While there are plenty of people who dream of attending the Academy in hopes of becoming Method Ambassadors, only a handful of horsemen have the grit to turn their dream into a reality. For many, finding the funds necessary to enroll in the course, cover living expenses for seven weeks and ensure that they have […]
The December No Worries Club download features Clinton working with Duncan Steele-Park and Glen Aspinall for a final time to learn how to incorporate buffalo into his reined cow horse program. In this lesson, the focus is on teaching one of the buffalo to be used for circling. During competition, after taking a cow down […]
We’re in the thick of our Clinton’s Countdown to Christmas Sale, where we’re sharing new specials daily through December 12th. While the daily offers change out, we have several deals that are available the entire sale! 50% off Walkabout Tour tickets to all of our 2024 events taking place in Lake St. Louis, MO, Rancho […]
Training Tip: What to do When Your Horse Kicks Out at Other Horses
Question: My mare kicks out at other horses when I walk her in hand around the stables. Do you have any advice on how to train away this unwanted behavior? – Maiken Nielsen Clinton’s Answer: I’d start by teaching her all of the Fundamentals groundwork exercises. Chances are if you teach her the groundwork exercises, […]
While Clinton and his clinicians take center stage at Walkabout Tours, the local horses brought in for various training demonstrations are the true stars of the events. The horses help Clinton and his trainers demonstrate to horsemen in attendance how the Method can help them improve their partnership with their horses. At each tour stop, […]
Our favorite horseman is in the holiday spirit! Every day starting on Friday, December 1st and running through Tuesday, December 12th, Clinton will be unwrapping new daily specials. Look for big savings and great deals on our best-selling tack and equipment, apparel and Method must-haves! Stay tuned to your email inbox and Downunder Horsemanship social […]
Training Tip: Training at the Trot Puts Your Horse in a Teachable Mind Frame
When it comes to teaching your horse something new or going back and fixing an issue under saddle, there’s no better gait to work from than the trot. Reason #3: It’s a Steady Beat There’s something about the trot’s two-beat gait that just relaxes a horse and puts him in a teachable frame of mind. […]
There’s nothing that unites equestrians across all disciplines as quickly as trailer-loading woes. At some point in your horsemanship journey, you’re bound to come across the horse that refuses to get anywhere near a trailer. In his Trouble-Free Trailering Series, Clinton explains how he builds a horse’s confidence about getting on the trailer and being […]
The kind of blackout you’ll want to raise another one to is hitting Downunder Horsemanship this week. Blackout offers start at 5 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 23rd and run through Monday, November 27th.
Training Tip: Ex-Barrel Horse Won’t Walk on a Loose Rein
Question: I have a 10-year-old mare who was used for barrel racing in the past and now has a difficult time walking without me holding her back. I have the videos and have been following them; however, I can’t seem to get her to walk out on a loose rein. Maybe there’s something I’m missing? […]