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Check Your Bit Fit- Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Most riders either inherit a bit when they purchase a horse or do their best to pick one off the shelf. But how many riders actually check the fit of their horses' bits and know for sure if they have the right ones for their horses? Your horse's mouth size and conformation, his level of training, and the rider's ability all determine which bit you should use. ... Read the full article

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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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'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

Certified Horsemanship Association and Bitless Bridle Join Forces
(February 2007) – The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) and The Bitless Bridle Inc. are partnering to help horses. Many riding instructors have those good old reliable school horses that safely and patiently pack around beginner riders, occasi ... 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 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

The Original Bit Fit to Appear in Four TV Episodes
Saranac, MI— The Original Bit Fit®, an innovative equine mouth measurement tool, will make its broadcast debut in four upcoming episodes of Horsecity.com TV. The show airs on RFD-TV, which is in more than 25 million American homes nationwide. The Ori ... Read the full article

Virginia Equine Extravaganza Announces Celebrity and Interactive Judging
Richmond, Virginia, September 26, 2006— The Virginia Equine Extravaganza returns to Richmond’s Raceway Complex October 27-29, 2006 for the third annual equine symposium and first-ever three-day Virginia-based colt-starting competition emceed by horse ... Read the full article

Clinton Anderson To Headline at The 2006 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in Denver, Colorado
Popular clinician and television series host Clinton Anderson brings his successful Downunder Horsemanship to six presentations at the 2006 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo March 10-12 in Denver, Colorado. Two-time winner of the prestigious “Road to the Hor ... Read the full article

Bridle Path Trimming
Here's a quick tip about clipping your horse's bridle path. Although bridle path length varies in expectations with breed and discipline, in general, less is more. For Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred type horses, the bridle path should be fairly short-just long enough to accommodate the headstall of the bridle. For gaited breeds and the more 'upright' breeds, such as Arabians, Morgans and Saddlebreds, the bridle path is often cut long to enhance the look of the horse's long, elegant neck. ... Read the full article