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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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Downunder Horsemanship - General
October 26, 2021

Training Guide: Blanketing Made Easy

Blanketing a horse can be a struggle because blankets are objects that move and make a noise, which makes them particularly scary to horses. “A horse classifies any object he’s not familiar with, especially if it moves and makes a noise, as dangerous and potentially life-threatening. A horse would always rather run away from anything […]

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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
October 19, 2021

Harry Bunton Recognized With Lifetime Achievement Award

During the Open House at his new barn in Farmington, Arkansas on October 2nd, Clinton bestowed the second Downunder Horsemanship Lifetime Achievement Award to a deserving No Worries Club member. The recipient, Harry Bunton, was surprised with the honor. The 94-year-old horseman drove to Arkansas from his home in Tennessee to attend the event with […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Training Tips
October 12, 2021

Training Guide: Safely Introduce Your Horse to Being Bathed

Building a horse’s confidence about standing quietly while you bath him requires a step-by-step approach and patience. Water is scary to horses because not only does it move, but it also makes a noise when it’s sprayed on the horse’s body. Add to that the sensation the horse feels when the water hits his body, […]

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