If you’re signed up to attend a horsemanship clinic this year, there’s no doubt that you’ve invested a considerable amount of time and money in the experience. In the 28 years that he’s been teaching horsemanship, Clinton has come across all types of participants, from those who are seriously dedicated to bettering themselves and their […]
How to Decrease Your Horse’s Risk of Colic With Nutrition Management
By Standlee Premium Western Forage® Colic is one of the most feared experiences of any horse owner. Are there preventative measures we can take to help minimize the risk through the nutrition we provide our horses? There are two types of stress performance horses can experience — physical or psychological. Let’s focus on the psychological […]
Training Tip: Be a Detective: Is Your Horse Better Today Than He was Yesterday?
Every time you work with your horse, you should act like a detective, trying to figure out where your horse has any holes in his foundation. One question you should ask yourself during each training session is: Is he better today than he was yesterday? Every time you work with your horse, you’re looking for […]
A month from now, we’ll be on our way to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa to put on our last Walkabout Tour of the year. The event will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18th in The Pavilion and conclude Sunday evening, May 19th. There’s no better way to experience the power […]
There’s nothing better than working with a foal and watching him mature and grow into himself. Clinton is often asked how he progresses a young horse’s training, from imprinting to starting the horse under saddle. Here’s his rule of thumb: From the time your foal is born until you wean him at 4 to 6 […]
By Derick Castillo I just wanted to share with you a funny success I had. My 3-year-old gelding did not like to cross puddles of water. He would not go in the water for love or money.
If you’re one of the lucky horsemen who bred your mare to Titan last year, we can’t wait to meet your foal! Clinton’s giving one lucky Titan foal owner a premium No Worries Club membership and a halter and lead rope to get their foal off to the best start! How to Enter: 1. Take […]
Goal: To get the horse to stop from all three gaits when you say the word “whoa” without having to use the reins. You want your horse to act like there’s an imaginary cliff in front of him and if he takes one more step after you say “whoa,” he’s going to fall off the […]
Our team loves visiting Oregon, and this weekend’s Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries was no exception. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center! Thank you, Clinton for coming to the Pacific Northwest!