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Trail Insights: Leading a Horse

Julie Goodnight shows you how to lead a horse over obstacles you would experience on the trails.
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10 Top National Parks for Trail Riding With Horses

Stunning national parks from coast-to-coast welcome you to your own horse on the trails. Here’s a rundown of 10 top national parks to explore from the back of your equine friend.
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Banish the Buck

Does your horse balk and buck when he doesn’t want to work? Fix this vice with clinician Julie Goodnight’s expert advice.
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On-Trail Confidence Boost

Have you ever lost your nerve when your trail horse has balked? Here, Julie Goodnight gives you her three-step confidence boost.
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Improve Your Horse-Camping Skills

Are you a first-time horse camper? Here's what we need to know and how to prepare yourself so things go smoothly.
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Stand Still and Chill

When mounted up on a trail ride, teach your horse to stand still until you give a cue to move with this technique from top clinician Julie Goodnight.
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Ground-Tied and Respectful

Learn how to ground-tie your horse with this easy technique from clinician Julie Goodnight.
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Cinch Up Your Horse Saddle Right

When you saddle your horse, secure your horse saddle's points of attachment in the proper order to keep the saddle in place. If your horse takes a step when the saddle isn't properly secured, he may feel a shift or roll, and spook.
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