've got some brand new questions to answer straight from our listeners in What the Hay? Q&A. Want your question answered in the What the Hay? Q&A segment? Email it to podcast@juliegoodnight.com   Show Notes: Doc Gunner's Training Journal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/102611707180/575448296741249 Julie's Building Confidence Short Courses & Memberships: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/goodnight-academy/  Counter Canter Video & Behind-the-Scenes Bonus Footage (available to Library and Interactive Members): https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/?s=%22counter+canter%22 

Benefits of the Counter Canter

Today's topic is about how to stay safe with horses. I'll give you some practical guidance and some sage advice. We'll talk about danger zones around horses, how to prevent accidents and we're going to talk about your personal safety habits. Being safety conscious around horses will help you will help build your confidence and help you enjoy the ride even more. Plus, I've got some brand new questions to answer in the What the Hay? Q&A segment! Want your question answered in the What the Hay? Q&A segment? Email it to podcast@juliegoodnight.com   Show Notes: Doc Gunner's Training Journal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/102611707180/575448296741249 Julie's Building Confidence Short Courses & Memberships: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/goodnight-academy/  Helmets Julie talked about in the episode: Troxel Helmets (https://www.troxelhelmets.com/) Certified Horsemanship Association: http://cha.horse/ 

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