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Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 25, 2022

Along for the Ride Symposium

Three of the greatest horsemen in the western performance world are getting together next month to share their knowledge and talent. With the success of his Along for the Ride podcast, 7 Million Dollar NRHA Rider Andrea Fappani is hosting a three-day symposium featuring Nick Dowers and Shawn Flarida. The event will take place at […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General No Worries Club
January 25, 2022

A Key Exercise to Earn Your Horse’s Respect

One of the most important exercises you can teach your horse is how to back up. The better you can get a horse to back up, the more respectful and responsive he will be in everything else that you ask him to do. A good backup is the foundation of the stop as well as […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Training Tips
January 18, 2022

How to Introduce the Snaffle Bit to Your Horse

Like all pieces of equipment you use to train your horse, care needs to be given when introducing a bit to your horse. When starting a horse under saddle, Clinton recommends using a hackamore. “The hackamore gives horses a chance to learn how to give and soften to pressure while I’m on their backs without […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 4, 2022

Raising Young Horses Resource

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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Downunder Horsemanship - General
December 28, 2021

Happy New Year!

We hope 2022 proves to be a year for you to improve your horsemanship and meet personal training goals. Clinton will be challenging himself by polishing his skills as a showman in reined cow horse competitions and encourages you to test your skills by trying a new discipline or challenging yourself to reach the next […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
December 28, 2021

Learn How to Put Your Mecate Bridle Together

If Santa left you a shiny new headstall, a well-oiled bit and a set of mecate reins and slobber straps under the tree this year and you have no idea how all the pieces go together, Clinton’s got you covered. In the training resource, “Attaching Mecate Reins to the Slobber Straps and Headstall,” he demonstrates […]

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December 7, 2021

A Rogue Stallion and the Australian Outback

In the spring of 2013, Clinton and his production crew headed to the Australian Outback to meet Ian Conway and help him deal with a brumby stallion that was creating havoc on his station. Working with local stockmen and brumby experts, Clinton was able to round the 10-year-old stallion up, train him and hand him […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Training Tips
November 30, 2021

Does Your Horse Have Bad Manners?

If your horse cops an attitude when you come near his stall, it’s time for an attitude adjustment. While pinny ears and cranky expressions are harmless in themselves, they lead to bigger, dangerous issues such as biting and kicking. Cranky, disrespectful behavior can lead to terrifying situations when trapped in a small space with a […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
November 30, 2021

Our Warehouse is Buzzing With Activity

Thanks to a big Black Friday Sale, our warehouse is moving non-stop to the tune of squeaky shipping tape as we stack box after box full of product. Our small team has been all hands-on deck to get Black Friday orders out the door and en route to you. Thank you to everyone who took […]

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