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Shaking Off the “That’s Good Enough” Mindset

“I’d like to let Clinton know that I recently had a private lesson in northern California with [Method Ambassador] Shelbi McNeil. She was so professional and capable that I’ve been recommending her and singing her praises to everyone I know in and out of the horse world! Shelbi was poised, confident, personable, talented and fun […]

Do I Need to De-worm my Horse in the Summer?

Brought to you by Merck Animal Health It depends. While summer is generally not a peak parasite transmission time in many parts of the country, some horses may require a more aggressive schedule that includes de-worming during the summer. The key is to work with your veterinarian to conduct fecal tests to determine your horse’s […]

Training Tip: Correct a Crabby Loper

Until they’ve been taught to move forward off a gentle squeeze of your legs, some horses get crabby when asked to lope, especially those cold-blooded, lazier types. If your horse kicks up or crow hops when you ask him to lope and you feel it is more than you can ride through, do a One […]

Paying It Forward

When Clinton discovered that the Loveland, Colorado Walkabout Tour groundwork student, George Hilgendorf, has spent 37 years in the USA military and is retiring in August, he wanted to do something special to reward the horseman. “I wanted to let George know that I appreciate his dedication and service to our country and that I […]

Walkabout Tour Headed to the Great North

Our last Walkabout Tour stop of the year takes us close to the Canadian border and brings Clinton and the Method back to some of our most passionate fans. On September 10th and 11th, The Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell, Montana will play host to our fifth tour of the year. The event features a […]

No Worries Club Members: Claim Your FREE Tour Tickets

One of the perks of being a No Worries Club member is getting five FREE tickets to Walkabout Tours per year. Join Clinton and the Downunder Horsemanship team for two days of nonstop horsemanship instruction and inspiration free of charge, and bring your family and friends! Your five tickets can be used at one tour […]

Congratulations to the Masseys!

Clinton and the Downunder Horsemanship team send out a big congratulations to Randy and Angela Massey on their purchase of Sierra, a 2016 performance horse. The red dun filly is by Hollywoodstinseltown out of Shiney And Dressy. Hollywoodstinseltown is the 2009 NRHA Open Derby Reserve Champion and was a force to be reckoned with in […]

Experience the Beauty and Adventure of Australia

Explore the beautiful state of Queensland and take part in an educational equine tour across the Gold and Sunshine Coasts this fall. This unique tour is part adventure and part horsemanship instruction and is all inclusive. The package includes: Arrival transfer — welcome dinner — two horsemanship clinics — Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner and Show […]

A NWC Member’s Lesson: Don’t Judge a DVD by It’s Cover

Training Tip: Curb Eating on the Trail

If you have a horse that’s too busy eyeing up his next meal on the trail rather than paying attention to you, use these steps to regain control. 1) A horse can only think about one thing at a time. He’s either got his attention on you or on his next snack. As soon as […]