April 29 - May 3, 2027
An all-women’s horsemanship retreat with Julie Goodnight & Tanya “T” Cody
Formerly the Julie Goodnight Riding & Wholeness Retreat
May Horseback Riding: What to Expect
- No horseback riding on check-in and check-out days.
- In May, trail conditions determine whether trotting and/or loping is allowed. Wranglers will make the call for the safety of horses and guests.
- This event does not include cattle working. If you are interested in our Cattle Sorting Clinic, consider booking one of our week-long summer stays occurring mid-June to mid-August.
The retreat you’ve loved has a new name and the same Goodnight Horsemanship heart. Riding & Resilience is a five-day, four-night retreat at C Lazy U Ranch. It combines daily riding instruction with workshops on confidence, resilience, and leadership at every stage of life, in an atmosphere of luxury, camaraderie, and natural beauty.
Julie Goodnight opens the retreat with her welcome keynote and spends the first two days teaching alongside Tanya “T” Cody. T has been Julie’s colleague for more than 25 years, and Julie hand-picked her to lead Goodnight Horsemanship’s in-person programs. T then leads the horsemanship clinics, workshops, and rider development sessions for the rest of your stay, supported by the Goodnight Horsemanship team of clinicians.
Each day unfolds with thoughtful intention, combining empowerment workshops, multiple riding opportunities, and trail time that connects you with nature and your horse. You’ll rotate through sessions with T and her clinicians for a dynamic learning experience, with meaningful downtime and moments for reflection built in.
Topics may include riding with greater balance and harmony, building confidence in the saddle, handling pressure with grace, and using mindful horsemanship as a path to emotional resilience and clarity.
What to Expect
- A thoughtfully paced, full program of learning, riding, and rejuvenation
- Group rotations through varied horsemanship sessions and scenic trail rides
- Empowerment themes and tools to elevate both your riding and your personal journey
- Space to unwind with world-class amenities, social hours, and fireside conversations
- Guidance from one of the most respected clinicians in the industry—each with a unique style and shared passion for helping women thrive
Sample Daily Schedule
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival and check-in. Welcome reception, followed by Horses & Happy Hour in the indoor arena with a keynote presentation by Julie Goodnight on horse behavior and training. |
| Day 2 | Morning empowerment workshop with Julie. Relationship-building groundwork for all riders, co-taught by Julie and Tanya. Afternoon trail rides. Evening keynote by Julie on confidence and leadership. |
| Day 3 | Groundwork, horsemanship, and trail rides on rotation. Evening debrief in the lounge. |
| Day 4 | Groundwork, horsemanship, and trail rides continue. Evening Q&A in the lounge. |
| Day 5 | Final morning wrap-up session and departure. |
Come ready to ride, reflect, and return home with skills, memories, and friendships that last a lifetime.
- DATES: April 29 – May 3, 2027
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RATES (per person per night):
- Adult Double Occupancy: from $739*
- Adult Single Occupancy: from $863*
- MINIMUM STAY: 4 nights
This event always sells out, book early!
Julie Goodnight is the Founder & Content Director of Goodnight Horsemanship. She is best known as host of Horse Master, which aired weekly on RFD-TV for eleven years. Julie’s clear and humorous teaching style and her enlightening insights on horse behavior, inspire and educate audiences everywhere. A certified Master Clinician, Julie travels the globe teaching riders and giving horse training demonstrations. She’s a published author with a syndicated column, a monthly blog and podcast, a keynote speaker, and is an active social media influencer. Julie is CEO of 2Horse Productions, an equine, nature and adventure lifestyle production company. Goodnight is the recipient of the Exceptional Equine Educator Award and CHA’s Partner in Safety Award, and resides on her horse farm in the mountains of Colorado.
Tanya “T” Cody is Lead Clinician and Program Director for Goodnight Horsemanship’s in-person programs. She has worked alongside Julie for more than 25 years as a colleague, assistant clinician, producer, and on-camera talent, and Julie chose her to carry the Goodnight Horsemanship teaching forward. T has a long history with both Goodnight Horsemanship and C Lazy U. She brings decades of broad-based horsemanship experience and a clear, practical, upbeat teaching style to riders of all levels and disciplines. Her instruction emphasizes safety, confidence, clarity, kindness, and practical horsemanship that helps riders better understand their horses.
