You’ve probably seen the horse that digs himself into a hole when left tied up or bangs a front hoof against the stall impatiently until he’s fed. It’s kind of like a little kid rolling around on the ground at the shopping center because his mother won’t buy him candy. He’s having a bit of […]
Madonna and Puzzled are two of the cutest rising stars at the ranch. Professional Clinician Jeff Davis is taking the fillies through the Foal Training Series, and while Puzzled is outgoing and in your pocket, Madonna is more curious and cautious. The two fillies are turned out in the ranch’s front pasture with our two […]
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When you become a premium No Worries Club member or purchase a digital training kit, there are three ways you can interact with the training content. On Your Mobile Device Download the Downunder Horsemanship app. It’s a free download from the App Store and Google Play. Once you have the app downloaded, log in to […]
If you’ve got a colt that needs started next year and you want to learn how to get his under-saddle career off to the best start, get ready! It’s likely that a 10-day Colt Starting Clinic will be held at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch next year. While Clinton and Professional Clinician Jeff Davis are working […]
If you’ve ever wished you could have a private phone conversation with Clinton to get his take on the pros and cons about a decision you’re making, here’s your chance! Clinton is offering private consulting for any topic in the horse industry. Clinton first opened up the opportunity for consulting to No Worries Club members […]
The best way to ensure young horses have a successful future is to begin working with them and teaching them the right behaviors from the time that they’re born. Clinton shares a snippet of a training session in this video. Learn the steps Clinton takes at the ranch to get his foals off to the […]
“A One Rein Stop – sliding your hand down one rein and flexing the horse’s head to the side so that he disengages his hindquarters and comes to a complete stop – is your emergency brake. That emergency brake only works if you practice it and it becomes an ingrained habit for you and your […]
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 […]
By Derick Castillo I just wanted to share with you a funny success I had. My 3-year-old gelding did not like to cross puddles of water. He would not go in the water for love or money.
Dealing With a Bucking Problem? Clinton’s Got You Covered!
“First, let’s define what bucking truly is. What a lot of people call bucking is when the horse’s front legs stay on the ground and he kicks up his back legs. That’s not bucking. Bucking to me is what you see at the rodeo: All four feet are off the ground, the horse’s head is […]