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Training Tips
July 26, 2016

Training Tip: Don’t Force Your Horse to Accept a Spooky Object

When a horse is frightened of an object, the worst thing you can do is force him to approach it. The more you say, “You WILL accept the clippers,” the more nervous the horse gets and thinks that there is a reason to be scared of it. If you want your horse to use the […]

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Academy Method Ambassadors
July 26, 2016

Finals Week for Method Ambassadors

The 2016 class of Method Ambassadors has entered its final week of study at the ranch! The horsemen in the class have spent the last eight weeks living and breathing the Method and adding to their knowledge and skillset. At the beginning of next week, the students will be tested in a practical exam with […]

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Clinton Anderson Clinics Downunder Horsemanship - General
July 26, 2016

Intermediate Clinic Not to be Held in 2017

This year’s Intermediate Clinic will be the last clinic of its level for a couple of years. The clinic, held November 1st – 11th at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Stephenville, Texas, focuses on the groundwork and riding exercises that make up the second level of the Method, which were designed to get even greater […]

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Training Tips
July 19, 2016

Training Tip: Turnout Makes for Healthier Horses

Horses are a herd animal and their bodies are designed to be on the move. I try to keep my horses on turnout as much as I possibly can. It’s the best thing for them because they don’t develop bad habits and they’re just happier in general. The more you put a horse in a […]

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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
July 19, 2016

VIP Access to the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch

If you’ve ever wanted to walk around Clinton’s training facility and learn how and why he designed his arenas, barns, pastures, obstacle course and trails the way that he did, you won’t want to miss the Ranch Rally. The October 21st and 22nd event is the ultimate Downunder Horsemanship experience that focuses on advanced training […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Sponsors
July 19, 2016

Legacy System Protects Your Horse

By Classic Equine The Classic Equine Legacy System works with the horse’s own natural support structures. Horses are naturally designed to stop, turn and accelerate — the Legacy System reinforces these motions and provides protection to the critical structures within the leg by cradling the fetlock and provides suspensory support without inhibiting movement. The suspensory […]

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Clinician
July 19, 2016

Lesson With Shayla

Certified Clinician Shayla Smock is committed to helping horsemen develop better partnerships with their horses and is now booking private lessons. Shayla, who is studying at the ranch to become a Professional Clinician, is a skilled rider as well as a talented instructor. Lessons: Lessons must be scheduled for a minimum of three days and […]

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Clinton Anderson Clinics
July 19, 2016

Special Offer for Tennessee Horsemen

Horsemen who participate in Clinton’s three-day Fundamentals Clinic held August 19th – 21st in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee have an added incentive to better their horsemanship. Each participant will receive a training kit of their choice as a gift from Clinton to continue their education at home. Training kit choices include: Fundamentals, Intermediate, Advanced, Colt Starting, […]

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Sponsors
July 19, 2016

Misconceptions in Selecting Forage for Horses — Rained On Forage

By Dr. Stephen Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition and Standlee Premium Western Forage® Nutritional Consultants Forage in the form of hay or pasture is the primary ingredient in the diet for most horses. Horses can consume many different varieties of high-quality forage, both alfalfa and grasses, without digestive upset, provided the horse is properly adapted to […]

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No Worries Club
July 19, 2016

Summer Journal Out This Month

The summer edition of the No Worries Journal arrives in No Worries Club members’ mailboxes this month. The issue is all about the 2016 Road to the Horse competition. You’ll get Clinton’s perspective of the event, what he thought of his colt, Four Roan Papa, and the challenges and successes of the competition. Along with […]

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