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Prepping a Colt on the Ground Before Riding Outside for the First Time
When riding a colt outside for the first time, set yourself up for success by doing groundwork first to ensure that the horse is tuned in to you and relaxed.
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Lessons Learned by Ian Francis, a.k.a. Mr. Versatility
I've always admired my mentor Ian Francis' ability to train horses at the highest level across multiple disciplines. - Clinton
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Training Tips to Teach Your Hot Horse to Lope Slowly
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson reveals that the secret to getting horses to lope slowly with cadence in their feet is to lope them to work.
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Lessons Learned with Ian Francis: How to Make Small Daily Improvements with Your Horse
Gordon Mckinlay always told me: “The more times you pick yourself up off the ground, the better your ground works gets.” It really is true. Every time I got bucked off a horse it was because I did a poor job of preparing the horse for the ride. Groundwork exercises are designed so that you can get control of your horse’s feet and mind on the ground and earn his respect and trust before getting in the saddle. - Clinton
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Grooming Essentials for My Horses
Why do Clinton Anderson's horses look so good? He uses Standlee Alfalfa Hay Products and SmartPak Supplements. Find out how you can use these for your horse.
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Problem Horse Training Tree
When addressing problem behavior with your horse, it's important to get to the root of the issue. In this video, Clinton explains how to address problem horses with the right training tools and techniques.
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Practice Posting to Become a Better Rider
One of the best ways to improve your balance in the saddle is posting to the trot. The trot is a two-beat, diagonal gait. When you post, you move up and down in time with the horse’s feet. Posting improves your overall seat on your horse because in order to post well you must have rhythm and balance and you must get in time with your horse’s feet.
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What Are the Features of the Downunder Horsemanship Rope Halter
In this Q&A, horse trainer Clinton Anderson talks about the features of the Downunder Horsemanship halter and why he designed halter the way that he did.
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How to Correct a Horse That Bolts
Clinton Anderson explains what to do if your horse bolts and how to stop the problem from starting in the first place. This lesson is an excerpt from Clinton's Fundamentals in Action on the Trail Series.
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How to Stop Your Horse from Tripping
It’s normal for a horse to trip or stumble every once in a while. Just like us, sometimes they take a misstep, especially if the ground is rough or uneven. But if stumbling on the trail is becoming a regular occurrence, your horse is in need of help. Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to handle the situation.
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How to Find the Right Discipline for a Horse
Not every horse is designed or genetically bred to do what you want it to do. In this video, Clinton Anderson teaches you how to find the right discipline for your horse.
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Training Tips for Safely Unloading Your Horse Off the Trailer
Teaching your horse to back off the trailer in a calm, relaxed manner takes practice. - Clinton
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Safe Horse Grooming
In the May No Worries Club video, Clinton explains how to teach your horse to stand quietly and calmly while being groomed. The lesson covers a little bit of everything, from brushing and applying fly spray to bathing a horse for the first time.
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What Size Halter Should I Get for My Horse?
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to decide what size of rope halter you should get for your horse.
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When to Use Front and Back Support Boots
Sometimes you put front boots on a horse and other times you put on front and back boots. So, which should you choose? Clinton Anderson explains in this video.
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Correct Halter Placement
Halter position depends on whether you are working with your horse or if they’re tied up. In this video horse trainer Clinton Anderson shows you the difference.
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The Purpose of Bell Boots
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson talks about how bell boots help protect your horse during training sessions.
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A Tip for Haltering Your Horse
Here's how I halter and unhalter my horses. Haltering is one of the most basic practices, but thought should be taken about how you're interacting with your horse. Cheers - Clinton
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How to Get a Horse to Move Out Better on the Ground
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson offers help to a horsewoman wanting to know how to get her horse to move with energy while doing groundwork.
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Deciding What Size of Support Boot to Get Your Horse
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to decide what size of support boot to get for your horse.
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How to Select a Trail Horse
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains why it's important for your safety and enjoyment to select the right horse to be your trail riding partner.
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The Purpose of Lariats
A lariat adds a degree of safety and control in horses too frightened to let you get close. Clinton talks about how he uses a lariat in his training program.
