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Training Tips
March 5, 2013
Training Tip: Whoever moves first, loses
Horses establish dominance by being able to move each other’s feet. The most dominant horse in a herd can make all the other horses move their feet forwards, backwards, left and right. Horses use that same principle when they are around us. Anytime you can move your horse’s feet forwards, backwards, left and right, […]
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Training Tips
February 26, 2013
Training Tip: Gain control of your horse’s front end with Yield the Forequarters
Control of your horse’s forequarters equals control of his direction of movement. Think of your horse’s head and neck like his steering wheel. The better control you can get of his steering wheel, the more responsive he’ll be and the more respect he’ll have for you.
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Training Tips
February 12, 2013
Training Tip: Avoid these common pitfalls of a Barbarian: Part 2
Avoid these mistakes to keep from acting like a Barbarian when training your horse. Barbarians lack a sense of feel and timing and try to force their horses to respond, which often results in the horses being fearful and reactive. No FeelFeel – knowing how much pressure to apply, takes time and experience to […]
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Training Tips
February 5, 2013
Training Tip: Avoid these common pitfalls of a Barbarian: Part 1
Avoid these mistakes to keep from acting like a Barbarian when training your horse. Barbarians lack a sense of feel and timing and try to force their horses to respond, which often results in the horses being fearful and reactive. Lack of KnowledgeFrustration begins where knowledge ends. The more knowledgeable you are, the more […]
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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
February 5, 2013
Encourage Your Foal to Investigate You
Initially, foals are wary of humans. After all, you are a predator, and the foal is a prey animal. By nature, the two of you aren’t meant to get along.
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Training Tips
January 29, 2013
Training Tip: Help your horse stay stumble-free
If your horse is stumbling during your rides, keep these points in mind to make sure you’re not accidentally causing the problem. (Of course, if your horse is stumbling, first rule out that it isn’t being caused by a physical or health related problem by consulting with your veterinarian.) Stay balanced in the saddle. […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 8, 2013
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Can’t get enough of Clinton and the Method? Want to know the latest happenings at Downunder Horsemanship? Like us on Facebook for a daily dose of innovation, inspiration and instruction. We share the best Clintonisms, practical training tips and inspiring photos that will leave you itching to get out to the barn to work with […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 8, 2013
New Hoof Care Tools Available from Downunder Horsemanship
Anytime Clinton discovers a tool that improves the lives of his horses and makes horse ownership more affordable, he thoroughly tests the product and then passes his discovery along to his customers. That’s why we’ve recently added new products to the Downunder Horsemanship store – RidersRasp and RaspNGo, handy hoof care tools that improve the […]
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