Goodnight News: Bit Overview
Horse in an Ergonomically Correct Myler bit with Julie Goodnight Rope Reins. Bit selection considerably impacts horse training, comfort, and performance across all disciplines. A meticulously designed and properly fitted
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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 adjustment. I
December Blog 2024
Turning your horse without reins Riding Without Reins: It’s not as hard as you think! To listen to the audio version, click here and look for the title “Blogpost: Riding
October 2024 blog
Could you Stop a Runaway Horse? Proper Rein Handling I’ve just returned from teaching clinics at the C Lazy U Ranch, where I always work with attendees on rein holds,
The Emergency Dismount: When All Else Fails
Photo Credit: Heidi Nyland Melocco When the going gets tough… you may wish you knew how to get your feet on the ground, quickly and safely, at a moment of
Jealousy & Possessiveness in Horses
Annie warning Tom to stay away from her foal, Rip. Horses are emotional animals. Like humans, horses feel and display the six basic emotions. Fear, anger and surprise are overtly
The World Awaits!
My new colt was born at the most convenient time of day, about the time most people are arriving at work. Most foals are born in the wee hours of
Newborn Foals: Mother Nature Usually Gets it Right
*UPDATE!* Annie had her beautiful, healthy colt right after publishing time! “Little Colt” (not named yet!) was born on Friday, May 17 at 9:01 in the morning. Here he is
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Goodnight News: Bit Overview
Horse in an Ergonomically Correct Myler bit with Julie Goodnight Rope Reins. Bit selection considerably impacts horse training, comfort, and performance across all disciplines. A meticulously designed and properly fitted
Saddles based on Goodnight design used in Carter funeral procession
“As seen on EquusMagazine.com” Inspired by the traditional McClellan saddle, the modified model offers Army’s horses improved comfort and fit January 31, 2025 – Edited Press Release Over the past few
January 2025 Horse Report
Winter Time in the Rockies Like most of the country, here in the Colorado Mountains, we’ve been battling extreme winter weather. For us, that means temperatures well below zero F,
Press Release for Julie Goodnight January 2025
Julie Goodnight Horsemanship FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 01/13/25 Twyla Walker Collins, Business Manager Phone: (719) 530-0531 Email: twyla@juliegoodnight.com Julie Goodnight Proudly Watches as Saddle Based on Her Design Is Used
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 adjustment. I
Horse Report: Mission Accomplished, Sort Of
Annie and Cathy Brown Rip turned six months old mid-November; all the signs indicated both mare and foal were ready for weaning. Rip mainly spent his time with the older
December Blog 2024
Turning your horse without reins Riding Without Reins: It’s not as hard as you think! To listen to the audio version, click here and look for the title “Blogpost: Riding
November 2024 Horse Report
Rip’s first snow day! A Foal Becomes a Weanling Lately, I’ve been busy washing, drying, folding, storing, and organizing all the blankets in the barn. Our horses have a lot of
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Behavior Bummers
Does your trail horse paw, walk off when you mount up, or go at an inconsistent speed? Correct these behavioral woes with these techniques from top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight. BY
Julie Goodnight Q&A: Bit Tips
Question: I just purchased a seven-year-old gelding. The previous owner was riding him in a single-jointed snaffle bit. Now, I’m looking for a bit for him and he has responded
Stop In An Emergency
The Trail Rider ~ May/June 2016 Riding Right Stop in an Emergency The one-rein stop is often taught as the go-to aid for slowing and stopping a rowdy horse. But
The Pully-Rein Stop
The Trail Rider ~ May 2016 Ride Right with Julie Goodnight The Pulley-Rein Stop Learn how to stop a bolting horse on a narrow trail using a pulley rein with
Q & A – How To Introduce Kids To Horses And Riding
Q: What are safe tips to introduce my kids to horses and riding? I want them to love riding but don’t want to do too much too soon and end
Q & A – How To Make Picking Hooves Easier
Q: Sometimes when I’m picking out my horse’s hooves, she pulls it down onto the floor. If I hold it tightly, she tries to jerk it away. How can I
Extended Trot Instead Of Canter Cue
Julie Goodnight Q&A Q: How do I get my horse to move out at the trot without breaking into a lope? He’s a western horse learning dressage and the extended