top of page
Search
All Posts


Unlocking Softness with Groundwork the key to a responsive horse.
This session is loaded with lessons about softness, mindset, and building trust from the ground up between you and your horse
Phil Goodwin
Jun 44 min read


Inside Uki Sporting Horse Camp: A Weekend of Horses, Friends, and Lessons
Step inside Uki Sporting Horse Camp for a warm look at how kids learn, ride, and grow with horses in a supportive, family-friendly environment.
Phil Goodwin
Jul 83 min read


Bareback riding for kids : Real Horsemanship at Golden Glade Ranch
Bareback riding for kids at Golden Glade Ranch If you wander past our round yard at Golden Glade Ranch, you’ll probably see a small...
Phil Goodwin
Jul 12 min read


Why We Love Our Paigey (AJS Winter Pageant)—An Australian Riding Pony Welsh Arab Cross With Brains, Beauty, and Cow Sense
Some ponies just have “it”—and our Paige (AJS Winter Pageant) is one of those rare finds. At 7 years old and standing at 12.3 hands...
Phil Goodwin
Jun 222 min read


Meet Leah Van Ewijk – The Heart of Horsemanship at Golden Glade Ranch
Meet Leah Van Ewijk , the heart and soul of LV Horsemanship , and now a key mentor at Golden Glade Ranch . She’s that one-of-a-kind...
Phil Goodwin
Jun 212 min read


Learning Life Skills Through Horsemanship—Golden Glade Ranch’s Approach to Brains, Bonds, and Boundaries
Gigi & Flicker learning together @ Golden Glade Ranch Welcome to a day in the round yard at Golden Glade Ranch—where we don’t just train...
Phil Goodwin
Jun 213 min read


Dust, Grit & Heart: Why Western Performance Horse Riding is Booming in Australia
Picture this: the sun’s not even up, steam rising off the horses’ backs, and a crowd of locals—young, old, city slicker, or bush...
Phil Goodwin
Jun 183 min read


Welcome to Golden Glade Ranch: Where Dreams (and Ponies) Run Wild
Ever wanted to trade homework for horse hooves? Or swap out city traffic for fresh air, muddy boots, and a backyard full of adventure? We...
Phil Goodwin
Jun 172 min read


Beginner Horse Riding Lessons at Golden Glade Ranch: A New Rider's Guide
At Golden Glade Ranch, every session in the saddle is a new opportunity to learn—not just for our horses, but for us as riders, too....
Phil Goodwin
Jun 133 min read


Mastering Horse Body Control Training: The Foundations of Flexion, Bending, and Shoulder Movement
Breaking down the foundational techniques of body control, providing a step-by-step approach for both beginners and advanced riders.
Phil Goodwin
Jun 53 min read
bottom of page