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Training Tips
March 5, 2024

Training Tip: Functional Conformation

When I first came to the United States and was getting involved in the reining industry, Doug Carpenter’s name kept coming up in conversations. I wanted to know how people were finding their top-level reiners, and nearly everyone I talked to told me they worked with Doug Carpenter. It seemed that the Oklahoma horseman had […]

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No Worries Club
March 5, 2024

Learn How to Desensitize Your Horse to Moving Objects

Is your horse frightened of traffic? Does he lose his marbles when a 4-wheeler or ATV zips by him? From time to time, your horse is going to spook at objects, especially if they appear suddenly and are moving fast. These spooky encounters don’t have to be ride ruiners if you learn how to safely […]

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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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