Are you blanketing your horse this winter but having a hard time actually getting the blanket on said horse? You’re not alone. Blanketing a horse can be a struggle because blankets are objects that move and make a noise, which makes them particularly scary to horses. “A horse classifies any object he’s not familiar with, […]
We love inspiring the dreams of horsemen and Clinton’s put together a passionate team to share the Method, but there is no way we could produce the content we do and put on events without the help of our sponsors. Many of our partners have been supporters of Downunder Horsemanship and Clinton for years. We’re […]
Question: I’m getting ready to move my colt from a hackamore to a bridle with a smooth snaffle bit. Can you give me some guidance on how high or low to adjust the bit in his mouth? I’m confused about what the proper fit is. – SANDYJ Answer: I want the bit to sit right […]
What a way to take out 2024! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in Clemson, South Carolina for our last Walkabout Tour of the year. Throughout the weekend, Clinton and Professional Clinicians Jeff Davis and Diego Gaona teamed up to work with a variety of horses to showcase how to start the […]
If you’re a No Worries Club member, keep your eye on your mailbox. You’ll be receiving a special thank-you for your loyalty soon. We’re sending out a 2025 calendar that is packed full of motivational photos and short training tips to keep you inspired to reach your horsemanship goals. The calendars started mailing out from […]
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 2025. The Downunder Horsemanship office will be closed Tuesday, December 24th through Thursday, December 26th to celebrate […]
Our last Walkabout Tour of the year presented by Ritchie Industries takes place this weekend at the T. Ed Garrison Arena & Expo Center in Clemson, South Carolina. Clinton and our Professional Clinicians will work with local horses as well as Clinton’s performance horses in a variety of training demonstrations. The demonstrations cover everything from […]
By Ritchie Industries Frozen water, whether it is in buckets, tanks or troughs, is an unwanted surprise for both horses and their owners. More than just an annoyance, frozen water can have a major impact on the health of your horse. Access to fresh water is critical to preventing dehydration, especially in the cold weather […]
Question: I have a Paint mare that is about 7 years old. She’s a little bit slower than our Rocky Mountain Horse, and when we go trail riding, if she gets too far behind him, she starts throwing her head and rearing up. Nothing I do will make her stop until she gets close to […]
In November, we started our Dirt-Road Training Series in which Clinton pairs his Professional Clinicians with colts at various stages of training to showcase how he used to train horses in Australia. Back then, Clinton was an up-and-coming trainer with nothing more than a roundpen and the dirt roads near his barn to work with. […]