Clinician Academy
May 3 - June 18
Location
Downunder Horsemanship Ranch
Farmington,
AR
Downunder Horsemanship - General
Downunder Horsemanship - General
April 6, 2021
Slobber Straps: One-Piece vs Two-Piece
The first time you hear a horseman mention “slobber straps,” you’ll likely be left scratching your head, imagining some sort of contraption meant for horses’ slobber. While they may have an odd name, slobber straps’ purpose is a simple one – they are pieces of leather that attach reins to the bit and act as […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
March 30, 2021
Bring Your Horse Out of Winter Break With Groundwork
If your horse has had the winter off and you’re ready to get back in the saddle and hit the trail, keep these success tips in mind so that it is a safe and enjoyable experience. The first two sessions you spend with your horse after time off should consist of strictly groundwork. Groundwork is […]
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March 23, 2021
Thank You for Helping Us Support St. Jude’s
Last year, Clinton asked the Downunder Horsemanship team to create roo-logoed face masks for Method followers to purchase. The only catch? He wanted all profits made from the masks to go to St.
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
March 9, 2021
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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March 2, 2021
Important App Update for Roku Users
Our development team has been hard at work to improve the Downunder Horsemanship app user experience with Roku. If you’re using a Roku to watch training videos and have been having streaming issues, please update the app on your device and follow the instructions below to improve your experience. To update the app: Using your […]
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February 23, 2021
Training Guide: Young Horse Development
There’s nothing better than working with a foal and watching him mature and grow into himself. Clinton is often asked how he progresses a young horse’s training, from imprinting to starting the horse under saddle. Here’s his rule of thumb: From the time your foal is born until you wean him at 4 to 6 […]
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February 9, 2021
Training Guide to Safely Ride Your Horse in a Group
While you are training your trail horse, Clinton recommends to ride the horse outside the arena by yourself. That way it is just the two of you concentrating on the training sessions. “There are already going to be a lot of distractions for your horse when you first take him outside the arena, he doesn’t […]
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February 2, 2021
Raising Foals Correctly
If you have a foal or are expecting a foal this year, you have a serious responsibility on your hands. The work you do with your young horse now will set the foundation for a successful future. “I treat foals the same way I treat adult horses, as far as earning their respect and the […]
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January 26, 2021
Stop Your Horse From Fidgeting While Being Groomed
While grooming is simple in practice, it can turn into a real chore, and even become dangerous, if your horse is anything but cooperative. Behavior like fidgety feet, pawing, rearing and running backwards, can quickly make grooming impossible. Nearly all grooming problems, including the ones listed above, can be solved by doing the Fundamentals groundwork […]
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January 26, 2021
Happy Birthday, Diez
Diez, Clinton’s Quarter Horse gelding, celebrates his 21st birthday this Sunday. The bay gelding played an integral part in helping Clinton share the Method with people around the world, traveling with him to equine expos, filming TV shows and training videos, and performing at Walkabout Tours. Clinton retired Diez from joining him on the road […]
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