| 2011 Shows |
Show Title |
Topic and Articles |
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New Julie Goodnight: “R-E-S-P-E-C-T.” The Horse Master teaches a pushy, dangerous horse to lead respectfully. (2011) |
Leadline respect |
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Week of January 9 HM402 New Julie Goodnight: “Losing Weight.” The Horse Master & Dale Myler find a bit for a jumping horse. (2011) |
Choosing a bit for jumping |
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Week of January 16 HM403 New Julie Goodnight: “Change of Reign.” The Horse Master empowers a reining rider to take charge, slow the canter. (2011) |
Slowing the canter for a trained reining horse |
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Week of January 23 HM404 New Julie Goodnight: “Once Bitten.” The Horse Master & Dale Myler find a bit for a gorgeous dressage prospect. (2011) |
Bits for dressage |
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Week of January 30-February 1 HM405 New Julie Goodnight: “Down Shift.” The Horse Master helps a rider slow down and choose his pace. (2011) |
Slowing the canter for a speedy green horse |
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Week of February 6 HM406 New Julie Goodnight: “Trailering Trouble.” The Horse Master teaches a young horse to trailer load. (2011) |
Trailering |
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Week of February 13 HM407 New Julie Goodnight: “Get it Right.” The Horse Master helps a rider pick up the right lead. (2011) |
Picking up a lead |
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Week of February 20 HM408 New Julie Goodnight: “Time is Right.” The Horse Master helps an Arabian dressage horse relax & collect. (2011) |
Head lowering |
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Week of April 25 HM409 New Julie Goodnight: “Bucket List.” On Horse Master: Teaching a barrel horse to lower her head, collect. (2011) |
Head lowering |
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Week of May 2 HM410 New Julie Goodnight: “Troubled Waters.” On Horse Master: Teaching a trail rider to walk confidently through water. (2011) |
Walk through water |
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Week of May 9 HM411 New Julie Goodnight: “Cowboy Up.” On Horse Master: Teaching a teen to plan his horse’s workouts, build confidence. (2011) |
Young rider learn confidence with patterns |
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Week of May 16 HM412 New Julie Goodnight: “Break on Through.” On Horse Master: Re-training a horse that learned to run away on the longe and lead lines. (2011) |
Running away at leadline and while longeing |
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Week of May 23 HM413 New Julie Goodnight: “Blowing in the Wind.” On Horse Master: Teaching a trail horse to ride right past scary objects. (2011) |
Scary trail obstacles |
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Week of May 30 HM414 New Julie Goodnight: “Baby Come Back.” On Horse Master: Teaching a rider precise cues for backing. (2011) |
How to back up |
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Week of June 6 HM415 New Julie Goodnight: “Walk this Way.” On Horse Master: Teaching a rider to extend the walk and speed up on the trail. (2011) |
Extending the walk |
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Week of June 13 HM416 New Julie Goodnight: “Round and Round.” On Horse Master: Teaching a young horse to respond to body cues in the round pen. (2011) |
Roundpen Work |
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Week of June 20 HM 417 New Julie Goodnight: “Follow the Leader.” On Horse Master: Teaching the horse to follow & turn toward you in the roundpen. (2011) |
Roundpen Work |
| 2010 Air Dates |
Show Title |
Topic and Articles |
Aired on RFD-TV January 6, 2010 and Februrary 17, 2010
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HM301
Can't Make Me
The Horse Master teaches a defiant horse that the tarp is easy to cross. With JoAnne Koenig and Figure on Cooke Black |
Desensitizing |
Aired on RFD-TV January 13, 2010 and February 24, 2010
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HM302
Get it Straight
Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a frustrated rider find the right bit. With
Julianne Irwin and Cherokee |
Pulling on the bit
Understanding Myler Bits
Watch Dale Myler's Bit Videos FREE Online |
Aired on RFD-TV January 20, 2010 and March 3, 2010
Watch the "Behind the Scenes" footage>>
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HM303
Shop 'Til You Drop
The Horse Master helps a rider begin the horse-buying process. with Sddita Fradette |
Horse Buyers' Guide
Julie's Horse Shopping Questionaire (to have Julie shop for a horse for you)
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Aired on RFD-TV January 27, 2010 and March 10, 2010
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HM304
Worth The Effort
The Horse Master helps a new rider calm his nervous rescue horse. With
Matthew Farwell and Merlin |
New Horse Challenging Rider
Horse Coming Untrained |
Aired on RFD-TV February 3, 2010 and March 17, 2010
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HM305
Heads Up
The Horse Master teaches a horse to lower his head and accept the bit and bridle. With
Linda Gibas and Zebedee |
Difficult to bridle
How to bridle a horse from CHA videos
Throws head while bridling
Watch Dale Myler's Bit Videos FREE Online |
Aired on RFD-TV February 10, 2010 and March 24, 2010
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HM306
Mind for Success
Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a dressage rider choose a bit for her young prospect. With
Anna Blake and Nube |
Tongue Over the Bit
Understanding Myler Bits
Watch Dale Myler's Bit Videos FREE Online |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of March 29, 2010
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HM307
“Side Order” The Horse Master teaches a rider the cues to sidepass with her horse. Shot in Texas at the Banshee Ranch. |
Understanding leg aids |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of April 5, 2010
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HM308
“What’s My Cue?” The Horse Master teaches a rider how to cue for the canter. Shot in Texas at the Banshee Ranch.
