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December 26, 2023

Training Tip: Horse Nips When Haltered

Question: Whenever I go to halter my 2-year-old Quarter Horse, he tries to grab the halter and sometimes my hand. I try to back him up when he does this, but it’s hard to do because I don’t have the halter on him yet. He doesn’t try to bite me any other time and is […]

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December 26, 2023

Keep Lessons Simple for Your Colt

Horses are very smart, but they are simple creatures. I put horses mentally in the same age group as 4- to 6-year-old kids. Kids in this age group are very smart, they catch on quickly, but they are very simple. For example, people ask me all the time when teaching a colt the Cruising Lesson: […]

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No Worries Club
December 26, 2023

Thank You, No Worries Club Members

If you’re a No Worries Club member, you’ll be receiving a special thank-you for your loyalty. We’re sending out a 2024 calendar that is packed full of motivational photos and short training tips. Our hope is that the calendar will provide you daily inspiration to help you work toward your horsemanship goals. The calendars started […]

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Training Tips
December 19, 2023

Training Tip: Rule #1 When Giving Horses Treats

There are many myths in the horse world about feeding treats. Here are a few of the most common: “If you feed your horse treats, you’ll teach him to bite you.” “Treats make a horse pushy.” “Treats are for horsemen who don’t have any skill.” My stance on treats is that there is a time […]

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December 19, 2023

Your Saddle Pad Affects Your Horse’s Performance

Help your horses perform their best by taking the pressure off their backs with Clinton’s PRS (Pressure Release System) saddle pad. During his early years of training horses in Australia, Clinton became frustrated with soreness problems his horses experienced due to poor-fitting saddle pads that caused dry spots on their backs. He was determined to […]

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December 19, 2023

Happy Holidays From Downunder Horsemanship

All of us at Downunder Horsemanship hope you have a Merry Christmas and enjoy the holiday season! We’ve appreciated your support throughout the year and look forward to helping you work toward reaching your personal horsemanship goals in 2024. The Downunder Horsemanship office will be closed Monday, December 25th and Tuesday, December 26th as well […]

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Training Tips
December 12, 2023

Training Tip: How to Stop a Weanling From Pawing the Ground

Question: My 6-month-old colt paws the ground, digging a hole while he eats. He will not paw while I am standing there but will as soon as I walk away. I really want this little guy to be a good citizen and digging holes in my stalls and fields is not OK. – Suzanne Lipford […]

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December 12, 2023

Why You Should Hobble-Train Your Horse

Clinton believes that training a horse to accept hobbles is a crucial step in the horse’s education. If you teach a horse in a safe, step-by-step fashion how to use the thinking side of his brain and not to panic when he gets his feet trapped or hung up in a gate or in the […]

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December 12, 2023

Ensure That Your Horse is Groomed to Perfection

It’s no secret that Clinton is a perfectionist when it comes to making sure his horses feel and look their best. While a balanced nutrition program is key to a horse’s health and overall look, having the right products to care for their coats and manes and tails enhances their appearance. At the ranch, Clinton […]

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Training Tips
December 5, 2023

Training Tip: Know Your Horse’s Gaits

Horses have four natural gaits – the walk, the trot, the lope and the gallop. In order to be an effective rider, you must understand each gait. Walk The walk is the horse’s slowest gait.

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