Horses are social animals with a strong herd instinct, and different rules apply when humans are involved. I teach what I call the “no fraternizing” rule at the beginning of all my clinics and here it is:

When in the presence of humans, when being handled, led, tied, or ridden, a horse should not interact with, fraternize with, or make any displays of herd behavior toward another horse.

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Instinctive Behavior:

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/horse-behavior-horses-instincts/

No Fraternizing Rule:

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/julies-blog/the-making-of-a-trail-horse-part-3/

Raise Your Foal Right:

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/julies-blog/raise-your-foal-right/

Focus on Me/Focus on Nothing:

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/back-from-the-brink-managing-emotional-meltdowns-in-horses/

Reinforcement or Correction:

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/training-advice/the-dish-on-discipline/

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/julies-blog/guest-blog-my-top-3-lessons-from-the-julie-goodnight-yoga-riding-retreat/

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Ground Manners:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7jXrDt6vVg&list=PLlJpbEbtHKYrmKbJMz8AraYSJAu7bDZq

Ground Manners: Leadline Boundaries:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeR43GKXmQI&t=1533s

Ground Manners, Establishing Boundaries:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQjaYTNs6fE&t=73s

Julie Goodnight: Clip from show 719 Norwegian Feud (Fjord Horse with Poor Ground Manners):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlLvPnP6e2Y&t=159s

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For years, I’ve been sharing my insights on horsemanship, helping riders like you build better relationships with your horses and reach your full potential in the saddle. And one of the most powerful tools I’ve found in this journey is the simple yet profound act of setting goals.

Show Notes:

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/horse-goals-or-bust-goal-setting/

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/julies-blog/making-time-for-horses/

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/?s=Horse+Goals+or+Bust

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/interactive-membership-benefits/

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/training-advice/fun-games-and-exercises/

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/april-blog-2025/

We do our annual vet exams, vaccinations, and dental care every Spring. Just as we prioritize annual check-ups for ourselves, a yearly wellness exam by an equine veterinarian is paramount for maintaining your horse's health.

Annual Horse Health Maintenance Checklist:

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Issues From The Ground: Ground Manners For The Veterinary Visit

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/issues-from-the-ground-ground-manners-for-the-veterinary-visit/

First Aid Kit:

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/first-aid/

Ground Work:

https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/lead-line-leadership-full-video/

Stand Still:

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/training-advice/stand-statue-still/

Training:

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/training-advice/head-down-cue/

How to (and How Not to) Handle Your Horse’s Feet (Video): https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/videos/video-training-tips/how-to-and-how-not-to-handle-your-horses-feet/ Free

How to Get a 5-Star Rating From Your Farrier:

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/how-to-get-a-5-star-rating-from-your-farrier/

Desensitizing Lesson with Truth (Video): https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/videos/video-training-tips/desensitizing-lesson-with-truth/

Issues From The Ground: Desensitizing To Touch In Sensitive Areas:

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/issues-from-the-ground-desensitizing-to-touch-in-sensitive-areas/

Vaccine:

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/training-advice/safety-concerns-administering-vaccines/

Fecal Egg Count Kits/Info.:

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Silver Honey Wound Spray:

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Cosequin Equine:

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