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Throws head at canter transition
Watch Dale Myler's Bit Videos FREE Online |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of April 12, 2010
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HM309
“Don’t Cinch Me In” The Horse Master helps a horse accept the girth without spooking. Shot in Texas at the Banshee Ranch. |
Cinch checks |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of April 19, 2010
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HM310
“Southern Comfort” The Horse Master helps a rider to slow down her horse's canter. Shot in Texas at the Banshee Ranch. |
Fast andf Rough Canter Departures |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of April 26, 2010
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HM311
“Please Release Me” The Horse Master teaches a rider to jump with her skilled horse. Shot in Texas at the Banshee Ranch. |
First time English |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of May 3, 2010
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HM312
“Rules of the Game” The Horse Master helps an owner catch her horse without a chase. Shot in Texas at the Banshee Ranch. |
Hard to catch horse |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of June 21 and Week of August 2, 2010
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HM313
“Don’t Baby Me” (Kiera Fiveash) The Horse Master helps a yearling’s owner to be safe as she leads the baby. |
Nipping colt |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of June 28 and Week of August 9, 2010
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HM314
"Attention Please” (Kathy Klenk) The Horse Master helps a rider take charge, learn leg cues and avoid spooks. |
How to deal with a spooky horse |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of July 5 and Week of August 16, 2010
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HM315
“Mustang Mascot” (Amber Mathewson) The Horse Master works with a mustang that gravitates toward the arena gate. |
Gate sour |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of July 12 and Week of August 23, 2010
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HM316
“Hooked on a Feeling” (Mary Lackey) The Horse Master teaches a rider to feel her canter leads. |
Lead changes |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of July 19 and Week of August 30, 2010
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HM317
“Yield to Pressure” (Katie Ramirez) The Horse Master teaches a collegiate rider to perform leg yields. |
Understanding leg aids |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of July 26 and Week of September 6, 2010
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HM318
“Braced for Impact” (Amber Lynn Davis) The Horse Master helps a rider stop in relaxed, western style. |
Teaching the Whoa Cue |
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Straighten Up and Fly Right: The Horse Master teaches a pattern to prepare for flying lead changes. |
Flying lead changes |
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Bit of Change: The Horse Master changes the bit & teaches the horse to round and give. |
Collection and the bit |
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Won't Stand for It: The Horse Master teaches a disobedient mare to stand still & prepare for ground tying. |
Stand still, groundwork |
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Reach for It: The Horse Master refines a rider's jumping skills & teaches the crest release. |
Jumping position |
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Head Down on the Trail: The Horse Master helps a tense horse & rider work better with a loose rein. |
Trail riding, loose rein, head down cue |
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Teen Queen: The Horse Master teaches a horse to give to the bit. |
The bitting system, collection, head down, round pen |
| 2009 Air Dates |
Show Title |
Related Articles |
Aired on RFD-TV January 7, 2009, Feb. 16, 2009
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HM201
Wave Runner
Martha's Vineyard
The Horse Master introduces a fearful horse to the surf
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Advance and Retreat
Techniques for Desensitizing
Julie's Blog about this episode
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Aired on RFD-TV January 14, 2009 , Feb. 23, 2009
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HM202
Turning to Western
Martha's Vineyard
The Horse Master teaches an English rider what her Western horse can do
This episode was featured in America's Horse magazine on the January 2009 cover! . |
Barrels to English
Difference between English and Western
Behind the Scenes of this episode! The full story ran in America's Horse in January, 2009
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TV January 21, 2009 March 2, 2009
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HM203
Take Charge or Move On
Martha's Vineya
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Thanks to Troxel Helmets for providing helmets for our cast and Julie Goodnight. |
Should I sell my horse?
