2024 Clinician Academy
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April 1 - May 17
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Downunder Horsemanship Ranch
Farmington,
AR
News Archive
Training Tips
February 27, 2024
Training Tip: Handling a Proud-Cut Gelding
Question: What do I do with a green horse that is proud cut and gets agitated and feisty with people? My gelding was cut last year and sent to a trainer for three months. He never acted out at the trainer’s, but when I got him home he acted out towards my brothers—turning his hind […]
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Clinton Anderson Performance Horses
February 27, 2024
Performance Horse Partnership
Clinton has been spotting and developing promising horses into greatness for decades. He is offering a unique opportunity to join him in campaigning world-class reined cow horses and cutters. In this exclusive partnership, you become a co-owner of a top-tier performance horse, handpicked by you from a select group of candidates, and meticulously trained and […]
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Downunder Horsemanship App
February 27, 2024
Free Horsemanship Problem-Solving Help
If you’re around horses for any length of time, sooner or later, you’re bound to experience at least one of the problems listed below. When your horse acts out, it can be a minor annoyance or a downright dangerous and life-threatening situation. The good news is Clinton’s got you covered! In our Problem Solving Series, […]
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Training Tips
February 20, 2024
Training Tip: Is it Worth Investing in a Custom Saddletree?
In my opinion, a custom saddletree is not worth the expense. There’s no such thing as a saddletree that will fit your horse perfectly forever. It may fit him in the very moment you get it measured for him, but that’s about it. The whole business of custom saddletree work is nothing more than a […]
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Academy Method Ambassadors
February 20, 2024
Participation Spot Now Available in the 2024 Clinician Academy
If you thought you missed your chance to attend this year’s Clinician Academy to fine tune your horsemanship and learn skills that will set you apart in the equine industry, you’re in luck! Due to a scheduling conflict, we’ve got an open participation spot. The course will take place at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
February 20, 2024
Reminder From Clinton: Stay Consistent With Your Horse
One of the biggest keys to establishing a safe and enjoyable partnership with your horse is consistently working with him. I always say, Consistency is your greatest ally. Inconsistency is your greatest enemy. You can’t expect your horse to make any improvement if you leave him in the stall or pasture or if you don’t […]
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No Worries Club Training Tips
February 13, 2024
Training Tip: When to Add Speed to a Reining Horse
Question: How do you decide when it’s OK to add speed to a horse’s training? I’m training a reining horse and have what I think is a good foundation on him. I know in order to be competitive that I need to speed him up, but I’m not sure when I should do that. – […]
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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
February 13, 2024
Horse Trailer Features Clinton Depends On
It’s important to have safe transportation for your horse, and if you’re a trainer who spends a lot of time on the road traveling to shows and working out of other facilities, a good working trailer is vital. After nearly 30 years in the horse industry, Clinton knows exactly what he wants in a trailer […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
February 13, 2024
Get Your Horse to Move Forward Willingly
It’s impossible to train a horse without forward movement. “Having a horse that doesn’t move forward would be like if I handed you the keys to a brand-new BMW with no gas pedal—other than being pretty to look at, it’d be useless to you,” Clinton says. “I like to compare the basics of training a […]
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Training Tips
February 6, 2024
Training Tip: End Training Sessions on a Positive Note
When I give my horses treats, I typically give them at the end of a training session when I’m putting the horses away for the day. That way, the last thing they remember is me scratching on them and giving them a treat. Spending a couple of minutes rubbing and scratching your horse is especially […]
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