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No Worries Club
November 5, 2024

Clinton’s Dirt-Road Training Series

The November No Worries Club exclusive features the first training session in a multi-part series in which Clinton throws it back to the days when he was a young trainer, starting horses in Australia. Working with Professional Clinicians Kristin Hamacher, Diego Gaona and Jeff Davis, Clinton explains how he used just a roundpen and the […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Sponsors
November 5, 2024

Go Behind the Scenes at Cold Creek Equine With Clinton

Early this fall, Clinton headed to Knoxville, Tennessee, to visit with the team at Cold Creek Equine, the manufacturers of the Cold Creek Spa. Like many horsemen, Clinton is a firm believer in the benefits of cold-water therapy for his horses. He’s been using the Cold Creek Spa now for several years with great success. […]

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Training Tips
October 29, 2024

Training Tip: Horse Won’t Accept the Bit

Question: I have a young mare that I sent out for training. We were able to put a bit in her mouth and ride her and we began simple exercises. We changed bits, and now I can’t get a bit in her mouth. I got a D-ring snaffle, which should be a milder bit, but […]

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Sponsors
October 29, 2024

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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Training Tips
October 22, 2024

Training Tip: Practice Transitions to Engage Your Horse

If you want your horse to be tuned in to you and be responsive to your cues, get in the habit of practicing transitions. Transitions are asking the horse to stop, slow down or speed up when you cue him to. They simultaneously work on the horse’s gas pedal and brakes and his overall suppleness. […]

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Walkabout Tours
October 22, 2024

2025 Walkabout Tour Dates and Locations

The Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries is coming to four locations next year. That’s right, we added an extra stop! The two-day events feature Clinton and our Professional Clinicians working with local horses as well as Clinton’s performance horses in a variety of training demonstrations. 2025 Tour Dates and Locations: March 15-16 at the […]

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Method Ambassadors
October 22, 2024

Method Ambassadors Receive Colt Starting Certification

At the beginning of October, we welcomed 16 horsemen to the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch to participate in our annual Colt Starting Clinic. Each year, Method Ambassadors are invited to attend the clinic to earn colt starting certification. The 10-day clinic is an intense course taught by Professional Clinician Jeff Davis with assistance from Professional Clinician […]

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Training Tips
October 15, 2024

Training Tip: Working With a Blind Horse

Question: I have a horse that had an eye removed. He is penned with horses that don’t ambush him on that side, so he doesn’t become as jumpy. He is good with being desensitized on that side, but he is really pushy with groundwork, even if I am talking to him so he knows where […]

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Walkabout Tours
October 15, 2024

Tips to Get Your Unmotivated Horse to Canter

The Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries is coming to the T. Ed Garrison Arena and Expo Center in Clemson, South Carolina, December 21 and 22. During the two-day event, Clinton and our Professional Clinicians will put on a variety of training demonstrations that range from colt starting to training performance horses. One of the […]

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Training Tips
October 8, 2024

Training Tip: Practice Transitions on the Trail

When training horses on the trail, focus on transitions on the way home to keep your horse engaged with you. Our usual approach is after letting the horses spend three or so minutes walking on a big, loose rein to relax, we start giving them little puzzles to solve. We might trot forward and then […]

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