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Downunder Horsemanship - General
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 19, 2021

Looking for a Method Meet-Up Group to Star in an Upcoming Video

On our list of potential topics to spotlight in upcoming No Worries Club digital downloads is Clinton working with a Method meet-up group to help horsemen overcome issues they’re having with their horsemanship. Clinton’s visited with several groups in the past, coaching riders in a group setting as well as working with members one-on-one. The […]

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January 19, 2021

A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Colt

It’s no secret that the foundation you put on a colt sets the tone for the rest of his life. “You’ve probably heard me say before that the first six weeks of a horse’s life under saddle are the most crucial in his career,” Clinton says. “When you start a colt, it’s important to keep […]

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January 12, 2021

Share Your Success and We’ll Feature You

Do you have a better partnership with your horse because of the Method? Accomplished a milestone putting Clinton’s training to work? We want to share your successes and feature you and your horse on our media platforms! Here’s how it works: Record a short voice memo on your mobile device telling us why you believe […]

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January 12, 2021

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 […]

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December 29, 2020

Happy New Year

Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year filled with plenty of time with your horses! We’re looking forward to a great 2021, and appreciate all of your support over the past year. As a reminder: Our e-store will be shut down Thursday, December 31st as we do an end-of-year inventory count. No orders […]

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December 29, 2020

Handling a Horse’s Bad Stall Manners

Bad manners should never be overlooked in horses, but they’re especially important to address when it comes to entering a horse’s stall. Cranky and disrespectful behavior turns dangerous quickly when you’re trapped in a small space with a 1,000-pound animal. In the training guide, “Mind Your Manners,” Clinton addresses two common problems associated with horses […]

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