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Variety is Important When Training Your Horse
You have to have enough variety in your training exercises to keep your horse mentally engaged. In this video Clinton Anderson tells you how to maintain variety in training your horse.
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The Concept Lessons vs. The Do It Now Stage
When you first teach a horse something, it’s called the concept lesson. In the concept lesson, your goal is to get the general idea of the lesson across to the horse. After the first lesson, you’ll work on perfecting the exercise. Each time you work with the horse, you’ll look for a little more improvement.
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Overcoming Your Horse’s Magnets
In this training session, Clinton addresses three common magnets you’re likely to experience with your horse – the arena gate, another horse, and the trailer. He’ll show you how to safely handle each situation and get your horse tuned back in to you.
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March NWC Preview: Arizona Desert Adventure Pt. 3
March’s No Worries Club video is part three of the Arizona Desert Adventure series! Clinton works with Goose, a gelding he'd just shown at the NRHA Futurity, and shares how to work on advanced maneuvers on the trail.
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November NWC Preview: Colt Starting Clinic Diary Day 3
In the November No Worries Club digital download, the Colt Starting Clinic participants are back for day three. Professional Clinician Jeff Davis leads the class through more groundwork exercises to prepare the colts for their upcoming first ride.
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NWC Preview: Ride with Clinton
This month’s download was filmed to feel as if you’re sitting on a rock, watching me and Tyrion go to work. It’s all in real-time, shot on the go with the cameras staying up with me as best as they can. Throughout the ride, I explain what I’m doing with Tyrion, why I’m asking him to do it, and what I like and don’t like about how he’s responding. - Clinton
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NWC Preview: Trail Riding Requirements
In this No Worries Club digital download, Clinton is back working with a group of Arizona horsemen to go over essential riding exercises you and your horse should know before hitting the trail.
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Riders Practicing Post ‘N Circle
In this No Worries Club video clip, Clinton works with a group of riders. One of the exercises he asks the group to do is Post 'N Circle, shown in this excerpt.
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How to Train Your Horse to Ride in a Group
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to safely get your horse comfortable riding with other horses using an exercise called "Leap Horse."
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Don’t Expect Immediate Perfection
Training a horse properly is a process that builds on itself and requires consistent work. If you expect immediate perfection from your horse, you're just setting him and you up to fail.
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How to Avoid Creating a Barn Sour Horse
In this short training tip, Clinton Anderson shares what to do at the end of a ride to avoid making your horse become barn sour.
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The Benefits of Starting Colts in a Hackamore
When starting colts, I prefer to use a hackamore. Learn why in this tip.
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Turn a Spook into a Training Opportunity
If your horse spooks at an object on the trail, turn the situation into a training opportunity to build his confidence.
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Use Turnarounds to Engage Your Horse on the Trail
Turnarounds or spins can be a useful training tool to get your horse to tune in to you when he's distracted on the trail. Learn why in this quick tip.
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How to Handle a Fresh Horse
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson talks about safely handling fresh, reactive horses. The key to dealing with fresh horses is to not get in the saddle until you have your horse's attention and respect on the ground.
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Emergency Trailer Loading
Clinton Anderson shows you how to load your horse in your trailer quickly or in the presence of an emergency.
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What to do When Your Horse Paws at Feeding Time
Pawing is a way of saying, “Feed me now!” Clinton Anderson explains why your horse paws at feeding time and how to stop the behavior.
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What to do When Your Horse Acts Up in Cross Ties
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to fix common problems that come up when cross-tying horses.
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Figuring Out the Cause of a Horse’s Head Tossing Issue
Clinton Anderson explains that when a horse constantly tosses his head he likely has one of a few things going on. He might have a dental issue and the bit could be irritating him and making him feel uncomfortable. Before you do anything else, you should have his teeth looked at by an equine dentist and get any issues fixed. After you’ve ruled out a dental issue, you’re looking at a couple possible causes.
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Correcting Horses That Bite and Kick Other Horses
Horses that misbehave in group situations are a hazard to themselves and others. Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to safely handle a horse that bites and kicks others.
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Correcting Horses’ Behavioral Problems in the Stall
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson talks about common horse behavioral problems that happen in the stall and how to overcome them. Horse trainer Clinton Anderson talks about common horse behavioral problems that happen in the stall and how to overcome them.
