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April 1 - May 17
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Clinton Anderson
August 1, 2023
Hall of Fame Horsemen Tommy and Kyle Manion Featured on the Uncut & Real Raw Podcast
In the quarter horse and western performance horse industries, the name Manion is synonymous with world champion and hall of fame. Tommy Manion has 41 American Quarter Horse Association world championships to his name in multiple events and is in the World Conformation Horse Association Hall of Fame and the National Cutting Horse Association No-Pro […]
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Method Ambassadors
August 1, 2023
Meet Method Ambassador Steven Henderson
Steven grew up on his family’s farm on the East Coast of Australia. The Hendersons used horses to work their cattle and Steven was in the saddle at a young age. “I’d ride anything I could manage to get on.
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No Worries Club
July 25, 2023
Training Tip: To Progress With Your Horse, You Must Address His Weaknesses
If you want to make progress with your horse and ensure that you have a happy, tuned-in-to-you partner, you must balance out your training. What I mean by that is train both sides of your horse’s body so that they are equally relaxed and responsive. It’s human nature to skip over issues that aren’t much […]
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Walkabout Tours
July 25, 2023
The CMU Rodeo Team is Joining Us at This Weekend’s Tour
The Colorado Mesa University Rodeo Team is our Ritchie Industries non-profit group for our Denver Walkabout Tour and will be running the weekend’s Ball Toss. The team is a newer addition to CMU, as the university has put forth a commitment to agricultural programs and equine sports. The team will use the funds it raises […]
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Method Ambassadors
July 25, 2023
Meet Method Ambassador Josue Celis
Josue was born in Mexico and came to the United States when he was 12. He discovered his passion for horses when he was in high school and took a part time job at a Thoroughbred racehorse breeding facility. Although he had no prior experience with horses, Josue immediately developed a connection and respect for […]
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Training Tips
July 18, 2023
Training Tip: Filly Pins Her Ears When Fed Grain
Question: I have a 4-year-old Quarter Horse filly. When I approach her with the grain bowl, her ears go flat back. If I walk away with it, her ears come back up.
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Academy Horse
July 18, 2023
The Academy Horse Program is Back at the Ranch
Clinton has officially reinstated the popular Academy Horse Program at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch! Now, you can send your horse to the ranch to be trained in the Fundamentals level of the Method. While Clinton and his Professional Clinicians will oversee and take an active role in your horse’s progress, a Method Ambassador invited back […]
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Sponsors
July 18, 2023
Top Three Considerations When Selecting Your Horse Stalls
By Classic Equine Equipment There are a lot of things to consider when selecting stalls for your horse barn, including animal comfort and safety, functionality and style. Three of the most important factors are stall door styles, the design of the stalls, and water/feeders. Sliding Versus Hinged Stall Doors While there is plenty of variety […]
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Method Ambassadors
July 18, 2023
Meet Method Ambassador Serena Bowman
When Serena was 9 years old, she paid a dollar in quarters for her first horse. Sunny was a 5-year-old stallion with a nasty attitude and a lot of baggage. He’d been headed to an auction when Serena intervened. Although the ill-mannered pony was a challenge, he met his match in Serena, who’d been in […]
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Sponsors
July 17, 2023
Relax, it’s a Ritchie, and You Could Win
Your summer could get even more chill. Enter today for a chance to win a FREE waterer of your choice from Ritchie, the most-trusted name in automatic waterers. We’re giving away a watering system each month to a lucky winner in June and July, so don’t miss out on this chance to provide your […]
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