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July 22, 2011
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Dear Julie,
I purchased your DVD, Lead Line Leadership, and I have been searching your library and need some basic clarification. What is the difference in lead line circling (from Lead Line Leadership) and longeing? What/when is an appropriate use of each and can you...

circle leading, horse, horses, lead lines, longeing
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June 17, 2011
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How Do I Handle Riding A Spooky Horse?

training spooky horses
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May 26, 2011
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Question: Dear Julie, I am switching from English to Western and am hoping to get one of your Peak Performance saddles. I am looking at the Monarch Arena/Trail saddle or the Wind River Trail saddle. I really like the sounds of the close-contact design, the narrow twist and...

saddle fitting
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Julie Goodnight
April 14, 2011
Is My Saddle Causing My Horse’s Issues?
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Question: Dear Julie,
Six months ago I bought a seven-year-old Quarter Horse gelding and he has turned out to be an awesome trail riding horse and a promising versatility ranch horse prospect. He is dark brown and very cute but over the past couple months he has...

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Julie Goodnight
March 15, 2011
When and how should I use spurs to prompt my lazy horse?
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Question:
Dear Julie, I've seen your show on RFD-TV about how to lower your horse's head. In the episode you mentioned something about spurs, how to use the spurs at the right time and it's not always a good idea to use on a lazy horse. My question is when I get ready...

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Julie Goodnight
January 25, 2011
What can I do to keep my horse focused when we’re on the trail?
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Question: Dear Julie,
My 6-year-old-AQHA gelding is very focused in the arena, on or off cattle, keeping his face directed at our target or direction. On the trail, he likes to look all around and, if I don't re-direct him, follow his face off toward whatever catches...

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December 14, 2010
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What’s the difference in Western and English riding? Especially when it comes to “contact?”…

Question: Dear Julie,
I have ridden Western for the last 20 years, and have trained my horses based on the resistance free method or natural horsemanship as it is most...

dressage, horse, horse training, horses, Julie Goodnight, western riding
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Julie Goodnight
November 11, 2010
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Question: Hello Julie,
I am looking at buying a Tennessee Walker. With my current horse, I am finding it a challenge to post. I'm 48 years old. I purchased your DVDs and they were helpful, but I'm just not really comfortable with posting and like the idea of a smooth...

gaited horses, horses, Julie Goodnight, naturally gaited horses
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Julie Goodnight
October 21, 2010
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Question: Ms. Goodnight,

fear of falling, fear of horses, horse training, horsemanship, horses, Julie Goodnight
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Julie Goodnight
June 22, 2010
Do Western Riders Need to Post the Trot?
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Question: Try to settle this discussion - please! Is posting on the correct "diagonal" only important in English riding? I always thought it was about the horse's balance in a bend....some say it's just not...

English riding, posting, western riding
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