2024 Clinician Academy
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April 1 - May 17
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Downunder Horsemanship Ranch
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AR
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No Worries Club
April 23, 2024
Training Tip: Is It Safe to Cross-Tie Your Horse?
Cross-ties are different from other ways to tie a horse up because instead of there being one pressure point on the horse—the lead rope is connected to the halter or the chain from the Patience Pole is connected to the halter—there are two—one on either side of the halter. In cross-ties, if the horse pulls […]
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April 23, 2024
Celebrating Earth Day: Ritchie Waterers is Leading the Charge in Sustainable Equine Care
By Ritchie Industries Earth Day is a time for reflection on the actions we can take to protect our planet and promote environmental sustainability. While many of us focus on reducing waste or conserving energy in our daily lives, we don’t often hear about the best practices for protecting our planet in the realm of […]
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April 23, 2024
Give Your Young Horse the Best Start
If you’re welcoming a foal or working with a young horse this spring, we’ve got the training essentials you need to get your partnership off to the best start. Beginning Wednesday, April 24th and running through Friday, April 26th, we’re offering big deals on must-have tools! Offer #1: Young Horse Training Essentials Bundle With Free […]
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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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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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