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Ride On with Julie GoodnightAuthor: Julie Goodnight
Helping horses, one human at a time. Each month, horse trainer, clinician, and host, Julie Goodnight, breaks down the topics riders want to hear about mostwhether youre new to horses or refining your upper-level skillsfrom building confidence and setting goals to ground-manners, canter departures and more! Listen anytime, while you ride or when you drive to the barn. To submit your question for What the Hay? Q&A, email podcast@juliegoodnight.com Language: en Genres: Education, Hobbies, How To, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Trail-Ready Horse: Safety, Manners, and Confidence Beyond the Arena
Episode 117
Wednesday, 1 July, 2026
Trail riding may look like the most relaxing thing we do with our horses, but it can also be one of the greatest tests of their training. In this episode of Ride On! with Julie Goodnight, Julie explains what it really means to have a trail-ready horse. From ground manners and emotional fitness to trail etiquette and rider judgment, she shares the skills every horse should master before heading beyond the arena. Julie also shares updates from the ranch, including Colorado's severe drought, Rip's latest adventures, and an amusing story that perfectly illustrates how horses think—and sometimes don't think. In What the Hay?, she answers listener questions about refining cues with a sensitive horse and choosing the right tack for mountain trail riding. Whether you ride local trails or dream of exploring the high country, this episode will help you build the confidence, partnership, and preparation that make every ride safer and more enjoyable. The Making of a Trail Horse Series: Part 1: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/julies-blog/the-making-of-a-trail-horse/ Part 2: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/the-making-of-a-trail-horse-part-2/ Part 3: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/julies-blog/the-making-of-a-trail-horse-part-3/ Part 4: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/julies-blog/the-making-of-a-trail-horse-part-4/ Goodnight's Guide to Great Trail Riding Book: https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/goodnights-guide-to-great-trail-riding/ Speak the Language DVD or Streaming video: https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/horse-behavior-dvd/ https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/behavior/ Academy Membership LINK: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/