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TV January 28, 2009 March 9, 2009
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HM204
Feel the Beat
Martha's Vineyard
The Horse Master helps a young rider learn to feel her trotting diagonals |
Sitting Trot
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TV February 4, 2009 March 16, 2009
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HM205
Raise her Right
Martha's Vineyard
The Horse Master helps a breeder teach a 2-month-old to lead |
Nipping colt
Handling a Foal
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TV February 11, 2009 March 23, 2009
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HM206
Bad Medicine
Martha's Vineyard
The Horse Master teaches a horse to accept oral medications |
Teach Your Horse Ground Manners for the Vet
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TVMarch 30/April 1, 2009
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HM207
Loaded Up
Queen Creek, AZ, Horse Shoe Park Equestrian Centre
The Horse Master’s methods help a fearful and rearing horse load in a trailer
(Laurie Barnhart and Orion) |
Trailering Problems
Horse flies backwards out of trailer
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TV April 6, 2009 HM 208
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HM208
Backstretch to Backyard
Queen Creek, AZ, Horse Shoe Park Equestrian Centre
The Horse Master helps an ex-race horse become a family horse
(Andrea Cotrell and Merlin) |
Bending
Slowing down a fast horse
Judging stirrup length
Lessening reliance on the reins
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TV April 13, 2009
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HM209
Saddle Up
Queen Creek, AZ, Horse Shoe Park Equestrian Centre
The Horse Master introduces a saddle to a young, fearful horse
(Beth Moon and Belle) |
Desensitizing your horse to the girth or cinch
ONLINE VIDEO: CHA video, how to saddle a horse
Rearing fit when saddled
Starting a horse under saddle
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TV April 20, 2009
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HM210
Homeward Bound
Queen Creek, AZ, Horse Shoe Park Equestrian Centre
The Horse Master teaches a worried rider to cope with herd-bound tantrums
(Mika Monck and Bente) |
Gate sour
Horse's instincts
How do I get a secure seat to ride out spooks?
Horse looks around too much
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TV April 27, 2009
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HM211
Big Go, No Whoa
Queen Creek, AZ, Horse Shoe Park Equestrian Centre
The Horse Master teaches the emergency stop, calms a nervous rider
(Barbara Hawkins and Copper Mountain) |
Emergency stopping rein
One-rein stop
Pully rein
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TV May 4, 2009
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HM212
Lost in Transition
Queen Creek, AZ, Horse Shoe Park Equestrian Centre
The Horse Master helps a young rider deal with an explosive canter
Devon Danvers and Rocky (aka. Bradaigh)
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Throws head at canter transition
Making smooth gait transitions
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of June 22, 2009, Week of August 3, 2009
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HM213
The Great Escape
Shot at Camelot Farms, LLC
The Horse Master helps a horse owner keep hold while longeing and take control
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Horse turns and faces when I ask him to longe
My horse doesn't respect me and I am scared to correct him
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of June 29, 2009, Week of August 10, 2009
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HM214
Rescue and Rehab
Shot at Camelot Farms, LLC
The Horse Master helps a once-starved horse get back in shape
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Elbow-pull bitting device
Reconditioning a horse after extended layoff
Julie's Blog about this episode |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of July 6, 2009, Week of August 17, 2009
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HM215
A Bit Too Much
Shot at Camelot Farms, LLC
The Horse Master changes a horse's bit to stop head tossing and helps the rider relax |
Julie's Blog about this episode
My horse tosses her head, what bit should I use?
