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May 11, 2021

How to Clean Your Felt PRS Saddle Pad

Over time, your saddle pad will get covered with dirt and built-up sweat from your horse. It’s important to keep the pad clean so that it remains comfortable for your horse and built-up grime doesn’t cause rubs or saddle sores. Cleaning Steps: Loosen Up the Dirt Use a rubber curry comb to break up the […]

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April 27, 2021

Saddle Pads: Foam vs Felt

When Clinton established his first training barn in Australia after finishing his apprenticeships with Gordon McKinlay and Ian Francis, he took in a variety of horses. He quickly became frustrated with dry spots appearing on the horses’ backs after training sessions, which, in some cases, led to soreness issues. He determined the cause was poorly […]

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April 20, 2021

Spring Cleaning Sale

We’re cleaning up our warehouse and are offering amazing specials on selected leg protection and must-have apparel items. Offers will be available only while supplies last. 50% off All Red and Purple Legacy Boots The Classic Legacy System 2 is the only boot Clinton trusts to protect his horses’ legs. The boots are made of […]

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April 13, 2021

Choosing a Halter for a Cob-Sized Horse

With eight sizes available, the Downunder Horsemanship Halter fits horses of all breeds and conformation types, including cobs. While the term “cob” is most commonly used in the U.K., you may see cob-sized bridles and halters at tack stores in North America and other parts of the world. Cob simply refers to a type of […]

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March 16, 2021

Choosing a Halter for Your Mini Horse or Pony

Many horsemen use the Method to train their mini horses and ponies, and we often get asked if we make halters sized for equines of smaller stature. While we don’t specifically make mini or pony halters, our smaller-sized halters fit minis and ponies well. The Downunder Horsemanship Halter is available in eight sizes: newborn, foal, […]

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March 9, 2021

Selecting the Correct Saddle Seat Size

Clinton’s Aussie Saddle is one of the most universal saddles in the equine world. Designed to fit most breeds of horses, the saddle is handmade by Martin Saddlery. It offers the perfect combination of an Aussie Stock Saddle and an American Western Saddle. When it comes to choosing the correct size of saddle to get, […]

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February 9, 2021

Say I Love You (and Your Horse) With a Gift Card

If you’re looking to impress your significant other on Valentine’s Day, give them a gift card to the Downunder Horsemanship e-store. They’ll be able to pick out the perfect gift for them and their horse. Gift cards can be used towards all of our products and No Worries Club memberships. Our gift cards are available […]

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February 2, 2021

Raising Foals Correctly

If you have a foal or are expecting a foal this year, you have a serious responsibility on your hands. The work you do with your young horse now will set the foundation for a successful future. “I treat foals the same way I treat adult horses, as far as earning their respect and the […]

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January 19, 2021

A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Colt

It’s no secret that the foundation you put on a colt sets the tone for the rest of his life. “You’ve probably heard me say before that the first six weeks of a horse’s life under saddle are the most crucial in his career,” Clinton says. “When you start a colt, it’s important to keep […]

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December 29, 2020

Happy New Year

Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year filled with plenty of time with your horses! We’re looking forward to a great 2021, and appreciate all of your support over the past year. As a reminder: Our e-store will be shut down Thursday, December 31st as we do an end-of-year inventory count. No orders […]

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