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Circle Y Saddles Partners with Julie Goodnight
Yoakum, TX…Circle Y Saddles, Inc, America’s Leading Saddle Brand, welcomes internationally renowned clinician and trainer Julie Goodnight to its Team Of Champions. The Julie Goodnight and Circle Y partnership brings horse owners quality products and superior knowledge in saddles and their use. The original Flex2® saddles by Circle Y provide Goodnight, and her many fans, better fit and comfort for both horse and rider. ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Announces Clinics for 2007
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. December 15, 2006—Internationally known horse and horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight travels from California to Massachusetts during her 2007 teaching tour and horse expo season. Whether riding or auditing a multi-discipline ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Finishes Filming on First Horse Master TV Show Episodes
Respected trainer Julie Goodnight just finished filming the first five episodes in her new makeover-style TV series, Horse Master. Goodnight—known for her easy to understand teaching style and her appearances at horse expos everywhere—works with a ne ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Announces 2008 Filming and Appearance Dates
Poncha Springs, CO, December 3, 2007: Julie Goodnight announces her 2008 clinic and horse expo appearance dates—and reveals her first-ever Horse Master with Julie Goodnight television show filming locations. Goodnight travels to eight states dur ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. November 15, 2007— Riding for Fitness It’s not just about having fun or gaining new skills, riding is a great form of exercise, too! For beginner and intermediate riders, the sport offers both aerobic and strength buildin ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Official Spokesperson for Certified Horsemanship Association
(January 2008) – Julie Goodnight is named the Official International Spokesperson for the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). Julie has been with CHA for over 10 years as the Program Director and now will continue to promote riding instructor c ... Read the full article

2006 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo Features Clinton Anderson, Craig Cameron, Julie Goodnight and Others
The Rocky Mountain Horse Expo is pleased to welcome featured clinicians Clinton Anderson, Craig Cameron and Julie Goodnight, along with other top-notch speakers and clinicians, to the National Western Complex in Denver, March 10-12. Known for his ... Read the full article

AHP Member Lisa Kemp to speak at Equestrian Lifestyle Expo, November 22, 2008
The first annual Equestrian Lifestyle Expo & Holiday Market will be held this weekend, November 22 & 23, 2008, at Arlington Park Racetrack. A combination of educational topics and seminars, equestrian lifestyle resources, and pre-holiday gift shopping, the event also features keynote speakers Julie Goodnight (host of RFD-TV's Horse Master with Julie Goodnight) and Dr. Randel Raub (Director of Equine Business Development and Technical Service for Purina Mills). ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Presents New Clinics at Rocky Mountain Horse Expo
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. February 2, 2007—Internationally known horse and horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) presents new clinics to be revealed at the March 9-11, 2007 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, held annually at Denver, ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Releases Three New DVDs in Principles of Riding Series
Poncha Springs, Colorado, October 24, 2006: Horse trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight (of Poncha Springs, Colorado) releases three new DVD installments in her Goodnight’s Principles of Riding series: Volume 3—Perfect Practice: Exercises to Improve ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month: A Bit of Comfort
"When connecting reins to the bit, I prefer to use a leather to leather connection for softness and a better feel. While having metal snaps in the ends of your reins is convenient for changing reins and repositioning your reins, the constant clinking of metal on metal can be irritating to your horse and makes it difficult to have a soft and steady feel on the reins. Some leather reins have a quick connect feature made of leather, which may not be as quick and convenient as a snap, but will give you a better feel on your horse's mouth." ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Announces Colorado Appearances for 2006
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. February 8, 2006—Internationally known horse and horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight travels from Maine to Hawaii in the U.S. and throughout Canada during her 2006 teaching tour. With Goodnight’s busy schedule, she has included ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month: Stop Horses from Stomping
Flies can be a constant source of irritation to your horse in the summer. If your horse is spending most of his time biting, stomping and kicking at flies, he could be causing unnecessary wear and tear on his joints and it could present both a training problem and a safety problem for you. When I work with horses, I expect them to stand perfectly still on my command—not moving a single foot unless authorized by me. But I cannot expect him to stand still if flies are biting him. Also, getting head-butted by a horse that is swinging his head around to bite a fly or having your foot stomped on is neither pleasant nor safe for you. In addition to fly spray in the worst months, I use fly predators, an environmentally sound product that stops flies at their source and keeps my entire property virtually fly free. I also make sure my horses receive a joint supplement to help keep their joints safe and lubricated in case they’ve had to stomp too much in the past. ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Travels to 9 States For 2009 Clinic Tour
Julie Goodnight travels to Massachusetts, Kansas, Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio, California, Colorado, and Hawaii during her 2009 Clinic Tour. Each two-day clinic provides an opportunity for horse owners to ride with Goodnight and learn her Straightforward Horsemanship techniques (improving horsemanship skills and learning to be their horses’ leaders on the ground and while riding). Audiences are also invited—to watch and learn in a friendly environment for a nominal cost. Clinics are open to 10-15 riders ($400 per horse and rider pair) and unlimited audiences ($20 pre-order or $25 adult tickets at the door; $10 for youths 18 and under at the door). ... Read the full article