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A Useful Tool When Working with a Hard to Catch Horse
Clinton Anderson explains the purpose behind his "catch rope," and how the simple piece of equipment can be used in a variety of situations.
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How To Tie A Rope Halter
An incorrectly tied halter can lead to a number of problems. In this video, horse trainer Clinton Anderson demonstrates the correct way to tie a rope halter.
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Why Use a 14-Foot Lead Rope
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains why he prefers to use a lead rope that is longer than conventional ropes found in most tack stores.
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Controlled Cruising Exercise
Clinton Anderson talks about how to get a horse to go down the trail at the speed and gait you set him at by using the exercise Controlled Cruising.
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Build Your Horse’s Confidence Around Spooky Objects
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to build your horse's confidence when confronted with spooky objects on the trail. This lesson is an excerpt from Clinton's Fundamentals in Action on the Trail Series.
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Handling a Rearing Horse
Rearing is a very dangerous situation for both horse and rider. If left uncorrected, it is a problem that only gets worse. Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains that the key to understanding how to fix your horse’s problem is to first understand that it’s just a symptom of a cause. A horse doesn’t rear for the fun of it; he rears because he falls into one of two categories.
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How to Correct a Horse That Jigs
Clinton Anderson explains how to train a horse to stop jigging on the trail. This lesson is an excerpt from Clinton's Fundamentals in Action on the Trail Series.
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How to Stop a Horse from Eating on the Trail
Is your horse too busy eyeing his next meal on the trail rather than paying attention to you? Use horse trainer Clinton Anderson's easy steps to put yourself back in control and re-program your horse to think twice about giving in to a snack attack.
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Correct a Barn-Sour Horse
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to safely fix a barn-sour problem with a horse. This lesson is an excerpt from Clinton's Fundamentals in Action on the Trail Series.
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How to Train a Rescue Horse to go into Water
In this training session, Clinton Anderson teaches rescue horse Cider how to confidently go into water. Clinton and Cider also tackle gullies and other natural obstacles.
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Develop a Secure Seat While Training a Rescue Horse
In this training session, Clinton Anderson continues to advance rescue horse Cider's training and explains how to develop a secure, independent seat as a rider.
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When a Horse Paws While Tied Up
Question: When I tie her up after a training session, she paws the entire time and makes huge holes. Do I untie her and keep working her, or do I ignore this destructive behavior?
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Correct a Horse That Spooks
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to safely handle a horse that spooks on the trail. This lesson is an excerpt from Clinton's Fundamentals in Action on the Trail Series.
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How to Refine Lead Changes
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to refine lead changes with his performance horse Pluto.
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How to Begin Liberty Work
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to begin liberty work with a horse. This training session took place at Clinton's Downunder Horsemanship Ranch Rally in Stephenville, Texas.
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Fix a Buddy-Sour Horse
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to correct a horse that is buddy sour on the trail.
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A Special Bond
A police officer who was severely injured in the line of duty realizes with Clinton's help that there are no barriers to achieving her horsemanship dreams.
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Head Shy: A Fundamental Fix, Part 1
Head-shy horses make haltering and bridling nearly impossible and downright dangerous with their head tossing, pulling away and even rearing up or striking out. If your horse cops an attitude when you try to work around his head, this lesson is your step-by-step guide to taking away his fear.
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Feats of Clay, Part 1
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson helps country music star Clay Walker prepare his colt for the first ride.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: Desensitizing to Plastic Bags
Through desensitizing, horse trainer Clinton Anderson works with a horse that is afraid of plastic bags.
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Clinton Anderson: Fundamentals on the Trail, Part 1
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to train a horse to be a safe, willing and confident trail partner.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: Overcoming Obstacles
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson shows horsemen how to safely introduce their horses to obstacles.
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Starting a Colt
The first six weeks of a horse’s life under saddle are the most crucial to a successful future. Clinton explains his approach to colt starting with a wild mustang named Ransom and gives you inside access to his acclaimed Colt Starting Series. In this episode, you’ll witness Ransom go from untouched to riding confidently outside the arena on a loose rein.
