How Horses Learn

Ride On with Julie Goodnight

n this newest episode of my podcast, we’ll dig into the weeds about how horses learn, how we shape behavior, and the important intangible skills horses should learn early on. As an example, I’ll explain the secrets to teaching untrained horses to stand quietly and patiently while tied.

And in the “What the Hay? Q&A” segment at the end of this episode, I’ll answer your questions about the difference in curb and snaffle bits, about switching bits, about the different types of bitless bridles and hackamores, and when it’s safe to ride without a bit.

Show Notes:

Long Story Short-How Rip Got His Name

How Horses Learn

“Kindergarten for Horses”- https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/?s=Kindergarten+

Advance & Retreat- https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/?s=Advance+and+Retreat

Advance and Retreat-https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/advance-and-retreat/

Focus on me, focus on nothing- https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/cultivating-a-connection-with-horses/

Investigative behavior- https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/training-advice/3-leadership-activities/

De-spooking-https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/managing-fearful-behavior-in-horses/

Online Resources

Link to Join Now- https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/join-now/

Raised with Manners- https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/horse-master-raised-with-manners/

Ready to Ride-https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/membership-product-for-ftgu-4-ready-to-ride-colt-starting-full-video/

Speak the Language (Horse Behavior)- https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/horse-behavior-dvd/

Equipment

Rope Halter

How to fit a rope halter-https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/videos/video-training-tips/how-a-rope-halter-should-fit/

https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/training-advice/julie-goodnight-tip-of-the-month-for-may/

Tie a rope halter- https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/halter-instructions/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQjaYTNs6fE

Myler Bits from Julie’s Store:

MB-33 HBT- https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/mb-33-hbt-myler/

MB-33 Eggbutt w. hooks https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/mb-33-eggbutt-with-hooks-myler-bit/

MB-04 HBT-https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/mb-04-hbt-myler-bit/

MB-04 Eggbutt-https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/mb-04-eggbutt-with-hooks-myler-bit/

What The Hay Q & A

Bits-Curbs vs Snaffle

Bitless & Hackamores