When you’re ready to mount your horse for the first few times outside the arena, play it safe by flexing his head halfway around to his side. This is a safety precaution so that if the horse takes off or bucks, you’ve already got his head bent around so the worst thing he can do […]
This winter, Clinton released an all-new Philosophy video that explains the why behind the Method. With over 27 years of experience working with horses and helping people safely train them, Clinton has become an expert at bringing out the best in both. In this informative and entertaining video, he shares his philosophy, knowledge and wisdom, […]
The Osage Outback Riders Get One-on-One Help From Clinton
If you’re lucky enough to find a group of horsemen who share your same training philosophy and are supportive of your goals, you’ll make progress with your horsemanship so much quicker compared to going it alone. “The Osage Outback Riders of Oklahoma is one of the most ambitious and supportive Method meet-up groups I’ve had […]
“The digital Fundamentals Series is a dream come true for me! I’m always traveling, and now I can log on and watch the Fundamentals videos and read the Arena Mates anytime, anywhere. There have even been days when I’m having an issue with my horse during a lesson and I step out of the training […]
We loved the creativity No Worries Club members used in our Run Up and Rub Challenge, a contest held for members on the No Worries Club website. Members submitted a short video practicing the Intermediate exercise Run Up and Rub with their horses, showing off how well desensitized their horses are. We collected the entries […]
How the ELD Mandate Will Impact the Horse Industry
By Protect The Harvest As a breeder, owner, trainer or competitor in the horse industry, it is important to understand the implications of the ELD Mandate that hit the transportation industry in December of 2017. The facts are that unless we all speak up you may be required to install an electronic logging device (ELD) […]
Weather plays a huge role in a horse’s behavior. When the weatherman says that it’s going to be a cold, rainy and windy day, he might as well be saying, “Hey, if you own a horse, get ready to die.” Changes in weather can make your horse hypersensitive, and therefore more reactive. On cold days, […]
Titan Earns 2018 NRBC Open Classic Co-Reserve Champion Honors
Titan, guided by Andrea Fappani, laid down a blistering run Saturday evening in the 2018 National Reining Breeders Classic Open Classic Finals to score a 225.5. The score earned the 5-year-old stallion co-reserve champion honors in the prestigious event that was packed full of the best horses in the industry going head-to-head. “We’re so proud […]
Taking your horse down the trail can be some of the best fun you have with him. It’s hard to beat riding a well-trained horse in pretty country. Trail riding can be as relaxing or as challenging as you desire and it creates a better partnership between you and your horse. Plus, it’s just plain […]
By Ritchie Industries When it comes to automatic horse waterers, some horse owners just can’t see the value. If you already have an automatic waterer installed for your horses, you probably have a list of things you have found to be beneficial. For those of you still dragging hoses and/or carrying buckets, you may find […]