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Training Tips
June 13, 2023

Training Tip: Why and When I Introduce Spurs to My Horses

When I start a horse under saddle, my first two goals are to establish a gas pedal and a brake. A gas pedal refers to the horse increasing his speed as soon as you gently squeeze his sides with the calves of your legs and maintaining that speed until you cue him otherwise. If a […]

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Clinton Anderson
June 13, 2023

NRCHA Western Derby Confirms Clinton’s on the Right Track

Clinton spent the past two weeks in Scottsdale, Arizona, competing in the National Reined Cow Horse Association Western Derby with Prada (aka Dropthatkittydownlow) and Reagan (aka Ima Hot Rey). Both horses had strong showings in the preliminaries and made it to the finals. Reagan, owned by the Warren family, earned a spot in the Intermediate […]

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Sponsors
June 13, 2023

Proper Hydration Increases Performance and Maintains Health

By Ritchie Industries The power and grace of the American Quarter Horse performing the demands of equine athletics such as rodeo events, reining and cutting is undeniable. Quarter Horses are amazing equine athletes – able to stop on a dime, run a blistering quarter mile, jump over 5 feet in height and demonstrate discipline through […]

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Training Tips
June 6, 2023

Training Tip: Catching a Loose Horse

Question: While leading my mare, I had to let go of the lead rope because I got stuck in the mud. At first, she stayed close by me and nibbled on scraps of hay. However, as I approached her, she took off running and bucking and didn’t stop until she found more food. I did […]

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No Worries Club
June 6, 2023

Training Buffalo for Fence Work

When Clinton decided to add buffalo to his reined cow horse training program, fellow Aussies Duncan Steele-Park and Glen Aspinall came to the ranch to help him learn how to safely work with the animals. Clinton shares the training process with No Worries Club members in the series, “Training Buffalo.” The June digital download for […]

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Clinton Anderson
June 6, 2023

Clinton and Prada Top the Western Derby’s Limited Open Rein Work

At the end of May, Clinton headed to Scottsdale, Arizona to compete in the Kimes Ranch Western Derby with two of his cow horses, Prada (Dropthatkittydownlow) and Reagan (Ima Hot Rey). Prada, a 5-year-old red roan mare, is owned by Tom and Melissa Sims, and Reagan, a 4-year-old gelding, is owned by Scott and Ashley […]

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Training Tips
May 30, 2023

Training Tip: Training and Handling Deaf Horses

It always surprises me how many people think deaf horses are useless and untrainable to the point of thinking a deaf horse should be put down, or, at the very least, shouldn’t be ridden. It’s ridiculous. I know plenty of deaf horses that are athletic, have great minds and are great partners. A few years […]

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Academy
May 30, 2023

2024 Clinician Academy Dates Set

You’ve been asking, and we’ve finally got the dates set for next year’s Clinician Academy! The seven-week course will begin on April 1st and conclude on May 17th. Next year, we’re holding only one course and it will be limited to 10 horsemen.

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Clinician Downunder Horsemanship Clinic
May 30, 2023

The Method is Going to the Netherlands

This August, a Method clinic is taking place for the first time in the Netherlands. Professional Clinician Jeff Davis will be making the trek for an in-depth five-day clinic focused on groundwork and riding exercises from the Fundamentals and Intermediate levels of the Method. The clinic is being organized by Sandra Gijsbers and will take […]

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Training Tips
May 23, 2023

Training Tip: Trailer Loading a Blind Horse

Question: My horse is blind in one eye. We finally got him to go in the trailer, but when we went to tie him up, he freaked out. What do you suggest for me to do so I can get him in the trailer and for him to stay still when he’s in there? We […]

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