Ride On with Julie Goodnight

Julie Goodnight has been a fixture in the western training world for decades, and her monthly podcast distills that experience into focused, practical episodes that amateur riders can actually use. Her tagline -- "helping horses, one human at a time" -- sums up her approach perfectly. She puts as much emphasis on fixing rider habits as she does on training the horse. Each episode follows a consistent structure: a main topic, two or three case studies that illustrate the concept, and a "What the Hay? Q&A" segment where Julie answers listener questions. Topics range from confidence building and canter departures to reading your horse's body language and knowing when to push versus when to back off. The February 2026 episode on "From Conflict to Connection" was a standout, breaking down how horses learn to say yes through pressure-and-release timing. With 89 episodes, a 4.9-star rating, and 234 reviews, the audience clearly appreciates her no-nonsense teaching style. Episodes run 35 to 50 minutes and come out monthly, which gives Julie time to put real thought into each one rather than churning out filler. She has a calm, confident delivery that makes even nervous riders feel like they can handle whatever problem they are facing. This is especially good for adult amateur riders who are training on their own and need clear, actionable guidance from someone who has truly seen it all.