Question: I’ve been looking around a bunch to find a video about Clinton talking about his opinion about what bits to use on young horses and when to change or how to know when a change is needed. Would it be possible to have some help on this one? Answer: I prefer to start my […]
If you’re serious about mastering the Method and turning your passion for horses into a professional career, the 2026 Clinician Academy is your opportunity. This seven-week, hands-on course is the most in-depth training we offer – it’s an immersive experience that takes you far beyond what you can learn from kits, videos or clinics. Under […]
Three Ways to Avoid Dehydration If Your Horse Is Not Drinking in Winter
By Ritchie Industries When the temperature drops, so can your horse’s water intake—and that’s a problem you can’t afford to overlook. Proper hydration is important to a horse’s digestion, temperature regulation, joint lubrication and cellular function. And dehydration in winter is a serious risk, even though it’s not hot outside. Cold weather changes how horses […]
Congratulations to Our Newly Certified Colt Starters
Each year, our Method Ambassadors have the opportunity to take their horsemanship to the next level through our annual Colt Starting Certification Clinic. This year’s group rose to the challenge! The 2025 Colt Starting Clinic, taught by Professional Clinician Jeff Davis, brought together a group of horsemen committed to refining their skills and continuing their […]
Training Tip: Must-Have Obstacles: Stationary Bridge
Having obstacles to work your horse over keeps training sessions fun and interesting for you and him. Plus, it allows you to work on practical skills you’ll need when you’re out exploring trails. If you’ve got a set budget to work with or only a limited area in which to build a course, there are […]
Photo courtesy of Western Bloodstock History was made at the 2025 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales, and Clinton was in the mix of it. Moolah Express, a yearling filly, commanded an astounding final bid of $350,000, setting a new record as the highest seller in NRCHA sale history. From the moment […]
Question: I took in a trainee with a serious bucking problem. I went through the full course of the Colt Starting Series and this horse’s groundwork is impeccable. It turns out that he hated things being above him, so we did the Sending Exercise with my partner on top of the roundpen for a solid […]
If you’ve picked up one of Standlee Premium Western Forage’s Grab & Go bales this month, you may have been surprised to see the standard green wrapping replaced with a vibrant pink. For the first time ever, Standlee turned their iconic green Grab & Go® bales pink—a powerful symbol of unity, strength and compassion for […]
Andrea Fappani Joins Clinton on the Uncut & Real Raw Podcast
When two of the most driven, no-excuses horsemen in the equine industry sit down together, you know sparks are going to fly. In this episode of the Uncut & Real Raw Podcast, Clinton welcomes National Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame rider Andrea Fappani—a legend in the reining world known for his precision, discipline and […]
Having obstacles to work your horse over keeps training sessions fun and interesting for you and him. Plus, it allows you to work on practical skills you’ll need when you’re out exploring trails. If you’ve got a set budget to work with or only a limited area in which to build a course, there are […]
