Rick Badousek Receives Downunder Horsemanship Lifetime Achievement Award
At the Franklin, Tennessee Walkabout Tour, Clinton honored Method Ambassador Rick Badousek with a Downunder Horsemanship Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is an honor Clinton created in 2021 to recognize individuals who have inspired him throughout his career as a clinician. Rick, from Queen Creek, Arizona, has been playing an integral role in Clinton’s life […]
Correcting a Horse’s Problematic Behavior at Feeding Time
If your horse turns into a bully when you bring feed into his stall or pasture, you don’t need to be told you’re putting yourself in a dangerous situation. Horses that are aggressive around food get pinny-eared and kick out, strike and even run people over. It’s behavior that’s not only dangerous but life-threatening. You […]
Starting February 22nd, the Downunder Horsemanship app will no longer be available on Roku. Our team made the decision to move off the streaming platform because of its lacking user experience. If you are currently using Roku to view videos, you’ll need to utilize one of the other streaming platforms the app is available on […]
Stream the Method on Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire! Now you can view all of Clinton’s video content on your TV by simply adding the Downunder Horsemanship streaming app to your device. You’ll use the same login information you use for the Downunder Horsemanship app and the No Worries Club website to access […]
If you’ve ever wondered why your horse behaves the way that he does, you’ll want to check out the Philosophy video series. The series is a free resource Clinton put together to share what he feels everyone should know about horses before working with them. You’ll learn what motivates horses, the basics of respect and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]