“A One Rein Stop – sliding your hand down one rein and flexing the horse’s head to the side so that he disengages his hindquarters and comes to a complete stop – is your emergency brake. That emergency brake only works if you practice it and it becomes an ingrained habit for you and your […]
Ensuring a foal lives up to your expectations starts by establishing the right foundation. Clinton has laid out a step-by-step guide to teaching young horses the fundamentals of a successful partnership in his Foal Training Kit. “Working with foals is one of the most rewarding experiences because they learn so quickly,” Clinton says. “The behavior […]
Protective boots can be thought of as an economical form of insurance for your horse, protecting against injury and preventing long-term complications. “No matter what your discipline, any horse can benefit from wearing support boots,” Clinton says. While it’s important to protect your horse’s legs, it’s imperative that you choose a boot that doesn’t interfere […]
When Clinton and the team at the ranch gave HandsOn Gloves a trial run, the grooming tool was an overwhelming success. “The horses absolutely love them, and they do a phenomenal job of removing dirt, especially in hard-to-reach and sensitive areas,” Clinton says. “They’ve quickly become a staple and a favorite at the ranch.” Why […]
Deciding what size of halter to get for your horse is important for your horse’s comfort and in order for the halter to be an effective training tool. If you’re an inexperienced halter shopper, or haven’t purchased a rope halter before, trying to decide what size of halter your horse needs can be confusing. Luckily, […]
Horses are very smart, but they are simple creatures. I put horses mentally in the same age group as 4- to 6-year-old kids. Kids in this age group are very smart, they catch on quickly, but they are very simple. For example, people ask me when teaching a colt the Cruising Lesson: “Shouldn’t I be […]
“Horses are very smart, but they are simple creatures. I put horses mentally in the same age group as 4- to 6-year-old kids. Kids in this age group are very smart and they catch on quickly, but they are very simple. For example, people ask me all the time when teaching a colt the Cruising […]
Office Closed for the Holidays and Inventory Count
Our office will be closed Monday, December 24th thru Wednesday, December 26th for Christmas. On Thursday, December 27th, we’ll be doing an inventory count, which means our e-store, phone lines and warehouse will be shut down. We’ll resume normal business hours and our e-store will be back up on Friday, December 28th at 8 a.m. […]
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