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September 20, 2016

Misconceptions in Selecting Forage for Horses – Sugar Content of Forage

Dr. Stephen Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition and Standlee Premium Western Forage® Nutritional Consultants Forage in the form of hay or pasture is the primary ingredient in the diet for most horses. Horses can consume many different varieties of high-quality forage, both alfalfa and grasses, without digestive upset, provided the horse is properly adapted to the […]

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Training Tips
September 13, 2016

Training Tip: The Foundation of Control

A respectful horse is a willing horse. When you ask him to move, he instantly moves. When you walk, he walks beside you like a shadow.

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No Worries Club
September 13, 2016

September NWC Exclusive

In this month’s No Worries Club DVD, Phoenix and Mini are back in front of the cameras, and this time the mini horses are out on the obstacle course to show you how to give your horse a purpose for doing groundwork exercises. “There is nothing more boring or frustrating for a horse than having […]

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Method Ambassadors
September 13, 2016

Meet Our First Australian Method Ambassador

Although he grew up in a bustling city on the east coast of Australia, Method Ambassador Josh Standen didn’t let that stop him from being around horses as a boy. Instead, he relied on friends who were lucky enough to have horses to help him get his horsemanship fix. While Josh actively pursued sports throughout […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
September 13, 2016

Get an In-Depth Look at how to Start a Colt at the Ranch Rally

At the Ranch Rally, held October 21st and 22nd at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Stephenville, Texas, Clinton will provide an in-depth look at his colt starting method. What separates the clinician’s approach to starting horses under saddle is his use of an assistant, which makes the experience less stressful for the colt and helps […]

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Training Tips
September 6, 2016

Training Tip: How Posting to the Trot can Make You a Better Rider

Balance gives you an independent seat, allows you to move in rhythm with your horse, cue him correctly and boosts confidence in the saddle. How do you get balance? By having proper position. When you’re sitting properly in the saddle, you should be able to draw a straight line from your ear, shoulder, hip and […]

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Walkabout Tours
September 6, 2016

Walkabout Tour in Montana This Weekend

Our last Walkabout Tour stop of the year presented by Ritchie Industries takes us close to the Canadian border and brings Clinton and the Method back to some of our most passionate fans. On September 10th and 11th, The Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell, Montana will play host to our fifth tour of the year. […]

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Method Ambassadors
September 6, 2016

Montana Method Ambassador

Faith Stevenson was born into a family of horsemen and knew at the age of 8 that she wanted to be a horse trainer. Her parents own and operate an Angus cattle ranch in Montana and horses are used for daily tasks. Growing up in the environment, Faith was in the saddle daily and was […]

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Academy
September 6, 2016

Is the Academy Horse Program Right for You?

You have a “problem” horse… All problems are caused by a lack of respect or fear, or in some cases, both. No matter what the source of your horse’s problem, the Fundamentals is the answer to earning his respect and trust. If you don’t want to give up on your horse, the Academy’s boot camp-like […]

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Training Tips
August 30, 2016

Training Tip: If you want your horse to change, you have to be willing to change first

That is the most important concept you can understand when it comes to training horses. When I was an apprentice for Ian Francis, he often said to me, “To change your life, you must first change your attitude.” Ian believes, as do I, that if you’re unhappy with the current state of your life, you […]

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