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A Reluctant Star
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson teaches a frustrated owner how to fix a trailer-loading problem.
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How to Correct a Horse Laying Down on the Trail
A horse that lies down and rolls while you’re working with him is dangerous because he can crush you. Clinton shows you how to stop a horse from laying down.
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You Don’t Know Jack
Told repeatedly to get rid of their spooky, reactive horse, a couple reaches out to horse trainer Clinton Anderson in a last-ditch effort to save their horse.
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How To Teach a Horse to Stand Still While Being Mounted: Star Treatment
Clinton Anderson shows how to teach a horse to stand still while being mounted.
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Clinton Anderson: Motivating a Slow-Moving Horse
Although rare, every once in a while you’ll come across the odd horse that consistently lags behind the other horses on a group ride. Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains that there are two common reasons why your horse is lagging behind the other horses.
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Correcting a Horse that Paws While Tied Up
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains why your horse paws when he's tied up and how to stop the behavior.
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Teaching Your Horse to Cross Water
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson demonstrates how to safely teach your horse to be confident about crossing water obstacles.
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Clinton Anderson: How to Get Your Horse to Go Forward
Some horses get in the habit of stopping in the middle of the trail and refusing to go forward. They will either stick their feet in the ground and stand still or actually run backwards. In this video, horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains that there are generally two reasons horses suddenly stop and run backwards and how to handle the situation.
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Clinton Anderson: Correcting Mouthy Horses
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to correct a horse that mouths on your clothes and chews on lead ropes.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: Change for a Bucking Problem
Clinton works with owner Nikki to end her horse George’s bucking problem.
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Training a Rescue Horse, Part 11
In this training session, Clinton Anderson introduces rescue horse Cider to three types of hobbles and teaches the mare to lie down.
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Clinton Anderson: Training a Rescue Horse, Part 3
Rescue horse Cider’s training continues to progress as Clinton Anderson focuses on teaching the mare Fundamentals level exercises, including Yielding the Hindquarters, Lunging for Respect, and Flexing the Head and Neck. Clinton also begins teaching Cider how to stand tied quietly by using the Aussie Tie Ring and explains how to desensitize a horse to a blanket and fly mask.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: Method for the Madness
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson explains how to build the trust and respect of a horse that has been through a life-threatening experience. The Method is the perfect solution for regaining the trust of a traumatized horse.
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Foal Training: Desensitizing Through Touch and Rub
When it comes to raising foals, a lot of people make the mistake of only loving and rubbing on them and then wonder why their cute babies grow up to be 1,000-pound terrors. If you want a horse to be a respectful, safe partner, you have to prove to him that you're a knowledgeable leader and show him what is expected of him by desensitizing him.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: Gun Shy
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson works with a frustrated horse owner to get the buck out of his horse.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: Breaking the Silence
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson shows a young owner how body language can be used to communicate with her deaf horse.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: Foal Training
In this training session, you'll learn all about his approach to training foals, weanlings and yearlings and how the right start ensures a fun, enjoyable partnership between you and your horse.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: Second Chance For Sailor
Clinton Anderson transforms a rescue horse with bucking problems into a calm, willing partner.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: Hot Blooded Havi
Clinton Anderson shows a frustrated horseman how to catch and control a dangerous horse so that his family is not fearful.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: Soxie Under Saddle
Clinton Anderson helps a couple fix their horse's bucking problem.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: Kicking A Bad Habit
Clinton Anderson explains how to fix a horse that kicks.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: Blue In Your Face
Clinton works with Joe and his horse Blue to get his extreme aggression under control.
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Clinton Anderson Presents: The Bucking Stops Here
Clinton Anderson works with Lisa and her horse Dusty to stop him from bucking.
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Clinton Anderson: Training a Rescue Horse, Part 1 – Downunder Horsemanship
Working with Cider, Clinton chronicles the training of a rescue horse.
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Gaining Control and respect on the ground
Learn the fundamentals of how to gain control and respect of a horse.
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Running Scared
Clinton shows a horsewoman how to gain the respect and trust of her aggressive horse.
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Once Bitten Twice Shy
Clinton helps a frightened owner gain respect and control of her dangerous horse.
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