Ride On with Julie Goodnight

The Trail-Ready Horse: Safety, Manners, and Confidence Beyond the Arena

Trail riding may look like the most relaxing thing we do with our horses, but it can also be one of the greatest tests of their training. In this episode of Ride On! with

The Art of Breaking It Down

In this episode of Ride On! with Julie Goodnight, Julie shares spring updates from the ranch, including recent expos, clinics, travel, and the latest training progress wi

Blogpost: Cueing with Clarity- Misbehaving or Misunderstanding?

When a horse does not respond to a cue the way the rider hoped, there is a natural tendency to put the blame on the horse. “My horse won’t canter.” “My horse refuses to

Understanding Separation Stress in Horses: Herd Bound, Barn Sour, or Just Social?

In this episode of Ride On with Julie Goodnight, Julie takes a thoughtful look at one of the most common—and misunderstood—behavior challenges horse owners face: separati

From Conflict to Connection: How Horses Learn to Say Yes

Rethinking Traditional Horsemanship and Finding a Kinder Way Forward Description In this episode of Ride On with Julie Goodnight, we take a deep dive into what non-conf

Why Horses Say No: Reading the Signs Before You React

Have you ever asked your horse to do something—and got a big, resounding “NO”? Maybe they planted their feet, balked at the trailer, or just shut down. It’s frustrating,

The Need For Speed

In this episode, we’ll kick things off with a crisp fall update from the ranch, then I’ll share a story from my days galloping racehorses—an experience that taught me a l

Should I Let Someone Else Ride My Horse

In this episode, we’ll kick things off with an update from my ranch, I’ll share a story about one of the best horses I’ve ever owned — and the unexpected lesson I learned

Training to Tie-Keep it safe and stress free

In this episode of Ride on with Julie Goodnight, she shares her secrets for teaching a horse to stand tied patiently, with consideration for the horse's perspective.  SH

Classical Riding-Your Roadmap to Success!

Today’s podcast is on a subject that many riders ask about, "How to get started in Dressage." I decided to use "entry-level dressage," for both English and Western riders

Building Your Confidence with Horses

In this episode of RideOn, I’ll talk about building your confidence with horses. It’s a huge subject that affects equestrians of all ages and ability levels, and I know y

"No Fraternizing" Rule

Horses are social animals with a strong herd instinct, and different rules apply when humans are involved. I teach what I call the “no fraternizing” rule at the beginning

Blogpost: April 2025, Goals and Confidence

For years, I’ve been sharing my insights on horsemanship, helping riders like you build better relationships with your horses and reach your full potential in the saddle.

Blogpost: Proactive Horse Care: Your Annual Health Checklist

We do our annual vet exams, vaccinations, and dental care every Spring. Just as we prioritize annual check-ups for ourselves, a yearly wellness exam by an equine veterina

The Right Bit

Description: In this episode of Ride On, I’ll focus on how you know if your horse needs a new bit, how we evaluate a horse for the right bit, and understanding the impac

Blogpost: Rip's Early Training, a Young Colt's Journey

Rip, Annie’s colt, is nine months old, but technically a yearling. He’s basically a learning machine with the whole world at his hooves. He loves the indoor arena, and he

Blogpost: Bit Overview

Bit selection considerably impacts horse training, comfort, and performance across all disciplines   Show Notes for February Blog Post 2025: Bit Overview   Talk About

Illusive Concepts that Affect Saddle Fit

In this newest episode of my podcast, I discuss different saddles, how they are constructed, and the pros and cons of rigid trees, flexible trees, treeless, and riding ba

Blogpost: Perfecting Saddle Fit Skills

Analyzing traffic to our website and the direct questions we get from you, the end-user, we see significant interest in tack and equipment and its appropriate use and adj

Riding without the Reins-Podcast

Podcast Show notes for Ride On with Julie Goodnight: Riding without reins   To post a Google Review for Julie Goodnight: https://support.google.com/business/answer/347