By Dr. Stephen Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition and Standlee Premium Western Forage® Nutritional Consultant Horses rely on fiber (hay, pasture, forage pellets and forage cubes) to provide most of their nutrition. Their digestive system is filled with billions of naturally occurring beneficial bacteria and protozoa. These microbes ferment plant fiber and produce energy and other […]
Training Tip: Look for Your Horse to Improve a Little Every Day
When you’re working with your horse, remember that you’re not trying to perfect every single lesson every day; you’re just trying to improve each one a little bit. If the horse is doing better today than yesterday, quit – you’ve done your job. It’s time to move on to a new exercise. The worst thing […]
This month’s No Worries Club video is the final installment of the Academy Horse Training Diary series. You’ve followed along as Clinton has explained why the program was created, how horses were selected for the program, and every detail of the daily training diary. Part three of the series picks up on training day 21. […]
Looking for a Trainer? Trust Our Clinicians and Ambassadors
Downunder Horsemanship offers a beyond-compare training program for problem horses, colts that need started under saddle and older horses needing a tune up. Our Professional Clinicians and Method Ambassadors train horses for the public when they’re off the road from teaching lessons and clinics. While Method Ambassadors specialize in taking the horses through the Fundamentals […]
Refer a Friend to the NWC and Earn Double the Rewards
We’re in the spirit of giving and love the passion you have for the Method, so throughout the entire month of December, when members refer their friends to join the No Worries Club, we’re doubling their reward! Instead of earning a $30 coupon to the Downunder Horsemanship e-store, members will earn a $60 coupon for […]
Training Tip: Building Your Horse’s Confidence About Trailering
When you begin to teach the horse to load onto the trailer, the first rule is to completely forget about the trailer. Act like loading the horse onto the trailer is the furthest thing from your mind because the more you think about getting the horse on the trailer, the more you’ll start to act […]
We’re incredibly thankful for everyone who is a part of the Downunder Horsemanship community. We couldn’t do what we do without your support and input. From our team to your family, we hope you enjoy the day and give thanks for all you’ve been blessed with. The Downunder Horsemanship office will be closed Thanksgiving Day, […]
If you’re shopping for holiday gifts, we recommend having your order placed by Friday, December 11th. That is the last day ground shipping charges will be applied to outgoing orders for Christmas delivery in the United States. Increased shipping rates will go into effect on all orders placed after the 11th, if you want your […]
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When you begin your horsemanship journey, try to pick a horse that will help you learn and will build your confidence as opposed to one that wants to wreck your confidence and intimidate you. I’m a firm believer in the theory that horses teach people, and then people teach horses – in that exact order […]