By ABI With the summer sun upon us, many notice their arenas being dry, dusty and inconsistent. Are you wondering: “Does not having enough moisture on my arena footing affect my horse’s health?” The answer is, yes, it does! A dust-filled, dry arena can affect everything from your horse’s respiratory system to his skeletal structure.
Find It on the No Worries Club: Horse Lowers Head to the Ground When Being Ridden
A No Worries Club member asks Clinton: I have a horse that when doing the Cruising Lesson at the trot pushes his head to the ground. I don’t understand why he does it or how to fix it. He isn’t opening his mouth or breaking gait, he just shoves his nose in the dirt. He […]
3 Common Misconceptions of Feeding Alfalfa to Horses
Many horse owners are aware, alfalfa has been blamed (justly or unjustly) for problems associated with horse health. “Too much of this nutrient”, “not enough of that nutrient” are common phrases found in discussions regarding alfalfa hay for horses. 3 Common Misconceptions of Feeding Alfalfa to Horses Many horse owners are aware that alfalfa has been […]
Training Tip: Handling a Horse That Refuses to Go Into the Arena
When you’re working with an arena-sour horse, don’t think, “How can I make the horse get in the arena?” Think, “How can I make it uncomfortable for him not to go in the arena?” You’ll do that by working the horse where he wants to be (outside the arena) and letting him rest where you […]
The 10-day Fundamentals and Intermediate Clinic taking place at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch, October 20th – 30th, is officially full! Professional Clinician Jeff Davis is looking forward to working with participants and their horses and helping them achieve their personal goals and reach a whole new level of horsemanship. Missed out on attending the clinic? […]
When it comes to her love for horses and chasing her horsemanship dreams, Method Ambassador Hailey Trainer owes much to her grandfather. The Canadian rancher bought his granddaughter her first horse when she was 5. “Booger was 30 years old at the time and I could do anything on him,” Hailey remembers. “Being with him […]
By Nora Wolfe I am higher than a kite tonight as I reflect back on my two days with [Method] Ambassador Tracy Reed. I came to her with a significant trailering problem for my two Quarter Horses. With fire season and evacuations just coming into season, I was terrified for my horses that I would […]
Premium Access to Clinton’s Horse Training Library
When it comes to ensuring horsemen have the right knowledge to work safely with their horses and achieve their goals, Clinton never stops thinking of ways to make the Method available. When we introduced the premium No Worries membership last fall, we knew it was going to be a hit. How can you go wrong […]
Three Common Misconceptions About Feeding Alfalfa to Horses
By Standlee Premium Western Forage Many horse owners are aware that alfalfa has been blamed (justly or unjustly) for many problems associated with horse health. “Too much of this nutrient” and “not enough of that nutrient” are common phrases found in discussions regarding alfalfa hay for horses. The simple fact of the matter is that […]
Find It on the No Worries Club: Solving a Horse’s Head-Tossing Issue
There’s nothing more distracting than a horse that frequently throws his head up in the air, dragging the reins through his rider’s hands. A horse that constantly tosses his head has one of a few things going on. He might have a dental issue and the bit could be irritating him and making him feel […]