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Training Tips
April 16, 2024

Training Tip: Horse Locks Up His Feet and Won’t Lead

Question: When I ask my horse to walk off, say to start working or anything he doesn’t want to do, he plants his feet and refuses to move. I’ve tried pulling him along, turning to face him and letting him follow the feel of a loose rope, which only ever works for a couple of […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Downunder Horsemanship App
April 16, 2024

Dealing With a Barn-Sour Horse on the Trail

Does your horse throw “I don’t wanna go tantrums” every time you try to ride him away from the barn? Or, when you turn him back toward the barn, does he start power walking or jigging home? If so, you’re not alone. Horses are social animals and quickly bond with one another, which can make […]

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Clinician Method Ambassadors
April 16, 2024

Find the Help You and Your Horse Need

“Frustration begins where knowledge ends.” If you’ve studied the Method, you’ve heard Clinton preach that adage. The best way to gain knowledge is to participate in a clinic or get one-on-one help in a lesson. Finding a knowledgeable instructor who knows the Method is as easy as going to our certified clinician website.

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Training Tips
April 9, 2024

Training Tip: Jog to Counterbend Warm-Up

The first 10 minutes I get on a horse, I focus on nothing but seeing where the horse is at for the day and working on making sure he’s soft, supple and relaxed. There’s not a whole lot you can accomplish with a horse when he’s not mentally or physically prepared for a lesson. A […]

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No Worries Club
April 9, 2024

Teach Your Horse to Circle Like a Pro

While loping a horse in a circle may seem like an easy thing to do, it’s fairly difficult to achieve when riding one-handed on a loose rein. To prepare his horses to lope and eventually gallop circles in a reining pattern, Clinton uses the exercise “Circle ‘N Circle” to lay a foundation that he can […]

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Sponsors
April 9, 2024

Standlee Premium Western Forage: Grown for the Life We Love

When it comes to ensuring that his horses are well taken care of, Clinton doesn’t overlook any details or skimp on quality. That’s why he’s trusted Standlee Premium Western Forage to meet his horses’ needs for over a decade. “I feed my performance horses hay in the morning and evening and pellets throughout the day. […]

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Training Tips
April 2, 2024

Training Tip: Horse Refuses to Trot or Lope

Question: My horse is amazing on the ground and while riding until it comes to trotting or loping. She’ll crow hop and jump around with her ears laid back. She doesn’t try to bite, and she’s never been aggressive towards me. I’ve tried strengthening groundwork and that helped, but she’s started back up and it’s […]

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No Worries Club
April 2, 2024

Remembering Mindy: Collector’s Edition Journal

The spring edition of the No Worries Journal is a celebration of Mindy’s life. Clinton found the Australian Quarter Horse mare when he was a 19-year-old struggling trainer and she was just a weanling. Together, the two built Downunder Horsemanship and inspired the dreams of horsemen. Throughout the mega issue, Clinton chronicles Mindy’s life and […]

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Academy
April 2, 2024

Welcome 2024 Clinician Academy Students

Over the weekend, we welcomed an enthusiastic group of horsemen to the ranch. The 2024 Clinician Academy officially got underway yesterday morning with an orientation meeting led by Clinton and Professional Clinician Jeff Davis. The students, who hail from across the United States and Canada, are eager to learn and passionate about the Method. We’re […]

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Training Tips
March 26, 2024

Training Tip: Gain Experience By Riding a Variety of Horses

If you have a desire to be a great horseman, I encourage you to ride not only as many horses as you can, but a variety of horses. The more horses you ride, the more practice you get in the saddle. However, if you don’t ride a variety of horses, you run the risk of […]

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