By Standlee Premium Western Forage Performance is loosely defined as any form of work or forced physical activity. Work or physical activity can include walking, trotting, cantering, running, jumping and turning. Therefore, a performance horse can include any horse that is actively ridden, trained or that may carry or pull a load. With this broad […]
Find It on the No Worries Club Website: Horse Height
Horse height is often misunderstood and can turn into a heated topic among equestrians. “As a general rule, I think people have forgotten how big and strong horses are. Horses built entire countries and powered industries, but because we don’t use them in our everyday lives like our ancestors did, we tend to treat them […]
Our newest contest for No Worries Club members is all about your passion for introducing others to the Method! Rules & How the Contest Will Work: 1) Each member may enter one time. 2) Take a video of you introducing a part of the Method to a friend who doesn’t know Clinton Anderson or isn’t […]
Training Tip: Back Circles to Improve Your Horse’s Overall Performance
A large part of training performance horses focuses on ensuring your horse’s entire body, from his nose to his tail, is soft and supple. You should be able to move any part of his body off a feather-light touch. If you can’t shape your horse for a maneuver, there’s no hope that he’ll be able […]
Great performance horses move with supreme athletic ability – sliding, turning back a cow, spinning or effortlessly executing a lead change. They have the conformation, the bloodlines, the attitude and the training to do what’s asked of them, and they dominate their sports. Match an exceptional horse with a world-class trainer and success comes naturally. […]
Consistency in a training program is key to getting an all-around safe, dependable equine partner. Clinton often tells people: “Consistency is your greatest alley, and inconsistency is your greatest enemy.” While that tried-and-true formula is essential to a well-broke horse, it’s equally important to include variety. “Variety keeps training sessions fresh and interesting for your […]
You’d be hard pressed to find a cuter pair of brothers than Ringo and Rowdy. The two sorrel colts have plenty of chrome and share the same bloodlines – Epic Titan x Miss Brim Star. When Titan entered the breeding shed in 2018 after winning the Cactus Reining Classic and receiving reserve champion honors at […]
Learn How to be a Weekend Warrior With Ian Francis
Clinton credits legendary Australian horseman Ian Francis for teaching him how to finesse his riding and how to gain feather-light control of his horses’ body. In December, Clinton will be joining Ian at the Queensland State Equestrian Centre, where the two horsemen will share their knowledge and training methods. Throughout the December 14th and 15th […]
Find It on the No Worries Club Website: The Importance of Consistency When Working With Colts
Consistency is a key component to making progress with a horse. “I always tell people: When you’re training a horse, one of the most important things to remember is that consistency is your greatest ally and inconsistency is your greatest enemy,” Clinton says. “Horses learn best through repetition. The more consistent you are in both […]