A halter is an essential horse keeping and training tool, and the Downunder Horsemanship halter’s quality and effectiveness are unsurpassed. Deciding what size of halter to get for your horse is important for your horse’s comfort and for it to be an effective training tool. If you’re an inexperienced halter shopper, or haven’t purchased a […]
Downunder Horsemanship will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day as we celebrate the holiday with family and friends. Although Clinton is extremely proud to be an Australian, he also loves the United States of America and holds dual citizenship in both countries. Did you know? Clinton first came to the United […]
Training Tip: There’s Only so Much Space Between his Ears
Any horse that has not been trained by human beings only knows how to use the reactive side of his brain. The reactive side of the horse’s brain is what has kept him alive for millions of years. Mother Nature says, “Don’t think – run!” So horses are naturally born with a big reactive side […]
Most horses never reach their full potential because their owners lack the consistency and knowledge to train them and continue to make progress with them. The Academy Horse Program ensures your horse performs at his individual best. The six-week training course teaches horses the groundwork and riding exercises from the Fundamentals Series in the arena […]
Bring Some Downunder Inspiration Into Your Barn or Home
Get motivated straight from Clinton! We’re now offering five inspirational posters for sale. Each poster measures 24 inches x 36 inches and comes rolled in a cardboard mailing tube.
Don’t get stuck in the Fundamentals! Once you and your horse have completed the first level of the Method, move on to the Intermediate Series. In the second level of the Method, Clinton shows you how to build on the concepts of respect, control and communication you worked to establish in the Fundamentals Series. Lessons […]
Training Tip: Sometimes You Have to Increase Pressure
Most people want to start with a low amount of pressure, which is great, but when their horse ignores them, or doesn’t move his feet, they don’t increase the pressure. It’s important that you first ask the horse to respond with the lightest amount of pressure possible because a horse will never get any lighter […]
We’re on the road to Du Quoin, Illinois for this weekend’s Walkabout Tour being held at the State Fairgrounds. Doors open at 8 a.m. for NWC members and 8:15 a.m.
Ever wondered how to correctly put protective boots on your horse? Clinton has a step-by-step solution in his Q&A video. Learn how the clinician makes sure Legacy Boots are properly put on his horses to ensure his equine athletes get the ultimate in leg protection. And while you’re on our YouTube channel, be sure to […]
No Worries Getaway! An All-Expenses-Paid Vacation for You and Your Family
Noble OutfittersTM and Downunder Horsemanship have teamed up to give you the chance to win an ultimate weekend break for you and six of your immediate family members at the Noble OutfittersTM Lodge in Montana. The prize package includes: All expenses paid Round trip plane tickets for six to Montana Relax at the lodge Ground […]