Equine Affaire Names Julie Goodnight "Exceptional Equestrian Educator"
Equine Affaire officials presented Julie Goodnight with their "Exceptional Equestrian Educator Award" Friday November 14, 2008 during the event's sold-out night show, Pfizer Fantasia. The award was presented by Equine Affaire's Program Manager Coagi Long, President Eugenia Snyder and Vice-President Terri Sharp (left to right in photo with Goodnight). ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month: Set Up For Success
Set up cones to help you plan transitions There's an old saying in horsemanship: "All of training occurs in transitions." A transition occurs any time you ask your horse to speed up or slow down-it is in the asking and your horse's compliance that the training occurs. Be precise with your transitions and try to execute them at a specific place. I like to keep markers set up around my arena, using cones or brightly colored duct tape on the fence, marking the mid-point on each side, as well as quarter marks on the long sides. This way, I can execute my upward and downward transitions right on the marks and learn more about my horse's preparation/response time and how precisely he follows my cues. Remember, practice does not make perfect-only perfect practice makes perfect! ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight 's Tip of the Month on Disengagement
Disengagement of the hindquarters occurs when your horse crosses his hind legs. Your horse's "motor" is in his hind end. So, when his hind legs cross, the engine is in neutral; your horse stops forward impulsion. Disengagement also encourages your horse to have a submissive attitude. You're taking away his flight response. Disengagement is a natural, voluntary behavior for horses and it signals contrition. In natural settings, it's only seen in neo-natal foals. Use disengagement as a tool to refocus your horse and stop his forward impulsion. You should be able to disengage your horse from the ground and from the saddle-both are easy to do. Simply drive your horse forward then tip his nose up and to the inside as he steps up under himself with his inside hind leg. Disengagement is thoroughly explained in articles and on instructional videos available at www.JulieGoodnight.com. ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight's "The Right Fit "
Is your horse's halter too snug or too loose? Does it hang down around his nose or squeeze his face, rubbing the hair away? Do you fit a rope halter the same as a webbed halter? How do you know if you horse's halter fits or what size halter he should wear? These are all legitimate questions and it is important to have a halter that fits your horse just right-for his comfort and his safety. ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month: Save Your Horse’s Mouth, Stop with Your Seat
You probably learned to “kick to go” and “pull to whoa” from the very start of your riding career. While this simplistic view of communicating with your horse may get you through the first few rides, you want to learn some finesse. While all the natural aids are important to master— seat, legs, hands and voice—your horse will feel your seat aids first. When you make sure that you’re using your seat correctly, you won’t have to pull so hard to make your horse whoa. Your refined and combined cues will save your horses mouth and ensure your horse gets your message as soon as possible. ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Announces International Travel and Clinic Calendar for 2006
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. January 1, 2006—Internationally known horse and horsemanship trainer Julie Goodnight travels from Maine to Hawaii in the U.S. and throughout Canada during her 2006 teaching tour. Goodnight’s schedule includes 15 clinics and appe ... Read the full article