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Training Tips
June 13, 2017

Training Tip: Mistakes: Everyone Makes Them

If you talk to any good horse trainer about how they got to where they are, they’ll admit they’ve made some mistakes along the way. And if they’re worth their salt, they’ll probably tell you that the lessons they learned making those mistakes were invaluable. I often tell my students, “If you haven’t messed up, […]

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Method Ambassadors
June 13, 2017

Congratulations to our 2017 Method Ambassadors

On Wednesday, June 7th, we held a certification ceremony for our newest Method Ambassadors. The nine horsemen worked hard, showed exceptional talent and possess the four core values of Downunder Horsemanship – loyal, hard-working, ambitious and personable. Our 2017 Method Ambassadors: Rick Badousek – Arizona Summer Davis – Arkansas Emily Hunter – Virginia Anna McCoy […]

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Clinton Anderson Clinics
June 13, 2017

All Horses Share the Same Foundation

“The biggest misconception about trail riding, in my opinion, is that people think that every horse should be a good trail horse. Most people think, “Surely if he’s a good riding horse in the arena, he’ll make a great trail horse.” That couldn’t be further from the truth. Trail riding is no different from any […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
June 13, 2017

Saving “Unrideable” Horses

By Sandra Parks Thanks to Clinton and the Method, I am able to give horses a second chance at life. My mare was unrideable for 14 years before I started the Method with her. Anytime someone would get on her, she’d buck like crazy.

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
June 13, 2017

A Reminder From Clinton: Keep it Simple

“Horses are very smart, but they are simple creatures. I put horses mentally in the same age group as 4- to 6-year-old kids. Kids in this age group are very smart and they catch on quickly, but they are very simple. For example, people ask me all the time when teaching a colt the Cruising […]

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Sponsors
June 13, 2017

Topline Improvement

By Mike Barrett, PAS, ADM Equine Specialist Nine times out of ten, when I ask horse owners what they want to improve physically about their horses, the answer is “stronger topline.” Topline seems to always be a focus. It is never strong enough. As I continue to probe the owners about how they are trying […]

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No Worries Club
June 13, 2017

Find it on the No Worries Club Website

Horse Limitations Have you ever wondered if you’re asking enough of your horse? Could he perform a little better? Or, are you pushing him too much? Clinton shares his personal experience about bringing out the best in each horse and talks about what to expect from individual horses in the 2014 summer issue of the […]

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Training Tips
June 6, 2017

Training Tip: The Most Important Concept for Horsemen to Understand

If you want your horse to change, you have to be willing to change first. That is the most important concept you can understand when it comes to training horses. When I was an apprentice for Ian Francis, he often said to me, “To change your life, you must first change your attitude.” Ian believes, […]

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Clinton Anderson Clinics
June 6, 2017

The Method is Headed to Montana This Week

Clinton is ready to help a dedicated group of horsemen and their horses excel at his three-day Fundamentals Clinic in Great Falls, Montana this weekend. Participant spots for the clinic have been sold out for months, but spectators are welcome to attend and ask questions. The clinic is being held at the Kings Arena, June […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Walkabout Tours
June 6, 2017

Great Deal on Monroe Walkabout Tour Roundpen

Are you in need of a high-quality roundpen and plan to attend the Monroe, Washington Walkabout Tour? We will be selling the Behlen roundpen that Clinton will use during training demonstrations at the tour for $3,575 – a savings of $725! Plus, you’ll save on shipping and freight. The event is taking place at the […]

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