We are now 7 months into Horse Goals or Bust—setting goals and planning, training, practicing, and preparing for them. It’s prime riding season in most areas, so now is the time to put our plans for all the activities we’ve been planning into action.

For some of you, that may mean going to a clinic, a competition, or hitting the trail. Or you might be more focused on bonding with a new horse, regaining your mojo after an incident, or accomplishing a singular feat with your horse. 

Throughout this process I’ve been reminded of the many lessons I have learned throughout my career with horses. Today, I’ll share some of the most important lessons I’ve learned to help you make the most of your equestrian endeavors.

And in the "What the Hay? Q&A" segment at the end of this podcast, I’ll answer questions from listeners about teaching an old horse a new behavior, a mother and daughter who have different boundaries with their horses, and a horse that gets anxious and reactive in a particular setting.

Want your question answered in What the Hay? Email podcast@juliegoodnight.com

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

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Resources from the Episode:

• Consistency Counts article: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/julies-blog/consistency-counts


• Stages of Learning: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/slower-is-faster-with-horses


• Managing Fearful Behavior in Horses: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/managing-fearful-behavior-in-horses


• Resources to Calm Your Horse: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/tag/calm-your-horse 


• Think Forward: Ride Yourself Out of Rough Spots article: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/think-forward-ride-yourself-out-of-rough-spots 


• Stages Of Life Part 3: The Senior Citizens: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/julies-blog/keeping-your-horse-healthy-through-the-stages-of-life-part-3-the-senior-citizens


• Julie's Online Coaching Program: JulieGoodnight.com/Coach


• Golden Moments Video: https://www.facebook.com/juliegoodnight/videos/679868616684014