FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Equine Affaire Names Julie Goodnight “Exceptional Equestrian Educator” During 2008 Massachusetts Pfizer Fantasia
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PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. November 17, 2008— PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. November 17, 2008— Equine Affaire officials presented Julie Goodnight with their “Exceptional Equestrian Educator Award” Friday November 14, 2008 during the event’s sold-out night show, Pfizer Fantasia. The award was presented by Equine Affaire’s Program Manager Coagi Long, President Eugenia Snyder and Vice-President Terri Sharp (left to right in photo with Goodnight).
“It’s an incredible honor to be presented with this award at such a prestigious event,” Goodnight says. “I was delighted that so many of my friends were present to share the moment with me.”
Goodnight is focused on education and dedicates her time to help horse owners through her presentations, clinics, television show and articles. With more than 30 years of work in the equine industry, Julie is dedicated to teaching and learning.
“First and foremost, I’m an educator—secondly, I’m a horse trainer,” she says. “To have an impact on the horses, you have to educate the people who work with them every day. I am a passionate student of horse behavior, riding and training so it’s a natural step for me to want to share what I’ve learned.”
Equine Affaire, Inc. (http://www.equineaffaire.com <http://www.equineaffaire.com> ) was established in 1993 to create a first-class, education-oriented horsemen's convention that would be second-to-none. Since its start, Goodnight has appeared at 19 of the company’s horse expos. Julie will celebrate her 20th Equine Affaire in Pomona, Calif. Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2009.
About Julie Goodnight: Goodnight is an internationally respected trainer and clinician with experience in many types of training. She grew up riding ponies and horses on an Orlando farm and competed in hunter jumpers throughout her youth. Goodnight counts horses among her earliest friends; she spent many summer days hanging out in the horse pasture and studying how the horses moved and interacted. During her college days in New Mexico, Goodnight earned extra money by warming up Thoroughbreds on the racetrack. The cowgirl felt at home in the west and soon hit the trails and studying Western disciplines. Always the adventurer, she began leading riders through the Rocky Mountains. As a natural teacher, Goodnight decided to make horses her life's work-and to teach people how to work with horses safely and with kindness. Showing her dedication to teaching and safety, Goodnight earned her Master Instructor and Clinician ranking with the Certified Horsemanship Association (the association she continues to represent as International Spokesperson).
Now, Goodnight teaches riders how to be their horse's leader and to excel in whichever equestrian sport they choose. Her varied background and training in dressage, jumping, racing, reining, colt starting, cutting, and wilderness riding make her a well-rounded instructor. She teaches horse owners around the world how to establish great relationships with their horses through her Clinic Tour, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight television show, expo appearances and her many how-to DVDs.
Goodnight is now best known for her award-winning television show airing weekly on RFD-TV—Horse Master with Julie Goodnight. Through the show, Goodnight hopes to help all riders master their equestrian dreams and skills. As "The Horse Master," Goodnight shares the wisdom she's gained by reaching her master-level CHA status and encourages all horse people to become the leaders/masters their horses want and deserve. Natural horsemanship is founded on understanding horse behavior and the idea that horses look for leadership, direction and assurance that they're safe and acting appropriately. Goodnight strives to teach you how to master that ideal and emphasizes the importance of life-long learning.
On television and in her clinics, Goodnight has an upbeat and logical style of teaching. She has a unique ability to bridge natural horsemanship techniques with the principles of classical riding. Her training and teaching techniques are frequent features of The Trail Rider, America's Horse, Horse & Rider, and many other excellent equine publications and websites.
Goodnight resides near Salida, Colorado at her private horse ranch with her husband, Rich Moorhead--an avid National Versatility Ranch Horse competitor and the CEO of Monarch Mountain ski resort.
Photo Credit: Tony DeCosta. Tony has been photographing equestrians and their horses for over 20 years. He has photographed equestrian competitions at the highest levels - including the Olympic Games in Atlanta and International equestrian events in Canada, France, England, Germany and Switzerland. As one of only 300 photographers recognized by the International Alliance of Equine Journalists, Tony regularly sees his work published in leading national and regional equine magazines. For information about Tony’s work or stock photos, call 603-889-7677 or e-mail horsesinmotion@lycos.com <mailto:horsesinmotion@lycos.com> .
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