While weaning can be stressful for young horses and their dams, if you take time to prepare the foal and mare, you can ensure that the experience goes as smoothly as possible. “When I was breeding mares and raising foals, we always worked with the foals on a daily basis, teaching them the Fundamentals level […]
Everything You Need to Know About Teaching Your Horse Lead Changes
If you’ve ever wondered: How do I get my horse to take the correct lead? What exercises can I do to improve my horse’s canter? What is the best way to ask for a canter departure?
Get Inspired With the Summer Issue of the No Worries Journal
The summer issue of the No Worries Journal is packed full of inspirational stories and how-to training articles. You’ll learn how to build your horse’s confidence about crossing teeter-totter bridges, get four tips to discourage buddy-sour behavior, take an inside look at ranch trail, and learn all about the leg protection Clinton puts on his […]
When Clinton decided to add buffalo to his performance horse training program, he knew he’d need help learning how to best work with the animals. Fellow Aussies Duncan Steele-Park and Glen Aspinall are happy to share their knowledge with him. In the first session with the buffalo, the trio focused on getting the animals comfortable […]
No matter what discipline you do with your horse, if you want him to perform at his best, you need to use quality tack that fits him correctly. At the top of that list is your saddle. In the No Worries Club digital download, “Saddle Fit,” Clinton works with Brian Peterson, a saddle engineer at […]
Everyone wants their horse to be a safe, dependable partner they can trust in the arena or on the trail. A key factor in getting your horse to that point in his training is putting steady miles under his feet. When Clinton apprenticed with Australian horseman Gordon McKinlay, the two would muster cattle for nearby […]
In the May No Worries Club digital download, Professional Clinician Kristin Hamacher introduces “Come To Me,” an exercise she’s developed over the years to help get a horse better connected to you and softer and more supple on the ground. In this session, she works with Rip, a 2-year-old performance horse, to show you the […]
How to Progress Through the Downunder Horsemanship Method
If you’ve just joined the No Worries Club and are excited to get to work on your horsemanship but aren’t sure where to begin and feel overwhelmed by all the training information available, we’re here to help! Clinton’s put together a video that explains where you and your horse need to start the Method and […]
How-to Articles and Inspiring Tales Featured in the Spring No Worries Journal
Get inspired to reach your horsemanship goals and receive in-depth training instruction in the spring issue of the No Worries Journal. You’ll meet several fellow horsemen who’ve used the Method to better their horsemanship journeys, get a closer look at Clinton’s mentor and friend Doug Carpenter and his influence on the western performance horse industry, […]
Clinton Shares Pivotal Horsemanship Lessons He’s Learned Throughout His Career
Often experience is the best teacher. That’s certainly been the case for Clinton. Never one to shy away from sharing his mistakes to help others, the horse trainer reveals some of the most important lessons he’s learned throughout his horsemanship journey in the Methodology Series. His experiences and the tips he’s picked up from his […]