The key to getting true collection isn’t in the horse’s head and neck, but rather from his withers on back. It’s about creating impulsion and then driving that energy from the horse’s back end to his front end. But, there’s no point in driving that energy forward if the horse doesn’t know how to give […]
Clemson, SC Gets the 2017 Walkabout Tour Started This Weekend
Clinton is bringing the Method to the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena in Clemson, South Carolina this weekend for our first Walkabout Tour of the year. The two-day event is all about educating horsemen and features eight separate training demonstrations that cover colt starting to training a performance horse. A full schedule of the event, […]
“The first six weeks of a horse’s life under saddle are the most crucial time of his career. Whatever a horse learns in that timeframe will be the foundation that sticks with him for the rest of his life. So if you teach him that it’s OK to buck, run away or be stiff and […]
Professional Clinician Jeff Davis is passionate about sharing the Method and helping people improve their horsemanship. “I’ll start a lesson and someone will be struggling with a horse that’s giving them a problem. I feel for them because I know exactly what they’re going through – I’ve been through the same trenches with my own […]
Have you accomplished a milestone with your horse that you’re proud of? Experienced a lightbulb moment during a training session? Just having some good old fun with your horse?
Training Tip: Handling a Horse That Reacts to Other Horses on the Trail
It’s common for horses to get excited when they see other horses on the trail. Anytime a horse starts to use the reactive side of his brain and it feels like you’re losing control, redirect his energy in a positive way. When a horse uses the reactive side of his brain, the only way to […]
Create a fulfilling partnership with your horse! Learn groundwork and riding exercises to build confidence, to stay safe in the saddle and on the ground, and to increase respect and control. Get rid of frustration once and for all and learn to enjoy your horse!
Imagine waking up in the Cowboy Capital of the World surrounded by horses on an immaculate ranch and having the entire day ahead of you to do nothing but enjoy your horse and work on becoming a better horseman. With Clinton’s world-class training facility opened to the public, you can turn that dream into a […]
Focus on Strengthening the Partnership You Have With Your Horse
Establish a better connection with your horse from the ground up. Get cleaner, more precise responses when you cue your horse. Boost your confidence and learn to enjoy your horse.
You always want your horse thinking, “What’s next?” If you constantly keep him guessing about what you’ll ask him to do, he’ll be forced to tune into you. That means mixing up your training sessions so you don’t practice the same exercises in the same order. It also means that you’re conscious of being a […]