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From Quarter Turns to Rollbacks – Another day of Natural Horsemanship training in the saddle for Gigi
The around yard at Golden Glade Ranch was alive with focus as Gigi worked through a full natural horsemanship training session. From...
Phil Goodwin
Aug 142 min read
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A Quiet First Step - Gigis first horse training session
At just ten years old, Gigi has officially stepped into the round yard—not as a rider this time, but as a trainer. Armed with her...
Phil Goodwin
Jul 262 min read
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The 5 Essential Horse Training Steps
A Step-by-Step Guide from Leah Van Ewijk at Golden Glade Ranch Leah and Flicker beginning the essential horse training steps session...
Phil Goodwin
Jul 222 min read
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Learning Life Skills Through Horsemanship—Golden Glade Ranch’s Approach to Brains, Bonds, and Boundaries
Gigi & Flicker learning together @ Golden Glade Ranch Welcome to a day in the round yard at Golden Glade Ranch—where we don’t just train...
Phil Goodwin
Jun 213 min read
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Mastering Horse Body Control Training: The Foundations of Flexion, Bending, and Shoulder Movement
Breaking down the foundational techniques of body control, providing a step-by-step approach for both beginners and advanced riders.
Phil Goodwin
Jun 53 min read
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Unlocking Softness with Groundwork the key to a responsive horse.
This session is loaded with lessons about softness, mindset, and building trust from the ground up between you and your horse
Phil Goodwin
Jun 44 min read
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