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The latest news & updates about Julie, plus photos and logos for publication. If you would like to inquire about an interview with Julie, or need additional content, please use the form below to contact Julie's press team.
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The latest news & updates about Julie, plus photos and logos for publication. If you would like to inquire about an interview with Julie, or need additional content, please use the form below to contact Julie's press team.
About Julie
Julie Goodnight established a connection with horses at a young age, and after a successful run as a youth rider on jumping horses,

she galloped her way through college riding race horses. For nearly four decades, she’s been at home in the Colorado Rockies, pursuing wilderness sports and riding cow-horses. 

Founding her training business in 1985, Julie’s reputation as a horse trainer grew far and wide. In 2008, she began producing Horse Master with Julie Goodnight, a popular how-to horse training series that aired weekly for more than a decade, with 260 episodes. 

She now travels the world to produce compelling horse TV, and educates horse owners everywhere through her online training programs at JulieGoodnight.com/Academy

Growing up in the ‘60s on a small horse farm in central Florida, Julie had a connection with horses from a young age. Little did she know that her childhood affinity would blossom into a remarkable career with horses. Now an internationally renowned trainer and clinician, Julie is a rarity in that she has ridden and trained extensively in multiple disciplines, both English and western, working with multiple breeds. Her focus is on classical horsemanship and developing the horse and rider’s relationship.  

Following a successful run as a youth rider on jumping horses, Goodnight headed west to fulfill her dreams of skiing, mountain climbing and white-water paddling. She galloped her way through college on the backs of Thoroughbred race horses, graduating from the University of New Mexico with Magna Cum Laude distinction. After graduation, Julie move to southern Colorado, where she started her horse training business in 1985.

It wasn’t long before Goodnight was known for having a special touch with horses and a gift for teaching people. Her reputation grew, and she began traveling the world to share her unique approach to horse training.

In 2008, Julie began producing the popular TV series, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight, a how-to horse training series that aired weekly on RFD-TV for eleven years. After producing and starring in 260 episodes, Julie has now set her sights on sharing the magical world of horses with a broader audience, through 2Horse Productions, an equine, nature and adventure lifestyle production company.

Julie doing groundwork with a fractious horseJulie is a member of the prestigious Horse & Rider team, and she offers guidance to horse enthusiasts in articles and through clinics and appearances worldwide. Goodnight is a frequent contributor to top horse publications such as Horse & Rider and Horse Illustrated, and the author of a syndicated column reaching more than 20 regional horse publications monthly. She also produces a monthly audio podcast on horse training, offers online educational programs and her On-Demand Videos are among the top go-to training tools for horse owners everywhere.

Goodnight travels both domestically and internationally to teach horsemanship and she was named Exceptional Equestrian Educator by Equine Affaire – one of only three such awards ever given. Goodnight is Spokesperson for the Certified Horsemanship Association, an organization focused on promoting safety and excellence in horsemanship, and she holds their highest level of certification, Master Clinic Instructor.

Goodnight and her husband, Rich Moorhead, a ski-industry professional, reside near Salida, Colorado. In their spare time, they enjoy skiing, boating and riding cow horses.

Julie Goodnight is best known for her show, “Horse Master,” and for her no-nonsense training for riders of all disciplines. Her methods are grounded in natural horsemanship, classical riding, and understanding horse behavior. She teaches at clinics and expos everywhere and offers online education, how-to DVDs, and her own tack and training tools at JulieGoodnight.com. Please welcome, Julie Goodnight.

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Where You Can See Julie

Clinics & Retreats

Improve the relationship between horse & rider, and develop your skills and ability to communicate.

Expos

Talks on horse behavior & arena demos on problems, riding skills, high-level maneuvers & more.

Goodnight is known for her informative and entertaining horse demonstrations and clinics, as well as her compelling lectures and inspiring keynote speeches. She is extremely popular with expo attendees because of her clear, practical, no-nonsense—yet humorous—presentations. With her popular TV show and her expansive social media presence, Goodnight brings a lot of marketing power to the table.

Expo Producers | Choose from fresh and fun clinic and seminar topics, and get all the details about booking Julie—plus, find out how we will advertise for YOU.

Contact Twyla to ask for an expo packet or call (719) 530-0531

Events

See Julie's entire upcoming events schedule, including clinics, retreats, expos & other appearances.

