“A One Rein Stop – sliding your hand down one rein and flexing the horse’s head to the side so that he disengages his hindquarters and comes to a complete stop – is your emergency brake. That emergency brake only works if you practice it and it becomes an ingrained habit for you and your […]
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 […]
Q: I have an 8-year-old Quarter Horse mare that barely moves. She is cutting bred and is very athletic, but she drags her hind feet and if I’m not constantly pushing her on, she walks and trots at a turtle’s pace and will break down to the trot from the canter. I try to use […]
When Clinton and Ian Francis join forces at the Queensland State Equestrian Centre in Caboolture this December, they’ll be offering a brand-new line up of training demonstrations. Saturday, December 14th: 8 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Get Your Colt Off to the Best Start (Clinton) Working with a horse that has never been saddled or […]
Horsemen attending the 2019 Clinician Academy start arriving at the ranch this Friday, and we can’t wait to meet them and their horses! Each student will bring two of their personal horses to train through the Fundamentals level of the Method and will take a written and practical test over their acquired knowledge throughout the […]
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 […]