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March 2021 Horse Report

March has been a snowy month for us, but we are grateful for the moisture that will ease us out of drought conditions and help green up our pastures. It

March 2021 Letter from Julie

Dear Friends, The horses are starting to shed and the outdoor arena has thawed enough to ride in—surely spring is around the corner! The horses are feeling frisky and adventurous

Secret Powers are Within You!

It should go without saying that training and riding a thousand-pound flight animal is complicated—it’s the only sport I know of that involves inter-species teamwork. Riding is a partnership of

February 2021 Horse Report

Here in the high mountains of Colorado, we’re still in our deepest part of winter, with sub-zero temperatures and blowing snow. It’s the time of year when we go into

Canter Hacks, Part 2: Canter Hacks for Advanced Horses & Riders

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February 2021 Letter from Julie

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Remi and Momma Joy turned out in the arena.

January 2021 Horse Report

Winter is long and hard, here in the high mountains of Colorado and although the days are getting longer now, subzero temperatures, wind and ice, make riding outdoors a challenge.

January 2021 Letter from Julie

Dear friends, Rich and I spent the holidays alone and together. For Christmas, we enjoyed a few unseasonably warm days at the lake, boating, in almost complete and utter solitude.

Julie cantering a warmblood in an arena.

Conquer the Canter | Part 1 of 2

Five Canter Hacks for Green Horses and Green Riders The natural gaits of the horse are walk, trot and gallop. The canter is a slow, collected gallop, developed over time,

December 2020 Horse Report

Here in the Colorado mountains, we love snow! The more, the better. And it looks like a white Christmas is in the forecast. Our valley is the headwaters of the

December 2020 Letter from Julie

Dear friends, I admit I’m happy this year is coming to a close. It’s been a tough one for most of us, and for some of us, it’s been downright

Julie's dad on his palomino trail horse, Scout.

The Making of a Trail Horse, Part 4 (and Other Duties, as Assigned)

I remember my father’s last and best trail horse, Scout. He was a big, bold, grade quarter horse, afraid of nothing, with a motor like a freight train. Aboard Scout,

November 2020 Horse Report

It was a fitting end to my travel-year, when my last remaining clinic was cancelled, not due to the pandemic, but because of raging wild fires in northern Colorado. This

Mamma Joy and baby Remi at Julie's ranch.

November 2020 Letter from Julie

Dear friends, As this bizarre year comes ever so slowly to a close, there is so much to reflect on. It’s easy to get caught up in the negatives and

View from behind horse's ears of treed hills and mountain range.

The Making of a Trail Horse, Part 3

October 2020 Horse Report

After five months with no horse expos, no clinics and no traveling, in the last four weeks I’ve traveled to three clinics. It’s good to be back, and we had

The Making of a Trail Horse, Part 2

Manners and Skills There are many ingredients that go into the making of an exceptional trail horse and just like in the kitchen, quality ingredients can make the difference in

October 2020 Letter From Julie

Dear Friends, At my ranch, here in the “Heart of the Rockies,” fall came fast and furious with 14” of snow on the ground just two days after record heat

September 2020 Horse Report

Summer came to a screeching halt around our ranch, just two days after record heat on Labor Day, when we were hammered with well over a foot of snow and

The Making of a Trail Horse

My youngest horse, Pepperoni, just successfully completed his first high mountain ride in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area, a steep mountain range in southern Colorado. It was an arduous

September 2020 Letter from Julie

Dear Friends, This fall brings a transition like no other. Normally, I take a break from business travel in the summer and ease back into full swing, traveling to horse

How To: Blanket Washing

Julie demonstrates how to safely and effectively clean dirty horse blankets.

How To: Turning Aids

How to turn your horse by cueing with your body instead of your reins.

Calm Your Horse During a Ride

Has your horse ever been anxious or amped up during a ride, and you just need to help him calm down a bit? Whether you’re on the trail or waiting

Myler 3-Ring Combination Bit: Working a New Bit Over Your Horse’s Withers

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Myler 3-Ring Combination Bit: Unpacking and Assembling with an English Bridle

Daily Dose of Horsemanship Homework #1

Myler 3-Ring Combination Bit: Unpacking and Assembling with a Western Headstall

How to Make Your Horse Look Like a Supermodel

Year round grooming tips from Julie.

Winter Grooming Supplies for Horses

Sponsored post, W.F. Young Co. Take a peek inside Julie Goodnight’s tack room to see the grooming supplies she stores-up before winter and how she uses Show Sheen, Miracle Groom,

Daily Dose of Horsemanship Homework #7

Using your seat and leg aids in timing with the rhythm of your horse and his movement.

Daily Dose of Horsemanship Homework: Ground Manners #1 Establishing Boundaries

Daily Dose of Horsemanship Homework: 3 Step Circle

Absorbine Testimonial Take Peek Inside My Tack Room

Julie Goodnight shares a peek inside her tack room, to show you the winter grooming supplies she relies on. See how Julie uses Show Sheen, Miracle Groom, Bigeloil Leg Poultice