On Thursday, Clinton and his clinicians are flying to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to teach a three-day Fundamentals Clinic at the Farm Show Complex. The clinic will be held in the Equine Arena and begins at 9 a.m. Friday, August 5th and runs through 5 p.m.
Your Horse Could be the Star at the Kalispell, MT Walkabout Tour
Do you know a horse that is fearful, disrespectful or spooky? Or do you have a horse that you’ve tried using the Method with, but need help in some areas? He could be just the horse Clinton is looking to work with at his upcoming Walkabout Tour in Kalispell, Montana, September 10th and 11th at […]
Training Tip: Don’t Force Your Horse to Accept a Spooky Object
When a horse is frightened of an object, the worst thing you can do is force him to approach it. The more you say, “You WILL accept the clippers,” the more nervous the horse gets and thinks that there is a reason to be scared of it. If you want your horse to use the […]
The 2016 class of Method Ambassadors has entered its final week of study at the ranch! The horsemen in the class have spent the last eight weeks living and breathing the Method and adding to their knowledge and skillset. At the beginning of next week, the students will be tested in a practical exam with […]
This year’s Intermediate Clinic will be the last clinic of its level for a couple of years. The clinic, held November 1st – 11th at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Stephenville, Texas, focuses on the groundwork and riding exercises that make up the second level of the Method, which were designed to get even greater […]
Horses are a herd animal and their bodies are designed to be on the move. I try to keep my horses on turnout as much as I possibly can. It’s the best thing for them because they don’t develop bad habits and they’re just happier in general. The more you put a horse in a […]
If you’ve ever wanted to walk around Clinton’s training facility and learn how and why he designed his arenas, barns, pastures, obstacle course and trails the way that he did, you won’t want to miss the Ranch Rally. The October 21st and 22nd event is the ultimate Downunder Horsemanship experience that focuses on advanced training […]
By Classic Equine The Classic Equine Legacy System works with the horse’s own natural support structures. Horses are naturally designed to stop, turn and accelerate — the Legacy System reinforces these motions and provides protection to the critical structures within the leg by cradling the fetlock and provides suspensory support without inhibiting movement. The suspensory […]
Certified Clinician Shayla Smock is committed to helping horsemen develop better partnerships with their horses and is now booking private lessons. Shayla, who is studying at the ranch to become a Professional Clinician, is a skilled rider as well as a talented instructor. Lessons: Lessons must be scheduled for a minimum of three days and […]
Horsemen who participate in Clinton’s three-day Fundamentals Clinic held August 19th – 21st in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee have an added incentive to better their horsemanship. Each participant will receive a training kit of their choice as a gift from Clinton to continue their education at home. Training kit choices include: Fundamentals, Intermediate, Advanced, Colt Starting, […]