We’re looking for a few Method-followers to star in a “Test Your Intermediate” video series that will be just like the member-favorite “Test Your Fundamentals.” Clinton is challenging you: How well do you know the Intermediate level of the Method? We’re looking for a few members to show Clinton just how good they are […]
Yesterday, Shana welcomed a group of horsemen from across the country to the ranch for a five-day Fundamentals clinic. The clinic will officially start today, with participants reviewing the philosophy of the Method and then roundpenning their horses. Tomorrow, they’ll begin the clinic with groundwork exercises in the arena and will ride their horses […]
Clinton spent his 38th birthday last month holding a live Q&A for club members, and the hour-long discussion was a hit among members. Clinton randomly selected members to ask him questions, and the clinician was able to impart his commonsense, black-and-white advice and got those on the line laughing at some of his answers. For […]
We’re excited to announce that Certified Clinician Kristin Hamacher is now accepting bookings for clinics and private lessons in the United Kingdom for 2014. The lifelong horsewoman is certified to instruct at the Fundamentals level of the Method and is passionate about helping people create better partnerships with their horses. If you live across […]
Trick Bridle: The Trick Bridle offers much more leverage than a halter, and is especially useful when teaching tricks where the horse is initially resistant. The Trick Bridle features a headstall, smooth snaffle bit, slobber straps, leather chin strap and 8-foot loop reins. The loop reins are made out of high quality marine […]
Each month, Clinton holds a costume contest for Downunder Horsemanship team members to unleash their creative spirits and be in the running for a $500 cash prize. This month’s “gangster” contest was a hit among team members and club members who voted on their favorite would-be gangster. A photo of each team member was […]
With no Walkabout Tours or clinics to instruct at the ranch this month, Clinton is taking advantage of the downtime to step in front of the camera and take a little time out for himself. The first two weeks of the month, the clinician will be working with his cameramen to film No Worries Club […]
First-Aid kit for horse and rider Hoof pick Pocket knife Water Cell phone in case of an emergency When Clinton rides out for the day, he packs his must-haves in a Cashel saddle bag. The bag keeps the items secure and out of his way so that he can enjoy the ride and train on […]
Yield the Forequarters is arguably the hardest exercise in the entire Method for people and horses to learn. What makes it so difficult? “That’s easy,” Professional Clinician Shana Terry says, “The problem isn’t that the exercise itself is that difficult, it’s just that most horses simply do not want to help you. By being […]
From Our Friends At Vetericyn: A Mountain Lion Of A Testimonial
It’s always great to read so many stories on the Vetericyn Facebook page from people such as Chris Gauley who recently shared his experience of an incident his young gelding suffered in 2012. “Last year my 4 year-old gelding, Bo, was attacked by a mountain lion in the pasture. The cat tried to take him […]