Training Tip: Teach Your Horse to Lower His Head for Bridling
Anytime I’m haltering or bridling a horse, I want him to lower his head and slightly look in at me. That’s the complete opposite of a horse throwing his head up in the air, trying to get away from you, while you have to get on your tiptoes to reach his face. I teach my […]
Join Diego and Ten for Their Second Dirt-Road Ride
In the May No Worries Club digital download, Professional Clinician Diego Gaona and his colt Ten are back for their second ride in the Dirt-Road Training Series. During their first ride, Ten was a little bit sticky – not wanting to move forward as willingly as Diego would have liked. By the end of the […]
Classic Equine’s Latest Cooler is a Game Changer for Horse Owners
By Classic Equine Last year, Classic Equine introduced the Insulated Medical Box, a portable, temperature-controlled solution for transporting medicine and supplies. This year, they’ve added another temperature-controlled product to their line: A heavy-duty cooler designed to meet the needs of horse owners. More than just a cooler, this versatile, multifunctional tool is perfect for transport […]
Question: I’ve taught my horse all of the Fundamentals backing up exercises and she does them pretty well for five or six steps, but if I ask her to continue, she pins her ears and tries to run me over. What do I do? Answer: Without watching you back your mare up, it’s difficult to […]
Is Your Horse the Perfect Match for the Walkabout Tour?
Clinton and the Downunder Horsemanship team are coming to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for the Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries, July 12th and 13th – and we’re looking for local horses to feature in our training demonstrations. If you have a horse that fits one of these categories, we want to hear from you: Colt Starting […]
20% Off Downunder Horsemanship Apparel – 10 Days Only
We’ve got some exciting news! For 10 days only, all Downunder Horsemanship apparel is 20% off. Now through Wednesday, May 7th, you can gear up with your favorite tees, hats, hoodies and more — all at a store-wide discount. This is the perfect chance to refresh your wardrobe with gear that shows off your passion […]
Training Tip: Feeding a Horse Before a Training Session
If your mother was anything like mine, you probably heard, “Don’t eat an hour before you swim or you’ll sink to the bottom of the pool!” more than a few times while growing up. A lot of people have the same sentiment when it comes to feeding horses before a training session. Just like my […]
Cashel Company Introduces the Updated LG4 Leg Fly Guards
By Equibrand Cashel Company has raised the bar in fly protection once again with an updated version of a familiar favorite for horse lovers. The new LG4 Leg Guards feature a durable mesh material that keeps the boots upright and maintains their shape. These durable leg guards protect your horse’s lower limbs from flies, biting […]
Question: When doing the starting point of Yield the Forequarters, I have applied pressure in the one-to-four rhythm from soft to high pressure with my stick being horizontal and my belly button being under the horse’s eye. My horse will not move an inch of her body no matter the pressure. Even with high pressure, […]
Jeremy Barwick Joins Clinton on the Uncut & Real Raw Podcast
Jeremy Barwick is one of the most influential horsemen in the western performance horse industry. He joins Clinton on the Uncut & Real Raw podcast to share how he got his start with horses and rose to the top of the cutting horse world. Eventually, Jeremy stepped away from training and branched out into business. […]