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Training Tips
June 25, 2019

Training Tip: Head Carriage on a Loose Rein

Q: My horse, a 4-year-old Missouri Fox Trotter, gives quite well when asked for vertical flexion at the standstill, walk and trot. However, when I put him on a loose rein, his head and neck come up more often than not. I’ve heard you say that if a horse’s poll is above the saddle horn, […]

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Clinician Downunder Horsemanship - General Downunder Horsemanship Clinic
June 25, 2019

You Asked, We Listened. Fundamentals & Intermediate Clinic Scheduled for October!

When we announced that there would be no horsemanship clinics held at the ranch in 2019, you let us know that you were disappointed that the chance to train your horse at the ranch wasn’t available. Clinton and our team heard you and got to work. This fall, we’re offering a 10-day Fundamentals and Intermediate […]

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Downunder Horsemanship App
June 25, 2019

Take the Training Videos Into the Arena

Ever wish you had Clinton’s advice and troubleshooting tips in the arena with you as you’re working your horse? If so, you’re not alone. With the Downunder Horsemanship app and digital training kits, it’s easier than ever before to bring Clinton and the Method into the arena with you! “It is easier to find exactly […]

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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
June 25, 2019

Private Consulting Sessions Saving Time and Money

Since Clinton offered the opportunity to consult with him, horsemen around the world have been taking advantage of the opportunity. The private phone calls have touched on a variety of topics, from saddle fit and picking out a horse to barn lay out and the best way to go about getting a job in the […]

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Downunder Horsemanship App No Worries Club
June 25, 2019

Free Trailer-Loading Help

Horse refuses to go anywhere near the trailer. Horse gets on the trailer but will not back off of it. Horse walks up to the trailer but will not step into it.

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Sponsors
June 25, 2019

From the Ground Up

By ABI Attachments Start from the ground up. Sage old advice, and in some cases, it is meant metaphorically, but at ABI we mean it literally. A good performance from your horse begins with the ground you ask him to work on.

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No Worries Club
June 25, 2019

Find It on the No Worries Club Website: Excuses for Mares

A No Worries Club member asks Clinton: When I take my mare to horse shows, she acts really mareish. She’ll squeal and squirt and will make a big scene. She gets really hard to control, we don’t do well in our classes, and it’s embarrassing. Is it just something I have to learn to put […]

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Training Tips
June 18, 2019

Training Tip: Are You Ready to Use Spurs?

Before making the decision to use spurs when training your horse, you should have a secure, independent seat. That means that you can confidently walk, trot and canter on a loose rein without holding on to the saddle horn or gripping the horse’s sides with your legs. Spurs on an inexperienced rider can lead to […]

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Method Ambassadors
June 18, 2019

Introducing Our Newest Method Ambassadors

We celebrated our newest Method Ambassadors last week at a certification ceremony to mark their successful completion of the Clinton Anderson Clinician Academy. The 10 horsemen worked hard throughout the Academy and showed exceptional talent. Clinton and the team at Downunder Horsemanship are excited to welcome the horsemen to the Downunder Horsemanship family! Our 2019 […]

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June 18, 2019

What Your Horse Should Know Before Trick Training

If you’re looking for a fun way to break up your summer training sessions with your horse, try teaching him some tricks. In the Trick Training Kit, Clinton works with two horses, demonstrating step-by-step how to teach and refine four basic tricks: Lay Down, One-Legged Bow, Two-Legged Bow, and Sit Up. The series starts with […]

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