Understanding bits-- Tom Thumb |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of July 13, 2009, Week of August 24, 2009
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HM216
Private Lesson
Shot at Camelot Farms, LLC
The Horse Master helps an advanced rider learn to collect and ask her horse for more
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Julie's Blog about this episode
Collection
Is contact required for collection? |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of July 20, 2009, August 31, 2009
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HM217
Jump into It
Shot at Camelot Farms, LLC
The Horse Master builds confidence in a young jumper |
Julie's Blog about this episode
Setting trot poles |
Aired on RFD-TV Week of July 27, 2009, Week of September 7, 2009
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HM218
New Directions
Shot at Camelot Farms, LLC
The Horse Master teaches a Rocky Mountain gaited horse to turn on the haunches
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Julie's Blog about this episode
Horse won't turn when I ask him to |
Aired on RFD-TV September 19/ October 28: Diane/Jasmine
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HM219
“Rearing to Go”
The Horse Master helps a frustrated trail rider keep her horse moving forward and from rearing |
Rearing while leading
Rearing when saddling
Rears while riding |
Aired on RFD-TV September 23/ November 4:
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HM220
“Show Slow”
The Horse Master teaches a 4H-er to rate her speed in the show ring
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Slowing down a fast horse |

Aired on RFD-TV September 30/ November 11: 221 Linda/Bria
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HM 221
“Letting Go”
The Horse Master teaches a nervous rider the importance of relaxing her rein hold, riding with draped reins |
Lessening rein reliance |

Aired on RFD-TV October 7/ November 18: 222 Clare/Lux
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HM 222
“Starting Over”
The Horse Master uses round-pen training to teach an overbearing, bucking Warmblood to respect his leader
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Aggressive in the round pen
Round penning explained |

Aired on RFD-TV October 14/ November 25: 223 BJ/Candy
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HM 223
“Whoa means Whoa”
The Horse Master teaches a just-started Appaloosa to stop from a seat cue, avoiding rein pressure |
Seat cues |

Aired on RFD-TV October 21/ December 2: 224 Jessica/Cookie
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HM224
“Straight and Round”
The Horse Master helps a horse feel balanced cues, pick up the correct lead |
Leads and lead changes |
| 2008 Shows |
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Aired on RFD-TV January 2, 2008
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HM101
Trail Trepidations
Colorado
The Horse Master (Julie Goodnight) helps a trail rider desensitize her spooky horse; teaching the
head down cue, sacking out, using the flag |
Understanding Pressure
Flight for Life
How to Deal with a Spooky Horse
Nervous Horse on Trail
How to Relax a Spooky Horse
Despooking |
| 2008
Aired on RFD-TV January 9, 2008
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HM102
The Big Concern
Colorado
The Horse Master (Julie Goodnight)calms a novice rider as she works with her large horse;
sacking out, personal space, gaining confidence after a fall, rider confidence impacting horse |
Coping with a Fear of Horses
Understanding Horse Behavior
Does My Horse Respect Me?
Learning Natural Horsemanship
Horse Won’t Stand for Mounting
Fear of Riding and Inappropriate Horses
Hard to Catch Horse |
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Aired on RFD-TV January 16, 2008
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HM103
The Next Level
Colorado
The Horse Master (Julie Goodnight) teaches an advanced equestrian to ride with collection;
collection, picking up leads, using legs and aids in rhythm |
Collection
Sitting Trot
How to Ride More Smoothly
Understanding Leg Aids
Improving Rider Position
Coordinating Natural Aids
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| Aired on RFD-TV January 23, 2008
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HM104
Go Baby Go
Colorado
The Horse Master (Julie Goodnight) helps a youth rider become her horse's leader Maintain canter;
keeping horse going at canter, standing still for mount |
What to do When Your Horse Tests You
My Horse Takes Advantage of Me
Ground Manners for Showmanship
Horse Testing Rider
Resistant At Canter
Horse Won’tStand for Mounting
Speeding up a Slow Horse
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| Aired on RFD-TV February 27, 2008
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HM105
Missed Manners
Colorado
The Horse Master (Julie Goodnight) teaches a young horse to obey her owner's cues;
leadership, authority, training a young horse and not spoiling a youngster, how to do circling with long line and flag |
Groundwork Techniques
Distracted by Other Horses
Rearing when Leading
Won’t Stand Still
Quiz: Does Your Horse
Need Work on Manners?
