Ride On with Julie Goodnight

How to manage your horse's needs in winter, plus some of the secrets I've learned from living in the high mountains of Colorado for the last 30+ years when it comes to staying warm while you ride, when you feed, or while you do your horse chores in winter. Finally, we'll talk about how to stay fit as a rider—even if you can't ride as much over the winter as you usually do. I'll share some of my fa...

Megan and I sifted through the backlog of questions we've been getting from you, because this time I'm dedicating the entire episode to answering as many as I can! Enjoy this special hour-long episode of What the Hay? Q&A! Do you want your question answered in the What the Hay? Q&A segment? Email it to podcast@juliegoodnight.com

"What bit should I start my horse in?" "When should I change bits?" "Are snaffles the mildest bits?" "Does my horse even need a bit?"   There are so many bits out there (not to mention old wives tales—or misinformation), and every horse has different needs. In this episode, I'm talking about bits, sharing my knowledge to help you understand them better, and answering call-in questions in What the...

In my blog earlier this month, I wrote about what it takes to win an Equine Good Citizen Award. So for this episode, I get more in-depth about the top 10 skills that I think every horse should have. Find out if your horse passes the test—or if you have some new goals to work toward!   Plus, my advice to boost your confidence & what to do about a "cinchy" horse in an all-new What the Hay? Q&A!

I just got back from another trip to C Lazy U Ranch, this time for my Women's Wholeness & Riding Retreat with my good friend and fellow trainer, Barbra Schulte. So for this month's episode, I'm giving you an exclusive listen to a couple of the chats we had with the group about leadership, horse behavior, training, and what happens when our emotions get in the way. Plus, a few guided exercises to h...

Can't wait for winter to give way to warmer riding weather? In this episode of Ride On, I'll talk about some things you can do to prepare for this riding season—from re-establishing a good foundation, to setting realistic goals and planning a training schedule. Resources: Get everything you need to get back on track with your horse with my Spring Training Bundle—now 20% OFF  for the entire month o...

In part two of this episode, I share my favorite stories over the years from Horse Master—what I remember most about the horses, and what I've learned from them over the last 11 years. Plus, a very special What the Hay? Q&A with questions and favorite memories from listeners.

In part one of this 2-part episode, I talk about my choice to end my long-running show, Horse Master, where I'm going from here, and share stories from some of my favorite episodes—what I remember most about the horses, and what I've learned from them over the last 11 years.   Thanks to  SmoothStride Riding Jeans  for making it possible to get this podcast to you for free.

This was your favorite topic of 2018! In this "Ride On Rewind" episode, I'll talk with you about horse behavior, communication, positive vs. negative reinforcement, and more. Plus, you'll find out how all of this impacts how you communicate with and train your horse so you can both get on the same page.   As always, thanks to  Smooth Stride Riding Jeans  for making it possible to get this podcast...

This month's podcast episode was recorded live from my retreat at C Lazy U Ranch! I had a nice fireside Q&A session with riders who attended the clinic about horse behavior, safety on the trail and more. Listen in on the discussion and see if your questions were answered!   As always, thanks to  SmoothStride Riding Jeans  for making it possible to get this podcast to you for free.   Show Notes: My...

In this month's podcast episode I'm talking colt-starting and bits—when to start using them, why, and how to know it's time to move up to the next step in training. Joining me is a very special guest: a precocious young lady named Morgan who reached out to me to educate herself about the whole process. Everyone has something to learn from this episode whether you're bringing up a 2-year-old like P...

In this episode, I'll explain what "problem behavior" means in this context, and the difference between replacement training and punishment to extinguish problematic behaviors. This particular kind of training can often get better results than punishment—if your timing is good. Listen now to find out how it works, and how to apply it in three common scenarios.   As always, thanks to  Smooth Stride...

You asked, so I'm answering! This week, I'm dedicating the whole episode to questions I got from listeners—from an owner who's fed up with his horse's buddy sour behavior to safety in the trailer. Plus, the answer to one question everyone seems to want to know about me is revealed. Enjoy!

In the last episode, I answered the question, "Did I get the wrong horse for me?" (If you missed it, go back and listen!) So you've decided your horse—whether he's too much horse, not enough horse, or is just downright dangerous—is not the right horse for you. Now what? Let's talk about where to go from here. Then, listener Q&A on what to do if your horse refuses to keep cantering—without escalati...

This time, podcast listener, Judy, wrote in asking the difficult question, "At what point should you give up on a particular horse? Or rather, did I get the wrong horse for me?" I'll touch on the things you should think about when you find yourself in this often heart-wrenching situation.   As always, thanks to  SmoothStride Riding Jeans  for making it possible to get this podcast to you, the list...

This time I'll talk about how to start getting your horse into shape for your riding goals this season, whether that's climbing mountain trails or ready for competition. Plus, you asked, and I answered! In my new segment, "What the Hay? Q&A" I answer some of the questions you asked about legging your horse up for spring riding. As always, thanks to  Smooth Stride Riding Jeans  for making it possib...

Timing is everything! Well, not everything, exactly. This episode is another podcast subscriber exclusive, presented by  Smooth Stride Riding Jeans , from one of my expo demonstrations. I talk about cueing, reinforcement and correctly using your aids. Plus, the skills you need that make the difference between training your horse to do the right thing, or the wrong thing.  But wait, there's more!...

Do you want to communicate better with your horse? If you ever wonder why your horse just doesn't "get it" when you cue him to do something, take a step back. In this special podcast—one of my never-before-aired presentations—I talk about horse behavior, communication, positive vs. negative reinforcement, and more. Plus, you'll find out how this all impacts how you communicate with and train your...