Press Releases

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  • A FAMILY AFFAIRE: Equine Affaire launches the Donkey Extravaganza! January 17, 2025
    COLUMBUS, OH, January 16, 2025 – The excitement is building for Equine Affaire in Ohio! Beloved by generations of horse lovers, North America’s premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering will return April 10-13, 2025, to the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, OH. Whether you’ve attended every event since 1994 or you’re scheming to enjoy your […]
  • Julie Goodnight Proudly Watches as Saddle Based on Her Design Is Used by U.S. Army Caisson Detachment During Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Procession January 15, 2025
    Rising from the wake of controversy, the U.S. Army Caisson Detachment (The Old Guard) has refined protocol to ensure the horses that serve as the mounted escort to our nation’s fallen have saddles that are lightweight, comfortable, and expertly fit to each horse. Poncha Springs, CO: As the nation paused to recognize former President Jimmy […]
  • Get Your Tickets to Equine Affaire and Fantasia Today! December 4, 2024
    COLUMBUS, OH, December 4, 2025 – We’ve got a riddle for you: what’s big enough to change your equestrian lifestyle forever, but still small enough to fit inside a Christmas stocking? Tickets to Equine Affaire, that’s what! North America’s premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering is returning to the Ohio Expo Center on April 10-13, […]
  • How Horses Learn November 26, 2024
    High Res Photos: https://juliegoodnight.com/press SALIDA, Colorado, November 26, 2024 In the latest episode of her popular podcast, Ride On with Julie Goodnight, she digs deep into the weeds of how horses learn, how behavior is shaped, and the important skills horses should learn early on.  “I love training young horses,” says Goodnight. “They are curious, energetic, […]
  • Power of the Pony: Heidi Nyland Melocco’s New Children’s Book Invites Youth to the Horse World November 26, 2024
    November 26, 2024 (Mead, CO) — Have a horse-loving kiddo on your Christmas shopping list? Check out the new children’s book, Power of the Pony (https://www.whole-picture.com/ponypowers), by equine journalist and photographer Heidi Nyland Melocco (co-authored with her daughter, Savannah). The book is a photographic tour of all things pony: the barn, arena, and show grounds. Children ages three […]
  • Two Continents, Two Trainers, One Focus October 25, 2024
    SALIDA, Colorado, October 23, 2024 Don’t miss this highly educational and FREE webinar about cantering! When Julie Goodnight, a world-renowned trainer, teacher, and keynote speaker who uses the latest scientific studies in her work with horses and their owners, collaborates with  Dr. Kate Fenner, an equine behaviorist and equitation scientist from Australia, You can rest […]
  • When the Riding Gets Rough, Play it Safe! New Episode of Ride On with Julie Goodnight Out Now October 15, 2024
    Ride On with Julie Goodnight cover image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X5JbHd6hkCEeriEGQeyOx42iAWblGbQB/view?usp=sharing Goodnight Bio and Photos: https://juliegoodnight.com/press SALIDA, Colorado, October 15, 2024 Have you ever dealt with a panic-stricken horse? Dangerous or uncertain situations can shake a horse lovers’ confidence and make us apprehensive about these sometimes volatile creatures.  If you ever wished you had a secret bag of […]
  • A Saddle Maker’s Story: Horse Trails of America and Learns About the New Tucker Heritage Line  September 16, 2024
    The Horse Trails of America Association’s official saddle-making partner, Tucker Saddlery (TuckerSaddlery.com), revealed its Heritage Saddle Collection at this fall’s Western & English Sales Association conference in Dallas, TX. In this interview, Tucker President Darrell Nephew shared more about the new saddles made with HTA Director Heidi Nyland Melocco. Darrell, tell us a little bit about […]
  • Horse Trails of America Association Honored at 2024 Society of Association Executives Conference July 21, 2024
    Photos and Logos Horse Trails of America’s director, Heidi Nyland Melocco, was awarded the Emerging Leader of the Year Award during the 2024 summer conference for the Colorado Society of Association Executives. Held in Fort Collins, Colorado, during the CSAE awards luncheon, Melocco was presented with a glass trophy while nearly 200 association executives cheered […]
  • Out with the Old & In with a New Era of Horsemanship June 5, 2024
    New Episode of Ride On with Julie Goodnight Out Now SALIDA, Colorado, June 5, 2024⁠—Julie Goodnight invites her good friend and assistant trainer, “T” Cody, to discuss the history of horsemanship, the impacts⁠ of the natural horsemanship movement (good and bad), and how recent breakthroughs in the study of horse behavior sparked a new era […]

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