Julie Goodnight: Helping Horses One Human at a Time

Elise’s guest today is Julie Goodnight: internationally renowned trainer, clinician, and host of the award-winning RFD-TV show “Horse Master with Julie Goodnight.” As well, Julie’s syndicated columns appear in over 50 publications and her DVDs are among the equestrian world’s top go-to training tools. She is also the spokesperson for Certified Horsemanship Association — the U.S. organization focused on promoting safety and excellence in horsemanship — and has been named Equine Affaire’s Exceptional Equestrian Educator (one of only three such awards ever given).   Julie likes to joke that she’s helping horses one human at a time — but like all good humor, there’s a vein of truth in this observation. And that’s because Julie focuses on the foundation of horsemanship: our relationship with horses, how well we communicate, consistency in our interactions, and the importance of lifelong learning. Julie’s approach to training will truly help nurture your connection with your horse.   Topics of Discussion: [:19] About Elise’s guest today, Julie Goodnight. [1:21] What the phrase “natural horsemanship” means to Julie. [1:53] Julie speaks about her top priority in training — improving the rider’s relationship with their horse. [4:22] Why horses can’t be trained to not spook, but they can be taught to be more focused through replacement training. [16:05] Julie speaks about de-sensitizing horses to scary stimuli and how to help build confidence in themselves and trust in you. [25:06] The snowball effect that positive or negative training can have on a horse. [29:02] Elise and Julie discuss the unfortunate long-term results of allowing youngsters to behave badly when they’re still small and cute. [35:40] About Elise’s book, A Parent’s Guide to Riding Lessons. [36:22] The importance of keeping your horse well-trained, especially when later selling or passing your horse on to a new owner. [43:17] Julie speaks about some of the “aha” moments training riders. [49:32] Things that riders consistently do with their horses that can irk trainers. [54:20] About next week’s episode of Because of Horses. [55:22] The unfortunate situation of a rider who’s not properly trained or nurturing their relationship with their horse. [58:41] Where to follow Julie Goodnight online and access her training resources.   Know Someone Inspirational, Whose Life Has Been Forever Changed Because of Horses? Because of Horses would love to get to share their story! To recommend someone please send an email to [email protected].   Mentioned in this Episode: Horse Master with Julie Goodnight on RFD-TV Certified Horsemanship Association Equine Affaire Julie Goodnight’s How-To DVDs A Parent’s Guide to Riding Lessons: Everything You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive with a Horse-Loving Kid, by Elise Chand United States Pony Club Next episode of the Because of Horses podcast JulieGoodnight.com BecauseofHorses.com   Like what you hear? Because of Horses would love to hear your feedback! Please email [email protected] to send Because of Horses your thoughts.   To Support the Podcast: ● Donate on Paypal to help keep Because of Horses running — all amounts are welcome! ● Subscribe: RSS Feed, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Player FM