Barn Banter – Episode 29

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 29, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with horse trainer and TV personality Julie Goodnight. Plus, tune in as they talk with sponsored guest Stoney Stamper, National Sales Director for Hart Trailer.

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To end the episode, Susan and Holly chat with the Humane Society of Ventura County about Ariana, this month’s ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse.

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Julie Goodnight, Horse Trainer and TV Personality

Barn Banter episode 29 guest Julie Goodnight. Photo by Megan Fischer

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 racehorses. 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.

Adoptable Horse of the Month, Ariana

Photo courtesy Humane Society of Ventura County

Ariana is a gorgeous 16-year-old Arabian mare who was surrendered to the Humane Society of Venture County in late December of 2023 after her previous owner could no longer care for her. The HSVC staff adores her sweet face and even sweeter personality. She’s a very special girl due to her lack of teeth, but that doesn’t stop her from doing the things she loves.

Though she is not trained to ride, Ariana has great ground manners and aims to please her handler. Ariana has had a saddle on before, but she is not broke to ride. However, this pretty girl knows how to longe in the round pen and gets along with most other horses. HSVC thinks she would make a great pasture buddy and could also do well as a therapy horse, where she would bring joy to everyone.

Learn more about Ariana here.

In addition to Barn Banter episode 29, you can check out all previous episodes of Horse Illustrated’s podcasts here.

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