In this episode of my podcast, you’ll meet my dear friend "T" Cody. We’ve worked together off and on for the last 25 years since we first met at a horsemanship clinic at The Home Ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

We’ll talk about our fabulous trip to Ireland for two weeks of clinics and riding the Wild Atlantic Coast—the horses we rode, where we rode, what we did, and what we learned about the amazing people and horses in Ireland.

Then I’ll talk with T about her return to horse ownership after a 5-year hiatus, the process she went through to find the right horse, and finally finding her young sport horse, Lio. We’ll talk about her plans for this horse and how to develop his training.

In this episode, I’ll talk about raising baby horses to be solid, reliable adults, discuss some do’s and don’ts, and the most common mistakes people make with young horses. I'll also go into what you should and should not do when it comes to training weanlings, foals and yearlings—and why. Finally, I'll share how you can create the ideal environment for young horses, and give them the enrichment they need to start life out on the right hoof.

Plus, in the What the Hay? Q&A segment at the end of the episode, I’ll answer questions straight from listeners about a reactive and temperamental horse, a horse that tries to jump out of the round pen when being worked, appropriate expectations when training an older horse, and how to prepare a horse to carry a parade flag.

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Show Notes & Resources:

• Julie's schedule: juliegoodnight.com/events

In this episode, I’ll discuss what we mean by saying a rider has "good hands." I'll talk about hand position, feel, common mistakes, what horses hate that riders do, and what riders can do to improve their communication with their horse. 

Plus, in the What the Hay? Q&A segment at the end of this show, I’ll answer questions from listeners about how to teach a horse to neck rein and dealing with emotional horses.

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In this episode of my podcast, I’ll talk about tricks of the trade I’ve learned throughout my career, about horse grooming and how to get a “bloom” on your horse. I’ll specifically—and separately—address the mane & tail, haircoat, face, and legs. We’ll talk about best practices for keeping your horse comfortable in the hot summer months and glowing with health year-round.

Plus, in the What the Hay? Q&A segment at the end of this show, I’ll answer questions from listeners about a horse that’s been bullied and ostracized from the herd, an older mare that won’t stand still for mounting, and a question from "downunder" about saddle fit on a barrel-shaped draft pony.

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Show Notes & Resources:

Grooming Tools: https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product-category/tack-room/grooming-tools

 ·· HandsOn Grooming Gloves: https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/hands-on-grooming-gloves

Grooming How-To Videos:

 ·· Detangling Tail Video: https://youtu.be/C1P13oxqXRw 

 ·· Banging tail video: https://youtu.be/qxYLPuT0fjs 

 ·· Shortening/evening mane video: https://youtu.be/-cvfXDsX7jw 

Grooming products mentioned:

 ·· Witch hazel, soft rag (microfiber) to clean out nostrils, eyes, muzzle, inside of ears

 ·· Coconut Oil

 ·· ShowSheen products mentioned: https://absorbine.com/pages/showsheen

 ·· Absorbine liniment: https://absorbine.com/products/absorbine-veterinary-liniment

 ·· Ultrashield products mentions & Ultrashield Green: https://absorbine.com/pages/ultrashield

 ·· Santa fe conditioner and sunscreen: https://absorbine.com/products/santa-fe-coat-conditioner-sunscreen

Joint supplement mentioned: Cosequin at cosequinhorse.com

Bitting rig to build topline and abdominal muscles: https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/goodnight-bitting-system-package/

Whether it’s the main goal or a stepping stone on the way, a clinic of any kind is a big investment of time, money and energy. In this episode, I’ll talk about different types of clinics, how to know if you are ready to attend a clinic, and how to find the right clinic or clinician for you and your horse. I’ll cover how to get ready for the big event, what to expect when you get there, and how to keep a positive mindset throughout the clinic.

Plus, in the What the Hay? Q&A segment, I’ll answer questions from listeners about a horse that rears, about how to achieve collection while keeping a horse calm and light, and how to know if you are ready to incorporate bareback riding into your development as a rider.

Show Notes:

• Julie's Trailering Checklists:

• Part 1: What to Know Before You Hit the Road https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/julies-blog/trailering-checklist-what-to-know-before-you-hit-the-road/

Resource Links:

• Rearing: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/?tag=rearing-resources

A horse is always learning—for better or for worse. The more you understand how horses learn and how this shapes their behavior, the more effective training is, the more responsive the horse is, and the more cohesive the horse-human relationship is.

Plus, in the popular “What the Hay?” segment at the end of the episode, I’ll answer questions from listeners about a young horse with bad trailer loading experiences, a mustang with trouble focusing, and finally, a dominant off-track Standardbred.

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• Julie’s upcoming riding retreats: Juliegoodnight.com/events

Today’s topic is about the importance of establishing boundaries—in our personal lives, our family lives, and yes, even with our horses. I’ll talk about why establishing boundaries with horses is important for your own safety and the safety of those around your horse, and how clear and consistent boundaries lead to developing a strong bond of trust with your horse.

This episode is about how to help your "cinchy" horse. This is a horse that's become emotionally reactive to the tightening of the cinch or girth when saddling, and who may act out with dramatic behaviors anywhere from biting to kicking or worse. I'll discuss what "cinchy" behavior is, what causes it and how to find solutions for a happier horse. Want your question answered in What the Hay? Email [email protected]

Episode Notes

• Julie's Clinic & Expo Schedule: JulieGoodnight.com/events

Resources:

• Replacement Training Resources: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/?s="replacement+training"

Mentioned in the Episode:

• Podcast Episode, "Different Temperaments of Horses & How They Affect Training" (skip to 20:19 for info about hot-blooded behavior/highly sensitive horses): https://juliegoodnight.podbean.com/e/different-temperaments-of-horses-how-they-affect-training