2023 Walkabout TourLexington, VA
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March 11, 2023 - March 12, 2023
Location
Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River Rd
Lexington,
VA
24450
News Archive
Training Tips
November 29, 2022
Training Tip: Canter With Confidence: Get Experienced Help
It takes consistent practice to get comfortable riding your horse and gain confidence in the saddle. However, it’s important you’re paired with the right horse, meaning the horse is well-trained and wants to help you learn. This tip in our cantering with confidence series is all about not being afraid to ask for help if […]
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Walkabout Tours
November 29, 2022
Over $73,000 Raised for the Alexander Neville Foundation at Walkabout Tours
For the past year, the Alexander Neville Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about and fighting the illicit fentanyl crisis sweeping the nation, has been our Ritchie Industries Charity group at Walkabout Tours. The foundation and its mission is close to the hearts of Clinton and the Downunder Horsemanship team. On June 23, […]
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Shop Downunder Horsemanship
November 29, 2022
Ship Your Gifts In Time
If you’re buying gifts for the holiday season, this is your friendly reminder to get your shopping done in the next two weeks. The United States Postal Service suggests having your packages shipped by Friday, December 17th to ensure delivery in time for Christmas using ground shipping. After the 17th, you’ll need to choose a […]
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Sponsors
November 28, 2022
100 Years of American Made
100 Years Strong & Enduring In 1921, Thomas Ritchie patented the first automatic waterer valve that solved many of the headaches that farmers faced in getting water to their livestock. His automatic float-controlled watering equipment was connected to underground running water and heated with a kerosene lamp to keep the water flowing during the […]
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Training Tips
November 22, 2022
Training Tip: Horse is Losing Forward Motion When Doing Bending Transitions
Question: I’ve finished the Fundamentals and am working on the Intermediate level with my horse. When doing Bending Transitions, when I sit back in the saddle at any gait, she stops immediately. How do I get her to keep the forward movement during the transition without confusing her or teaching her not to stop off […]
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Academy Method Ambassadors
November 22, 2022
Congratulations to Our Newest Method Ambassadors
Last week, five horsemen successfully completed the Clinton Anderson Clinician Academy and received certification as Method Ambassadors. We welcomed them to the team at a certification ceremony on Wednesday evening. The horsemen spent seven weeks at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch fine-tuning the Fundamentals level of the Method and being tested over their knowledge and skill […]
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Walkabout Tours
November 22, 2022
Jacksonville Takes 2022 Tours Out With a Bang
Our final tour stop of the year found us at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Though the days were chilly for the area, horsemen arrived at the facility excited to learn more about establishing a safe, fun partnership with their horses and how to advance through the Method. Clinton brought his performance horses Prada and George […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
November 22, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving
Clinton and our entire team at Downunder Horsemanship wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Our office will close at noon on Wednesday, November 23rd and remain closed on Thursday to celebrate the holiday. We’ll reopen at 8 a.m. CST Friday, November 25th, ready to help you make your Black Friday […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
November 22, 2022
Biggest Sale of the Year Just Days Away
Our biggest shopping event of the year is nearly here! On Thursday at 5 p.m. CST, our Black Friday Sale goes live with early bird shopping.
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Sponsors
November 22, 2022
Don’t Let Frozen Water Snowball Into Major Health Issues for Your Horse
By Ritchie Industries Automatic Waterers Frozen water, whether it is in buckets, tanks or troughs, is an unwanted surprise for both horses and their owners. More than just an annoyance, frozen water can have a major impact on the health of your horse. Access to fresh water is critical to preventing dehydration, especially in the […]
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