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Julie Goodnight

Quieting A Jigging Trail Horse

By | Horses

Trainer Julie Goodnight had a good article in the April 2009 issue of Horse & Rider magazine that is worth reblogging. Question: I mostly enjoy trail riding on my 8-year-old Half-Arabian gelding. He has a great disposition and is calm and focused in the arena, but when I’m out on…

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Changing To A Curb Bit

By | Horses, Tack, Trainers

I’ve written before about excellent trainer Julie Goodnight. On her website she gives some really good advice about changing bits. Dear Julie, I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of shank bit do you recommend for…

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