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What is the Shodeo?

What is the Shodeo?

April 20, 2026

The Shodeo is Saturday at 2:30 PM and only offered during the 10 family weeks of the summer, mid-June through mid-August. The Shodeo is a fun, friendly competition open to all ages and skill levels, showcasing what you’ve learned during the week. Focus is on control, proper riding, and communication with your horse. This is an all-guest activity on Saturday afternoons.

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I participated in the Julie Goodnight Clinic and loved every single minute. As a fairly new rider, I was worried that I would get overwhelmed or feel left behind, but instead I learned so much from instructors and participants. This experience was well beyond my expectations. I seriously have no complaints about course structure or content. I've already been using some of the skills I learned and my horses and I are more connected and I can tell my riding has improved 10x. Just can't say enough good things about Julie and her team. If the sessions were spread out to 5 days, I would be onboard because it was pretty intense (although I think it was exactly what I needed as a newer rider).

~ Melissa H., 10-25-2021

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