Resources for Western
1021: From Tails to Trails
From Tails to Trails Julie Goodnight helps an English rider learn to ride with split reins in preparation for riding on the trails.
Episode 822 – Ranch Hands – Behind The Scenes
Julie Goodnight helps a ranch rider refine her rein cues for horsemanship patterns and reining. Bonus footage not seen on TV.
Episode 721 – Plus Points– Behind The Scenes
Julie Goodnight helps a new rider and his experienced reining horse perform show-ready rollbacks
Episode 721 – Plus Points
Julie Goodnight helps a new rider and his experienced reining horse perform show-ready rollbacks
What Bit Should I Use?
Question: Dear Julie, I am currently schooling and riding in a D-ring snaffle bit. I want to start training for Western Pleasure. What kind of shank bit do you recommend for the transition? Thanks, Kim
Saddle Advice
Ask Julie Goodnight: Is My Saddle Causing My Horse’s Issues? Question: Dear Julie, I am switching from English to Western and am hoping to get one of your Peak Performance saddles. I am looking at
Post The Trot
Ask Julie Goodnight: Do Western Riders Need to Post the Trot? Question: Try to settle this discussion – please! Is posting on the correct “diagonal” only important in English riding? I always thought it was
Split Rein Hold
Split rein hold Split reins are commonly used by western riders and there are several ways to hold them– the two-handed trainer’s hold (with the reins bridged and both reins in both hands), one-handed trainer’s
Know Your Rein Aids
Riding Right with Julie Goodnight Know Your Rein Aids Dear Julie, I’m a bit confused about rein aids—how they differ in English and Western riding. I’ve been hearing terms like direct and direct opposition, indirect
Issues From The Saddle: How Much Does Conformation Have To Do With Movement
Question Category: Issues from the Saddle Question: Hi, I have a 5 year old QH gelding that is tall and not very muscular. He has a long back and legs and I wonder if that
Talk About Tack: Which Bit For Neck Reining On A Finished Horse?
Question Category: Talk about Tack Question: Julie, How do I know what bits to try on a horse that is new to me? And can I ride western (neck rein) in a bit without leverage?