In the newly released updates to the Fundamentals Series, Clinton shares important tips to make the most of the time you spend training your horse and going through the Downunder Horsemanship Method. The tips range from pairing yourself with the right horse to being consistent with your training. In the video, Clinton shares five tips: […]
We’ve got an exciting opportunity for No Worries Club members! How does a free, in-depth lesson at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch for you and your horse sound? We’re looking for several horsemen to come to the ranch in July to take personalized lessons with Professional Clinician Jeff Davis. The lessons will be filmed for No […]
The long-awaited additions to our core training kit are here. As a learn-a-holic, Clinton is always adding to his knowledge, refining his skill set and finding ways to improve the Method. Since releasing the Fundamentals Series in 2010, the trainer has found ways to tweak the exercises to make them easier for horses and humans […]
Taking your horse down the trail can be some of the best fun you have with him. It’s hard to beat riding a well-trained horse in pretty country. Trail riding can be as relaxing or as challenging as you desire, and it creates a better partnership between you and your horse. Plus, it’s just plain […]
Does your horse throw “I don’t wanna go tantrums” every time you try to ride him away from the barn? Or, when you turn him back toward the barn, does he start power walking or jigging home? If so, you’re not alone. Horses are social animals and quickly bond with one another, which can make […]
Over the weekend, we said goodbye to Fiona, a longtime Downunder Horsemanship family member. If you ever visited the Texas or Arkansas ranches, you likely had the pleasure of meeting the elderly donkey. With her long ears, she stood out among Clinton’s cow horses and never missed an opportunity to visit with guests in the […]
Reminder From 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 […]
It’s important to have safe transportation for your horse, and if you’re a trainer who spends a lot of time on the road traveling to shows and working out of other facilities, a good working trailer is vital. After nearly 30 years in the horse industry, Clinton knows exactly what he wants in a trailer […]
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 a […]
Training Guide to Safely Ride Your Horse in a Group
While you are initially training your trail horse, Clinton recommends riding 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 […]