Round Pen Reasoning
Lead Line Leadership |
Aired on RFD-TV March 5, 2008
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HM106
Speed Demon
California
The Horse Master helps a racehorse become a level-headed lesson mount |
Bit For a Head Tosser
Calming a Jiggy Horse
Slowing Down
One Rein is Better than Two
Headset and Collection
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Aired on RFD-TV March 12, 2008
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HM107
A Delicate Balance
California
The Horse Master teaches leadership/ riding exercises to the Compton Junior Posse. Watch a clip about the CJP here>>
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Improving Rider Position
Ride Smoothly
Correct Stirrup Length
Understanding Leg Aids
Equitation Solutions
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Aired on RFD-TV March 19, 2008
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HM108
Time for Fears
California
The Horse Master calms a driving pony’s longtime fear of plastic
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Understanding Horse Behavior
Understanding Pressure
How to Deal with a Spooky Horse
Despooking
How to Relax a Spooky Horse
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Aired on RFD-TV March 26, 2008
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HM109
Master and Commander
California
The Horse Master teaches a novice rider how to cue her reiner |
Creative Images for UsingAids
Understanding Leg Aids
My Horse Takes Advantage
Horse Testing Rider
Speeding Up a Slow Horse
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Aired on RFD-TV April 2, 2008
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HM110
Catch Me If You Can
California
The Horse Master helps a new horse owner catch her horse |
Hard to Catch Horse
My Horse Takes Advantage of Me
Does my Horse Respect Me?
My Horse is Distracted by other Horses
Understanding Natural Horsemanship
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Aired on RFD-TV May 21, 2008
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HM111
A Bit of Nashville
Florida
Visit Templeton Thompson's site
The Horse Master helps performer Templeton Thompson change bits, ride one handed |
Creative Images for Using the Aids
Understanding Leg Aids
Connecting and Coordinating the Natural Aids
Choosing a bit
Choosing a bit 2
Tom Thumb
Rein Aids |
Aired on RFD-TV May 28, 2008
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HM112
Out of Hand
Florida
The Horse Master teaches a young barrel racer to stop without pulling |
The stop cue
Tie downs
Seat for stopping
Pulley rein--staying in control
Using reins one at a time
Avoiding the bit
Creative Images for Using the Aids |
Aired on RFD-TV June 3, 2008
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HM113
Crazed to Calm
Florida
The Horse Master helps an Arabian mare be calm and relaxed |
Understanding pressure
Understanding Horse Behavior
Understanding Horse Behavior-Flight for Life
Desensitizing
When to push, when to back off
Working with an unruly horse
Teaching a horse to slow down
Three-step circling process |
Aired on RFD-TV June 10, 2008
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HM114
Halter to Bit
Florida
The Horse Master teaches a rescued horse to accept a bit |
Self-correcting bitting device
Changing bits
Listen to turn cues
Pulling on the bit
Holding the bit
Teaching the bit's functions from the ground and saddle
Troublesome bitting story |
Aired on RFD-TV June 17, 2008
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HM115
Head for the Show
Florida
The Horse Master helps a western pleasure rider achieve a naturally-low headset |
Rein hold for western
Bending
Can every horse have a Western pleasure headset?
Why Julie doesn't use draw reins
Giving to pressure
Pulling on the bit |
Aired on RFD-TV July 30, 2008
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HM116
Close for Comfort
Colorado Ranch
The Horse Master helps a horse accept others riding close by |
Understanding Horse Behavior
Hormonal Mare
Herd Behavior
Herd Heirarchy
Controlling Horse's Direction
Establishing a Better Relationship with Groundwork |
Aired on RFD-TV August 6, 2008
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HM117
Pony Power
Colorado Ranch
The Horse Master helps a youth learn to be his horse’s leader |
Natural Horsemanship Quiz
Round Pen Reasoning
Lead Line Leadership
Body Language Awareness
Anxiety at Feeding Time |

Aired on RFD-TV August 13, 2008
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HM118
Stand By Me
Colorado Ranch
The Horse Master teaches a horse to stand still for mounting |
Stand Still to Mount
Common Riding Mistakes
Using Reins One at a Time
Desensitize to Leg Pressure |

Aired on RFD-TV August 20, 2008
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HM119
In the Lead
Colorado Ranch
The Horse Master helps a versatility rider excel at lead changes and master all five required NVRHA disciplines |
Learning Patterns
Horse's Attention Span
Rein Aids for English and Western
Strenth as a Leader |

Aired on RFD-TV August 27, 2008
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HM120
Fit to Function
Colorado Ranch
The Horse Master helps a rider find out how saddle fit affects her ride
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Rearing When Saddled
Saddle Slips |